https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:22:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks/page/2#post-655097 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:30:25 +0000 catgirl 655097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fab as usual! Love that j. crew top, and the pattern mix is STELLAR! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-655093 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:23:19 +0000 Freckles 655093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look stunning in all of these Jonesy and what a stunning jewellery collection you have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-655034 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:27:17 +0000 Aida 655034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Manidipa, I had thought that the Christians in the area adopted it but wasn't able to find an example in one of my dad's books (he is a scholar-and-fan of Islamic art, especially the history and has a TON of books). I wasn't able to spent a lot of time looking, but he also confirmed that he thought this was true as well. The Wikipedia page on the khamsa (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamsa">here</a>) mentions Levantine Christians (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levant">here</a>) as those who adopted the symbol which seems logical to me, though I can't vouch for the authenticity of that statement ;)</p> <p>EDIT: My dad also told me that the 3 fingers with mirrored flipped thumbs is the oldest Islamic style of the symbol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-655033 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:27:02 +0000 Jonesy 655033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much, Aida, Deborah, Laura, and Manidipa!</p> <p>Aida, I really appreciate your detailed thoughts! Thanks for the comment on the drape (something I *do* try to get right), and your info. on the khamsa. So interesting! Ditto Manidipa re. your info.!</p> <p>Thanks, Deborah and Laura. I appreciate that I look like I am having fun :)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654714 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:31:42 +0000 ManidipaM 654714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, what a treat, Jonesy! I don't if I'm more in awe of your pattern mixing skills or your accessory choices!</p> <p>Btw, Aida's version of the amulet, with little finger and thumb mirror images, is the oldest Islamic one --- the hand of Miriam or hand of Fatima, which we see sometimes in India as well, though not as commonly as the similar Hindu and Buddhist abhay mudra (hand then portrayed with fingers pointing up for blessing, the downward version being varada mudra, for giving, often a boon, but that's not seen independent of statuary or dancers usually). I recall reading at university that the hamsa was also briefly adopted into Christian superstition by way of Judaism, and there became the hand of Mary: Does anyone know of surviving use in a Christian context? (Just curious) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654561 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:15:59 +0000 Laura 654561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love, love, love how you wear your striped JCrew top. It's preppy and you bring the funky edge to it -- and you make every outfit fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654502 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:33:52 +0000 Deborah 654502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What can I say that hasn't already been said. I am constantly inspired by your style Jonesy. So much of it resonates with me and makes me want to stretch my style boundaries. #1 is the ultimate in "cool". #3 is a clever mixing of styles and I lobe this olive print shorts. You just exude 'style' but in that easy, "it comes naturally" way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654476 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:16:46 +0000 Aida 654476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well these are all so so very fab Jonesy, and I am pretty sure I'm going to be dreaming about all of your awesome print mixes (so expertly done!) since I'm popping by just before bed. I love the whole lot, but am especially fond of the mostly-white-out look in #2 and everything about #4/5 (I recognized the khamsa too, the necklace definitely looks north African to me though I think they're usually 3 vertical fingers and then two flipped out at either side). I adore the shorts in #6, the length looks fine to me! I always admire how well your clothing drapes, especially on looser cut pieces; that is a detail I am working on being more picky about and I really appreciate seeing such fab examples to inspire me to continue being picky! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654444 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:27:19 +0000 Angie 654444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy, you are a sweetheart and I appreciate the acknowledgement ever so much. It made my day...or should I say night </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654423 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 02:55:18 +0000 Jonesy 654423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone!</p> <p>MaryK, I hope you have revived by now :). </p> <p>Astrid and Abie, thanks for your comments about the necklace-shirt pairing. Jeanne, it's a pleasure to be shirt twins with you, and thanks for the thumbs up on the shorts :)! Shevia, thanks so much for your detailed comments, and for the info. on the charm. I knew it was Middle Eastern, but I didn't know exactly what it was (I tried to Google "hand symbol" or something like that and came up empty). I love that it's a good luck symbol, and that so many different groups identify with it.</p> <p>Shannon, Annagybe, Tanya, and KL, thanks for the pattern mixing support!</p> <p>Alicat, thanks for the nice comment on the super-casual look!</p> <p>K can shop, that is so sweet! Thank you!</p> <p>Sarah, thanks for the birthday wishes for my FIL (and for your nice comment about my outfits :).</p> <p>Vicki, your detailed comments are always so wonderful to read! Thanks for taking the time to express yourself and give such awesome feedback.</p> <p>Angie, yes I know that you think it's to be expected that you enjoy others' style, but you do it in such a generous, open, giving way that I just wanted to acknowledge it :). </p> <p>Thanks again, everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654412 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 02:34:42 +0000 Suz 654412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia - so true!! We have them in our house but I didn't make the connection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654389 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 01:50:51 +0000 Keix 654389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of the outfits, but most especially #1! Gorgeous and inspiring pattern mix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654382 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 01:39:44 +0000 Angie 654382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I noticed the hamsa, Shevia. We bought one in Israel :)</p> <p>Jonesy, just the same way that YOU can appreciate a style that is different to your own. That's what it's all about. I would be a very bad fashion stylist if I had a narrow style filter! