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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

My first attempt at pattern mixing


 Over the weekend we were supposed to go ice skating, but the stupid place didn't list that they had games scheduled at the time we were trying to go.  So we went all the way out there for no reason....boo!  I was really excited about it because I've never ever been ice skating before and I wanted to give it a try.  Maybe it's a blessing in disguise because I would have fallen and hit my head and started my headaches over again...or something?  That's the way I'll look at it.

I've never been very good at pattern mixing, so I figured I would try a look that I've seen all over blogland and Pinterest: stripes and plaid.  I actually really love the way it looks.  I expected my OCD to have made me change the second I saw it on me, but I was pleasantly surprised.





That striped top is actually one that I picked up at the thrift store over the weekend for only $2!  You can't beat that!  I was able to get 7 shirts for only $22!  I need to go thrifting more often!

Do you enjoy thrift shopping?  Ever find any great deals?
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44 comments:

  1. Llinos @ The Lilac LinnetJanuary 20, 2015 at 3:18 AM

    I love striped tops! This is a cute pattern mix.

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  2. Julie Tucker-WolekJanuary 20, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    Ohhhhhhhhh I think it looks GREAT on you! I love it!! And got to love thrifty shopping!!!

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  3. Claire @ fashion + feathersJanuary 20, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    I love this! Linkup with the one I'm co-hosting today - it's the perfect outfit. Plus, the real hosts are great!!

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  4. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 20, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    Thanks so much! I definitely will, thanks!!

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  5. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 20, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    Thanks so much Julie! Thrift shopping is the best! I'm supposed to go to a couple different ones later this week

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  6. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 20, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    Thanks so much! I couldn't believe that I didn't own a black and white striped top until this one. So happy that I found it for so cheap! They are so versatile

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  7. Marta CJanuary 20, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Such a cute outfit and you did a great job pattern mixing!
    Marta
    www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

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  8. RedTagChicLAJanuary 20, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    You're a success at your 1st attempt at mix prints & patterns - love how cute it came out!!!


    All the best!
    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  9. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 20, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    Thanks so much! I was really surprised at how much I liked it

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  10. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 20, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Thank you so much!

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  11. Shannon JenkinsJanuary 20, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    You did good girl! Plaid and stipes is one of my fav combos! Too cute!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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  12. Jana TolmanJanuary 20, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    I love pattern mixing! You did such a great job. I love the pop of red mixing in that plaid added to your otherwise neutral outfit. :)


    Thanks for linking up! :)

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  13. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 20, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Thanks so much! I thought that may be the easiest one to start with since I love both patterns so much

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  14. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 20, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Thanks Shannon!! I am really loving the way that they look together and it's giving me confidence to try other patterns too.

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  15. Jessica ThePyrefliesJanuary 20, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    I love it! I am always pattern mixing... not because it's in style or cool, but because I can never find solid tops lol Like one time I went to the springs and I was wearing a white tank top with floral print and a flannel shirt over it, I remember I put it on instagram and people were saying they loved the pattern mixing... in my mind I was like "...I'm pattern mixing? Not on purpose. I just couldn't find my sold white tank top" haha

    Jessica
    the.pyreflies.org

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  16. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 20, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    hahaha! I think I'm just so OCD that I thought it would drive me crazy if I wore patterns that didn't "go", but I actually really liked this outfit and plan to try other patterns now. lol

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  17. Valerie PriceJanuary 20, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    Pattern mixing is the best! And I love how you did that with the plaid and stripes...such a cute outfit!

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  18. Alexandra ConsolverJanuary 20, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    I love this pattern mix. Super fun. :) XO -Alexandra

    Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things

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  19. KateJanuary 20, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Looking good. And thrift store finds make it even better! I'm always tempted to stop at thrift stores. :)

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  20. JillJanuary 20, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    Stripes and plaid is one of my favorite pattern mixes! You styled this perfectly! Great thrifting too!


    Jill
    Doused
    In Pink

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  21. Charlotte SmartJanuary 20, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    Looks great :) I think I may give that look a go - although It's going to have to warm up where I live before I think about going out without a coat! I think I like the idea for spring though?

    http://alovetriangle.weebly.com/

    https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ALoveTriangle

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  22. ChelseaJanuary 20, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Well I would say your first attempt at mixing patterns was a success! Looking great!

    Chelsea
    Ginger Side of Life

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  23. melaniekayJanuary 20, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    I love that shirt! You look so cute!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  24. TheAdventuresofBugandBooJanuary 20, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    Stripes and plaid are such a great way to pattern mix! This is great! Shame you didn't get to go ice skating, it's my favorite thing to do in the winter! My poor skates haven't gone out in ages, being pregnant just doesn't mix with ice activities ;)

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  25. Emily @ Ember Grey.January 21, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    Soooo cute! Mixing patterns is one of my favorite things, you did such a great job.

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  26. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 21, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    Thank you so much! I'm definitely going to have to try mixing other patterns and see what happens

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  27. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 21, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    I've actually never been ice skating before so it would have been my very first time. I was really excited to try, but maybe we can try again before winter is over. And yeah, pregnant ice skating is probably not a great idea. haha!

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  28. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 21, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    Thank you so much! Definitely a new favorite of mine

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  29. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 21, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    Thank you so much! I actually got that scarf on sale at Express a week or so ago. I love it and wear it all the time.

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  30. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 21, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    Thanks so much! I was definitely surprised at how much I ended up loving this outfit

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  31. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 21, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    I think it would definitely still work for spring! We've been having such crazy weather around here. It's been much "warmer" than it usually is at this time of year. And I won't lie...I had a leather jacket waiting for me in the car. haha

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  32. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 21, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    Thank you so much! I had a lot of fun thrifting, I'm going to have to make it a monthly thing, I think.

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  33. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 21, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    I had so much fun at the thrift store. I couldn't believe how cheap brand name items were. Every top was $4 and some were 50% off! Craziness!

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  34. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 21, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    Thanks so much! I decided to try with 2 of my favorite prints. lol

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  35. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 21, 2015 at 5:53 AM

    Thank you so much! I will have to give pattern mixing a try with different patterns now.

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  36. JL@ A Pocketful of Polka DotsJanuary 21, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    This looks positively adorable on you! I never think to wear my plaid shirts open like this - so cute! The grey jeans compliment this look wonderfully!

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  37. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Thank you so much!

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  38. Michelle OrsiJanuary 21, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    You did a great job mixing patterns! Plaid & stripes are the perfect patterns to mix & match

    michellespaige.blogspot.com

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  39. LeannaJanuary 22, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    Great job mixing patterns! It's something that I generally try to stay away from because I don't think i'm good at it. I think floral would look really nice with stripes though? Maybe? This plaid and stripes is great though. And who doesn't love a plaid shirt?

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  40. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 22, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    Thanks! I think certain florals might look good with stripes...I might have to try that one. lol! I've been obsessed with plaid this year

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  41. LeannaJanuary 22, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    Plaid is one of my favorite patterns, for sure.

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  42. Meghan HayesJanuary 22, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    You are too cute in the first picture! Not that you're not always cute, but I just adore your expression. Your pattern mixing went off without a hitch here. Great combo in my opinion.

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  43. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    haha thanks so much! I was being a goof with my husband. He was teasing me. We are very rarely serious about anything.

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  44. Julie @ Artwork by JMJanuary 27, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    Thanks so much for the invite! I will definitely have to stop by!

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