Being a simple dresser at heart , I love when a look can feel complete and fashionable without much effort. Which is why I’m totally honing in on this easy way to kick my everyday style (v-neck tees and skinny jeans please) up a notch with two easy accessories: the over-the-shoulder blazer + a pair of [...]
The crazy thing about new year’s resolutions is that once you start coming up with them, it’s pretty hard to stop. After having so much fun with our holiday outfitting posts, I think I’m going to try and make at least one of those a month. Which means it’s time to come up with some [...]
vintage market place I love print on print!
It is hard to do but when it is done right it is fabulous!!
Happy New year
Amy
Kayla Print on print is something I am dying to get better at. I just tend to not like it once it’s on. Time to force myself outta the box.
Bettina Love print on print. It can be hard to achieve, but it’s totally worth it!
Holly Blalock Print on print … love it in home decor, but on me … well … I’m afraid to do it.
Mia I love this! I too have been trying to push the limits on print mixing! My latest post featured my leopard on leopard prints! Risky but fun!!
Donna Khoo Too scared to do print on print…I will let the animal inside of me roar instead 
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Diana I love your idea of monthly outfits and your risk taking on fashion! That was one of my new year’s goals…take a risky edge with my looks. Can’t wait to see what’s In store!
wmbg i live for print on print. what a statement you could make, excited to see what you come up with. your inspiration pictures are stripes on stripes, dots on dots, animal on animal. if the colors worked, i would mix those, pairing stripes with dots or animal with stripes. it’s fun, it’s colorful, it’s whimsical.
Franki Count me in as a “print on print” person…it’s all about the blend, I think!! franki
Elaine Wow. Print on print looks amazing on these photos. Although it is true that it’s hard to create such a great set. Some people just exaggerate and make huge mess, not stylization.
Lejla This looks so so cool.
Coulda shoulda woulda One print is enough, there is too much of a good thing…
Megan I am terrified to dress print on print!
I have a hunch that if I put on a red coat I’d begin to walk and talk a little more like Blair Waldorf. Do you ever feel like putting on certain pieces of clothing is like putting on a new persona? It’s no wonder that politicians and authority figures wear red when they want [...]
Ashley I totally agree – as they say, “dress for the life you want”
Karena Hi Christina, a gorgeous look! Yes certain clothes make me feel more together, and stand taller with more confidence etc.
xoxo
Karena
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Franki Gees, that’s a gorgeous coat…the entire ensemble!! franki
There are certain pieces in my wardrobe that I find challenging – my leather skirt is one of them. I love it, but I basically rotate through a few different tops paired with it because I’m never quite sure what else to do. So when I saw this twist on styling, I was totally intrigued… I’ve [...]
Callie Grayson I am in the process of revamping my closet, half my close are gone to charity….. This look! Love I think I will need to incorporate a leather skirt and long dress for tucking, I think it’s brilliant
Xx
Callie
Annique I love the mix of leather skirt and the green colour, beautiful! I wear my leather skirt a lot with shirts tucked in but then all the way, so I will now try this look!
Thanks!
natalie Ugh, Yasmin. I think everything she wears is amazing. How perfect is the collar on that blouse/dress? And I like the fact that it doesn’t have buttons, makes it easier to partially tuck and make blousy without the awkward button twist gap thing.
Sarah I think it works because that dress/top looks super light and airy. I agree that the feeling of asymmetry is quite lovely. but fabric choice would be really important when choosing a dress to layer on top. I love the idea of using layering to create new uses for clothing. Today I’m wearing a summer maxi dress with a blouse, belt and tights- pouf, it’s a long skirt!
Uma I think this is a fantastic look! I’ve never tried the dress on skirt, but I am a big fan of the dress over jeans look. Here’s a photo of one of my favorites: http://www.umastewart.com/blog/2012/10/11/the-outfit-journal-lunch-la-boheme/
wmbg it needs to be done *just right* aka i don’t know if i could pull it off. but she obviously looks perfect and chic.
Grace - Stripes & Sequins Absolutely love this – such a fun idea!!
Haylee An hour after reading your post, I found the same look (except this is a dress made to look like two pieces) at Net-a-Porter… http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/331334!!
Cassandra LaValle Post author oh my goodness! almost exactly the same! how funny. i think it’s officially a trend!
Franki That is the MOST gorgeous color…and the drape is….perfect. Off to the closet…..franki
It took every muscle in my body to not start this post with I’m blue, da ba dee da ba di… and you can see why! Cristina here, and while reviewing the fashion week street style I happened upon this outstanding color trend. There is something very Violet Beauregarde (of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) about this look, to [...]
julie LOVE the post. Gorgeous and inspiring. I blogged about mixing cobalt blue with oxblood but I love this option too. May give it a try myself !
wmbg blue is such a power color, especially in the bright hue you’ve picked to feature.
at 6 mos preggo, if i did head to toe blue, i’d really would look like violet after she broke the rules and chewed the gum. haa.
Franki GO FOR IT!!!! franki
camille @ wildfleur Such a striking shade of blue. Really beautiful
xx camille @ wildfleur
Sarah Lovely! I just bought a new bag in exactly this Monaco Blue color (at least thats what it’s called if you ask Pantone). I’m ready to fully commit!
jennifer elizabeth oh this is SO me. i would rock this cobalt blue shade from head to toe, no problemo. rachel zoe does look pretty incredible. love the fit of her suit.
Give Take Wear That coat is so gorgeous! Must have it! xoxo
First it was baseball caps, then sneakers; if you didn’t know any better you’d think I was sporty or something! Cristina here, and alas I am not that at all. I guess I just enjoy a good menswear-inspired look! Whether you’re a bona fide fan or you just have a weakness for the uniform, here’s plenty [...]
Hey ladies! Cristina here, and if you’re wondering what color to introduce to your fall wardrobe this season, it’s definitely oxblood! The name may be slightly offputting, but the color is absolutely gorgeous. As I was pulling together my inspiration photos I noticed they all had one thing in common: blue accents (and if you recall, [...]
Leslie Wood I love the pairing of the oxblood dress with the blue shoe!
crystal i DO love the color combo!
Robyn Loving oxblood; thank you for the post!
You are welcome to check out my oxblood post; I also paired Oxblood with blue!!
http://blissinprint.blogspot.com/2012/09/true-oxblood.html
Best,
Robyn
jamieofalltrades I’m not a fan of the color name but I am a fan of the color!
Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life LOVING this color combo! Especially with the button up
Diana I just bought myself a lace oxblood dress, I definitely am inspired to pair it down with a chambray button down and black loafers.
Sarah Hulbert Style Loving this combo this season and keep finding my self wearing it in a hundred different remixes. So gorgeous!!! ~Sarah
Franki Got the “oxblood” velvet jeans! franki
Kett I just bought a pair of oxblood booties and was wondering what to pair them with. Blue! What a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing.
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Great pictures….I also love this trend of over the shoulder blazers..so French!
maybe i move my shoulders too much (or slouch!) but i could never pull off this trend. haa.
Perfect for the Spring!
I love all of these looks, but I think my shoulders are too small to hold anything up!