Leopard is the new Black

A little leopard can go a long way in pumping out an otherwise bland outfit. So instead of falling into the all-black slump that can happen during these wintery months, I leapt into leopard! A spotted coat and a red lip can add an element of effortless glam to an otherwise all black look.

Coat: Asos (similar here // just a little leopard here) // Purse: c/o Francescas // Skort: Zara // Turtleneck: Forever 21 // Booties: Kate Spade (similar) //  Sunnies: Karen Walker // Lip: Mac, Ruby Woo

If a little leopard isn't enough, add a bright bag for fun contrast. I picked up this bag at a blogger event last fall before Pantone announced the color of the year, but now 2014 is the perfect time to rock a radiant orchid color pop!  

The Classics

Sometimes you have to go back to basics, as I did here with black, white and a little bit of leopard. 

blouse: asos (get the bow here) // skirt: modcloth // bag: kate spade (similar) // trench: h&m (similar) // sunnies: karen walker // boots: kate spade // bracelet: jcrew // tights: capezio // belt: express (similar) //

Just black and white is a little bit boring, so red lips and red nails serve as the perfect pop of color! Gold accents like the logo on my karen walkers, gold rings and gold buttons on my blouse and boots also give the look an extra point of contrast. Anyone can replicate this look with closet staples: a black skirt, white blouse, black boots, black tights and a trench coat. You can even create your own black bow with ribbon or your boyfriends tie!

spotted in spots

spots on spots on spots: today i pair leopard print with my go to polka dot!

stand out

today we're saying hello to holiday with a dash of green, a little bit of leopard and stand out sparkle.

little bit of leopard

let's talk leopard... && pair this puurrfect print with a cute contrasting color combo

spotted

earn your stripes

I've been a little bit wild lately with all the animal prints ... and I'm so not sorry about it.

wednesday trends-day: prints of prey

It's wednesday and you know what that means...

so today, we're taking on the always trendy animal prints in prints of prey.

Denim Darling

Dare to take your denim for dull to dashing...

Everyone has (or should have) a denim button down in their closet, but just because this piece is a basic doesn't mean the look has to be ordinary as well! 

spotted purfection

I am beyond obsessed with all things dotted and have a strong desire to dress as a leopard lady, so it was only a matter of time before these perfect prints got paired.

prints and pearls

My looks have been a little over the top lately, so this one is a more simple, sophisticated and somewhat retro inspired look.

A little bit of leopard can go a long way, so sometimes its best to keep it minimal. But that doesn't mean you have to be boring! Pick a theme, an era or an icon and channel it with your leopard. I choose the fifties (surprise, surprise) took on a mad men inspired look. check it out...

purse-fection

I love unexpected color combinations, like pairing a little bit of leopard with a classic dress to give it some edge, then brightening the whole look up with a bold bag and bright lipstick.

Leather & Leopard

Today I went wild with a little leather, leopard and color! I also had to feature my new beautiful shoes that I absolutely adore.