March 6, 2012

Le Smile

striped top, bird print skirt, flare heel platform pumps, print mixing trend, floral handbag, California personal style blog

striped top, bird print skirt, flare heel platform pumps, print mixing trend, floral handbag, California personal style blog

striped top, bird print skirt, floral handbag, California personal style blog

striped top, bird print skirt, flare heel platform pumps, floral handbag, California personal style blog

Forever 21 graphic striped top (luxury version), Papaya bird print skirt (similar), Mixx Shuz pumps (dream version), and New Look floral handbag


Although celebrities are not a main source of style inspiration for me, this look is an exception. While flipping through People StyleWatch, I spotted a photo of Solange Knowles wearing a colorful striped Kenzo top and bird print skirt, and I was instantly inspired.  As an admirer of mixed prints, I tried my own interpretation of the look with some oldies but goodies in my closet.


The anti-minimalist in me couldn't resist throwing in an extra print in the form of an oversized floral bag that I picked up at one of my favorite high street stores during a trip to London last spring. I think that a smiley face top, bird print, and floral handbag are just the whimsical pieces I need to remind me that fashion is a fun form of self-expression, and should be never be taken too seriously.

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28 comments:

Hallie said...

Makes me smile too in this chilly morning:)

I don't have any plan for the LAFW, you?

Fashion With Ellie said...

Great bag, love your mix of prints:)

Ellie

Closet Fashionista said...

LOVE this outfit!!
(and DSW has those Miu Mius, or really similar ones, on their site ;) About half the price...)
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

sarahthestylescout said...

so cute! I love your skirt!

Caitie said...

such an adorable look! love the sweater :)

xxx
www.ladyalamode.com

Outside Looking In said...

Love the mix of prints and the whimsy in the top! I want those shoes!!


www.wayoutsidelookingin.blogspot.com

Well... said...

How pretty!
I love, love, love that floral bag <3
You are getting me so inspired and ready for spring to get here!
I think you mixed prints perfectly :)

-Linda

The Love Hanger said...

You look so flirty! I absolutely love this look. And your shoes...I want to steal them! They are perfect. <3

toni

Theonlyfashionprincess said...

those shoes are amazing! X

Tanii said...

I love this cute skirt and your heels! You look amazing :)

Annie said...

I am REALLY lovin' that oversized floral bag! And the outfit is really cute too - can't go wrong with some bird print :)

Annie
The Other Side of Gray

two birds said...

anti-minimalist...i love it! this outfit is great on so many levels! i love how you are expressing yourself, and it looks amazing. those shoes and that handbag are fabulous!

Neris / Fashion Fractions said...

such a lovely look! the bag is adorable :)

xxx,

Fashion Fractions

Courtney Erin said...

This is such fun print mixing - the attitude is so fun in this look!

Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

Pop Champagne said...

oh lovely skirt you are wearing, I really like the print!! such a cute spring outfit <3

Megan said...

Love love love that bird print skirt, and it looks great with those heels!

Alice McGenniss-Destro said...

fab styling! I want shades like those! x

Alessandra Mazzini said...

Your skirt is gorgeous!!

http://www.fashionindahat.com

Sarah said...

I love mixing prints as well! Your top is gorgeous, the smiley face on it made me smile :)! xx

Tamina said...

what a cute outfit :-) I love your shoes <3

Steph C. said...

oh i lovee the clash of prints!
its such a playful look for spring! just fab!

xx
-S

http://www.gingerandlace.blogspot.com

Meagan said...

Loving the components of this outfit. Crazy about the shoes, the skirt, the bag and those sunglasses!
-Meagan
www.brassinpocketblog.com
(formerly Spunky Chateau)

Heather said...

Those shoes are love at first sight :)

XO
www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

Maria Bastida said...

what a cute Tshirt!!!!
love it, as well as the entire outfit :D
xx

http://thegoldenpaillettes.blogspot.com/

Alexandra said...

You know what though, I'm actually really into Solange's style! And I LOVE this sweater, so makes perfect sense to me haha. Love the subtle mix of prints, you always have the funnest things!

Alexandra xo

http://tovogueorbust.com/

Kat said...

ooh what a beautiful nautical look!!! i love your bag!!! the print is sooo pretty! :)

katslovefashion.blogspot.com

Audrey said...

such a cute top, love it! www.casualglamorous.com

Run With Fashion said...

I loooove your BAG!!! (I posted on my pinterest :)
I also love your shirt, so cute and fun :D

I agree with what you said of how fashion should never be taken too seroiusly and that fashion is form of fun and self-expression, MOST DEF.! :D

-Eliza