Monday, August 27, 2012

Outfit Post: All Mixed Up






 
Leopard Booties: Charlotte Russe (similar style here and LOVE these)
Skirt: Zara (on sale)
Top: Thrifted
Necklace: Forever 21 (very similar style here)
Nails: Sinful Colors "Neon Melon"
 
 
I love experimenting with my wardrobe. I definitely like to take risks and try new options - why be boring?? I've been wanting to try mixing patterns for a while but had yet to really dive in (I did try florals and leopard together on a smaller scale here) My first choice was to test the waters with stripes, but so far I can't find a striped top I love (that and a denim chambray have been so challenging for me..) So I thought why not try it with shoes?
 
I've had these leopard booties for a while and I wear them with TONS of pieces in my closet. Jeans, Skirts, Shorts - they're a fab go-to when you need a dash of playfulness. The watercolor print skirt isn't too over powering which makes it a perfect complement with the leopard print. I kept the rest of it simple with a slightly sparkly silver sweater and a whimsical elephant statement necklace.
 
Tell me - have you mixed prints yet? What's been your favorite? I need some inspiration! Happy Monday!

the pleated poppy blog
{this post is linking up with Real Girl Glam, The Pleated Poppy, & Marionberry Style}

33 comments:

  1. Helen at THELOVECATSINCAugust 27, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    love that skirt!


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  2. Lena B, ActuallyAugust 27, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    I love what you did with the patterns here! GORGEOUS! I love mixing stripes and floral!

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  3. UnknownAugust 27, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    love the booties!

    Erica xx

    www.ericabelliocreations.blogspot.com

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  4. CathyAugust 28, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    Beautiful print and color mixing! Super adorable elephant necklace :)

    http://cstyledesign.blogspot.com

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  5. UnknownAugust 28, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    I've tried print mixing and I really like it but I haven't done it with shoes yet. I've been looking for a pair of leopard booties and these look great with that skirt (I love that print too ;) Looking great girl!

    xo
    nic
    mymannersandmoxie.com

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  6. sinthewonderlandAugust 28, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    nice outfit...love that skirt :***

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  7. Emma LouiseAugust 28, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Love this outfit. Skirt looks great with the simple tee. xx

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  8. AmyAugust 28, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    Loving the outfit! That skirt is awesome!

    Amy

    Leopard and Lillies

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  9. Elly VickeréAugust 28, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Hey, I love your style, I found your blog from a friend of mines blog. I'm looking for some new blogs to follow, so if you'd like to follow each other, leave me a comment and from there I'll give you a follow :) mine's www.elly-vickere.com

    Hope to hear from you soon lovely!
    x

    P.s: I am trying to make more fashion posts, if you could give me some advice on how to take some like yours, where you can get your whole body in the picture, I would be ever so greatful!

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  10. KatieAugust 28, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    The pattern mixing is fabulous!!!

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  11. The Golden GirlsAugust 28, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    love the mixed prints :) Hugs from California! xx,
    The Golden Girls

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  12. AmyAugust 28, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    this is perfectly mixed! Love the booties and that nacklace!

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  13. TiffanyAugust 28, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    gorgeous! I love the colors in the skirt and your booties are SO cute! I'm a huge fan of mixing prints.

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  14. Anna (South Molton St Style)August 28, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    That skirt is gorgeous, it looks like a Mulberry print they've brought out for AW12!

    Lovely blog, you totally have a new follower xxx

    South Molton St Style

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  15. Sarah Hulbert StyleAugust 28, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Adorable look, Nikki! LOVE your leopard booties. Way to pattern mix with the Ikat!!! Thanks for commenting on my blog so I could find yours. ~Sarah

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  16. AnhAugust 28, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    What a great print on that skirt! I like pattern mixing - totally fun! I haven't experimented with it much myself, but I've been wanting to! (What a cool necklace!)

    xo,
    Anh

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  17. BonnieAugust 28, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Those shoes are AMAZING. I love leopard-print.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  18. Belle de CoutureAugust 28, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Love that skirt -- the print rocks! Your necklace is my fave though ;)

    xo
    Jen

    http://belledecouture.com

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  19. JennyAugust 28, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I love the way you mixed the floral and leopard print! Thanks for your nice comment on my blog...I'm now following along and would love to have you join me as well :)
    Modern Modest Beauty

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  20. blue rosesAugust 28, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    your elephant is out of control, love him!

    http://dallianceswithsuitsandskirts.blogspot.com/

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  21. Natasha FatahAugust 28, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Hi Nikki, thanks for the words of encouragement with the hair cut!
    And I love your elephant necklace.
    ~Natasha Fatah~

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  22. EmmaAugust 28, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    thank you for your sweet comment. Love how you mixed all those prints! Very trendy. :)

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  23. mommy Orkid BelleAugust 28, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    I love everything about this outfit. And sad to say, I still don't have me a pair of animal printed shoes. I also don't have a chambray top so I am keeping an eye out for one. You are looking fab! :) Visiting you back! :)

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  24. J9 STYLEAugust 28, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Love how you mixed these prints and textures. I can never get tired of mixing prints with stripes.
    -J9

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  25. Sarah | Cable Car CoutureAugust 28, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    What a fun print! Also, that elephant necklace is the bomb. :)

    Sarah
    Cable Car Couture

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  26. Megan, TfDiaries.comAugust 28, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    love that elephant necklace and booties Xo Megan

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  27. la divaAugust 29, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    hey Nikki,
    love the colorful skirt and I have a similar necklace

    thanks for visiting my blog do visit again
    Shuchita

    http://ladivaindia.blogspot.in/

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  28. AndreaAugust 29, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    love the skirt!Could you please consider following each other? www.shineonbyandrea.blogspot.com
    Twitter: @shineonbyandrea
    Instagram: shineonbyandrea

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  29. veronicaAugust 29, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    thanks for comment on my blog! following!

    www.thevstyle.com

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  30. UnknownAugust 29, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    awesome necklace! i love elephants!

    www.blackwhiteblonde.blogspot.com

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  31. jasAugust 29, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    love your skirt and necklace!

    http://forallthatjas.blogspot.com/

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  32. Real Girl GlamAugust 30, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Love this look! The print of the skirt is so pretty and I love that you paired it with the leopard. Great nail color too! Thanks for linking up to Real Girl Style!

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  33. RachelAugust 30, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    I loved your reasoning: why be boring? :) and that colorful skirt is very fun!

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