Neon Stripes, Ikat and Polka Dots

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I do hope you’re all having a marvellous weekend!! It’s always over far too quickly, isn’t it..?

I wore this to work a little while ago when the weather was still messing us about, i.e. it teased us with some hot days, then got chilly again just as we were getting used to the heat. But it did at least give me an excuse to wear this lovely light blazer I picked up for next-to-nothing in the sale at River Island – I just ADORE the two colours in the stripes together! So yes I’m wearing pink again, and there’s yet more pink in the scarf – my first piece in an ikat print (bit late to the party, me).

Did I tell you how much I love the colours in the blazer??? I love them, I do. LOVE them.

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Blazer: River Island (sale, sadly sold out), Snood: ASOS, T-shirt: Topshop, Jeans: Levis (old), Heels; John Rocha at Debenhams, Sunglasses: Red Herring at Debenhams, Rings: ASOS, Bracelets: Debenhams / ASOS / Urban Outfitters / Tesco, Watch: ASOS, Nails: Revlon Elegant 380 / Models Own Nail Art Pens*

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34 Comments

  1. 12 September 2012 / 1:58 pm

    super fun combo! Love the accessories too!

  2. Catherine
    12 September 2012 / 1:22 pm

    I love that cool scarf!! I have a pink blazer, and it might be the funnest thing in my closet – it just puts me in a good mood seeing it! Love the patterns!

  3. 12 September 2012 / 2:11 am

    I love how you mix patterns… genius!

  4. 10 September 2012 / 9:21 pm

    Hi Catherine,
    New on your blog which I enjoy very much. This mix of pattern is different from what we usually see in the street and I have to say that I love it. It flows. The pink and blue colors are a perfect link. And the scarf… to die for (I am scarf addicted). Thank you for sharing this inspirational look 🙂
    Happy to be one of your new followers. I will also add you on my favorite blog list.
    All the best from Florida 🙂
    Anne

    • 11 September 2012 / 4:40 pm

      Anne that's so lovely of you – thank you!! I will pop over and check out your blog… I bet you have gorgeous weather there most of the time, don't you??!!

    • 13 September 2012 / 4:45 pm

      Anne I tried leaving a comment on your blog… can't seem to work out how, I'm being asked to log into something I don't have an account for! Any settings you can change at all…?? C x

  5. 10 September 2012 / 9:06 pm

    love the pattern mixing and that blazer/jacket is amazing
    loving those nails as well!!
    brett

  6. 10 September 2012 / 7:36 pm

    I really love how you combined these looks! Its amazing! Great blog 🙂

    Follow each other???

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  7. 10 September 2012 / 7:23 pm

    Gorgeous! Love this so much. 😉

  8. 10 September 2012 / 7:11 pm

    Love, love, LOVE your pattern mixing here! And your nails are absolutely darling. We have had a similar weather situation here in Seattle -stormy yesterday, gorgeous today. Getting dressed has been all about layering, as you have done here. Lastly, that second pic, the close-up is GORGEOUS!!! ~~Sarah

  9. 10 September 2012 / 6:07 pm

    I love this print mixing. And the colors are just fabulous!

  10. 10 September 2012 / 4:08 pm

    Hi Kat, you have a great figure – do you mind me asking what size you are? Love the shoes!!

  11. Rebecca
    10 September 2012 / 2:19 pm

    What a perfect mix of patterns & colors CAtherine….truly one huge inspiration for me!!

  12. 10 September 2012 / 3:46 am

    I too love them, the colours really suit you & the mix of prints is so fun xo

  13. 10 September 2012 / 1:41 am

    Luh-huh-uvvve a) the pattern-mixing, b) THAT BLAZER – I need it in my life, like, NOW, and c) the new look on ye olde blogge. Tres chic!!

    Yup, yup, yup – this is a good one, milady!!

    Shannan

  14. 9 September 2012 / 10:54 pm

    I love the colors AND pattern mixing- polka dots and ikat- the blend of a master!

  15. 9 September 2012 / 9:20 pm

    wow, love this outfit Catherine! That blazer is gorgeous. Man would i love a shopping trip with you. that would be so. much. fun! And just so you know i am struggling with your badge!:( there is still a space with your name on it but for some reason when i enter the html code it just comes up with a blank box. Im going to try a different way, ie save the image with your address attached and see if i can upload it that way!! xxx

    • 11 September 2012 / 4:05 pm

      Hmmm I'll take a look at why that is, Rachel… I know at least one other blogger who's used it without any problem, so I can't tell what's haappened?! Anyway thank you for your lovely comments hun! xoxo

  16. 9 September 2012 / 5:21 pm

    Wonderful mix of patterns + vivid riot of bracelets – such a joyful look, yet grounded by the neutral pumps which pick up the stripe in the blazer. Nicely done!

  17. 9 September 2012 / 3:39 pm

    What a great blazer – and I LOVE all of your armswag!

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  18. 9 September 2012 / 2:57 pm

    Gorgeous clash of patterns and colours,Catherine.
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  19. 9 September 2012 / 1:50 pm

    Oh this looks amazing Catherine! I love your striped blazer, I really wanted to get my hands on the t-shirt/dress version they sold to. Love how you teamed it with the polka dot top and ikat print scarf, the jeans neutralise and add a certain casual twist! 🙂

    Take care,

    Daniella xox

  20. 9 September 2012 / 1:16 pm

    You are rocking the pink beautifully, Catherine, and dealing with the weather like the true Brit you are : > Great look!

  21. 9 September 2012 / 12:05 pm

    Thanks so mush for your comment on my blog..probably not your style but I love how clean and streamlined it is..much more organized, and did you see that you can search outfits by color…saw it on another blog and loved the idea!
    hope you are having a good one1
    Sheree xxx

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