mixing prints {a how to of sorts}

i have to admit that mixing prints is a trend that scares me a bit. done right it can look so good. but done wrong it can look so very, very bad. i really do love the look though and am always up for trying out new trends, so i did a little bit of digging to see how the experts pull it off to get me started.

 mixing the same pattern seems to be the easiest way to conquer mixing prints. with all the great plaid pieces this season what better place to start?

{anthropologie skirt, forever21 scarf, madewell tee, mia noami booties}

marc jacobs runway revolved around pairing polka dots with more polka dots. i plan on dipping my toe (literally) into mixing prints with these spotted tights.

{polka dot skirt, polka dot tights, topshop jumper, miu miu tote}

two different prints pair best when one is toned down by more muted/neutral colors. 

{hope marled sweater, erdem skirt, sam edelman bootie}