05 Sep Mixing Prints and Classic Color Pairing- White, Black, and Red

Hello Ladies!

Happy Labor Day ( here in the States) . I took these photos last week, as I wanted to do a black and white look, but then got sidelined by the jean posts. So, here we are. I hope you are enjoying the weekend. We took the pups to King Mountain, an hour’s drive from our house. We walked in the woods, and had a picnic lunch enjoying the scenery. To me,  hiking in the woods is one of the most tranquil ways to spend my time. I’m not thinking about so many things but rather enjoying the peacefulness and nature that surrounds me. My pups love it too.

I am hoping this Fall to get into mixing prints a bit more. This is a basic way to mix prints using stripes and florals. I styled another look with this skirt, mixing prints earlier in the spring season HERE.  I do love the the larger black and white stripes of the skirt, and the direction of the angled stripes at the hip, creating a look that narrows the hip. I have had this blouse from White House Black Market for many years and it is a great piece on its own , under a jacket etc.  Black and white act as your neutral here, so any color one would want to pair with this look would look great. I chose a more traditional combination of red, black and white, as a love the bold statement red makes with shoes and accessories. These block heels from Zara, were love at first site for me, and with my condition, I find block heels quite easy to walk in.

If one is going to the theatre, restaurant, or sitting inside this time of year, many estabilishments like to make up feel like you are inside their freezer! Add a jacket/blazer to this look and not only are you more comfortable, but you look quite put together! Really, as black and white is a neutral, one can pair this with any color.

Living in Charlotte, and wanting to add more color to my wardrobe, I decided one great way was to add a blazer. I seemed to have begun a collection! Whether is it is for the office , teaching, ( as I used to do) or just wanting to look “put together” I always feel like a blazer or jacket can be worn in many ways, and transition between seasons.

I realize this is Pattern Mixing 101, my floral WHBM top mixed with the bold larger stripes of the Ann Taylor Skirt. But, hey, it works!

I would love to hear about your pattern mixing experiences , in the comments..

See you soon for tomorrow’s TURNING HEADS TUESDAY AND CHECK OUT ANOTHER OF MY DENIM LOOK TRENDS. 

Jess xo

I have several weeks coming up I am planning on sharing some of the Fall Trends of NYFW and the Fall season on the blog, as well as various denim trends.

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