This is probably the ultimate outfit from my pattern mixing repertoire.
I feel I can’t get more co-ordinated than this (if pattern mixing’s your thing, that is – I know it’s not to everyone’s taste)!
I’m surprised I’ve never paired this blazer and this skirt before, both of which I’ve worn a few times on the blog. (Blazer here and here, skirt here.) The colours were just perfect together, and with a few of my other favourite items thrown into the mix (platform suede heels, faux fur scarf, wide tan belt), I had the perfect not-too-cold winter’s day outfit. Though I’m now wondering if it’s a little too co-ordinated… I just don’t even realise I’m pattern mixing/clashing anymore – I just go for what I want to wear together.
I’ve realised how cold I look with my hunched shoulders in the third photo – by the time we got round to taking pictures the sun was going down and it was pretty chilly 😉
I do hope everyone’s well and not snuffly (like me) or otherwise – stay safe and warm folks!!
Faux fur scarf: H&M, Blazer: ASOS, Blue scarf: ASOS, Skirt: River Island, Heels: French Connection, Belt: ASOS, Tights: Tights.com, Bag: ASOS, Plaited hairband: eBay, Watch: ASOS, Cuff: Accessorize, Nails: No.7 Union Blue (old)
You are by far one of my favorite pattern mixers. You do it incredibly well! I love the polka dots with chevron. The color palette is incredible, too. I will take some lessons from you.
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Gosh, thank you Van for such a lovely compliment! C xoxo
nice blog!
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Jasmin
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Thank you so much, Jasmin! Catherine x
You're utterly gorgeous and I am so impressed by your eclectic dress sense. x Kat
Gosh thank you, Kat – what a wonderful compliment! Catherine x
Hi! I found you through Refinery29 Blogger contest! You have a very unique style and amazing sense of colour! My vote is on u! I'm your new follower too, hope we can follow each other! xx
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Thank you Romi for your vote and for following, so glad you like my blog! C xoxo
Your hair is such a gorgeous color! I love the nails as well.
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Thanks, Gaby so much!! Catherine x
those colors are gorgeous. your hair is amazing=)
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That's so sweet, thank you Allie! Catherine x
love the colors you used, and the prints.
Thank you Megan – so glad you like it! C xoxo
This is super bold. Love it!
Well thank you, Sophie, so much!! C xx
Perfect! 'nuff said!
Aww thank you Tammy – short and to the point, I like that!! C x
The skirt is truly wonderful! I like the pic where the wind has caught it a bit.
Thanks Terri – I love this skirt too! C xx
i have been eyeing this skirt up for ages!!!! your style is amazing as always hun.. so frickin' good!!! 😀
Thank you so much, Rachel sweetie!!! C xoxo
Hi Catherine, it's so nice to meet you! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comment! I am definitely following, too– PS this outfit is perfection! LOVE.
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Aw Remy, thanks so much for coming by, so nice to have you as a follower! Hope to see you again :)))
Catherine x
You need to be featured in Vogue for this one…crazy good! Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xo love those shoes!!!
OMGosh thank you Dawn, what a compliment!!! C xx
Sorry you're still snuffly, Catherine! You look fabulous, and you're right – these colors are perfection! together. And the shoes . . . . yum.
Aww thanks lovely Patti… can't believe I got another cold after having one before Xmas (I *never* get ill)! Should be mostly back to normal tomorrow 😉 C xoxo
Catherine this mix is magical!! I love it…… you should join our swap group on facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/347248445301546/ if you ever get tired of your stuff you can swap it here…
Ohh thanks Aminta, I will have a think about it… and thank you for your lovely comment! Catherine x
Love your skirt and coat! Great look . I am following you 🙂 Check my blog and if you like it, you are welcome to do the same! Kisses <3<3
Thank you, Silvia – glad you like it and welcome!! C xx
You rocked this outfit!!!! I LOVE pattern mixing…..and this is one of the best examples of doing it well, ever:)
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Thank you SO much, Collette, that's so nice of you! Catherine x
Absolute perfection, my dear Catherine, ahhhhhhhh. Such a joy when I see your posts.
I love the second pic from the top, ahhhhhh that smile is fantastic.
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Oh Sacramento you make me smile with your lovely comments!! Thank you my sweet! C xx