Floral x Mixing Neutrals

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Everyone has those pieces they want to wear all the time, the ones that just work in any situation, and the ones that you always want to pair together. For me this outfit has been my go to look for so many events this spring: family reunions, birthday parties, vineyard trips, dates! I don’t know if I love the floral embroidery, or the crazy wonderful heels, or the navy/brown combo about it, but somehow it is just perfection in my book.

Speaking of navy and brown, everyone has different feeling when it comes to mixing neutral shades. I used to be solidly in the brown and black don’t work well together party, but over the past year or so my feelings. I’ve been known to put gray, black, brown, and navy all in one look! Mixing neutrals can be a hard style rule to break, but with these three tips you’ll be shaking your wardrobe up in no time.

1: Just because it’s a neutral, it doesn’t mean it can’t be your pop of colour.

Wearing an all black outfit with a rich brown purse will make the brown that much stronger and a standout! Navy and black? The varying shades will give the look dimension and depth.

2: When mixing colours, also mix tones.

All of the neutral colours come in varying light and dark tones. Pairing a light brown with a dark navy, or a dark gray with a light navy can add interesting contrast to a simple look.

3: Classic pieces.

Any time you are trying to mix patterns and colours it’s always best to choose classic pieces! Mixing neutrals, can be a very modern move so using classic styles can make the challenge way easier to accomplish.

I have to mention how much I am loving these Miu Miu sunglasses from Ditto! On my page I only highlight services, and products that I love and believe in, and Ditto is one of those services. It’s like the Netflix service for designer sunglasses, and so easy to use! For less than $25 a month, your can have an entire sunglass store at your fingertips- and use code “makeminemaroon” to get your first month free. (Which means you can try out all those designer sunnies you’ve been wanting!)

I hope that you had an amazing week, and that your weekend ahead is marvelous! My summer semester started this week, and I am going to be swimming in schoolwork for these short six week long classes. I am definitely trying to get as far ahead as possible now, in order to enjoy my upcoming vacations.

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55 Comments

    • Kait Elizabeth
      June 15, 2016 / 11:50 am

      Thanks lovely! Hugs, Kait

  1. janna doan
    June 8, 2016 / 11:07 pm

    kait–you look amazing in this white dress!!! the ease of fit is up my alley but my fave part has got to be the embroider detail. i don’t think i own anything embroidered so should purchase something soon! ps–great styling tips! have a great rest of the week beautiful xoxo.

    janna | http://www.jannadoan.com

    • Kait Elizabeth
      June 11, 2016 / 9:05 pm

      Awwww thank you so much Janna!!! You are so sweet love. Hugs, Kait

  2. Stella Asteria
    June 7, 2016 / 1:30 pm

    What a great look Kait! You look amazing my girl! This dress is so cute and the sandals a great find, love how you styled it and I would definitely had it as my go-to outfit! Great tips as well, especially number one! I am planning to wear an all-white outfit and my colour pop will be a brown bag 🙂 Thank you for sharing and good luck with your new semester!
    Kisses from Mykonos!!
    Stella
    http://www.stellaasteria.com

  3. May 25, 2016 / 9:44 pm

    Lovely outfit, I love how it gives the spring/summer vibe with those nice prints and although Im not a high-heels wearing kind of person (not this moment at least) I would still like to have a dress like this and maybe pair it with my adidas or chucks, hahaha. athleisure anyone?

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 26, 2016 / 10:22 pm

      I wish I could pull it off with Chucks!!! Somehow I just can’t. Plus I’m only 5″ so I loveeee the extra hight. Hugs, Kait

  4. Joyce Davies
    May 24, 2016 / 3:28 pm

    Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this look soooo much!! Mixing tones are a plus. It’s important to learn that you can have a pop o f color, without feeling like it’s a fashion faux pa. Love this post, btw your earrings are cute!

    Love & Hugs
    Joy
    http://www.jseivad.com

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 24, 2016 / 4:19 pm

      Thanks so much gorgeous, and you are so right! Hugs, Kait

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 24, 2016 / 4:21 pm

      Thanks love! Hugs, Kait

  5. Ruthie
    May 22, 2016 / 11:53 pm

    What a cute dress!!! You look absolutely amazing!!! Xo

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 23, 2016 / 3:01 pm

      Thanks gorgeous babe! Hugs, Kait

  6. Shell
    May 22, 2016 / 10:27 pm

    L-O-V-E this post!!
    You look so beautiful in this dress, and your hair is PERFECTION!!
    Love the details of this dress.
    Wonderful tips too. I also singed up for Ditto twice with your code. 🙂
    xo, Shell
    http://acourageousbeauty.com

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 23, 2016 / 3:01 pm

      You’re the bestest!!!! I love you girl. Hugs, Kait

  7. Audrey
    May 22, 2016 / 10:09 am

    I love this dress!! It’s so so pretty and you’re gorgeous! xoxo, Audrey

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 22, 2016 / 2:03 pm

      You’re so sweet! Thank you for your kind words. Hugs, Kait

  8. Jess
    May 21, 2016 / 10:09 am

    You look SO cute, love that dress on you! Enjoy your weekend, Kait!

