something i like. but when i'm trying to figure out if certain combinations work, particularly when i'm playing with an unusual color or pattern mix, i do make sure to ask myself how the pieces relate to one another. let's focus on color again for a moment. the reason i added this scarf today was because it has a mix of all the colors in the outfit. when you're going through this exercise, it's important to keep an open mind and not expect the colors to match too precisely. look at the detail of the scarf next to the purple top. there's no yellow in the pattern, right? but put 