Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Look of the Day: Stars & Stripes

Lately when I have been getting dressed I have been having fun playing around with pattern mixing. This skirt is one that I have found works well with other patterns. Last time I wore it, I mixed it with a cheetah print top. Looking back on the pictures I wish added a belt like Lauren Conrad did when she wore this urban outfitters skirt.

When pattern mixing I look for colors that compliment each other first, and patterns that work well together. I also look to things like Flags {stars and stripes} to inspire me. While these aren't actually stars on my skirt it seemed to have the same sort of feel to me.
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Urban Outfitters tulip skirt from last year {similar}, Urban Outfitters dolman striped cardigan {similar}, Nine West boots.
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Pennie Lane says hi!
Posted by Amber's Notebook at 11:58 AM
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21 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I still love/want that skirt.

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  2. Alicia LundJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Awesome skirt lady - i have a huge crush on anything orange right now ;)

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  3. Beautygirl24January 19, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    So cute! I am beyond obsessed with striped tops. But I can't help it - I want even more! I love your outfit here!

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  4. AnhJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I love that skirt, it's going to be the perfect piece for spring!!!

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  5. KirstinJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    That skirt is too cute, I adore the colour on you!

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  6. LouJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    That colour is great!

    http://thekeypieces.blogspot.com

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Love your mix and match outfit, looks so well together, it's amazing how the vivid tulip skirt brought so much spark to a simple outfit!

    http://blog.cessoviedo.com

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  8. GorJess Fashion For LessJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Great outfit. I wouldn't have thought to pair this skirt with that top! I did a post with great accessories from Urban Outfitters recently along with a coupon code!
    http://gorjessfashionforless.blogspot.com/2011/01/accessories-under-40.html

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  9. Breakfast at Katie'sJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Cuteness! I love that you take fashion risks and pull it off!

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  10. MeganJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Love your outfit especially that skirt!

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  11. Sweet LaundryJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Orange you glad to see that skirt? I am!

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  12. TaraMixandMatchJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    This is really cute! I've been really into pattern mixing myself recently. I love the color of the skirt!

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  13. Bump to Baby: A Diary & corsets, crafts and cupcakesJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    wow, you are brave (or i am really safe and boring!!)i would never have dared to put the two together, but somehow it works :)

    lovely blog)

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  14. KaylaJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Love the pattern mix, especially with the pop of color in the skirt.

    Ramblings of a Small Town Girl

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  15. Amber's NotebookJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Thanks ladies! Glad you liked the combination! I'm staring to feel this skirt just makes any outfit better no matter what I pair it with!

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  16. Amanda @ Life with A.CoJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Love the combo, Amber. You could dress this up with heels too and some sort of statement necklace.

    Also, LOOOOOVE (like drooling, love ;) your MBMJ purse - wow!!

    AND love how you styled that long striped maxi skirt - so chic.

    A.Co @ A.Co est. 1984

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  17. FEARLESS 2.0January 20, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Cute, love the skirt! :)

    http://fashionlime.blogspot.com/

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  18. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I love how you remixed this skirt-great colour and pattern combination!

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  19. LieslJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Loving a splash of orange on you Amber!

    Liesl :)

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  20. AlexJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Absolutely loving the outfit. The stripes with the orange skirt is the perfect combo.

    http://popculturemyth.blogspot.com/

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Oh my goodness I wish I had this outfit! I love love love it! It all just totally works

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