Performancing Metrics

7.09.2012

Polka Dots and Stripes


Interested in spicing up your outfit with a little pattern mixing, but afraid you'll clash? Stripes and polka dots are the easiest way to mix prints! Pair them in the same color scheme (black and white is sort of the ne plus ultra of chic). Try red, white and blue for an All-American look, or even incorporate some of the brights and neons that are so hot right now.

How are you wearing stripes and polka dots this summer?




SWEATER: Thrifted, SKIRT: Urban Outfitters, SHOES: c/o Keds (now on sale!), BAG: Michael Kors, WATCH: Michael Kors, BRACELET: c/o Stella & Dot, NECKLACE: H&M
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20 comments :

  1. Unknown7/09/2012

    I love this outfit - you always look so cheerful in your photos it's great! Those Keds are pretty fantastic too :)

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    1. Kristen7/09/2012

      People often comment on my big, toothy grins in my photos. I simply cannot do the "sexy face" that other bloggers have mastered - it looks utterly ridiculous when I do it! And you're never fully dressed without a smile?

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  2. Alex Byer7/09/2012

    You are amazing! I love the mixing of prints and how all-American you look without SCREAMING America. And those Keds are superb!

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    1. Kristen7/09/2012

      I LOVE these Keds - they are super comfortable (I don't even need to "break them in" - just put them on and wear all day). And how cute is the eyelet style?

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  3. Erin7/09/2012

    Love it! Stripes and dots looks so adorable in the red, white, and blue color scheme. I love how the skirt mixes them up. Hope you had a great holiday!

    -Erin-

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  4. L7/09/2012

    Those shoes are adorable! I love this outfit. Polka dots and stripes are two of my favorite prints, I'm totally inspired to give this a shot.

    Thank you for the NYT tip, I just submitted!! xo

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    1. Kristen7/09/2012

      I find that, when mixing prints anyway, polka dots and stripes work almost like solids - they go with anything, right? And I do love these eyelet Keds - they're a comfy tennis shoe that makes my foot look good. Who knew such a thing could exist?

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  5. Jaime @ laviejaime7/09/2012

    Such a cute look! I love each piece seperately and together. Hope you had a good weekend!

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  6. Unknown7/09/2012

    Love the striped top! xo

    www.thedaileigh.com

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  7. A Stylized Hysteria7/09/2012

    You are very skilled at mixing patterns and bright colors, my dear! I love the casual touch with the keds!

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    1. Kristen7/10/2012

      Well, you saw me in this outfit on the 4th - did it look better whilst I was holding a hamburger???

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  8. Julia7/09/2012

    I am totally wearing stripes and polka dots this summer! More stripes than polkas, only because I just have more stripes in my closet. This is such a cute way to mix patterns!

    Julia
    Cup of Tea

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  9. samantha ramage7/09/2012

    how cute are you? is that one of your five million pairs of keds miss thang?

    xo
    sami

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  10. so anthro7/10/2012

    I swear I am possibly the last fashion blogger out there to have not embraced stripes and polka dots, and I could kick myself because the look is so darn cute! LOVE this entire ensemble, especially that skirt + Keds!!

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    1. Kristen7/10/2012

      Never to late to try stripes and polkas! It's not like they are going out of style. And those Keds are on sale now!

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  11. the clothing menu7/11/2012

    I love mixing patterns! And great skirt!

    Kristen

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  12. Anonymous7/14/2012

    I'm loving Keds! What a fun, casual show for summer. Your pattern-mixing is great too. I still struggle with putting together great patterns. You've got it down!

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  13. ScorpionDisco7/14/2012

    Super Cute, Ms. French Lady!!!

    Miss you and your lovely bubbliness, looking forward to the Stella and Dot shindig :)

    Cheers,
    Renata

    scorpiondisco.com

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  14. holly [at] covetous creatures7/16/2012

    I love the whole Americana vibe. I'm usually pretty partial to heels, but the Keds kind of make the look!

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