You Have the Right to Remain Stylish!

A self-proclaimed Jersey girl, leopard has quickly become one of my favorite prints when I want to add a feminine dash of fierce! Used correctly leopard can awaken the wild side of any ensemble, but one wrong move and you’ll end up looking more like Peg Bundy than Queen of the Jungle. To avoid a dreaded fashion faux “paw” this season, check out my Laws of Leopard:

1. Back to Basics: Partner the print with clean, neutral colors - black, white, tan… and steer clear of mixing with crazy prints unless you want a super wild style that looks less daring and more I got dressed in the dark. If you prefer to keep the leopard to a minimum – start out with a stylish accessory, like heels or a clutch, to ease yourself into the print!

2. Balancing Act: Balance the amount of leopard you wear with the drama level of your hair and makeup. Meaning, unless you’re starring in a production of The Lion King keep your mane tamed! Nix the overly-styled wild, hair when sporting a leopard dress or run the risk of being confused for Mufasa (ooooh, say it again!).  Too much going on up top can overwhelm your look and send someone into fashion overload. Try a more sleek and straight do to ooze appeal a ’la my girl Kim K!

3. Cheap + Chic: It’s tempting, believe me I know. Deliciously shiny and crazy shades of leopard are EVERYWHERE. If you take anything from this post, make it this…AVOID THEM. The key, especially when it comes to accessories, is to make sure the print actually looks like real animal print! Have you ever seen a sparkly purple leopard at the zoo? I didn’t think so.

Check out the looks I've created below for a fierce feminine style that won’t break the bank - each is under $155 total! And don’t forget my helpful hints to keep your closet Posh + Pennywise…Rawrrrrrr.