Fashion Mixology: 8 Outfits from 8 Pieces

Hey guys, guess what? It's time for another round of Fashion Mixology! If you haven't read our mixology posts before, the concept is this: We take 8 pieces of clothing and make 8 different looks with those pieces. Shoes and accessories don't count. The goal of this feature is to inspire confidence and ideas to stretch your wardrobe farther! It can be easy to wear items the same way every time, so we try to find ways to spice up our wardrobe. For this edition we partnered with ShopSosie, who sent us four of the beautiful pieces featured!Look One/ This time of year I love finding ways to add a shirt or thin jacket to an outfit. As hot as it is outside it can get super cold inside restaurants or movie theaters; making this added layer a summer staple. Look Two/ I love all the pretty sorbets and jewel toned colors of this season! Don't be afraid to mix color palettes. Look Three/ I love love this cute trench style dress. Pairing it with bright statement shoes gives it a pop of color and a little more interest, even this is the simple styling. Look Four/ Adding on a layer of lace can give a dress a more laid back feel while staying feminine and fresh.Look Five/ Try tying a small knot in your front shirt tails. This is one 90s trend that I am so glad I tried again. :) Look Six/ Trying wearing a fitted pencil skirt as a sleeveless top. This may not work with every skirt but I love finding completely new ways to wear an item of clothing. Add a belt if you want a more defined waistline. Look Seven/ This is how I plan to transition my trench dress and mint jeans into the upcoming autumn season. My trench dress can pull double duty as a faux jacket. And by keeping the rest of your outfit neutral you can keep wearing your favorite pastel pieces on into the fall. Look Eight/ Don't be a afraid of a little matchy matchy. Ha! I was surprised by how much my blouse matched my sandals. I, apparently, really like this color. :) Didn't get enough? Check out all our past Mixology's in our archives.

Outfit details: Mint Dress (look 1+2), Trench Dress (look 3+7), Mint Jeans (look 2,6,7), Jewel Tone Blouse (look 2+8), Chambray Blouse (look 1+7)/thrifted, Brown Sandals (look 1) c/o ModCloth, Brown purse (look 1)/ Steve Madden, Nude Wedges (look 2+4) c/o BC Footwear, Red Platforms (look 3) c/o ModCloth, Nude Hat (look 4)/H&M, Gold Fringe Necklace (look 4) c/o Francesca's, Lace Cardigan (look 4)/UO, B&W Sheer Blouse (look 5)/TopShop, Turquoise Ring (look 5)/vintage, Silver Hasbeens (look 5+7) c/o Olivine, White Pencil Skirt (look 5, 6, 8)/UO, Gold Belt (look 6)/thrifted, Golden Double Necklace (look 6) c/o Junam, Black and Gold Necklace (look 8) c/o House of Harlow 1960.

Comments

This is awesome! I can see even more outfit possibilities with these amazing pieces.

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Posted by: Gina | July 23, 2012 at 03:52 PM

very cool!
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Posted by: Tina @ Tinacious Me | July 23, 2012 at 04:09 PM

That trench dress is fantastic!

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Posted by: Natasha | July 23, 2012 at 04:11 PM

Love this!
I'm doing this same thing on my blog this week, on Sunday I chose 4 pieces and am posting a new look (with these 4 items) every day this week! That's 4 items for 7 outfits! :)

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Posted by: Louise Amabilis | July 23, 2012 at 04:20 PM

These are so lovely! I am in love with the outfits that Emma puts together. They are so careful and beautiful. Love that black&white blouse. Favorite.

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Posted by: Diana | July 23, 2012 at 04:25 PM

I love the mint dress with the lace over it! So flirty and fun!

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Posted by: Sarah | July 23, 2012 at 04:34 PM

i love the mixologies! keep em' comin'!

Posted by: Mrs. Baker | July 23, 2012 at 04:38 PM

Love the trench dress. So different but super versatile.

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Posted by: Kate | July 23, 2012 at 04:43 PM

Look six is so divine! I love to do the same thing.

Posted by: Kaitlyn | July 23, 2012 at 04:50 PM

Number 4 is adorable!

Posted by: Diana | July 23, 2012 at 04:55 PM

I absolutely love the mint green dress. I'm always looking for ways to re-wear pieces, because I always feel like I re-wear an outfit 5 times.

Posted by: Jess Dynarski | July 23, 2012 at 04:56 PM

Love the trench dress!

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Posted by: Logan | July 23, 2012 at 04:59 PM

What great outfits! I love that you can save money and still look totally fresh each day. And I just did a post on my blog with all of my finds while thrifting, take a look on my blog if you can!

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Posted by: Courtney | July 23, 2012 at 05:02 PM

I love these posts. The trench dress is awesome!!

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Posted by: Alicia | July 23, 2012 at 05:06 PM

A skirt worn as a top!? 'Kay I'm off digging in my closet to find a skirt that will work for this as soon as I've pushed send! Love these mixology posts you guys do.

Loulou

Posted by: Loulou | July 23, 2012 at 05:28 PM

I adore that last look, and I love knotting my shirts at the waist! Great remix :)

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Posted by: Laura @ The Joyful Fox | July 23, 2012 at 06:08 PM

Three, five, and eight are definitely my favourites! And those mint jeans are starting to grow on me a bit.

Also loving the lace cardigan you've got!

Posted by: Kate @ Cross My Heart | July 23, 2012 at 06:14 PM

These are so gorgeous! Two and four are my favourites. :)

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Posted by: vivik | July 23, 2012 at 07:01 PM

great post! love the outfits.