More Adventures in Pattern Mixing

J. Crew striped floral top; Levi's demi curve cropped jeans; Old navy clogs; Marc Jacobs Courtney hobo
Jeans, Levi’s (via consignment); top, J. Crew; scarf, Winners; shoes, Winners; bag, Marc Jacobs

This is one of my favourite tops, so I have no idea why I didn’t wear it much this summer. Well, if I was pushed to speculate, I’d say it might have something to do with the fact that it’s a bit … busy. A statement piece, as they say. It has a tendency to take over the outfit, and prove difficult to accessorize. Naturally, I decided to solve the latter problem by throwing another busy pattern (two, in fact) into the mix.

J. Crew striped floral top; Levi's demi curve cropped jeans; Old navy clogs; Marc Jacobs Courtney hobo
the clogs (still) have it

The clogs, on the other hand, work with everything. Even when they don’t (cuffed ankle jeans, anyone?), they still sorta do. Magic.

J. Crew striped floral top; Levi's demi curve cropped jeans; Old navy clogs; Marc Jacobs Courtney hobo
clog magic

One More Time

Old navy chambray dress; old navy clog sandals
Dress & shoes, Old Navy; scarf, gift; bag, MbMJ (via eBay)

Did you miss the old potato sack of glory? I did, so out it came for one last rodeo before I head back to work. Which, in real time, is happening just about … now. Ack! Wish me luck.

Old navy chambray dress; old navy clog sandals
My beloved $7 clogs
Old navy chambray dress; old navy clog sandals
Earrings, J. Crew Factory

Clearly, this is not what I’m wearing today, but it was my cute outfit 2 weeks ago. You know what? Even Old Navy liked it. (Or, erm, the peeps running Old Navy’s Insta account. Hiya!) I’m taking that as supreme validation, and patting myself on the back for an outfit well done. Having low standards has perks.

Old navy chambray dress; old navy clog sandals
The face of anxious anticipation

I’m sure today is going swimmingly (fingers crossed), but drop me a line if you’re feeling in an encouraging mood. I can always do with a bit of rah-rah spirit. Cheers!

Black, Brown, and Leopard

LOFT floral cardigan; Old Navy clogs sandals; Marc Jacobs Stella
Dress, J. Crew (via eBay); cardigan, LOFT (via consignment); belt, H&M; shoes, Old Navy; bag, Marc Jacobs

See, this is what happens when I decide to get “adventurous”: questionable pattern mixing.

LOFT floral cardigan; Old Navy clogs sandals; Marc Jacobs Stella
Florals & leopard, because fashun

OMG, I just realized this is the 3rd post in a row in which I’m wearing the same shoes. #fashionbloggerfail but #sorrynotsorry because #awesomeclogsareawesome. Don’t hate me for hashtag abuse. Or subjecting you to clogs overload.

LOFT floral cardigan; Old Navy clogs sandals; Marc Jacobs Stella
Hey, at least the clogs are cute!