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 22, 2016 / 2:06 pm

      You’re so sweet love! Thanks for reading and commenting; I hope you’re having a great weekend. Hugs, Kait

  9. May 21, 2016 / 9:16 am

    Love your chunky heel! This is my first time visiting your blog and I am loving everything about it!

    xoxo,

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 22, 2016 / 2:07 pm

      Thank you babe!!! I’m loving a solid heel right now, so comfy. Hugs, Kait

  10. May 21, 2016 / 7:22 am

    Such a perfect spring dress, that floral embroidery is so charming!

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 22, 2016 / 2:07 pm

      Thank you!! I feel the same way. Hugs, Kait

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 22, 2016 / 2:08 pm

      Thank you love!!! Hugs, Kait

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 22, 2016 / 2:08 pm

      You are so sweet! Thank you for being so kind. Hugs, Kait

  11. May 20, 2016 / 11:54 pm

    I agree with you when it comes to mixing colors. As you can tell from my last post that adding brown to an all black outfit makes it pop so much more. You look lovely in that dress and I love those sandals. Xoxo

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 22, 2016 / 2:10 pm

      Yes!!! I love the you latest post! The pants were amazing. Thank you beautiful, I hope you’re weekend is amazing. Hugs, Kait

  12. May 20, 2016 / 9:25 pm

    You always have the cutest outfits, And yes neutral CAN be the pop of color. My closet looks like the sea of neutrals, and I think I am drawn to them because they are timeless.
    XO,
    Anna
    http://www.blushingrosestyle.com

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 20, 2016 / 10:44 pm

      You are so sweet, thank you babe! I completely agree. Hugs, Kait

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 20, 2016 / 10:45 pm

      Thank you darling Mariam! Hugs, Kait

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 20, 2016 / 10:45 pm

      Thanks gorgeous! I hope you have an amazing weekend. Hugs, Kait

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 20, 2016 / 10:46 pm

      You’re so sweet!!! Hugs, Kait

  13. May 20, 2016 / 6:52 pm

    You are always so knowledgeable! It’s so important to stay in the color schemes for pattern mixing and yours looks great!
    xx, Lauren {www.rosesandrainboots.com}

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 20, 2016 / 10:46 pm

      Awww thanks so much for your sweet words! You are so kind. Hugs, Kait

  14. Brittany
    May 20, 2016 / 5:29 pm

    Super cute outfit! I especially love those earrings and wedges! Perfect combo! <3

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 20, 2016 / 10:47 pm

      Thanks girl!!! It’s definitely one of my favourites. Hugs, Kait

  15. Jalisa
    May 20, 2016 / 4:29 pm

    You look so beautiful, Kait! I love that dress, the fit and florals are so lovely and indeed versatile, I’m also swooning over those sunnies, too! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    http://www.thestylecontour.com

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 20, 2016 / 10:48 pm

      Awww thank you Jalisa! You always say such kind things. I hope that you have a great weekend love. Hugs, Kait

  16. May 20, 2016 / 3:26 pm

    Beautiful look & You!
    Happy weekend babe.
    Kisses, Raysa

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 20, 2016 / 10:50 pm

      Thank you so much stunning babe! I hope you have a fantastic weekend too. Hugs, Kait

  17. Tiffani at Breton Bay
    May 20, 2016 / 3:25 pm

    This dress looks perfect on you!! And I cldnt agree more, I used to be anti mixing black/brown navy/black and I completely embrace it now…fashion forward, right!! And thanks for the heads up on Ditto, will definitely look into it ???

    xoxo, Tiffani
    http://www.tiffaniatbretonbay.com

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 20, 2016 / 10:50 pm

      You’ll love Ditto as much as you love mixing neutrals! Thanks so much for stopping by and reading gorgeous. Hugs, Kait

  18. Keala
    May 20, 2016 / 2:17 pm

    That dress is so pretty and you are just adorable! Love teh sunglasses. I really need to get better about dresses!

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 20, 2016 / 10:51 pm

      You’re so sweet!! Thank you gorgeous. Dresses and be so easy, Asos and Zara have some amazing ones. Hugs, Kait

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 20, 2016 / 10:52 pm

      You’re sweet love! Thank you and have a great weekend. Hugs, Kait

  19. Liz
    May 20, 2016 / 11:06 am

    You look gorgeous! I adore those glasses! The fun geometric shape adds a lot to the outfit!

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 20, 2016 / 10:54 pm

      Thank you Liz!!! I hope you have a marvelous weekend love. Hugs, Kait

  20. May 20, 2016 / 10:29 am

    I love love love the floral embroidery! It’s so timeless and I love the way you styled it. I can definitely see why this has been your go-to lately, so perfect! Happy Friday babe 🙂

    xox,
    Kristin

    • Kait Elizabeth
      May 20, 2016 / 10:55 pm

      I think it’s soooo pretty on this dress, especially with the bronze. Thank you Kristin, and i hope you have a lovely weekend as well. Hugs, Kait

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