bold prints: stripes and squares
Although spring means finally stashing away the winter boots and parkas, for us, it also means midterm season. On the way to the library for a marathon study session, we managed to snag some shots of our outfits of the day.
The weather was a bit drab, so instead of donning pastels and bold colours, we both opted for bold prints. Stripes, polka dots, and geometric shapes are everywhere this season, which is a refreshing change from the florals that we usually associate with spring.
What she’s wearing Forever21 striped top | Forever21 army green skirt | ALDO tights | Le Château necklace | Swarovski earrings | Tommy Hilfiger watch | Urban Outfitters bracelet
What he’s wearing Indochino shirt | American Apparel bow tie | Club Monaco blue pants | Calvin Klein belt | Vintage loafers
Classic pastels and florals are fun for spring, but how do you plan on shaking up your wardrobe this season? Do you agree that spots and stripes are the styles du jour?
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18 Comments
Danielle Drummond (@elleheart)
Omgoodness you guys look great! Katherine that striped top just pops right off your skin tone, it looks amazing on you! CJ looking very dapper with your plaid shirt and bow tie. An unexpected colour combo but it goes so well together! Haha I feel like a stalker I get email updates whenever you guys post.
ourMode
Thanks Danielle, your comment really made us smile! We’re so glad that our looks worked out, as we tried to put together a library and blog-worthy outfit at the same time 😛 Turns out, this is actually a pretty hard feat!
postgradgrin
blue gingham checks on a man and French mariner stripes on a woman. two of my all-time favorite patterns. seriously, how did you guys know? 😛
ourMode
Glad that you liked our post! We’re super into these patterns this season, so definitely expect to see some more =]
Anna
Katherine you rock me! Great pairing with the stripes and olive. So stunning! <3 CJ looks immaculate as always. Very nice, classic look!
– Anna
ourMode
Thanks Anna, you are so so sweet! Oh and of course, thanks so much for always following our posts. It’s so flattering that you enjoy our looks!
everydayinadress
You both rock! I love your post. And She’s shoes 😉
ourMode
Thanks for the kind words! I’m trying to get as much use of my boots as I can, before spring seriously sets in and I have to stash them away. Kind of sad to see them go, I must admit 😛
DT Style Daily® | Men's Style Blogger
Amazing!!! CJ — love that shirt + bow tie, perfect! Katherine — those boots though, omg love love them.
ourMode
Thanks Daniel! As for my boots, I’m glad you like them 🙂 It’s always nice to know that there are men that appreciate a pair of nice pair of shoes!
-Katherine
Tinfoil Tiaras
How have I not seen you two fashionista power couple in Ottawa before? You are both looking phenomenal, I love the heart patterned hosiery and the bowtie and loafers, phenomenal! I’m lucky if I can get my man out of a hooded sweatshirt and Parasuco jeans on his down time!
ourMode
Thanks so much, we both really appreciate the love, especially from such a fashionable lady as yourself! We’re relatively new to Ottawa and just started blogging about 4 months ago, but knowing how small Ottawa is, our paths will definitely cross at some point 🙂 Although we’re pretty new to the scene, it’s always great to meet fellow bloggers, especially local ones!
Zoë
A DYNAMIC FASHIONABLE DUO!
you guys are awesome!
am so thrilled you took time to visit my blog.
how cool is that?
haha
love you guys!
your style is so classy!
definitely following!
Zoë
http://zoevenegas.blogspot.com
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ourMode
Thanks so much! We really really appreciate it. And your style is cool so it only made sense to drop by 🙂
Jennifer
beautiful! loved that you guys planned your outfits!
ourMode
Funny enough, we didn’t coordinate our outfits intentionally. This happens pretty often, where we both fully get dressed and as we’re walking outside, notice that we match! I suppose we really think alike 😛
WhoIsArlette
ON…POINT!
ourMode
Thank you! Always appreciate the support!