https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 00:02:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-984545 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 01:46:35 +0000 rae 984545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I melt just hearing about this heat wave. Glad it will break for you soon! But it really wasn't a bad thing since it inspired this fun mix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-984540 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 01:43:43 +0000 Transcona Shannon 984540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This totally works Diana! the patterns go really well together IMHO and I love the shape of the pieces on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-984539 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 01:43:31 +0000 Sarah A 984539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally works. Love your comment "Earthy shoes ground an otherwise possibly OTT outfit". I will use that gem. Thanks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-984526 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 01:35:34 +0000 Diana 984526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, wow, lots of love for my crazy pattern mix.&nbsp; Thank you!&nbsp; </p> <p>Amiable, I want to see your outfit!</p> <p>Ceit, last year I wore this tunic a lot with leggings and a belt, but I am not feeling the leggings lately, so I'm happy I've come up with a different way to wear it. </p> <p>Sona, I did come up with a couple of mixes that were a lot less hectic (will probably wear them as well soon) but I decided to go with the craziest one because I really needed the sartorial kick in the pants.&nbsp; And it worked!&nbsp; I feel much less bored now. </p> <p>Beth Ann, you're right about the Naots grounding the outfit.&nbsp; I think one reason I really like Daniella's Birkenstock outfits is that the earthy shoes ground an otherwise possibly OTT outfit.&nbsp; </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-984374 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 23:26:44 +0000 Jjsloane 984374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It works. I'm with you on wanting the heat to end. It's been breezy dresses and toppers for office AC all week here.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-984372 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 23:24:17 +0000 Caro in Oz 984372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sympathies re the heat. Love the pattern mix on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-984329 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 22:27:47 +0000 Ornella 984329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was sure I commented on this one already. I love how daring you were with this mix, it totally works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-984312 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 22:17:15 +0000 lyn* 984312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WHOA. That is crazy. IN AN AWESOME WAY. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-984259 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 21:15:23 +0000 Anonymous 984259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's kinda fun, I like it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-984249 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 21:06:49 +0000 annagybe 984249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE IT! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-984246 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 21:03:56 +0000 Beth Ann 984246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy Cow, how do you do that?&nbsp; It is a strong pattern mix, one I wouldn't attempt because, well, I live in the burbs and my BF's are stretching everyone's limits.&nbsp; That said, I like it on you and think you have balanced the outfit beautifully.&nbsp; Volume on volume is tricky, and you've done it well here.&nbsp; I&nbsp; like the Naots a lot here -- a grounded sandal is perfect for this look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-984173 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 20:01:19 +0000 Thistle 984173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You daring darling!&nbsp; So fun and summery! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-984084 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 18:30:08 +0000 Mo 984084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I shy away from pattern mixing, and this totally works to me. &nbsp;That's saying something lol. &nbsp;Looks great! &nbsp;(stay cool) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-983952 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:56:20 +0000 Marley 983952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this!&nbsp; It just makes me smile!&nbsp; And, it really does look cool and breezy.&nbsp; You did a masterful job at PM (pattern-mixing) - and did I mention that I love it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-983895 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:56:35 +0000 kellygirl 983895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Daughters would call this "cra cra"--long a sounds. I love it though. You are a fab pattern mixer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-983891 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:52:27 +0000 Sona 983891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>kind of hectic for me. But I agree you with you this summer has frizzled and fried us up. time for a change! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-983888 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:50:06 +0000 Anonymous 983888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is great! My friend has that H&amp;M tunic and I love it. I think the pattern scales are perfect foils for each other. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-983880 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:46:03 +0000 MsMary 983880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh!&nbsp; I LOVE THIS!!!&nbsp; Summerlicious! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-983878 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:44:38 +0000 amiable 983878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! &nbsp;I almost chose a wild pattern-mixed outfit today too, but chickened out at the last minute. &nbsp;Now I wish I'd at least tried it on... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-beating-the-summer-blahs-with-crazy-pattern-mixing#post-983870 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:37:48 +0000 Diana 983870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The horribly hot and humid weather lately has left me in kind of a sartorial funk.&nbsp; When I can't wear more than 2 pieces of the lightest, thinnest clothing, all of my style standbys like jackets, denim, handknits, layering, and jewelry are out, leaving me bored with my outfits.&nbsp; So I decided to combat that by doing some wild pattern mixing, which adds a lot of interest without the need for any additional, too-warm pieces. </p> <p>It's too hot for anything but my cork sandals either.&nbsp; Luckily I have several pairs of Naots.&nbsp; I chose this pair today because I have been reading Daniella's blog from Inge's post yesterday and was inspired by her fun Birkenstock outfits.&nbsp; </p> <p> Much happier with my outfit today, although I'd love to not sweat through it within 5 minutes of stepping outside.&nbsp; The heat wave is supposed to break on Sunday.&nbsp; CAN NOT WAIT.</p> <p>H&amp;M dress/tunic worn as a top, Anthro skirt, Naot sandals. </p>