Tag Archives: pattern mixing

Winterizing a summer dress

Posted on February 25, 2021 by carmen

  Since living in our present home–with all three of our children grown up and moved out–I had the luxury of turning a bedroom into my dressing room. So now I never need to pack away any out-of-season clothes–a fashionista’s … Continue reading →

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Pattern Mixing: Plaid and Stripes and Polka Dots

Posted on February 1, 2021 by carmen

  On Black Friday, I bought two plaid tops at Eclipse. I showed the lumberjack plaid (made in Canada) last month and this one is black and white with some pattern mixing. Love how it has stripes added to the … Continue reading →

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Turn on the Brights: Patchwork Skirt

Posted on February 24, 2020 by carmen

My daughter inspired me to do pattern mixing. Jean started when she was a preschooler and insisted on choosing what she wanted to wear. She perfected the art of pattern mixing through the years. I suppose patchwork quilts are the … Continue reading →

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Pattern Mixing: paisley and snakeskin

Posted on April 6, 2018 by carmen

Never mix prints was a rule I learned early in life, but I broke that rule when I saw my daughter mixing patterns and many fashion bloggers do it too. I’ve tried it before and this time with a paisley … Continue reading →

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Instant Pattern Mixing: flowers and leopard

Posted on June 26, 2016 by carmen

What I like about this dress is that it’s designed with a patchwork of pattern mixing: flowers, leopard and an abstract print. The front is different from the back and it’s also asymmetrical which gives it a unique designer look. I … Continue reading →

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Happy February … roses roses roses

Posted on February 1, 2016 by carmen

February – the month of hearts and roses … Today’s outfit is monochromatic roses: everything from my top to toes. I love the textures of this long top: black velvet roses and a chiffon hem that looks like I’m wearing … Continue reading →

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Pattern Mixing: leopard and polka dots

Posted on August 12, 2015 by carmen

All the fashionistas are doing it: mixing patterns and prints. When I was young, I followed the rule not to mix patterns; when you wear a blouse with a print, you wear a solid colour skirt or pants. There is … Continue reading →

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