Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Spring Trend: Mixed Prints

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One trend that I think is so hot for spring is mixing prints (check here for more mixed prints posts). This trend takes a girl with a bold sense of style and imagination. I don't know about you, but I am up for the challenge. So, how do you mix patterns without looking like a hot mess? The key is to find a base color. Use items in different prints that all have that color in them somehow. That will help you from mixing too many crazy patterns and make your look more cohesive. Also, look for patterns that don't compete against each other. For example, balance a thick graphic with a smaller print. The great thing about this trend is it's fun! This may take some experimenting in the beginning, but the end result can be magnificent. I recommend using this Elle US editorial as inspiration.
Mix bright colored shoes and accessories with this trend to give your outfit even more POP!

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23 comments:

Lauren said...

i loooove mixing prints, i've finally felt bold enough to start trying it!

stylespotterfashionblogger said...

Love mixing prints. Need to start doing it more.

Andrea said...

Love the Outfit on the first Pic and that light-pink Jacket with the Dots :)

The Fashion Cloud said...

So right and i'm with you on this one, one of my next post is actually on mixing prints and how its been done :)
xx

Jenna @ Mi Vida Bonita said...

Loving the last image, it is done so WELL!

Secondhand Stella said...

Love it!!!

What he ate, what I ate. said...

I just cannot imagine that I'm hip enough to pull it off...

Anna said...

Ahaha I was totally going to post this one up :P
Glad you did though! Thanks for sharing.

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fashionjunkie said...

Great post! Love the pictures and the advice on mixing!

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Leah said...

I think I can mix prints from the same color palette... thanks for that tip. Have a great day! xoxo

Magali said...

Love these pictures so much, very inspiring, thanks for sharing!
x

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HeatherClark said...

LOVE this! i'm going to go on a massive vintage shopping spree this weekend so i hope to find some good mixing pieces. although i've always loved prints so they already make up a good amount of my wardrobe

thanks for the sweet comment about my jewelry :) it is time consuming and especially hard since I have a full time job but it's what I want to do ultimately so it's worth it...i guess one advantage of having my boyfriend live in san diego is i have more time to work on it!

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Ripped Jeans said...

love all the colors

Pia said...

love the mix!! i need to be more adventurous!

6roove said...

inspiring! lovely colors

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

I am def going to mix and match this spring!

Dylana Suarez said...

I was just looking at this editorial today in my issue of Elle! Love that last pic the most!

Angela Pluck said...

absolutely loving the mix prints! love these pics!

Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries said...

Wow... I'm just not brave enough :)

JessMidge said...

i love this shoot!
i think too many people shy away from mixing prints,
it works so well here!

JessMidge said...

i love this shoot!
i think too many people shy away from mixing prints,
it works so well here!

Susan said...

love these pieces- they are so you!
xoxo

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