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| Jacket on Left: CJBanks Jacket on Right: Chico's Blouse: Nygard Jeans: NYDJ Jade Leggings Scarf: White House Black Market Boots: Vince Camuto Winchell |
Of course, I have to share a photo of Harry who was so excited about photo time.
When I put together the floral/plaid look I wasn't so sure I would like it, but it turned out to be my favorite of the two looks. I think that we were so indoctrinated when we were young to not mix patterns that it has taken a long time for me to be really comfortable wearing it. Have any of you had a difficult time accepting this long time fashion "don't" as a "do"?
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That Floral Plaid look is a winner. Glad I'm not the only one who isn't into wearing skulls.
ReplyDeleteI really like the floral/plaid mix on you. The whole look vibrates really nicely. The tones are similar, and honestly, that gorgeous scarf would probably go with anything. Love it.
ReplyDeleteAw, I love Harry.
ReplyDeleteGreat looks, Debbi! I know, mixing patterns is so burned into us: "Must not mix patterns!" It's taken me a long time to get used to it, and I still don't do it that much.
Harry is just a prince.
ReplyDeleteYeah, pattern-mixing is hard to get comfortable with, after having it drilled into me that it's Not Done. But! Scarves for me are the easiest way to do it, because to my mind, they don't count as pattern-mixing.
ReplyDeleteI like what you've done here, and Harry is a handsome fellow!
I love the look of mixed patterns, but find it difficult to pull it off. The scarf is beautiful and works really well with the plaid. I'm another who can't take to the skull fad; a couple of times I have been drawn to something pretty, only to realise the skull is worked into it. Shudder! Hi to Harry!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I really like your scarf. It's funny how making just one small change can change the whole look of an outfit.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful looks, Debbi...I particularly like the Chicos jacket...we are both Chicos ladies!!
ReplyDeleteLove both the looks Debbi-but I REALLY love the plaid and floral!! Of course--the picture with Handsome Hammy Harry is the best!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I've had the same experience with pattern mixing and color mixing - but it's getting easier, isn't it? I really like the pattern of your scarf against the plaid! And hey Harry, you always look every inch the star : >
ReplyDeletedebbie the floral-plaid look is my favorite too! you look amazing! harry of course is the super model in your picture but you do not rank behind him ;-).
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing!! I like your blog! Would you like to follow each other? :)
ReplyDeleteGreat outfits!! I think my fave is the one on the left.
ReplyDeleteI still don´t know what to do with my scarfs, lol.
ReplyDeleteMuch love dear Debbie.
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One post with two great outfits, sounds like happy hour? Both your jackets are lovely, the cream coloured one is my favorite though. It's also taken me a long time of blogging and following other blogs, to start mixing patterns, and now I enjoy planning new patterned purchases to mix with those at home. Harry is of course as cute as ever!
ReplyDeleteI agree, I love the combination of the plaid and print. It's funny, I'm pretty okay with mixing prints, but I still feel compelled to match stuff. Sometimes I purposely go back to add an odd element because my first instinct is to do it a la catalogue. But then it's not as interesting!! But some indoctrinations die hard. Mine were definitely drilled in to me by conservative parents, God love them. They think I'm weird to this day. :-)
ReplyDeleteI like the darker jacket better. The scarf has a nice colors. Skulls say Halloween to me. You can wear your scarf for a lot longer.
ReplyDeleteDebbi~I like the swoopy scarf--and ditto on the skull thing!
ReplyDeleteDon't know who looks happier, you or Harry. You're definitely the cute one today. What a difference the jacket makes! What a great lesson in extending that closet to the max!
ReplyDeleteI love your pattern mixing, Debbi, and the scarf is beautiful. I too have difficulty with this concept and need lots of practice, but have been inspired by other bloggers. I'm taking 'baby steps' and learning as I go. Which is great for the aging brain!
ReplyDeleteI always appreciate a photo of Harry!
You made me laugh with your comment that it may be "my fault". haha
ReplyDeleteYour scarf is beautiful! It does look really nice with the plaid. There are so many "rules" that were ingrained when we were younger...and it does take time to get past some of them. But I'm so happy to. I really don't like being held down to most fashion rules of the past.
Big hugs, Harry...you superstar!
Yay for pattern mixing, Debbi! I love plaid and florals together. And your pup is the perfect accessory!!! ~Sarah
ReplyDeleteYes pattern mixing was a difficult one for me to get into as well. I thought mixing a pinstripe with a color was big news... Harry is such a doll did you realize he is color coordinated to you outfit as well? I like both jackets but the darker one seems to look better with the scarf. Love your colored jeans as well. White house black market has some nice things the one I go to is just across the street from Chico's, apparently they are owned by the same company.
ReplyDeleteI love to mix it up, but it's true that came later in life. Your scarf is lovely and so nice and large. I like both ways you've worn it and think it looks good with both jackets. It's always interesting how the slightest change makes an ensemble look completely different. I just have to remember to do that and not always wear the same things in the same way.
ReplyDeleteLove Harry!
ReplyDeleteNice scarf Debbie and well styled
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Debbi, I love the photo with you and Harry. You are smiling and that makes me smile. I understand the skull thing but if you think about, we all have a skull...hahah. It's just a body part. Anyway, great look, scarf is really pretty. dawn suitcase vignettes xo
ReplyDeleteTook me a while to get into the mixed prints but I keep struggling along with it. You pulled it together beautifully!
ReplyDeleteOOOH! Pretty scarf! I'm not crazy about skulls either....
ReplyDeleteLove love love this scarf, and I know what you mean about skulls. :-)
ReplyDeleteDebbi, I love to see you looking so happy! Oh, that Harry - such a dear. I agree that your floral / plaid mix is totally awesome. What a difference switching out a jacket makes, and the long line of your scarf tie as well. I took to pattern mixing right off, but other things have been more challenging despite loving the look on others - socks / tights with open-toed shoes, for example.
ReplyDeleteI have a certain affection for skulls / skull motifs as a nod to a punk past, but these days (for the past couple of decades really) I'm very choosy about wearing them. However, there is one (but only one!) new skull-decorated item I'm deadly excited about. Please still be my friend! :) Thank you so much for your kind comments on my blog - they have stayed with me.