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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Let's Mix It Up!

Let's talk about pattern mixing today! How do you feel about it? Honestly before fashion blogging, I would've NEVER mixed patterns. I just thought that was a "fashion no-no rule", that was not to be broken. But thanks to blogging, I think it's pretty cool now!

Do you mix it up? Has blogging changed your mind about mixing patterns? Models Ling Ling Kong and Sung Hee posed in the 2012 May Issue of Vogue China. The fashion editorial is entitled "Prints Rule". Tell me your thoughts!

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  1. MicaMay 8, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Love the fun pattern mixing in this editorial! :)

    I'm easing into pattern mixing - something that can go very wrong easily so I stick to similar or complementary colours and minimal prints.

    AwayFromTheBlue.blogspot.com.au

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  2. Natalia | Look-A-PorterMay 8, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Really like the editorial - the models are so beautiful! Personally, I don't mix. I hardly ever wear patterns, but when I do it's either on top or the bottom, never both and never mixed. Just not my thing, I guess. :)
    xxx

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  3. CaraMay 8, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    It's funny, I never thought about pattern mixing before blogging either, and I'm still working on incorporating it into my own wardrobe. I like how this spread combined big and small prints together.

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  4. O meu pensamento viajaMay 8, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Great post!
    I love your blog. Shall we be followers?
    If so, leave your link in my comments box so that I can follow you back.
    xoxo
    Nina

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  5. TheTinyHeartMay 8, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    I too used to be so scared of pattern mixing but now I love it! Have a great Tuesday, Kim!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  6. Carmen VogueMay 8, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    I love the concept of mixing patterns. This is something that I am trying to build more into my summer wardrobe. Great post!

    Lynn
    CARMEN VOGUE

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  7. TeresaMay 8, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    i know how you feel.. blogging has open my mind to try daring styles like mixing patterns! i'm still struggling with extreme mixes like circles and stripes :/ haha but i can see the beauty in it looking at your pictures ;)

    xx
    teresa
    www.trend-ish.com

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  8. JessicaMay 8, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    hmm pattern mixing? im too chicken hehe

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  9. Project CurveMay 8, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    i used to mis prints..but now actually i have moved away consciously from all that..i love these prints though a lot!

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  10. Diva In MeMay 8, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    I love prints! I find them interesting but I'm just not good with floral prints =( I don't know why. I like the thick eyeliners on the 1st picture too! =D

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  11. UnknownMay 8, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Love pattern mixing, it's always so fun and I'm glad it's back in again with a vengeance!

    xo Mary Jo

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  12. MOSAMUSEMay 8, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    LOVE this shoot!! beautiful girls!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    MOSAMUSE.com

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  13. AnonymousMay 8, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    you have to be very brave to try one of these looks!!! lol... but i think that some of it does work! :)

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  14. anyaadoresMay 8, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Love their hair - and the clothes :) So fun!
    Glad to have you back - xxo

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  15. UnknownMay 8, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    AH! This spread is fantastic. I JUST tried pattern mixing for the first time... and I think it turned out pretty well ;)

    xoxo

    chaptertwentynine.com

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  16. Sarah HartleyMay 8, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    I don't generally do a whole lot of pattern mixing but I always adore stripes and polka dots. But since the majority of my wardrobe is solid, not a whole lot going on there :)

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  17. UnknownMay 8, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Ooh I love how these people mix patterns! I used to when I was younger, but I haven't for a while. Maybe I should get back into it.

    Glad to hear you're ok! xo

    www.almostdelightful.com

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  18. GiovannaMay 8, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Loving this entire editorial! I want all the pieces!!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  19. Jen ♥May 8, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    I've tried it but certainly not in bold prints like these! First of all I don't even really have many big, bright, bold prints so mixing them together hasn't happened. The trend still scares me a little but I really like it on other people!

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  20. Paolita@BerryHauteMay 8, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Love the eye make up on this girls, I've always wondered if it's only doable in asian eyes cause it never looks like that on me.

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  21. Elle SeesMay 8, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    I need to be braver about pattern mixing!!!

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  22. SamMay 8, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Hi sweetheart, how have you been, sorry for being so absent...my blogger dashboard hasn't been updating :( No idea whats wrong. Onto this amazing editorial...I wish I could rock this! Pattern mixing is so bold and interesting, I would like to try it out sometime.

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  23. Le blog de Gwen & SegMay 8, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    I love the dess Stella McCartney !!

    XX, Gwen

    http://leblogdegwenetseg.blogspot.fr

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  24. AnneMay 8, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Love the photos you have shown Kim! I haven't really tried it myself to be honest although the last photo mix of stripes and pattern looks appealing:)
    ~Anne

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  25. Julie (Little Pink Rain Boots)May 8, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    I love the way they wear mixed patterns. Unfortunately I don't think I have the ability to make it work haha.

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  26. LauraMay 8, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Great editorial Kim! Fashion blogging has introduced me to lots of different ideas - I never would have considered clashing prints before either!

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  27. UnknownMay 8, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Hi Kim,
    I'm bringing out my confetti...why? Because YOU'RE BACK!!!!

    You were so missed the days you weren't blogging. So welcome back darling. Pattern mixing I'm still trying to warm up to on a personal level but I really like the examples you've used here. Very well done. :)

    Thanks for the blog comment and visit sweets and thanks for co-signing on my post. SJP sure broke my heart with that "LHP" gown.

