Pattern Mixing

We took the pictures inside today as I have been suffering from allergies and asthma. Usually, we will have had a freeze by this time of year and the pollen will not be as bad. However, with the hot weather and no rain, the pollen is horrid. My ears hurt, my nose is stuffy, my teeth hurt, and I am running a temperature. I am amazed the pictures looked as good as they did as my face is a bit puffy.

I am not sure if this pattern mixing works or not. I will leave it up to my readers to decide.  I am kind of on the fence about it. The top is one I just got from Chico's. It is Mother approved, as my Mom was with me when I got it and said she thought it looked good. It is a really different design as there are multiple panels crossing over the front of the top. The jacket is one I got at Name Brand Clothing (NBC), which is a store that has closeouts from stores all over the country. It is kind of like a thrift store in that you have to do a lot of digging to find good stuff.  I tried on a pair of leather pants that almost fit. If they had been just a bit bigger around the waist, they would've been perfect. Someone will get a great buy as they were just $26.00 and were nicely made.

While I was at NBC, I also got a Ralph Lauren silver metallic sweater for $9.99. I got a few other things, the highest price for any piece was $15.00. I will debut those pieces sometime this month, hopefully--if it ever gets cool enough for fall wear.

Jacket: NBC
Top: Chico's
Jeans: Dressbarn
Shoes: Pataguas

As you can see, Mr. Harry had to be in the pics. He was kind of wild and running around while we were taking the pictures.

Here is the top without the jacket and Harry of course.

I have to include this picture. If I had man parts, I would've been on the floor rolling around in pain as he came running to me and hit me with a big, big paw. It almost knocked me backwards.

Can you tell that my eyes are about to bug out?

So, what do you think? Is the pattern mixing just too much? Honesty please, you won't hurt my feelings. You may save me from being stared at by people who think I am a crazy old lady who will wear anything together!