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Anonymous asked:

Why haven't you released any new fashion tutorials?
You disappeared when I needed you the most!
I could really use some guidance on how to mix prints, because I am ~hopelessly~ confused uWu

forthright_foresight

I'm so sorry! I didn't realize my ask box was so full! I promise, once my RL clears up a little, I'll be back to posting the latest fashion tutorials!

But to answer your question real quick - there are a few rules for mixing print.

One. Find a focal color that ties between the prints. Ideally, the focal color Is one of the major stand outs on both of your prints and is in similar shades. So like a navy backdrop on a floral skirt and a navy striped or checkered blouse would work.

Two. Mix the sizes of the prints. If one of your prints is large, then your other print needs to be smaller or more subtle. Two big prints looks too busy, while two subtle prints looks boring.

Three. Break the prints. You can tone down a bold print by using a plain or single-color cardigan, sweater, or jacket. You can also use a belt at the waist to break the prints apart. Give some love to the neutrals in your closet.

Four. Use accessories. A girl's best friends are a good pair of shoes and a reliable purse, so when you're trying to pair with mixed prints, take cues from the colors in your prints to choose your accessories. If you want to lift your look, choose accessories that are contrasting to your focal color or accessories that are in one of the tertiary colors in your prints.

Mixing prints is all about balance and anyone can do it! Start out small and get bolder as you get more comfortable. Fashion, like life, is all about growing.

My life lately is all about growth. Personal growth, the hardest kind of growth. I haven't been myself and I've had to learn some hard lessons. Personal life lessons are harder than fashion lessons.

But like me, I hope you'll stick with it and feel brave enough to grow some more soon!

#reallifelessons #fashionlessons #fashionislife #everfeelsoashamedofyourself #thatreachingoutfeelsimpossible #trytobebrave #growingpains #mixedprints #whatlikeitshard

A/N: That's right, Alice runs a fashion advice blog on tumblr! The advice about mixing prints is 100% accurate if you were wondering - it's actually one of the bigger 2020 trends. This is update 3 of 5.

For those wondering what's going on with Alice, pay attention to the tags. Also, as a point of note, I don't believe that people have fights and miraculously make up without some personal growth happening - especially in this situation, where the catalyst wad a deep-seated feeling of inferiority. Those disappointed in Alice not stepping up should remember that a sincere apology that comes from self-reflection will be better and healthier for the relationship overall.

As always, be brutally honest. I can take it. Stay inside, stay safe, and stay smart.

~Rae