FASHION DAILY Photo Challenge
Day 12. Mix + Match

I used to be the girl that had only solid colored items in her closet.  I was afraid of patterns and even more afraid to mix and match them.  Now I am always looking for something with an amazing pattern, and I am constantly looking to mix and match my patterns together.  It definitely takes some getting used to, but the key is to trust your eye and keep working on it.  Look through some magazines to get an idea of what  mix and matched patterns you gravitate toward.  That will give you a jumping off point, some, inspiration.  When you go into your closet, start with a item that you want to wear, and hold it next to your other items.  Its just like pairing the right belt with a dress.  Trust your instink and your eye will guide you.  Be open to it and actually try them on, because most of your clothes do not look half as good on the hanger as they do on your body!!!  I started off with this coral, floral, (haha that rhymes) tube top romper from H&M.  I wanted to wear something over it so I didn't have to wear a strapless, ladies you know how that is.  I came across this top very hesitant, but as soon as I tried it on and synched the waist with a belt I adored it!  This shirt that I am wearing was actually a dress that I found at the $1 sale at Jet Rag years ago. ( side bar, if you are a hunter for a bargain and have not been to the Jet Rag $1 sale, you must go.  Its in Hollywood every Sunday) Anyway the dress had a stain on the lower part of the dress but I loved the colors and pattern so much that I took it and cut it to make it into a top!!!  When you have some time, jump into that closet and play!!  Do not be afraid of color and patterns.  They like each other!!