barbara streisand rocking it at the vintage front row. via nymag
leopard print is such a contradictory fashion statement. it can be alternately loud or quiet. when it's bad, it's notorious for being the epitome of tackiness. when it's good, it's the embodiment of sophistication with a dose of cheek. leopard print can be tricky to wear, but i find that it is surprisingly neutral and versatile. the key is to find the right print.
// leopard print ballet flats //
i recently got this fun pair of slightly Flintstone-esque leopard ballets by Swedish label Minimarket. how rad are the appliquéd-leather spots?? love that they're on sale too. you also can't go wrong with the classic haircalf version. 
// leopard print silk blouse //
i also got this steven alan one on sale last month. i can't resist a simple and elegant silk blouse, and this is the perfect example of leopard print done right!
what's your take on leopard print? how would you wear it?
I haven't felt an urge to own any leopard print clothing, but I couldn't do without my leopard print scarves :) I have a soft viscose blend in purple and ivory from Accessorize, two beautiful wool scarves in magenta and purple from Delhi, and a Louis Vuitton vicuna scarf in yellow and black.
ReplyDeleteBtw, that JCrew leopard print purse you blogged about earlier is now on sale on Netaporter, in case you were still interested.
oh the leopard print scarf is a great standby! i've been a leopard print fan for a few years now, so it's a trans-seasonal foundation in my book :)
Deletei think that jcrew bag sold out a while ago, but i'm sure they'll bring it back next season.
i love leopard print too!i always pair it with black but maybe there are also other combinations that might work, just havent experimented yet ahah!btw, i love yor blog, just discovered it but i am hooked!!keep posting :)
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thanks anon! :)
DeleteI've been taking careful steps into the world of leopard, and scarves felt like the natural place to start since I'm such a huge fan of scarves anyway. My mom gave me a brown and black one as a gift a few months ago, and I recently bought two blue and black ones on eBay - they were a little too small for my taste so I sewed them together. I kind of dig it!
ReplyDeleteyeah i got one from zara and it's the perfect accessory :)
DeleteI like leopard print too but I agree it can look tacky. I also find I need to be in the mood to wear it.
ReplyDeleteThe shoes are so cute!! I've been looking for the "right" leopard ballet flats to no avail. I think they're the perfect finishing touch: Not overkill, just fresh and classic and it works on any occasion.
ReplyDeleteAside from shoes, I'm still on the lookout for an old APC short leopard coat. I just wish they would reissue it! Such a fantastic piece...
hehe the appliqué is pretty brilliant. and i know just the APC coat you're talking about. sigh...
DeleteI like it on other people but stay far away from anything animal print myself. I don't know why but I just can't do it!
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DeleteI also think that a leopard print bag can be very chic! We have a Pierre Hardy one at work (the one that Alexandra Golovanoff has! http://trendycrew.com/street-fashion/alexandra-golovanoff-paris-fashion-week-4/) and it's on sale and it's calling out my name. Imagine jut that with some navy blue pants and an oatmeal sweater and some little loafers???
ReplyDeleteI don't own anything leopard print, so it's going to take a lot to convince me into it. :)
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mmmm but think of all the chic women who rock leopard print, eh? so long as you pick the right print - easy to avoid Mrs. Robinson territory.
Deleteyour leopard trench is epic. i think most people think of leopard print as a winter thing but i am all over the silky summery leopard print this year!
ReplyDeleteOh, I have been so worried about how I have some deep psychosis about leopard..... it looks so great done well. But I cant do it!!! I console myself with my other animal skin passions.... ostrich and croc. Think I'm an ostrich girl.
ReplyDeletehaha - Anneli, i think you can do it! :) i imagine a very funny little support group of leopard print newbies from this blog now that you mention it... :D
DeleteIm a leopard fanatic, I have several leopard items in my wardrobe.. I have the topshop leopard coat that was out a couple of years ago, several leopard print dresses and the most perfect pair of leopard pumps... the Madewell Film Noir pumps! They are perfection!
ReplyDeleteIm a leopard fanatic, I have several leopard items in my wardrobe.. I have the topshop leopard coat that was out a couple of years ago, several leopard print dresses and the most perfect pair of leopard pumps... the Madewell Film Noir pumps! They are perfection!
ReplyDeleteJust yesterday I was considering buying these:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/es/es/zara-S2012-s/244401/828513/BAILARINA%2BLEOPARDO
Really cheap to see if they work for me or not...I am not too keen on printed things : )
Leopard print is the best... but only when done well and paired with black!
ReplyDeletehttp://herribbonsandherbows.blogspot.co.uk/
so true!
DeleteWhen done well leopard is spot on. I like the idea of leopard flats...
ReplyDeleteI've always liked leopard print but could never take the plunge. It does seem loud to me but when I see leopard done right it doesn't seem so loud. But yet I am afraid to do it myself. I've always wanted a leopard print coat but I think I should start off with something small, like the leopard print flats.
ReplyDeletei agree - the leopard print flats are definitely a pretty easy way to work some leopard into your wardrobe! or a scarf works just as well.
DeleteI couldn't agree more. I'm hooked on leopard prints too. I managed to nab a pair of Repetto flats in leopard print and was beyond thrilled.
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