Monday, June 13, 2011

Mix & match summer patterns and textures

Eyelet tops in the summer - Yummy. Paired with a patterned skirt - Yes please.

This top is low cut and has a ton of detail around the cleavage area, perfect for someone like me who doesn't have a ton of goods on top to work with. wear a really awesome push up (like a Victoria's Secret bra that can clip into the halter position!) and you should be pinup ready.

Top (Shopruche.com) $33.99

Oh florals, florals, florals. So in this spring/summer. Obviously. But tulips are an interesting choice and its soft, like the eyelet pattern. So, tuck the top into the skirt and add a rustic belt (keep reading!) and it should even out the soft patterns.

Skirt (Shopruche.com) $42.99

Shoes. A rope-y wedge is just unpolished enough to be perfect for this. The girly patterns are great, but they're very put-together. Wedges are a little interesting and perfect for daytime. If you're wearing this outfit on a date, pair it with a skinnier leather belt & patent leather peep toe heels.

Shoes (Shopruche.com) $38.99

As for belts, I have two options for you. Pairing different patterns is all over magazines like Cosmo and Glamor, so do it up. The first option is a dark purple which will contrast the pastels and light colors of the rest of the outfit while the second option is a risque opposing pattern.


Belt on left (Shopruche.com) $12.99


Belt on right (Shopruche.com) $13.99

Since the price diff is only $1, it doesn't matter (to your wallet) a huge amount which one you pick. They're both super cute, but I highly recommend the one on the right.

Add in a pair of Jackie O sunglasses and this outfit has instant glam-factor.

Sunglasses (Shopruche.com) $12.99


Now, we're done. Add some gold bangles to this and it'll be super perfect. Maybe some pearl stud earrings as well.


Total for this outfit: $141.95. I know the outfit as a whole isn't super beer-budget-y, but you've gotta live the champagne life sometimes. Especially if you're new-season-shopping.


Happy spending!

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