Taking Inspiration from the J.Crew Catalog

I saw this photo in the J.Crew Catalog and wanted to give this style a try...

I never would have thought to pull together this combination...

and part of me wonders if it "works."

I kept the shoes neutral since there is so much going on here with color and pattern.

 Shorts - Express (Purchase HERE)

Chambray top - Express (Purchase HERE)

Blazer - F21 (similar HERE)

Necklace - t+j Designs (on sale HERE)

Shoes - Tahari via Nordstrom (similar HERE)

So tell me...does this style really "work" for real life? 

XO - Marion