Mixing Prints in Real Life

"Anyone can mix prints, just pick & follow a unifying color!" Yeah, you've heard it, even from me! But let's face it, the average woman is not interested in spending more than 30 minutes getting dressed in the morning or repelling men. I think many in the fashion industry (including bloggers) forget that jeans and a tee is the weekend uniform for 90% of this country!

So how do you try mixing prints in real life? There's a surprising answer: be subtle. I know you probably think subtly mixed prints is an oxymoron, but actually I've found that it's as easy as wearing one print article of clothing and one printed accessory, whether it's a belt, scarf, purse or shoes! You can pick a unifying color or mix one colored print with a black & white one - I suppose what you'd call a "neutral print."

Here are three looks that are "mixed prints lite" and perfect for the woman that likes to look fashionable without obsessing over it!

Silk Fuchsia Jacket

Love this vivid pink and the almost slouchy smoking jacket vibe I'm getting from this killer Rebecca Minkoff piece! Just wish it wasn't $348... maybe next month!

Fox Tee

Foxy loxy!!! I love animal prints and I love foxes and I love the style of this printed fox!! Buy at Net-A-Porter for $60.

Eyelet Sweater

Mesh is big right now, but how about a little eyelet instead? This rag & bone sweater has a great eyelet pattern all over it and is a super pretty color! Buy at Intermix buy $275.

Indie Line to Watch: Mink Pink

Mink Pink  is a brand you should definitely start paying attention to! Remember when I wrote about Evil Twin right before everyone in the world started stocking them?? Well, I get the feeling this will be a very similar situation! The clothing and how they're styled just feel so fresh and of the moment! And also, they're from Australia!!

Buy at Chloe Love Charlie and Need Supply - not the best selection right now, but hopefully more people will pick up the choice pieces soon! I should really start my own online boutique :P Oo, Pixie Market also stock and has some of the cooler items.

Floral Denim Blazer

Floral denim!!! Not sure if I need to say more, it's super perfect for spring time over an airy dress, now with a maxi skirt and lightweight sweater. Buy at Free People for $128.

Dot Print Pants

I'm all about prints, if you haven't noticed, but not everyone is comfortable wearing boldly patterned pants. This dot print is much more subtle, but you still get to feel edgy and will certainly look chic! Buy at Zara for $50.

Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale

I was just thinking about what frantic, irrational shopping I need to do this weekend for NY Fashion Week and where I should spend money I don't have! It's the Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale to the rescue!

Open from 9 AM to 4 PM on Sat, Feb 4 at the George Washington Masonic Memorial, get discounted merch from Old Town stores like Trea, Shoe Hive, Periwinkle and more! Will I see you there?

Multicolor Leopard Print Skirt

I'll be going to NY Fashion Week next Tuesday and first on my list is going to TopShop to buy this for just $45! Love its coloring - makes regular leopard print look tame!

Flower Power for Spring

Another typical spring trend, yet somehow florals feel really fresh to me this season! I'm all about a ridiculously oversized floral print, are you?