// STYLE POST NUMERÓ 15 \\

The Statement Jacket

The Smaller Details

Leopard Print Blazer: Christmas present from Zara

Gold Heart & Key Necklace: Penneys

Black Skinny Jeans: TopShop

Grey Suede Heels: Zara
Gold Watch: Casio

// ANNA DELLO RUSSO \\

The Fashion Force To Be Reckoned With!!!

Italian stylist Anna Dello Russo pushes fashion to the extreme in this bad ass, multiple trend, daring leopard-print minidress with gold fringing. Something only the likes of Anna can get away with, but the milkmaid braid on the other hand is certainly a style we can all embrace..... love it!
I will definitely be trying this throughout the Christmas party season.


Róisín xoxo

(Image courtesy of Carolines Mode)

// POLKA PRINT \\

Who would have thought that polka dot & leopard print would look so good together!!!

This is one of those combinations that if mentioned in conversation, at first thought, the pairing just wouldn't sound right together. 

But when the two are constructed in the most simplistic yet sophisticated way it then all begins to makes sense.

// Autumn/Winter Trend 2010 \\

Leopard Print

I have never been a fan of leopard print.... ever! 

I just never felt the 'connection' with it I suppose you could say. Now on the other hand my sister was the polar opposite, as she had everything from dresses to shoes to bags in the print. Maybe she had an ulterior motive where she knew I would be less likely to thieve her clothes if a majority of them were in leopard print!!! :)  

But...... it's official....we're seeing spots all over the runways & this time it has really caught my attention.

I don't know if it is because of how elegantly it is styled in editorial shoots or the charisma that the Balmain & co. runway models has brought or the cool factor that so many people papped in street style blogs brings but either way, I am now officially in love with it, especially the long faux fur coat (which you will se plenty of examples in a selection of street style pics below), it gives you that cool grubby-glam look for day or evening.

So get out your animal instincts this fall and opt for leopard, well, everything. Even better, forget the wait and start now with lighter hues like grays and pastels. I am already sporting a long LP cardigan which I'm sure you will get to see in an upcoming style post soon.

So I say embrace the trend but remember one very imprtant tip.... don't go for the fashion over-kill of head to toe leopard print á la Bet Lynch from Coronation Street. Just stick to one (if you are bold/brave enough two) statement pieces & keep the hair and make-up simple and to a minimal.
Either way, you'll spot this obsession in the form of body-con dresses, long coats, layered tops and the occassional handbag or clutch - and I can't wait.

Catwalk

My Top Pick

The Long Coat

Accessories

Editorials 

Best Of: Leopard Print Street Style

Olivia Palermo works  the leopard print look to perfection

Images courtesy of The Sartorialist, The Skinny, Jak & Jil, FashionToast