Dancing Monkeys

A few months ago I wore this print mixed get-up to my little sister's birthday party in Ocho Rios , St.Ann. Print mixing is a little tricky but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to master the art of mixing and matching once you learn a few tricks. The most important thing is to make sure that the colours are complimentary (like mauve and green) even if they are varying shades they must be different shades of the same family.When matching two or more prints, they should share at least one color , that will bring the look together. Another thing you could do is add another pattern in the form of an accenting accessory like a belt , purse or head piece. Makes sense? 

When your prints don't match, your color story should. The palm trees and little dangling monkeys on my vintage shirt , the bold prints on my skirt and the leopard print head piece gave a kind of tropical vibe right? That's how I always feel and dress when I am out of town and around a lot of nature.

Don't be afraid to mix and match patterns at will , the best thing about it is that you don't have to go out and buy clothing to match what you have. Once you follow these rules you will always find something in your closet that  can be print mixed , some of the best combinations happen by accident.

Whether its print mixing or monochromatic pairings I've been wearing a lot of earth and neutral tones lately. Wore a gold tone vintage wrap skirt with a green swimsuit top to Frenchman's Cove in Portland a few weeks ago.