In the Mix

Pattern mixing can be fun, but it can turn into a hot mess if you don't stick to a few basic rules. 

First, choose at least one common color to connect the two patterns. Here I took the easy route and used grey and black as common colors. 

Choosing patterns that are relatively the same size is another hint. For example, large flowers paired with these small stripes would probably look unbalanced.

Details

Shirt: Vero Moda

Skirt: Old Navy

Shoes: Le Chateau

Bracelet: Joe Fresh

Necklace: Forever 21

Have you had success with pattern mixing?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

A Day at the Office

I've mentioned before how much I love being able to wear nice things to work. I used to work in a hospital in direct patient care, so I had to wear what was comfortable and easy to wash. Skirts were definitely not appropriate for the work I was doing!

Now I work in an office environment and I go meet with clients in their homes. The office vibe in terms of work wear is pretty varied, but most people wear casual to business casual with jeans on Fridays. It's so nice to actually like what I'm wearing when I walk out the door in the morning. If I have plans after work, there's usually no need to change!

Details

Shirt: Gap

Skirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target

Earrings: Handmade by my BFF

Watch: Guess

Shoes: Le Chateau

I even caught myself spinning a few times from the filing cabinet to answer the phone.... I could have been taking a very important call, but I may have just wanted to twirl in my skirt!

I'm linking with Alison for a Friday's Fancies post on work wear. Click on the box to see how the other lovely ladies strut their style while on the clock!

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Glitterary Girl

Stripey Sailor Style

If you've been a reader of Glitterary Girl for awhile, you know I'm no stranger to stripes. I tend to go for blue and white or black and white the most. Nautical style is so classic and appropriate for all ages. I wore it as a kid, and I'm sure I'll wear it as a octogenarian  too!

Details

Cardigan: H&M

Tank and Skirt: Gap

Shoes: Miz Mooz via Town Shoes

Watch: Guess

Necklace: Forever 21

Ring: Fawcett's Fine Jewellery

This was a casual Friday work outfit (no, I don't work on a boat), and I cannot get over how nice it is to be able to wear a skirt to work! I really need to remember to drag the tripod out when I get home from work and post some more office outfits.

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Glitterary Girl