Are you ready for a fresh 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 Libby Story. They sent Kinsey four pieces to style, and she mixed them with four pieces from her own closet. Enjoy!
Look One// Sometimes I want to have a girly look without all the frills and lace. For this look, I paired a patterned skirt with a denim jacket and button up, so the girly vibe of the skirt is toned down a bit.
Look Two// This look has two of the same elements as the first but much more casual. I turned the skirt into a tube top, paired it with some jeans and threw my hair into a top knot. What I like most about this look is that, while it's casual, it can change drastically with the type of shoes you choose. I might wear some knee high boots with it during the day to run errands, then throw on some heels for a date night.
Look Three// Mixing unexpected prints is one of my favorite current trends. I paired this rich, earth toned vest with a girly lace top. This is something I might wear on a photo shoot or client meeting.
Look Four// This style is my go-to during the week. It's comfy and casual, yet put together enough for really any occasion I might be thrown into.
Look Five// This look has "me" written all over it. I'm head over heels for this high-low dress. Plus I can't say no to a good felt hat. If I'm ever having a down day, an outfit like this is always gives me a boost of confidence.
Look Six// Take a maxi skirt and turn it into a dress! I layered a braided belt over a lace top to complete the look. This would be perfect for a date night, especially Valentine's Day since the main color scheme is maroon and pink!
Look Seven// This is a trick I've used the past two winters. Don't think I'm crazy until you've tried it. I took the maxi skirt from look four and six and turned it into a scarf! To do this, simply attach the ends together with a hair band and hide the ends at the back of your neck underneath your hair.
Look Eight// Try adding top layers over a dress, giving yourself a brand new skirt! Didn't get enough? Check out all our past Mixology's in our archives.
Outfit Details: Patterned skirt, (look 1+2) thrifted. Button up blouse, (look 1,2,8) Love Culture. Denim Jacket, (look 1,4,8). Brown boots, (look 1,3,8) Rack Room Shoes. Ombre Jeans, (look 2,3,7). Clogs (look 2) Lotta. Floral lace top, (look 3) JCPenney. Vest (look 3+5) thrifted. Patterned Scarf, (look 4) street shop in India. Moccasins, (look 4) Minnetonka. Maxi skirt (look 4,6,7) XXI. Lace top, (6+7). Suede wedges, (look 6) Sole Society. High-low dress (look 5+8). Felt hat (look 5) XXI. Studded Boots (look 5+7) Charlotte Russe. Braided belt (look 6) thrifted.
Lovely combos!
Melissa
http://shakeshakee.blogspot.com
Posted by: melissa | January 29, 2013 at 02:51 PM
I just love the six look.
Posted by: Núria | January 29, 2013 at 03:02 PM
Love all of this!
Posted by: Rewynd | January 29, 2013 at 03:02 PM
I've always wondered different ways to wear high-low dresses! Love them styled like this with boots!
Posted by: AlyssaBeth | January 29, 2013 at 03:04 PM
I love the style of the photographs!
Carina http://carstina.blogspot.co.nz/
Posted by: Carina | January 29, 2013 at 03:05 PM
I love this! I'll have to try that trick with the maxi skirt.
-Jess
http://www.JessicasWonderland.com
Posted by: Jess Dynarski | January 29, 2013 at 03:06 PM
I think number six is my favourite, you'd never guess it was a maxi skirt!
Posted by: Danielle Marley | January 29, 2013 at 03:07 PM
Sooooo cute Kinsey!
Posted by: Bethany | January 29, 2013 at 03:11 PM
I love your outfit number 3, soooo cute!
CELIAROSE
Posted by: CELIAROSE | January 29, 2013 at 03:13 PM
These are all gorgeous combinations, and I would never think to belt a top over a skirt/dress like that!
http://leadwiththehips.co.uk
Posted by: Kate | January 29, 2013 at 03:14 PM
Hello! I just wanted to say that I love your blog, and that I have included it in my 'Bloggers of Note' post http://thedustyatticblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/bloggers-of-note.html
Thank you for being so inspiring!
Ax
Posted by: Anna | January 29, 2013 at 03:18 PM
I love the idea of the skirt - tube top!
alysalovely.wordpress.com
Posted by: Alysa | January 29, 2013 at 03:20 PM
Oh wonderful! In love with look 6. Beautiful x
Posted by: Keri-Anne | January 29, 2013 at 03:21 PM
That trick with the maxi skirt to scarf is really clever!
Posted by: Caleisha | January 29, 2013 at 03:22 PM
I love the maxi-skirt to dress look. Even with the pattern mixing, all of the items seem like they belong to a very cohesive wardrobe. i like it all!
Haley
http://haleyhere.blogspot.com
Posted by: haley | January 29, 2013 at 03:28 PM
Oh, my gosh, it's so hard to choose a favorite! I really love five and six, though. So stylish!
Posted by: Ashley at Fancy That | January 29, 2013 at 03:38 PM
I love mix & match ideas so much.
Thank you for sharing :)
Posted by: Britta | January 29, 2013 at 03:38 PM
Looks Great! What a nice earthy color pallette!
Sarah
http://atticlace.blogspot.com
Posted by: sarah LoCascio | January 29, 2013 at 03:47 PM
Awesome tips! Especially when she used the skirt for a scarf!
Posted by: Maddy | January 29, 2013 at 03:54 PM
This is fantastic! I am always looking for new ways to shop my closet. I can safely say that I would wear everything in Kinsey's wardrobe too. It is a spectacular colour palate.
-Emily
Posted by: Emily | January 29, 2013 at 03:55 PM