EBEW - Pattern Mixing Challenge

After I had already gotten dressed for the day I realized that it was the day for the Everybody, Everywear monthly challenge.  This month the theme was pattern mixing, and I just so happened to wear a very mixed pattern outfit, so I thought I'd better participate.

 

Dress:  ?? shop in Las Vegas

Cardi:  Thrifted

Necklace:  Fred Meyer Jewelers

Belt:  Asos

Bracelet:  Country Furniture & Gifts

Shoes:  Famous Footwear

A Feline Guest

Who's that?  Here, kitty kitty!

This is a neighbor cat.  We dubbed him Garden Cat last summer because he was in our front flower beds quite often.  He's gotten a bit chunkier since I saw him last.

I found this cardigan at the thrift store and could pass up a good basic.  It was originally from Target.  It looked really red inside, but outside it's more of a melon.  I like it either way!  Also, new shoes!  They are just cheapies, but the red & white stripes were too cute, and I've wanted a pair of deck shoes for a while.

Shirt:  Downeast Outfitters
Cardi:  Thrifted
Jeans:  Old Navy
Necklace:  Lia Sophia
Watch:  Fossil
Shoes:  Forever Young Shoes

Black and White and Red All Over

Maybe not all over... just a punch of red at my feet.  This skirt is another recent thrift find - it still had new tags on it and only cost $6!  It's a teensy bight tight at the waist and I couldn't get the zipper up the last 1/2 inch, so a threw a belt on top and boom!  Problem solved.

Tank:  Target
Shirt:  Downeast Outfitters
Skirt:  Thrifted
Shoes:  eBay

Found!

I just found a bunch of old photos on my SD card.  I think they are from January, so I'm just going to post them all now so they don't drag out into spring clothing territory.

Sweater:  Express
Pants:  The Limited
Shoes:  Mudd
Watch:  Fossil

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Tank:  Express
Shirt:  Express
Skirt:  H&M
Belt:  Asos
Socks:  Icing
Shoes:  Famous Footwear

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Shirt:  Target
Vest:  Express
Pants:  Express
Necklace:  Rue 21
Shoes:  Mervyn's

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Tank:  Target
Shirt:  Downeast Outfitters
Pants:  Express
Headband:  Pop-up Store (Denver)
Watch:  Fossil
Shoes:  Mervyn's

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Shirt:  Banana Republic Outlet
Pants:  H&M
Necklace:  Former employee left in my credenza
Shoes:  Forever Young

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Sweater:  Express
Pants:  The Limited
Earrings:  County fair
Shoes:  Mervyn's

Dirt

That is what my backyard is currently full of.  It's kind of a pain, but I braved it to get a picture of today's outfit.  I based it around my scarf, which is new-to-me from eBay and cost $2.99.  Score!  It's my first square scarf, which I am looking to get more of.  It is very gauzy, light and floaty and has a black/red/yellow pattern on it.

Shirt:  Rue 21
Cami:  Target
Skirt:  Target
Scarf:  eBay
Belt:  Rue 21
Shoes:  Damita K

Lumberjack Tights

Okay, okay... so a real lumberjack wouldn't really wear these, but that's what I think of when I see the bold red & black plaid!  I got several compliments today and was told I must be sassy.

I am linking up to wear*it wednesday today.  Thanks girls!




Shirt:  Express
Jacket:  Forever 21
Skirt:  Express
Tights:  Dilly Dally's
Boots:  Forever Young

Colorful Feet

I liked this outfit well enough, but decided that it really needed some fun shoes to give it a little extra oomph.  I'd say it worked!  I got several compliments today on both my shoes and my necklace.  I found the necklace on eBay for around $1.50 - can't beat that!

Tank:  Kohl's
Cardi:  Target
Pants:  The Limited
Necklace:  eBay
Belt:  Hubby's closet (it's his old Boy Scouts belt!)
Shoes:  Damita K

Muted

I bought this shirt on eBay - no idea what brand it is.  I really like the pattern, but the colors are a bit more muted than what I usually wear.  I am also not used to a cowl neck.  I'm thinking that I will send it to the donate/swap pile because I don't think I will wear it enough to justify the space in my closet.

Shirt:  eBay
Cardi:  Target
Pants:  Express
Shoes:  Mudd

Mock Turtleneck Sweaters

I bought several mock turtleneck sweaters a few years ago.  They certainly work fine as a sweater, but now that I've started remixing they have become a bit more difficult to work with.  I don't have a lot of ideas on how to layer well with them, but I'm trying to work with what I have on hand.

