If there are two things I wouldn’t have ever thought I’d end up doing, it’d be wearing lots of bright colors (at once!) and wearing a mix of different prints in one outfit.I just wasn’t that type of person – I loved my black and less extravagant colors, thank you! plus I couldn’t just see how wearing stripes on polka dots didn’t equate to total madness.
All that has since changed though. I saw the light at the end of the fashion tunnel (thankfully), my personal style evolved with time and of course, I became more open minded as well.
Right now? Bring on the prints! Although, I wouldn’t say I’m 100percent team bright colors because I still stay within safe limits but I definitely rock prints well now. Evidence? Check out this look, this and this.
The mixed prints trend isn’t a new one, has pretty much had it’s time in the spotlight and is currently in hibernation. I myself have over flogged it on the blog – I blogged all about mixing prints like a pro in this post and did a couple of mixed prints outfits myself which you can peep here.
For this look/post, the intent isn’t exactly to dwell on the mixed prints trend, but I like how both prints worked well together to add that extra oomph to the ensemble.
What do you think?
These pictures were taken by Blogger boo Bella early last year at the Art Cafe – I talked about meeting up with her and shooting a look together in this post, but somehow we just never got around to putting up that post. The theme back then was “retro” and although it might not look like typical 90’s but think jellies, vintage blazer, choker and bright prints.
I started out with a semi – casual look – the shirt unbuttoned at the neck, choker necklace paired with my pink polka dot skirt (styled previously here, and here). I decided to take it up a notch by throwing on this vintage floral print jacket, sunshades and topping it with my white leather jellies from this post.
Let me know your thoughts on the look!
It’s pretty late right now and I’m exhausted from my day but I just had to get this post up at least before heading to bed. So, now that’s said and done. Please feel free to show some love by using the share buttons below and leaving me those comments below! hehe
It’s pretty late right now and I’m exhausted from my day but I just had to get this post up at least before heading to bed. So, now that’s said and done. Please feel free to show some love by using the share buttons below and leaving me those comments below! hehe
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Wow, you really tried keeping it for so long. I was like I know this place after the first few pictures and then it clicked Art Cafe.
Love how it looks casj at first and then the jacket steps it up a notch.
Tuke's Quest
Lol! Like I have a choice. Why waste perfectly good pictures? I save them for as long as I can oh.
Thanks B
I love the entire mixed prints and colour pop. Way to go!
I was wondering when pictures from that meet up was going up. Yes to mixing prints! Love how retro this look is and the jacket is so pretty.
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I loved this look. The prints mix well together, who knew floral and polkadots would work so well together! I however think a pair of white sneakers would have paired better but awesome outfit all the same. Loving the bright colours and picture location too.
Princess Audu
Thanks Sarah! Sneakers would definitely have worked. Better? I dunno but sneakers can be too predictable at times so I like to switch up things when I can.
I have so many trends to master this year and mixing bold prints is one of them. Although this pink is very bright sha (I'm not a fan of bright pink) but it looks super street chic with the jacket and jellies. Am I the only one or do white shoes/sandals/slippers add extra pop to any outfit? Love it!
You're not the only one!!!!!
You're not the only one!!!!!
You combine colours so well!
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When I saw the pictures on my Email, I told myself I needed to see the full post on your blog. You killed it, cassie!
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Yoooooooo! Thanks for reading my mails! 😅 and thank you so much for the compliments
love how you mixed prints.
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Thanks B
I lovvvveeeeeeeeee!!! Like Cassie how you manage to. Mix colours so well. Is beyond me…. Off the hook girl!!!
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Aww thank you so much. Just look at the way you are hyping and gassing me up here – real MVP!!!!
I love the entire look, not sure I can take that risk sha. I love my safe colors
I used to be you lool so I relate heavily.
Thank you!
I love the retro feel to this outfit the shoulder pad floral print jacket and the polka dot pink buttoned down skirt does have a 90s vibe in my opinion. Love the look not sure I can rock it as bold as you 😆. You Def pulled it off 👍
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Thanks Yin! I'm sure you can even instill Your Own style and badassery and make it look better.
I love a good mix prints & I think this worked beacuse the polka dots are a bit muted allowing the flowers to stand out.
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Yesss! That's one of the tricks with mixing prints.
Love your outfit! You need to come reinvent my style for me! Definitely going to try those tacos, too!
This is pro work! The way the bright colors manage to sit into each other and the mixed prints.. lovely Cassie!
The fabulous thing about this post is I can totally see you rocking all three of these looks! You have such good taste, must take you shopping with me sometime!
Nice!
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