Wednesday 12 March 2014

Mixing Patterns

On Facebook last night Avril asked me if I'd ever worn stripes and flowers together but it couldn't be a selfie photo as evidence (epic fail then, all my photos are selfies). I have worn in the past this pattern mash up and so I was inspired to put it together again for today.

I randomly cut my fringe this morning as it was too long. I hate it! The husband hates it too! So I have it as it was, ruffled down and my usual clipped up messy 'do'. What do you think? WEIRD right?!






Skirt is from Whistle & Wolf - £50

Top is H&M but I have similar in my shop with cute coloured cuffs
Shoe Boots - Clarks (ancient)
Necklace- the shop

Leading me nicely on to shoe boots/Shoots whatever you like to call them. I absolutely love them. They're more casual that a court shoe and not as 'heavy' as an ankle boot.


Here are my top 3 finds for shoe boots on the market today:



Marks and Spencer Shoe Boot - £19 (currently in the sale)




Marks and Spencer Suede Shoe Boot - £35 (currently in the sale)



Aldo via House of Fraser - £75





So go on then, what about the hair? Up or down? To fringe or not to fringe?


Fiona

xoxo



18 comments :

  1. You mix patterns so well Fiona. I know I would end up looking like a clown. Godamit I can't even mix bra and knickers!! x

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    1. LOL I feel so rebellious when I have mismatch knickers and bra!!!!!!
      I bet you could do pattern mix up

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  2. Stripes and floral go so well together, I'm after a floral blazer for spring, to wear with all my striped dresses, so if you have any recommendations, let me know!
    I love your hair down with the fringe, the slight curl is gorgeous!

    Gems x
    Fashion, Well Done

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    1. Hi Gems, I hate my curly hair but I think as I'm getting older the only thing to do is stop fighting it and let it be!
      Floral Blazer - I always go to ASOS for anything. Cheap and free delivery and returns - you can't beat that! http://www.asos.com/search/floral-blazer?hrd=1&q=floral+blazer

      Just looked at your blog - my goodness you are gorgeous!

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  3. I love your' hair in the second pic. You look mighty perky. xx

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    1. Oh gosh really? Perhaps I'm just going to have to stop fighting the curls and go with it - SCARED

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  4. Wow Fiona you are brave just cutting your hair if I did that it would look as if I'd used the gardening shears!!! I love your hair naturally wavy too, how lucky are you that it's natural, just gorgeous.
    Jane xx
    www.mymidlifefashion.com

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    1. Brave and stupid!! I shall try and embrace the curls more tomorrow - it's just that when I dry it it's more frizz than curl!

      I just got some scissors from the kitchen (!!!), held my fringe in a ponytail kind of bunch down from my forehead and CUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. Fiona you look lovely in all the pics but my favourite is with your hair down and curly - and I'm with you in the fringe cutting and I never have to admit it to the hairdresser because they know straight away - something to do with the wonky line but I say it's my attempt at feathering it!
    Love the pattern mix too.

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    1. I've just changed hairdressers so I'll blame the previous one!!!!!

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  6. Oh I like the fringe, wear it down you just need to get used to it!

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    1. I have a BIG FAT cows lick - fringe = disaster to me!

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  7. Love the stripes and florals combo. Perfect for this spring weather. I like your hair down Fiona, you look very pretty xxx

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  8. Fab pattern mix up Fiona! Love the stripes and floral together! I think you did a good job with the fringe, I like up or down too, my preference would be down though xx

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    1. I will aim to do a better down hair photo tomorrow!

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  9. Hi Fiona, I tried on the M & S boots today as I saw they were in the sale. Didn't find them as comfy as some of the ones I already have from there though.

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  10. O and don't know if its already been done but I love mixing stripes and polkadots in the same colours.

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