Thursday, July 7, 2011

Daily MelWear: Double Polka

Somehow I don't think the Double Polka is quite as amusing as the Double Rainbow. {I can't believe you can buy the song on iTunes now. You'd think in this day and age, I would've been able to come up with something comparable to get rich.}

{By the way, if you're thinking, "Wow Melissa, that cardigan looks awfully familiar, didn't you just wear that?" the answer is no, but great observation. :) I have this cardigan in two colors and I wore the turquoise one last week!}

I'm still sniffly and sneezy but instead of talking about that, let's talk about double polka dots! My boss isn't a huge fan of patterns to begin with, so mixing them at work isn't quite an option. Since she's out this week, I took advantage of the wee bit of freedom to pair these two pieces together. I really like it! I love the peach and teal together, plus there's a happy contrast with the white polka dots on the dress and the black ones on the cardigan.

When it comes to pattern mixing, do you prefer to mix two different patterns, or two pieces with the same type of pattern? What are your favorite patterns to mix?


Have a great Thursday, friends!

Today's outfit:
Dress: Target
Cardigan: Forever 21
Belt: Target
Heels: Beall's

28 comments:

  1. I hope you start to feel better. Your double polka dots are so fun!

    I am still really scared to mix patterns, so I don't know if I would do 2 different mixes or the same pattern mix. I guess I will have to experiment some more!

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  2. So cute! Great job with the pattern mixing! I love mixing stripes and dots :)

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  3. I am going to conquer pattern on pattern as my next fashion issue because it's tricky. Done right it looks nice (like how you are wearing it). Don't wrong..it's too busy and can become an eyesore! Wish me luck!

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  4. omgoshh this is the cutest blog ever!! love it! and your polka dot combination is so fashion foward!! check out my blog if u like =)

    www.wecanpretend.blogspot.com

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  5. I like mixed patterns to either have similar colors or similar patterns, so they match a little bit.

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  6. I'm lovin' it! Especially the cardigan! Oh, and especially how you're "being bad" while the boss it out! Your secret is safe with me!

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  7. haha this is so fun! i love it :D

    ELIZA
    http://dearelizaaa.blogspot.com

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  8. I really like your pattern mixing, I need to try to do that more because I adore it on everyone else! Now to make a stupid youtube video and get rich... ahhh I wish!!!

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  9. Great pattern mixing! I really like polka dots with florals and stripes are great for mixing and matching as well! I'm like you, if I like something in one colour (and it's a bargain), I'll buy it in another colour! Forever 21 is finally coming to my city in September :)

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  10. One can never have to many polka dots!!
    Love that cardi! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  11. I'm OBSESSED with instagram! Glad to know you like it too! xo

    ps. polka dots are my all time fave. lookin' cute girl!

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  12. normally i mix two different patterns, though yesterday i did mix 2 animal prints. but i love this! great look and i was thinking that was the same cardi, how funny. you took the words right out of my mouth :)

    spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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  13. Love your coral and polka dotted cardigan! I'm a big fan of print/pattern mixing, and the two polka dot patterns of your outfit work so nicely together.

    Hope you feel better soon!

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  14. Your outfit makes me smile! I love all the polka dots! I am not so adventurous myself.

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  15. I haven't tried the pattern mixing yet.. well except for those leopard/zebra/cheetah/giraffe shoes that I have. I actually like this outfit. I think its very daring.

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  16. Oh, I like this ... you are so cute. AND I just noticed I'm on your blog roll .... awww, thanks xo

    Kelly @
    Elegantly Academic

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  17. Polka dots are the cutest!! Hurrah for pattern mixing freedom!

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  18. This is such a brave choice and I love it! when I mix patterns I mix patterns of the same scale and color. I am a little afraid of mixing but I am doing it more all the time. You are adorable as usual! ;) Hugs!

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  19. Loving the double dose of polka dots.
    Peach trim totally pops.
    Daphne.
    http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

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  20. I'm lucky if I wear one pattern let alone do any pattern mixing so I guess my answer is neither.

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  21. I love all the polka dots!! so cute!

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  22. Mel - I love how you do the little leg kick in each outfit post. It makes me smile every time I see it! - Katy

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  23. i LOVE this on you. like, for realz. (gross.) and i can't decide what i like to mix more...i just like to mix everything! but i prob mix different patterns more, just because i don't have comparable tops and bottoms of similar prints/colors/etc. you look awesome, my friend.
    -brittney
    http://adayinlifetoo.blogspot.com

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  24. Hi Mel!

    Just stumbled into your blog!
    Love the polka dots! You look so cute!
    And I love your blog. Now following!! :)

    -Mel

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  25. Polka dots are so fun! I love this and you look so cute.

    http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com/

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  26. I love your fun style for work. You look so cute. I'll bet you got a ton of compliments. :)

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  27. Love the double polkas, Melissa! And I love the simple, elegant silhouette of your dress. Seems like it is such a versatile piece, and can be either be styled professionally or dressed up for weekend fun!

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