Sweater:  Express
Vest: Target
Pants:  Express
Belt:  Asos
Shoes:  Mudd

Day 30!

Today is the debut of outerwear on my blog.  I don't usually take pictures with my coats and jackets because they aren't really very exciting, and generally don't match what I'm wearing.  I plan to change that in the future, assuming I can find some killer thrifty deals. 

Today was just warm enough that I could wear a heavy jacket instead of a big coat, and I had the perfect one sitting in my closet.  I think it adds a lot to the outfit today, because otherwise it is kind of boring.  I guess I ran out of steam at the end.  Or possibly I just wore my most boring picks least, and since I was trying to get more wear out of each item I ended up with all the boring stuff together.  Thank goodness for accessories!

Tank:  Target
Cardi:  Target
Pants:  Express
Jacket:  Forever 21
Scarf:  Jinky's
Belt:  Grandma's closet
Shoes:  Mudd

Day 24

I'd been wanting to try a tunic over a skirt for a while now, and today was the day.  I think it worked out great!  The sweater vest as an under layer did make me pretty hot all day though.  And my favorite part is actually the tiny stripe of red sock you can see.

Vest:  Express
Tunic:  Kohl's
Skirt:  eBay (Banana Republic)
Belt:  Rue 21
Socks:  Target
Boots:  Steve Madden
Necklace:  Mexico street vendor
Bracelet:  Country Furniture

Day 20

The weatherman lied.  3-4 inches of snow turned into 8-9 inches of snow.  It is really pretty, but also makes it hard to pose for pictures without falling on your face.

I wasn't sure about this color combo, so I decided to try it out on a Sunday when no one would really see me.  I ended up liking it a lot!  Especially after I happened to pull out a patterned scarf that had the exact same colors in it.  I will eventually get rid of all my color preconceptions and rules and learn to mix with the best of them.

Shirt:  Banana Republic Outlet
Vest:  Express
Jeans:  Old Navy
Scarf (Belt):  Jinky's
Boots:  Soda

Day 16

I can't believe we are past the halfway point!  It hasn't been too difficult so far, but I'm sure the last week will strain my imagination.  I've been wanting to try the combo with this vest and shirt since the challenge started, so I'm surprised it hasn't made an appearance before now.

I needed to wear pants today because I had some furniture and equipment to move around the office.  It was also realtor home tour day at work, which generally requires taking off your shoes at least once, so I wore my quick to slip-on-and-off shoes.  The belt is new to me, but I promise I didn't buy it!  This past weekend we helped clean out hubby's grandma's house and I found several skinny belts to take home.

Shirt:  Kohl's
Vest:  Express
Pants:  Express
Belt:  ?? grandma's closet
Shoes:  Mudd

Day 3

Every time I wear these tights I feel a bit like Big Bird, but I do like the yellow with the red.  I don't know if it's weird to belt a denim jacket, but I did it.  Without the belt it was just to shapeless and bulky for the outfit.

In other news, I am already regretting picking such boring footwear for this challenge.  Next time I will definitely remember to spice things up a bit.

Dress:  Kohl's
Vest:  Express
Jacket:  Old Navy
Tights:  Savers
Boots:  Steve Madden

Belted

I love this belt.  My dad made it and gave it to me for Christmas several years ago.  It has all the phases of the moon on it, amidst the red design.  I also have a brown leather belt with dragons on it that he made for himself a few decades ago.  He was just wearing it to work in the yard, so I confiscated it to put it to better use.

Sweater:  Express
Pants:  The Limited
Scarf:  Target
Shoes:  Steve Madden
Belt:  Handmade by Dad

Dottie

I bought this dress years ago in Las Vegas when we were there for a friend's wedding.  I haven't worn it much since then because the top is VERY low cut. I decided to go through my closet to see what dresses I had that could be worn as skirts, and this one was perfect!

 

Shirt: Rue 21
Cami: Target
Dress (worn as skirt): Metropark
Shoes: Damita K (via eBay)
Belt: Downeast Outfitters

I'll Figure It Out

I've really wanted a lace shirt for a while.  When I found this one on clearance I grabbed it, but I still haven't totally figured out what to do with it yet.  This is the first time I wore it, with just a sweater vest over top.  I did get a couple of compliments, so I must not have done too bad for my first try!

Shirt: ASOS
Vest: Express
Pants: Express
Shoes: Mudd
Necklace: Downeast Outfitters
Bracelet: Country Furniture & Gifts (Gardner Village)