Surprise Closet Staple Series {Lana of Hautepot}

Hello Mischmash readers! I am Lana of Hautepot and I’m thrilled to share with you my surprise closet staple, these polka dot Palazzo/Pajama pants from Koi Swimwear. I got these pants a few months back since I wanted to try this new trend in pajama dressing. These pants were the most affordable ones I could find and had the most flattering fit. I even decided to get one with a print. 

I almost went home with buyers' remorse thinking, Oh God, why didn’t I make a safe, solid color choice…oh well, at least it’s affordable. If I don’t get to wear it so much, it’s cool. Well, these pants proved me wrong and I have already found numerous ways to wear it. 

Here are some ways ranging from the basic: wearing it with a plain white t-shirt, then a button-down blouse with a striped piping at the neckline, then wearing it with color, print and pattern. 

Since I’ve been stuck in the city almost the whole year, I haven’t found time to wear this to the beach but I can totally see these pants as a great beach cover-up as well. Hooray to unexpected, yet hardworking closet staples! Hope you liked my guest contribution today. 

Thanks again to Mikka for letting me reach out to her readers. If you have other suggestions on how to wear these pants or would like to be a doll and just check out my blog, I’m over at Hautepot.

Fantasy Closet {Denim on Denim}

What used to be a fashion taboo is no longer deemed as one. Denim on denim is a look I've taken to liking these past few weeks. I've done it a couple of times with my real-life closet but should I fancy a visit to the much fantasized one, such is what I'll whip up. 

This pairing is mummy-friendly too. With some tan-colored classics thrown in, your trusty chambray and good-fitting jeans are seeing fashion in a new light. To avoid looking like you hailed from the wild, wild west, add some unexpected footwear. It doesn't have to be towering heels or crazy wedges, mind you. Leopard flats would in fact, give it a nice finishing touch. 

So go ahead, mummies. You may try this at home as directed or should you yearn for your own concoction, do share here! 

The Elements:

1. Mother The Drama High-rise Flared Jeans
2. Madewell Shrunken Chambray Boyshirt
3. Dorothy Perkins Leopard Print Belt
4. Marni Suede Wedges
5. YSL East/West Bag
6. Nixon 51-30 Chrono Leather

Fantasy Closet {Red-handed}

Today's fantasy closet visit features a strong fall fixture that I've attempted a couple of times but can't seem to make up my mind. Is it me or is it not? Hence a little dry run at the coveted fantasy closet where I was caught red-handed in a pair of crimson skinnies. What about you? Have you given in to the oh-so- hot colored denim?

The Elements:

1. Madewell Skinnies
2. UNIF Utility Shirt
3. Givenchy Gold Cap Ballet Flats
4. Tom Ford Nikita
5. Alexis Bittar Black Alexandria
6. Celine Luggage Tote