pattern-mixing with neutrals

February 1, 2013 — 8 Comments

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you are all so sweet for welcoming me back with open arms after almost 11 months of sporadic posting. (Rooney is 11 months old tomorrow!) i’ve missed coming to this space to write and share, but this is the first time i’ve felt like i have room to add it back into my life. motherhood is no joke :) have a great weekend!

OUTFIT DETAILS

sweater: madewell
shirt: j.crew factory
pants: madewell
shoes: target

*photos by Shandy Mikkelsen

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  • http://rebeccalately.blogspot.com/ Rebecca Lately

    Cute! I love the surprise of the pattern on your collar. At first, I thought the pattern mixing was your sweater and the shoes :P

    What is behind you? Whatever it is, it’s gorgeous!

    • http://snappycasualblog.com/ kelsey williams

      Hmm…I think it’s a fountain? It’s part of a prayer garden at our church. Looks a bit dreary this time of year :)

  • http://theoriginalbrynn.blogspot.com/ Brynn

    Love the pattern mixing. I’m not super adventurous in pattern mixing (plus, I often think it looks like people are trying too hard to look different/edgy/whatever), but this absolutely works for me.Your pants look phenomenal on you! And I love that sweater. I keep seeing polka dots and yet, I don’t believe I have any. I’ll be beginning my hunt now…

    theoriginalbrynn.blogspot.com

    • http://snappycasualblog.com/ kelsey williams

      thanks, brynn! you are so sweet.

      these paints have an “oil” finish to them – i think i finally found a pair of black pants that won’t fade!

      • http://theoriginalbrynn.blogspot.com/ Brynn

        Oooh, love it! I’ve always wondered about the treated finish on pants. Sometimes they feel weird to the touch…are they softer on the inside?

  • melody-mae

    What a great outfit!!! Welcome back too. I look forward to style inspiration from you!!

  • http://twitter.com/EveryNewDayBlog Every New Day

    That is SUCH a great sweater. Mustard and gray? LOVE IT!!!

  • Cait Val

    love the black gingham shirt; especially paired with the polka dot sweater!
    so adorable!

    xo. c & v
    cake & valley