#patteronpattern

Whenever I think of spring I think of florals, stripes, sparkles, banana splits, kiddie pools, you know, the norm! What I’m getting at here, is that spring makes me think of PATTERN! Mixing a beautiful pastel pattern with rich hues, floral and stripes, texture on texture, AH! If, you know me personally, you know I am instantly attracted to anything pattern; which becomes a problem when I’m looking in my closet for that “simple T” or a plain blouse? REAL LIFE PROBLEMS! (Editor’s note: I hope you can read the sarcastic tone I am using here.) So, because we are on the subject of beautiful patterns, I thought I’d share some of my favorite designers!  OR designers I have recently been stalking and the beautiful Solange Knowles, that rocks a pattern like nobody’s business!!!

Let’s start with Solange

Sigh…I LOVE every single thing about this video! But the girl’s clothes, PERFECTION!

Mrs. Solange is a lover of MSGM. They have an array of statement pieces, all colorful and beautiful. In this case, if you are afraid of too much pattern, you can choose your favorite pattern piece and pair it with something more subdued. You can still have fun with it! Instead of reaching for your favorite denim, reach for a pant/jean in a colored hue.

Another favorite that I have recently discovered is Russian designer, Alena Akhmadullina. The collections are just DEVINE! They incorporate pattern in their textiles so you don’t have to give it too much thought.  You don’t have to waste your time thinking of how to mix patterns, because they’ve already done it for you!  Just put on the garment, favorite lipstick and GOOOO!

And last but not least, Duro Olowu. He is a Nigerian-born designer with beautiful color combos and AMAZING tailoring. His pieces are timeless and absolutely breath-taking! What I would do for such pieces?!!?  Give my first child away???  Ha ha (FYI, I don’t have kids)