stripes and floral

29.5.13

i walked into the jcrew event last week and was immediately drawn to an adorable simple striped tee and some fab red floral pants. the problem these days, is that it seems harder to justify spending $150 on pants that are a. "trendy" at the moment and b. may only fit me for another month or so... 
however, the combo was slightly to die for and i couldn't help but think i could find it somewhere else that would be affordable and work! it just so happened a girlfriend of mine asked me to help her update he wardrobe and one of her stops was forever 21. lo and behold, one of the first things i saw walking into the store were these pants and i just couldn't help myself. $20 vs. $150 was a done deal and they actually fit like a dream. i got them one size bigger so i can hopefully wear them as long as possible and will just belt them once my belly has shrunk down to a normal size :)
point being, i absolutely fell in love with this combo and knew i had to share. 
what are some of your favorite prints to mix and match?!

striped tee: f21 (love this and this), pants: f21 (splurge, save), shoes: c/o windsor, clutch: c/o windsor, sunnies: c/o windsor watch: thrifted (splurge, save), lipstick color: NARS red square lip pencil, nail polish: OPI black onyx

18 comments:

  1. Looove this outfit! Amazing pattern mix :)

    xo,
    www.coffeewithtati.com

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  2. I would have done the same thing! Definitely can't pass up a good deal at F21 :) I love the floral print paired with the stripes, so fun!

    xo, Kylie Rae
    Shimmer Me Pretty

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    1. I know, don't get me wrong, I love me a killer pair of jcrew skinnies, but I just couldn't do it when I know I can't wear them all the time! Plus these pants were almost identical so it worked out perfect! :)

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  3. What size are you in the striped shirt?.

    thanks so much

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    1. I got a medium even though it's a little baggier than normal, I love the way it fit and I'll have a little extra room to grow :)

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  4. Can you please do a makeup and skincare post sometime!! your so beautiful!!

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  5. Love getting a look for less! I find that happening to me a lot, especially at Target. I love mixing stripes and polka dots myself, but will have to try the floral and stripes look. Cute!

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  6. cute pattern mixing here! xo

    http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/

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  7. Love the stripes!
    Hope
    hchdesigns.blogspot.com

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  8. You look like a million bucks, lady! Nice work with the pattern contrasting. Very modern J. Crew...

    Would be so flattered if you would check out my blog!

    http://sagebrushgazette.blogspot.com/

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  9. Such a cute outfit! I love those pants! xo Heidi http://fabricandfrosting.blogspot.no/

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  10. love the mix! so cute!

    www.lovechampagnetaste.blogspot.com

    -Megan

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  11. Gosh, I just love you.
    You are gorgeous!!

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  12. Perfect print mixing! Love the florals and stripes.

    creamystyle.com

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  13. I love when you find something you love at a great price! This combo is absolutely lovely.
    Nicole
    www.younglovestyle.blogspot.com

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