Mix or Match May

I have a fantastic style challenge for the month of May!  Mix or Match May!  I'm taking a piece then styling it two ways - MMS (Matchy Matchy Syndrome) and Mix Not Match.  Then, I will share my #matchymatchy and #mixnotmatch looks on Instagram and/or the blog for your viewing pleasure!  By all means, comment, vote and like away!   

Aside from helping me to figure out what to wear, I love fashion challenges that encourage me to make use of my ample thrifted wardrobe, explore new ways to style my clothes, expand my styling skills and most importantly, understand my personal aesthetic that much more.  Getting to know yourself better is a good thing!

My first piece for "Mix or Match May" is my pleated skirt...  Because I couldn't decide on only two looks I'm ambitious, I have one matchy matchy look and THREE mix-not-match looks...

Silk pleated skirt $5, coral cardi $4.20, coral wedges $7.70, necklace $4 all VV Boutique

She Does Create bracelet and earrings

Floral top $3.50, Kate Spade loafers $9.80 VV Boutique

 She Does Create bracelet and necklace

 

J Crew cardi $4.90, faux-snakeskin flats $3 VV Boutique

Gold necklace $1.50 Hope Missions Bargain Shoppe

Forever 21 shell and accessories from my closet

Gifted thrifted crochet top and Miz Mooz red shoes

She Does Create pendant and bracelet

Once I started playing dress up, I realized how versatile this skirt is!  I originally thought I wouldn't get much use out of it because it doesn't go with much... SO WRONG!  I would wear any of these looks and more! 

Surprise, a necklace with every look! (you should too)

Which one do you think I chose for a happy May Thursday?!

I chose...

I loved the casual top-pretty skirt combo and the mixed patterns and the unifying colour!  I thought I would immediately dislike the matchy matchy look, but surprisingly, I loved it too!  Hmmm, I think Mix or Match May is going to be even more challenging than I thought!  Which look is your fave?!