Mixing Stripe and Floral Prints

A fun way to mix prints is with stripes and florals. Usually stripes can seamlessly pair with other prints; in this look, I styled a thinly striped button down tucked into an abstract, floral printed skirt. This look works well because the stripe pattern of the top is symmetrical and simple which balances the bold floral print of the skirt. I chose the blue stripe because it mimics a blue shade in the floral print. Read my full eHow article on the 'The Basic of Mixing Prints'. Here are details on the outfit:

Striped Perfect Shirt in Cornflower Blue, Ann Taylor 
Floral Skirt, Express
DEJAVU Platform Heels, Steve Madden

Mixing Black & White Prints

For one of my most recent style posts on eHow, The Basics Behind Mixing Prints, I included this black and white striped blazer and skirt ensemble. I wanted to show how you can print mix the same print and colors, but still contrasting stripe patterns. You can usually mix any two black and white prints together, but I tend to pair a simple with bold print. For this look specifically, I mixed  thin with thicker striped pieces, I broke up the two stripe patterns with a black cami underneath the blazer. Here's what I wore:


Jacket, Maison Jules
Lace Trim Cami, Forever 21
Skirt, The Limited
Boots, Mango