Pattern mixing is not a new concept by any stretch of the imagination, but I have seen it done in some really over-the-top ways. While out-of-the-box colors and patterns might look great coming down the runway, they don’t always translate well into every-day Midwestern style. I think a lot of people tend to shy away from branching out and trying to mix patterns for fear of “not matching” or looking a little over the top. Since I am not one to shy away from trying new things and I’ve incorporated my fair share of pattern mixing into my outfits, I thought I would share some tips and tricks for NOT…