Polyvore Looks: Stylish Stripes

My mind is always dreaming up new outfit combinations..it is like a sort of mental outfit math where I calculate different possibilities based on the specific pieces I have.  Sometimes when I come up with an idea for an outfit, or see an outfit I like on someone else, I quickly sketch it out.  Lately, though, I've created a lot of looks on Polyvore instead.  Polyvore just looks so much neater and more fashionable than a sketch, and I there is something enjoyable about tracking down items that are similar to mine and creating sets.  So, I thought I'd share a few outfits that I created based on striped items from my own closet.

Striped Crop Sweater-Forever21

Striped Skater Skirt-Forever21

Striped dress-Forman Mills

So, what patterns are your favorites? Or do you prefer to stick to solid pieces? 

Outfit: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

Tomorrow, I had plans to see the Macy's light show (which is a holiday tradition here in Philly) and then head to the Christmas market at Love Park.  Unfortunately, the weather is supposed to be super cold and snowy, so we decided to hang in and bake some cookies instead.  This is what I'll be wearing.  I thought this outfit would be fitting for a cozy day at home with friends.  

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by artaslife featuring a striped shirt

So, what kind of holiday activities do you have going on?