I like to try and adapt pieces I have in my wardrobe to give them a new lease of life. Clothes don't need to be worn in their conventional sense, instead think about how you can layer them up or adapt to make it into something new and different.
This post follows on rather nicely from my previous one which was all about adding some colour to you wardrobe and having fun with fashion. In this outfit I wanted to take it one step further by mixing distinctive yet divergent colours and patterns. I am SO ready to be rid of the old matchy-matchy look and embrace this new “any colour goes” mentality!
I’m actually wearing a strapless bodycon dress underneath this colourful striped top. The dress is an oldie but goodie I picked up in LA at my favourite boutique on Melrose (read more about it HERE). I like to try and adapt pieces I have in my wardrobe to give them a new lease of life. Clothes don’t need to be worn in their conventional sense, instead think about how you can layer them up or adapt to make it into something new and different. As this particular dress is a little on the skimpy side I wouldn’t choose to wear it on the streets of London, so by giving it the impression of being a skirt I’m able to get a whole heap more wear out of it. I call that winning!
A few rules I’ve found helpful to prevent you looking too OTT or ridiculous when trying our colour clashing, is firstly, find a common theme. Although the colours and patterns I’m wearing are distinctively different, they both have a common thread, the base colour is white. Furthermore, by adding my favourite white leather jacket I’m underpinning that theme and therefore tying it altogether. Secondly, consider the details. Despite my dress and top coming from different stores (different continents even), both hemlines come to a sharp point. This mirroring marries them together so they don’t look at odds with each despite being “clashing”.
Outfit details: Top – ZARA (find HERE) | Dress – Timeless Boutique (similar HERE & HERE) | Jacket – The Ragged Priest (similar HERE & HERE) | Shoes – Miu Miu (similar HERE & HERE) | Necklace – Primark (similar HERE)
Now that the English weather is being a little kinder to us, this is the time to start embracing a fresh and brighter approach to your summer wardrobe. Clashing colours is one of the most fun looks to play around with, so give it a try and let me know how you get on!
Photos taken by Sabrina Bou
i like your outfit and thanks for the tips! x
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It’s nice to see you in colours because it suits you perfectly. You seem like a happy person and definitely colours go well with your personality.
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I love the mixed prints going on here! so fun!
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You are so pretty! Lovely pink door too!
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really cool outfit 🙂 love the location as well 🙂
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What a fun look! I love all the angles on that dress and you’re adorable, by the way!
Looking forward to reading more!
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Love, Mary
Love these doors! Your outfit is so cute!
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You styled these clashing patterns so well! Great tips for finding common ground like the sharply pointed aesthetic.. Also I can’t not mention that pink door with the face, it’s too cute lol!
Love the idea of “any color goes.” That’s certainly true for me. Love this outfit girl 🙂
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Wow you look amazing! Love the vibrant colors and that pink door is adorable <3
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loved the colors and the cut of your top….
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You look stunning and I think I am in love with the jacket! It is so gorgeous xx
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what a cute outfit!
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You look gorgeous hun! Love the top.
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Cute colors
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The top is so fresh and cute! Love the whole look! It’s so cool that you layered the top over a dress. Amazing!
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Love the striped top. You look amazing!
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Sooo beautiful! Love your dress dear! Amazing colors!!!
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Beautiful look!! And the top is super cute!! The background with those doors is awesome! Great pics gorgeous!
Xo
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Amo i colori del top..giallo e azzurro!
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Great look! 🙂
LOVE your colourful shirt!
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Love the colours in this posts! I too, am happy that the weather is perking up here in England so that I can wear all the clothing I’ve been buying!
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You look stunning, love your necklace! x
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Really nice outfit! You are so pretty ♡ ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ
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This look is perfection, love it! those colors look great on you! 🙂
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awesome look! cute pix!
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How cute! I love the colros! Fab photos!
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Amazing photos and cute look! 🙂
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These photos and your outfit is darling! I think it’s very important to have fun with fashion and take risks. I love the asymmetry of your blouse and skirt, it pairs so well! I need that pink door!
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Stunning look!
Have a nice week-end!
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Lovely 🙂
These colors are so fun! I especially loved your striped shirt, so perfect for the beginning of spring =o)
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cute outfit !! i love your shirt
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Perfection!
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I really like how you’ve layered the stripe top over the bodycon dress- it seriously looks like a top and skirt 🙂 I love a good pattern clash and you have nailed it 🙂
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It’s a really interesting idea to combine your dress with that beautiful top, it really works and it’s such a great look for Summer, I love!
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Paradoxical pattern is the way to go these days. Amazing photos, love the outfit and love the set!
That is such a cute outfit! I love the top, so unique and different. x
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How cool your skirt is in a fact a dress! It looks so good with the colourful top – I understand you are happy about it <3
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Of course, so glad you like the look xx
Thank you so much! Such a lovely thing to say! xx
Thanks doll! xx
Awww thank you, that’s really kind of you xx
Thank you so much hunny! xx
Thank you!! xx
Hahaha thank you! So happy you’re a fan of the blog xx
Yea the doors in Notting Hill are pretty amazing! xx
Hehe it’s pretty amazing, isn’t it?! I wish it was my front door! xx
Oh really? Love that we’re on the same colour obsession path! xx
Thank you so much lovely xx
Thanks girly! xx
Thanks lovely! The jacket is one of my favourites, I’ve got so much wear out of it! xx
Thanks girl! xx
Aww thank you hun xx
Thank you!! xx
Love layering and styling clothes in different ways, so glad you like it too! xx
Thanks so much hun! xx
Awww thanks doll!! xx
I love this door! It’s quite famous in the Notting Hill area! xx
Thank you! xx
Thanks hun, it was such a bargain from ZARA! xx
Haha I know, right!! Bring on the rest of summer! xx
Thank you so much sweetie! xx
Thank you doll! xx
That’s so sweet, thank you! xx
Thanks lovely! xx
Awww thanks hun, I real appreciate your words xx
Thanks! xx
Thank you so much xx
Hehe it’s pretty amazing right!! xx
Thanks doll xx
Thank you x
Yes definitely a summery look! Thanks for the lovely comment xx
Thank you lovely xx
Awww thanks hun xx
Thank you so much hunny, that’s so sweet xx
Thank you so much doll! xx
I’m glad you agree hun! Thank you so much xx
Awww thanks sweetie, I really appreciate your kind words xx
Thanks darling xx
Love the striped top and those lovely houses in the background. You look very cute
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so pretty…love the clash of patterns!
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Lovely look! You look gorgeous!
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Thank you so much doll xx
Thank you so much darling! xx
Thank you darling! xx
Awww these baby colors are so decent on you.
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Thanks doll! xx