Fashion Mixology: 8 Outfits From 8 Pieces

We're excited to see Katie's Mixology today! 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 teamed up with with Ruche. Katie received four beautiful items that she mixed in with pieces from her own closet. Let's see how she styled everything:Look One// My favorite way to warm up an outfit during the chillier months is to throw an oversized sweater over a skirt or dress. It looks cute and keeps you warm.

Look Two// This is a great look for date night. I tied a button up shirt over a high-waisted sparkle skirt and threw in a pattered clutch to make it more playful. Look Three// A great way to stretch your wardrobe is to layer a dress over another dress. Here, the striped dress is layered under the jumper dress. Add a bright pair of tights for a nice little burst of color.

Look Four// This is a great look for a party or gathering with friends. The sequined shirt really dresses up the skirt, and the polka dots keep it fun. Look Five// A belted shirt over a dress is another way to add interest to an outfit. I like to dress up quite a bit, so this is right up my alley.

Look Six// Here the pencil skirt is pulled up as a dress with an oversized sweater layered over it. You could also wear a blazer over the skirt to show off more of the dress. I love the heart tights and aqua satchel to dress this look down and make it more casual. Look Seven// This outfit would be great for a coffee date with a girlfriend. The hat and tights make the shirt and skirt work even on chilly days.

Look Eight// A comfy dress layered over jeans with booties is my go-to for shopping days. I like to stay casual while I shop-til-I-drop.

Outfit details: Polka dot skirt (looks 1, 4, & 7), ModCloth. Striped dress (looks 3, 5, & 8). Sweater (looks 1 & 6), Gap. Jumper Dress, Urban Outfitters. Button up shirt (looks 1, 2, & 7). Pencil Skirt (looks 2 & 6). Sequin shirt (looks 4 & 5). Clutch, Red Velvet. Yellow & Blue satchels (looks 1 & 6), c/o ModCloth. Black bag (look 5), Dillards. Brown bag (look 8), Adele Shop. Red clogs (look 1), Lotta. Booties (looks 7 & 8), Minnetonka. Lace up boots (look 3), Minnetonka. White heels (look 6), Swedish Hasbeens. Brown Oxfords (looks 2 & 5), Elf. Maroon Wedges (Look 4), Jeffrey Campbell. Glasses, BonLook. Felt Hat (look 3), Marshalls. Knit Hat (look 7), thrifted. Hair Scarf (look 2), vintage.

Comments

I love these posts! Mixing up the items you already have to create new outfits is such a great skill to have!!

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Posted by: Sarah | February 14, 2013 at 09:54 AM

Really cute outfits! I have to try this mixology thing as well - especially because I feel like there are indeed just about 8 pieces in my wardrobe I can actually wear after having my baby girl...thanks for the inspiration!

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Posted by: Johanna | February 14, 2013 at 10:04 AM

I love those heart tights! Are they from a company or did you guys DIY them? xo

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Posted by: Cara | February 14, 2013 at 10:10 AM

My favorites are outfits six and seven. I can see me wearing that polka dot skirt all the time!

Posted by: Rachel | February 14, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Great! i will try using dress as skirts with tops on..
Love this kind of posts

Posted by: itziar | February 14, 2013 at 10:29 AM

I love number six!

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Posted by: Kasia | February 14, 2013 at 10:37 AM

Love this! I was just about to go shopping and this is very inspiring. <3

Posted by: Jessica | February 14, 2013 at 10:41 AM

I really should take note and invest in some pieces that I can mix and match with. I don't tend to have a lot to spend on clothes so this is a brilliant idea! Thanks

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Posted by: Chantal | February 14, 2013 at 10:43 AM

Love these posts, I love mixing up pieces in this way!
Katie xx
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Posted by: Katie | February 14, 2013 at 10:56 AM

I love your fashion mixology! Such inspiration!

xoxo
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Posted by: Juliette Laura | February 14, 2013 at 10:59 AM

I love 4 and 7! I cannot tell you how many times I've mixed up my wardrobe, and how a difference it makes!

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Posted by: Clare | February 14, 2013 at 11:07 AM

I always find it quite hard to mix and match with my clothes, so I find this very helpful! Thanks for sharing.

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