{ in the mix }

{ in the mix }

based on the number of readers and friends who forwarded this story to me, i assume many of you have already seen the new york times' guide to mixology. for those who haven't, i think they gave some great tips, which bear repeating:

1. vary the scale. mix a small neat print with a splashier one. or an eye-popper with one that’s more neutral.
2. stay within the same color family.
3. mix up the fabrics, the weights — a rough-textured fabric with a more refined one. somehow a nubby, slubby fabric pairs up more naturally with a flat weave than do two smooth-textured fabrics.
4. toss in some polka dots, stripes or even leopard prints, which are easier to mix with other patterns because they’re simple and graphic. and they’re familiar to the eye.
5. consider the accessories. though it’s fun to tote a print bag with a print frock, you can tone down the brights with a great tan leather bag or pair of sandals. straw works, too.

this guide was accompanied by colorful clothes as an economic indicator ~ a story suggesting we are in the throws of a new peacock period in fashion: "the profusion of hothouse colors and patterns popping up on new york streets this month suggests a new buoyancy, as women shake off the constraints of a lingering recession and stock up on fashions more lively and vivid than they’ve seen in years."

{ pics + tips via the nytimes }

what do you think? has mixology made its way into your life and style yet?

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