For most of us, the idea of mixing different patterns together is pretty scary, because for years it has been ingrained in our minds not to mix bold patterns with stripes, florals with polka dots etc. But this year, all bets are off, let your inner child have some fun and mix whatever you want! To start off, try mixing patterns that are connected by a simple palette, in this case black, orange or ivory. Today’s Inspiration: Kate Spade New York Orange Aviator Sunglasses ($128.00), Ash Instinct Ballet Flats ($156.00), Mac Cremeblend Blush ($41.99), Essie Spring 2012 Polish in ‘Orange, It’s Obvious’ ($8.00), Luca Luca Floral Tank ($205.50), Top Shop Chuck On Stripe Knitted Cardi ($76.00), Hollister Boot Denim ($35.00), Miss Selfridge Orange Patent Skinny Belt ($11.00), Sabine Multi-Color Bead Necklace ($28.00), Miss Selfridge Aztec Print Shopper Purse ($53.00), Marie Helene De Taillac Fire Opal & Gold Ring ($6, 337.00).
