Challenge Week - Pattern Mixing: Scarf Day

Outfit details:
Navy long-sleeve shirt: Old Navy, remixed
Purple scarf: market in Chile, remixed
Plaid slacks: thrifted
Navy pumps: Kmart, remixed
Earrings: gifted, originally from street vendor in NYC

Where:
Work

I have instituted a wardrobe challenge week for myself this week (see original post here). I rarely wear patterns, and when I do it is usually one strategically-placed piece in a sea of solids. So this week I am pushing myself out of my comfort zone with more interesting pattern combinations. Monday's outfit may not seem very daring or pattern-y to some, but pairing the plaid work slacks with the fringe-y patterned scarf was harder for me than I'd like to admit.

These earrings are a favorite of mine. My mom got them for me while on a business trip to New York City, apparently from a street vendor in Manhattan. I adore their design and color palette. Unfortunately, they're pretty heavy so I only wear them on special days. I thought that they did a good job of contributing to the overall feeling of mixed textures and patterns in this outfit.

So what's the verdict so far? Am I capturing the essence of pattern mixing, or am I still being too timid? I spent much of the evening pulling out every piece of clothing I have that has so much as a hint of a pattern, so we'll see how I do for the rest of the week!