Thrifting Thursday: Purple Pattern Mixing | Thriftanista in the City

9.08.2011

Thrifting Thursday: Purple Pattern Mixing

Button up shirts don't normally work for me because of the ironing involved. I rarely iron anymore even though I kinda like it. It relaxes me. I offered it to my shopping BFF girlgetalife. She put it in the cart but nixed it when it was time to re-evaluate purchases before hitting the register. Of course, I couldn't leave it behind.

It's purple. It's J. Crew. It's nursing friendly. It's brand new and it doesn't need ironing. I pulled it out of the wash and there weren't too many wrinkles. Love it!

The belt is also thrifted. I can't resist clasp belts. I buy them whenever I see them. I have quite a collection.

The skirt is me made and very simple. Sew 3 squares together (1 front and 2 in the back). Add elastic. Sew up the hem. Bam! You're done. I've also worn it as a top too.


This is my first attempt at pattern mixing. I like the way it came together. I'll be trying it again.

Do you pattern mix?
Do you have a thrifted collection (like my belts)?

8 comments

Tiffany said...

You look super cute. I missed Baby Girl's 1rst b-day. HAPPY B-DAY VIOLET!!!! We still need to do a Chi-town meet up. Inbox me :)

Abbie said...

You look GREAT!!! Come by and enter my giveaway at www.msmadeulook.blogspot.com

Nicole - Craft My Soul said...

It looks very chic! Love it!

DaenelT said...

Very cute. Love that you made the skirt. You make me wanna buy a sewing machine.

Mama Violet said...

@Tiffany thanks! I emailed you.

Mama Violet said...

Thanks, Ladies! @daeneIT sew! sew! sew! You'll love it.

Lisa C Writes said...

This outfit is very cute! I would do this one!

Mama Violet said...

@Lisa C Writes thank you! do it and take a pic so I can see it.

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