mixing & matching with flowers & fashion

 I know, I know.... our grandmothers taught us to never mix prints, don't wear white after Labor Day, and wearing more than 2 colors in the same outfit is flashy- but hear us out! Mixing prints with stripes and fun florals has become a huge trend this summer in fashion. The most successful way to pull off this bold look is through matching a striped pattern with a floral or tribal design. 

But of course, in true Blakemore's fashion, we wanted to push past the everyday, and be more fun and edgy with this look. We paired aztec shorts from Jealous Tomato and a tribal top by West 36th. We love this because it is an unexpected match, yet totally works. The orange in the shorts is loud, so it begs for a lighter color on top. The royal blue is complimentary in the bottoms, but is the focus in the blouse, which provides unity throughout the ensemble without being too matchy-matchy.  Staying within the same color grouping is the key to making this look stylish and not garish. Other ways to mix prints is to pair a neutral print with a more colorful pattern, so that the neutral acts like an anchor for the boldness of the bright and colorful print.

 Pictured above is another trendy way to match prints by having the same pattern in different scales and colors. These two tribal pieces (by Jealous Tomato) compliment each other in a way that makes this outfit a perfect ensemble.

Pictured above is Abby wearing our floral romper by Catch Me over a striped crop top. The smaller grey stripes work to tone down the colorful floral print. Wearing a solid white top would be too harsh of a backdrop for such a statement piece and pulling any of the purples or pinks from the romper would have been overkill. A neutral, lighter shade with stripes direct your attention to the outfit without trying to compete. This look is effortless and fun.

Above are different examples of popular looks using the mix and match trend. Don't be afraid to pair old favorites in your closet with a fresh item or two.  For more styling tips and some great new additions to your wardrobe, come check out what's blooming at Blakemore's Boutique!

~ Ashley the Amazing Intern