flats (Luxury Rebel, Piperlime), jeans (Express BOGO 50% off how cute are THESE), sweater (Old Navy only $29), shirt (J.Crew), watch (Cartier), bag (Burberry), shades (Gucci), bracelets (J.Crew & Voce)
I may be committing a Major No-No in this post....Metal Mixing! I remember reading an article interviewing Rachel Zoe (whom I adore) where she firmly stated, "do not EVER mix your metals." Alas, here I post, all gold hardware on the bag, watch, ring, bracelets and.....Silver Flats!!! But you know what, there's another wise gal in this fashion world I've always admired & looked to for fashion advice--one of my best gal pals, Brooke, who works for a pretty amazing fashion designer in NYC and She metal mixes and always look ridiculously fabulous...therefore, I say MIX! Here's the other thing, I am quite detail oriented when it comes to my rigs, but there's a point where I have to cut myself off otherwise I'd drive myself completely insane trying to align all the metallic stars. So for those of you who see this as a major metallic clash, my deepest apologies--I just can't help myself! Hells Bells, we can mix stripes & polka dots, but we can't mix metals--just doesn't add up in my book! Put this to rest for me, gang...Metal Mixing, is it a Do or a Don't?
Make it a good one!
photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem
mix away - love it!
ReplyDeleteLooks like Pro-Mix wins, Sue!
DeleteOh I totally think it is okay to mix metals - and sometimes you end up looking more "effortless" that way! Love this simple but chic combination :)
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Totally agreed, Kimberly! Thanks for the feedback, Missy! Xx--bp
DeleteI usually consider it a "Don't", but it really works here. Love those jeans!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather--glad I got your seal of approval ; )
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a definite do. i keep it simple though... Today it's my all time favorite petite sterling silver Tiffany necklace along with a long and funky Madewell gold and purplish bead necklace.
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely, Kristy!! Appreciate your feedback, dear! Xx-bp
DeleteYou look so fabulous that if I were to see you on the street my eyes would have stopped at that fabulous bag and I probably would have never made it to your feet!!! I say mix away,I see all the other wonderful fashion bloggers doin it too so go ahead have fun,you look GREAT!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you!!! Looks like MIX is the winner!
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the SHOES! love!
ReplyDeleteThese won the title of first Broken Resolution--just couldn't help myself! Thanks, Lili! Xx--bp
DeleteSilver Rolex from my hub, a staple, but love to wear gold, so I totally mix! My gold and silver Stella and Dot bracelet is perfect on that wrist!
ReplyDeleteSounds perfect!!! Thanks for the feedback, Mary! Xx--bp
DeleteI'm totally ok with mixing metals. The more shine and metallics the better!
ReplyDeleteMeredith
createthatoutfit.com
Love it, Meredith--have to say I agree completely! Xx--bp
DeleteFor years, they told us not to mix black and brown, not to mix black and navy, not too mix metals, etc., etc. I say, if it works, it works! I'm a new reader, and I've just loved getting know your blog over the last few weeks. Mix away!
ReplyDeleteAmen, Meg! Couldn't have stated it better myself---so glad you've found s + s! Enjoy!
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i absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this classic, totally chic outfit. and i don't think it's bad to mix metals - i think it looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Molly!! Looks like "mixing" is unanimous! Xx--bp
DeleteI love the outfit and the metal mixing is just fine. My favorite thing is that you mixed a little leopard in - I am all about a little leopard print to spice things up and add a little punch of fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kellyann!! Can never go wrong with A pop of leopard, right? Xx-bp
DeleteMix a lot!
ReplyDeleteMIX wins the vote! Xx--norma
DeleteMix Mix Mix!! Total do, I mean look how good it looks on you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, dear!!! Mix has taken the lead! Xx--bp
DeleteI love mixing metals!
ReplyDeleteAs do I---clearly! Thanks for your feedback, Jennifer! Xx--bp
DeleteI am a total metal mixer and proud of it!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Gina
www.popcornandpandas.wordpress.com
How bad is it that I didn't even notice that your shoes were silver and your other jewelry was gold? It just all looks so good together. And I'm normally a very observant person - really, I am!
ReplyDeleteLove those jeans too!
Lea
http://highheeledstyle.com