Animal Prints!

Beware of Animals!  Animal prints, that is! 

It seems that every fall season when the fashion trends emerge, animal prints come out of hiding.  Year after year, they always show up in one way, shape or form.  Some are classic and never go out of style.  And some, thank goodness, go to the wayside or get an updated look.

Now, when you wear the animal print trend, be cautious and careful.  Remember...less is more!  Please don't overdo it.  You don't want to be mistaken for a lady of the evening.  You don't want to go overboard.  Wearing one key piece like a blouse or a coat is always appropriate.  Wear that blouse with a pair of dark denim jeans or that coat over a solid black dress.

Express has a cute animal print 3/4 length sleeve blouse that looks great with jeans.  Vince Camuto, which no longer is doing just shoes, is debuting a sleeveless pleated animal print dress.  It's so sophisticated looking with a softer print that you have to look very closely to tell that it is an actual animal print.  

And you must not over-accessorize!!  You do not want to wear an animal print belt, hat, shoes, scarf, and bracelet all at once.  That would be overkill!  No pun intended!   Look at yourself in the mirror and analyze yourself.  Just one or two will do.

Ann Taylor has come out with a "Weekend Crossbody" animal print bag that has a gold chain strap.  Very chic!  And the brand, Me Too, has these cute "Lysette" animal print ballet flats which look great with skinny jeans or a short full skirt.  And for the person who is a little tentative to try this animal print trend, how about the Vince Camuto animal print and gold cuff bracelet.  Baby steps, right?!

So, I guess you are wondering what I have in my closet that is animal print.  I have a wide bangle bracelet and three pair of animal print shoes.  One is a low wood heel peep toe flat that I got at Target, probably 4 years ago.  Another one is a Stuart Weitzman velvet animal print pointed toe flat, which I got for only $36 last year.  And the last one is a Cole Haan pointed toe high heel stiletto.  That one I bought for a mere $29.  Come on...you know that I am a bargain shopper and don't pay full price (unlike my husband). 

Hmmm...maybe this fall season, I will add a thin animal print belt to my wardrobe.  Considering 50% of my closet is black clothing, that should be a nice added touch.  Remember...Baby Steps!

Enjoy your day!

Lynn