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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Pattern Play: Checks, Dots + Spots

I Spy: Mixing in the Feline in a Bee-line for Spy Girl's 52 Pick-Me-Up

I know what you're thinking: how does she make it look so damn easy? When it comes to print mixing, I'm a veritable idiot savant, yeah?

 You're probably also wondering why I don't wear jeans more often. I am a DRESS GIRL, and really don't like wearing pants. I find them sloppy looking, and uncomfortable. But today, I was prompted to pull on a pair of Denizen by Levis because my silk dress is so short, and it is Seattle cold! I needed a layer, and I wanted to get outside my comfort zone so to speak. I really liked the way the jeans fit, and wore them the next day as well. The shoes, well, they are my favorite sneaks, are always on, whenever I'm home- think a Mr. Roger's cardi for the feet. The bags, are a mix of vintage and new. I love them both, but am putting them both up for sale. Here's to them finding a good home!
#SECONDHANDFIRST: 99% Thrifted. 100% Playful.
Now Wearing: 
  • vintage fuzzy wool hat with plummy velvet bow, $10, buy it HERE
  • new Sanrio reversible scarf, Goodwill
  • silk dotted dress, Buffalo Exchange
  • Denizen jeans by Levis, thrifted
  • new Elizabeth Arden tote bag, $12, buy it HERE
  • vintage gingham travel tote bag, buy it HERE
Linking to the fabulous Spy Girl for 52 Pick-Me-Up

36 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 23, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    I love the print mixing. Thanks for pointing me to Spy Girl's Wednesday pick me up!!

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  2. Pam @ over50feeling40October 23, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Checks, dots, spots...cute, cute, cute...love the pattern mixes!

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  3. Gracey the GiantOctober 23, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Oh, this is so great. Everything is just spot on. Pun intended!

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  4. ZickimickiOctober 23, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    ha ha, very very nice:):):)
    xxx birgit

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  5. MelanieOctober 23, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Love this! At first I thought your hat had cat ears. And I love those Sanrio characters.

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  6. PattiOctober 23, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    fabulous! That is one gorgeous hat. xo

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  7. Tami Von ZalezOctober 23, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    AND Hello Kitty is in the scarf! Touche ~

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  8. Sasha MariaOctober 23, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Your scarf! It's adorable!

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  9. ShybikerOctober 23, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Gorgeous. It possesses that flair we've come to expect from you.

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  10. Amber of Butane AnvilOctober 23, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Oh, fantastic hat! And everything!!! Fantastic you!
    xo

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  11. AnonymousOctober 23, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Love it all! That hat is gorgeous, and your outfit is just so damn cute!

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  12. Penny-RoseOctober 23, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    I love everything about this outfit - the scarf, the shoes, the bags, the jeans, the dress!!! I could go on and on!! You can tell I like it by all the exclamation marks :-)

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  13. bohemian vanityOctober 23, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    You look pretty in jeans aswell!!! First i thought you're wearing cat ears haha ;) xxxx

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  14. VixOctober 23, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    A glorious outfit, you're a work of art! x

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  15. Señora AllnutOctober 24, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    oh, I thought your hat had cat ears, but anyway it's matchy with that kitties motif on your scarf and I love it!, because I love to wear a dress with pants, I love polka dots in black&white and love your doubled bag style!, you're fabulously talented!!
    besos

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  16. CurtiseOctober 24, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Spots, double-bagging, and a bow that looks like ears? Genius! xxx

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  17. JillOctober 24, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Dude, I'm cringing, I live in jeans! I don't think I look that good in a dress. A pencil skirt is okay though, as long as it's semi-tight. I am digging this picture of you, can Adrienne and I use it for our upcoming "How I Wear My: Jeans". Pretty please kitty kitty? XO, Jill

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  18. KristaOctober 24, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    You look super cute honey and I'm thinking of you today as I wear my sweet unicorn barrette! Ya know I wore jeans for a day about two weeks ago and I felt so odd, kinda like I was wearing something frumpy. Jeans I am over but this outfit is really suit.
    XXOO

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  19. SuzanneOctober 24, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    What a wild eclectic mix! Definately advanced pattern mixing.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  20. ZalinaWOctober 24, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    It really does work. I love the look.

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  21. UnknownOctober 24, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Perrrrrfect!

    I like all the mixed patterns :-)

    Monica, www.pear-shaped-gal.com

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  22. thorne garnetOctober 24, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    I do love a black dress with white polka dots.

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  23. RosalindOctober 25, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    The hat is the perfect (or indeed purr-fect) finishing touch here, and the double bagging (a la Desiree) is the cherry on the cake!

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  24. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    You have the most adorable facial expressions. Oh, and the outfit is cute too :).

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  25. UnknownOctober 26, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    yes you are an expert pattern mixing diva!
    But you know what, my fav item is this adorable Hello Kitty scarf!

    Have a great weekend

    Arianexo

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  26. UnknownOctober 27, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    What fun......that's what fashion should do, make you happy! x

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  27. No Fear of FashionOctober 27, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Yes you are right, you are good in pattern mixing. And jeans and you are a good match. But hey.. if you are a dress girl, you will stay that way I suppose.
    Greetje

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  28. Tamera's Craft PalaceOctober 27, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    checks, dots, spots and FABULOUS!!!

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  29. citizen rosebudOctober 27, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    You gals are THEE BEST!

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  30. Anne M BrayOctober 28, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    I thought the hat was cat ears too -- haha! Leopards and kitty, oh my! Thanks for linking up AND for sending Lissy in my direction. xxox

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  31. The Style CroneOctober 28, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    You are the pattern mixing guru, and today is no exception. You do make it look easy and I'm always taking notes from your compositions.

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  32. BerylOctober 29, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Pretty cute - I agree with everyone who said they thought the hat had cat's ears. Nice spotted shoes.

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  33. Flora CruftOctober 29, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    A brilliant mix of patterns and oh I love the kitty hat on you so much! It was made for you to wear it Bella!

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  34. Forest City FashionistaOctober 29, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    That hat looks so cute on you I think you should keep it! You are the QUEEN of pattern mixing, and I am in love with your Sanrio print scarf (great score!).

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  35. AnonymousOctober 29, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the pattern mixing too!

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  36. Lynn HastyOctober 30, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Bella, you are the mix master! I love it all!! And you totally made my WEEK with the sweet little photo. I mean it. I've shed some tears lately over the stresses of life, and that little photo was like a ray of sunshine beaming out at me!!

    XOXO
    Lynn

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You are rad. Thanks for your comment!