    Big HUGS!

    Maria

    http://onestyleatatime.blogspot.com/

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  28. TiffanyMay 8, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Pattern mixing is so much fun! I really love the look in that last photo!

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  29. StelaMay 8, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    I love the mixing patterns look! I love wearing a striped shirt with my floral skirt! I mainly mix floral and stripes.

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  30. AprilMay 8, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    i used to think they same thing kim..now i love the pattern mixing too

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  31. Lyosha VarezhkinaMay 8, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    pattern mixed are not the most simple way to rock outfit but it definitely is one of the funnest. thanks for exmaples, dear!

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog
    I also have a GIVEAWAY on my blog

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  32. Head to Toe ChicMay 8, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    I love mixing patterns! I definitely wouldn't have done it before blogging though.
    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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  33. AnonymousMay 8, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    i love the new trend of mixing patterns, when done right ;-)

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  34. HeatherMay 8, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    LOVE THIS! Pattern mixing is something wonderful I've only discovered since blogging.... LOVE LOVE LOVE!

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  35. UnknownMay 8, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    I like how well these patterns are mixed. I, myself, do not think I could do it.

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  36. JaclynMay 8, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    I'm not a huge fan of fashion mixing. It's too busy for me...but it's rocking on these outfits ;)

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  37. Sarah MendelsohnMay 8, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    For a while I would NEVER mix patterns either. I was always a very matchy dresser, but it definitely grew on me. This editorial is a great example of how great it can look though! As long as you can do it successfully. Great post, lady! xx

    www.ahitofsarah.net

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  38. NelahMay 8, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Kim: long time no see but I am glad you took a little break to enjoy yourself and spend time with you mama on her birthday.

    These pattern mixing looks fun. I am not very adventurous when it comes to wearing prints, let alone one piece at a time. I think if done right an end result will look good.

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  39. karinMay 8, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    I love this editorial so much!!! The models and the clothes are just perfect. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIM!!! I wish you the best.Kisses from www.stylepicture.blogspot.com

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  40. Take me to TarahMay 8, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Hi Kim,
    I always dared to try new things but, mixing patterns is a really hot trend right now. I love these images.
    Thanks so much for sharing.
    Always,
    Tarah and the City

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  41. Thrifted ShiftMay 8, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Well, these models have been styled beautifully and they look marvelous in their mixed patterns. Humans like me with no stylists have a harder time. I think I did ok when I tried it with similar colors, but the last attempt was laughable. I don't really think it's for me, but I appreciate it on others!
    --TS

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  42. sepatuholig-Grace NjioMay 8, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Very nice mix up pattern, love it! Its so inspirational.... I shall check out my closet and see what I can do...
    http://sepatuholig.blogspot.com

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  43. teresweetstyleMay 9, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    wow! amazing editorial, i really love all the pieces!

    nice to meet your blog!

    xx

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  44. UnAMay 9, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    lovely prints and patterns :)

    Thanks for your visit dear
    xoxo

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  45. erica marieMay 9, 2012 at 2:54 AM

    I've always loved mixing patterns, I think it makes everything just a bit more interesting...Loving that orange/white outfit...beautiful. Thanks for the pretty inspiration Kim!

    xo erica

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  46. oomph.May 9, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    I like it. I wish I had more prints to actually mix, tho, aside from stripes and florals!

    [oomph.]

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  47. The Dainty Dolls HouseMay 9, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    I like it. But, I guess it has to be the right patterns or it would annoy me to wear, haha!! But, I love these, they are gorgeous!! The last one is something I would definitely wear ;))Marvelous!! I do remember when it was a no no and people would look at you strange if you did it, good to see it's catching on - us creative ones were doing it long time ago, haha!! ;) xx

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  48. UnknownMay 9, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    hello, my friend! welcome back! so good to have the bubbly kim back and blogging again. :) you were missed. :)

    i used to be afraid of mixing patterns... but absolutely love it now. love these pics! i love seeing a variety of ethnic editorials on your blog. :)

    have a great day, my friend.

    xoxo
    jasmine
    AdamAlexMommy

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  49. LindsayMay 9, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Welcome back! I wish I was bold enough to pattern mix. You know me though. I'll stick with solids!

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  50. JacquelineMay 9, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    It is very cool! But I don't know if I am brave enough to pull them off!

    -Jacqueline

    www.jenesaisquoifashion.blogspot.com

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  51. little luxury listMay 9, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    I never would have thought of pattern mixing too, but it works!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  52. Fashion Wrap UpMay 9, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    I love the concept of mixed prints! With the right silhouettes and colors combo the look can definitely be a standout statement!

    This editorial is really well done!

    Xo - Christy

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  53. UnknownMay 9, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Kim I was in the same boat as you... i thought mixing prints was just weird! Now I love it and am so glad I tried this styling option because all of my printed items can be worn with even more options than before. Also I LOVE vogue china

    -Nico

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  54. welldressedmakerMay 9, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    I totally LOVE pattern mixing, Kim! I wish I would do it more, but I don't have very many patterns in my closet... Gotta fix that soon. That last picture is fabulous! I love her sunnies.

    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights
    the shop of worldly delights

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  55. Chocolate Cookies & CandiesMay 10, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    I've never ever thought about mixing patterns before. I'm still not good at it but love it on others.

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