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654377 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 01:32:57 +0000 Jaime 654377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear. Where to begin? I love the pattern mix polka dot, the column of white, those booties, the stripes, what have I missed? I have to say I am fascinated by that necklace - it's Mango? Not sure if everyone knows this, but the center piece is a chamsa (or hamsa), a common Arab and Jewish good luck charm. (There is absolutely nothing wrong with using it as a necklace - it is commonly used in jewelry.) Just a tidbit. Anyhow, your looks are all inspirational and your curls are magnificent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654375 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 01:25:28 +0000 Vicki 654375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Patterns love you, the camera loves you and I love you in ALL these outfits! How cool to transition from your #1 all-pattern look to the serene casual column of color, white, in #2 with that beautiful Native American choker. I love your sandals and still drool over those first ones. As Abie said, your statement necklace on a print shirt pushes into unique one-of-a-kind terrain, which I love. I can tell you are living and enjoying summertime in a spectacular way, because you look so relaxed and happy! Great photos and I love the lighting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654343 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:40:35 +0000 sarah 654343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are so super fab, I can't stand it! LOVE THEM ALL! Happy 80th to your FIL : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654329 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:21:39 +0000 Abie 654329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of these and I'm really swooning over those sandals. I agree with what has been said so far but I also wanted to add that I love how you paired a statement necklace with a bold print. It would have never in a million years occurred to me to do something like that and it looks sooooo cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654327 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:10:34 +0000 K. Period. 654327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy, you wear those lace up booties so brilliantly! I just linked a friend to your post so that she can see your incredible outfits. Fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654309 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:42:49 +0000 Jjsloane 654309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As usual you are too cool for school. I'm in love with all of them! I particularly love the last look and with your legs these shorts are not too short. We are JCrew stripe top twins (4-5) ! I love mine - packing for July 4th trip now! Oh and I wore my polkadots last week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654265 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:54:13 +0000 Tanya 654265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Jonesy, I am completely blown away! Everything is incredible, particularly #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654257 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:46:42 +0000 annagybe 654257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so not Team Polka Dot but I adore #1. The rest are great too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654251 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:42:01 +0000 Anonymous 654251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so easy-breezy and relaxed. Summer agrees with you! I really love that last super-casual look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654238 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:29:07 +0000 Transcona Shannon 654238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bow to your pattern mixing Jonesy - totally inspiring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654196 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:32:46 +0000 Astrid 654196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's always a joy to look at your outfits! Love everything. That necklace in #4/5 is awesome with the striped top. Also love the versatile booties! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654169 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:11:59 +0000 MsMary 654169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*faints dead away from the utter fabulosity of it all* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654160 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:08:04 +0000 Jonesy 654160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie, Inge, and Suz! </p> <p>Angie, thanks for the sweet, detailed comments! Yes, I am wearing those booties all of the time! They are just so comfy and seem to go with everything :). I really appreciate how easily you are able to appreciate others' style (e.g., the giant necklace I'm wearing, when you have essentially sworn off most jewelry)--it's so encouraging and freeing in a way.</p> <p>Inge, thanks so much! I guess I didn't think about the contrast of the pattern mixing with the all-white look, but you're right! Blushing at the gams comment...</p> <p>Suz, I love the idea of summertime fun and frolics!! It is definitely a much more casual time for me, and my clothes reflect that, of course.</p> <p>ETA: Thanks, Meredith! Cost per wear on these booties must be pretty low at this point :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654153 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:04:02 +0000 Meredith1953 654153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy,<br /> These are all wonderful outfits! I just love those peeptoe sandals too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654139 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:53:04 +0000 Angie 654139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are just so fably stylish, I can't stand it. Those peep-toe booties are getting such a WORKOUT.</p> <p>#1 - you look better than the shopbop models by about a billion percent. KILLER! That pajama look is very on trend and you wear it like no other. Happy birthday to Mr. Jonesy FIL Papa! </p> <p>#2 - you knew I'd love the column of white, didn't you :). Gorgeous addition of African inspired jewelry. Adds the Jonesy-flair! </p> <p>#4 - the de-bomshelled look worn to perfection. An 11 out of 10! That necklace screams Jonesy from the roof tops. </p> <p>#6 - the perfect outfit for a day at the lake! Those new Miz Mooz sandals are divine. </p> <p>My favourite accessories are your hair and smile. They always finish off your outfits in the best possible way </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654135 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:48:33 +0000 Inge 654135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be very frank here: I LOVE it all!-)<br /> You are the pattern mixing master, Jonesy (outfit 1). I also love the contrast with outfit 2 = solid colours, simple and strong. Just like your pencil skirt with striped top and eyecatching necklace. (your footwear and accessories collection is stunning, by the way).<br /> The abstract, colourful pattern of your top in 6 is fantastic too, and my word, you have the gams for shorter shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pattern-mixing-with-polka-dots-some-casual-looks#post-654132 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:44:32 +0000 Suz 654132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy, you are SO cool. And how brilliant to go from extreme pattern mix to plain white!! </p> <p>You look wonderful, summery, ready for fun and frolics. LOVE those last sandals, especially. </p>