I show you how to mix multiple stripe patterns — colorblock, pin stripe and thin horizontal stripes — successfully stylish in ONE OUTFIT!
Keep reading after the jump to see a picture of the Vivienne Westwood runway look that inspired this video’s thrift match challenge.
Do you like my final “thrift match” look? Let me know by “liking” this post or leaving a comment below.
Happy Thursday, everyone!
xx, SD
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SIMPLY GENIUS!!! Amazing job Sammy! LIKE!! FAV!!!
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Sammy Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Thanks, Brande! It was a fun video — lots of research and still learning!
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I wouldnt exactly define “colorblocking” as just “wide stripes”. Colorblock in fashion terms means blocks, shapes or panels of color – not exactly just stripes.
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Sammy Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Good point! You confirm a thought we had too, on expanding a bit more about WHAT color blocking is. Definitely will follow instinct next time. Thanks for commenting Dana and I hope that business is going well! (and that the 22.5 inch dress new to the shop sells to some lucky tiny-waisted lady)
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Sammy that was terrific! I never knew why the whole stripe thing worked…I love your videos!
Keep up the good work, woman!
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I love this so much! I really love how you emphasized *how* to achieve the look and the importance of breaking up the different stripes with a belt, or skin. Amazing job!!
xoxo
Lia
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Sammy Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 1:25 PM
hi Lia! Thanks so much for watching AND leaving a comment. Style kudos!! Yes, mixing/matching stripes is all about breaking it up. I learned this in research and was so happy to pass it on. xoxo
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Sammy – I was watching this and eyeing this diagnol-striped Jordache sweater that I just thrifted this week (Salvation Army!) but thinking “there is no way I can do that” and then after watching your awesome video I went into my closet and lo and behold I found a skirt with small-diagnol stripes in roughly the same colors as my Jordache sweater plus a patterned belt that perfectly cinches my waist and breaks up the look. I LOVE YOU! You’re my inspiration. I am going to be sooooooo happy to wear my fashionable look!
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Sammy:
I’m not going to lie. I was a little worried at first, but the look came out FAN-TA-BU-LOUS!! (I totally made up that word…lol)
OMG I might have to try that. You are so freaking cute! That would be perfect for an outdoor spring festival/concert.
LOVES IT!!
CAG
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Wow! This actually turned out pretty cute. Great job!
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I really ought to try this! Must find all the stripes in my closet.
KeepItFvncy,
M.E.
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OMG! YOU ARE A FASHIONSTA AFTER MY OWN HEART. **SIGH** I love love this video you are incredibily talented. Hope you don’t mine I will post this video on my blog. Hopefully in the near future I can duplicate something similar to what you’ve done. Also, I love your replica look. I truly love it! I think its more street friendly. BTW, who was the original designer? I love the cap and sweater. Would love to purchase if I can find. I am older, I did the shabby chic in the 80′s. I’ve since graduated to a more mature variation of eclectic fashion.
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