stripes and food analogies

Print mixing is always something I love to do, though it is admittedly tricky because I'm not as gutsy as some of the bolder print mixing veterans out there. One easy way to mix prints is for one of the prints to be of the striped variety. Stripes are relatively tame in the world of prints, so they get along well with other bolder patterns. Kind of like how the mild flavor of potatoes pairs well with bolder flavors like ketchup, sour cream, or curry.

Yes, I did just compare stripes to potatoes.

favorite striped ribbed tank, gap [x]

zebra zoo best friend cardigan, crewcuts [x]

denim, joe's jeans

suede wrap flats, overseas purchase

green stone necklace, f21

duchess stone cocktail ring, j.crew

morning after mini bag, rebecca minkoff [x]

I completely forgot to get a "close up" shot of the outfit, but you get the idea.

I'm leaving for my week-long vacation in just a few days! Eeeeeek! I am super excited, especially since I also received great news a few days ago -- a promotion at work! I'm beyond ecstatic because now I officially know that my supervisors appreciate the effort I put in. Woooooohoooooo! I now have "manager" in my title, which makes me feel like a Big Dog indeed.