this is the first time i’ve worn leopard print. ever. in my life. crazy, no? but there’s a first time for everything! i found them at the drug store a few months ago and decided that it would be the least expensive way for me to incorporate an animal print into my wardrobe. problem is, they just sat there in my wardrobe, staring at me. i have to tell you, i have this issue with half of the clothes in my closet! in fact, this vintage pendleton actually belongs to my boyfriend. granted, i bought it at the thrift store as a gift… but there i go again, raiding his closet. oh well, it makes for good entertainment: when i get dressed in one of his shirts, i usually parade out of the bedroom and introduce myself to him in a silly voice and try to do my best impression. today he was grumpy, so i crossed my arms in front of my chest and said, “hi, i’m brendan. i’m gruuumpy.” at least i got a chuckle.
wearing:vintage pendleton shirt, thrifted
steven alan skirt, courtesy of gilt groupe (use my invite code to join)
leopard print tights, drug store
platform oxfords, courtesy of seychelles
vintage coach satchel purse, thrifted
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I haven't been a fan of animal prints since I was nine, but this looks fantastic! Roar.
I love this outfit! I regret settling for a t-shirt and jeans after seeing this post hah.
my cat just nudged my laptop. I think he likes you.
That top is so, so wonderful! I love it! xx
I love this, I have never worn an animal print either I'm still scared to try it! haha but I loved your story about what you do when you wear your boyfriends clothes, I do the same thing! my boyfriend never finds it that funny though haha
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i steal my boyfriends clothes too! ;) i have to say, this is my most favorite outfit of yours to date…oh yeah, and drugstore tights kick ass. :)
ahhhh i want those tights!!! I saw someone wearing a pair very similar to those a few months ago but theirs were from H&M which of course was out of them and had no plans to restock when i finally made my way there. guess i have to start hitting up walgreens huh..haha
ohhh, Erin! I've got the same tights, aren't they SO COOL!?
You look awesome, always look forward to your outfit posts.
xoxo
you are just on point all the time!! you make everything look so effortlessly chic! :D
i really love this outfit! i like the plaid and leopard print together.
I like this outfit! I love how you mixed prints :)
so lovely! great idea combining the menswear actual and inspired items with the sassy animal print.
you're so cute
i love your shoes!
You are so adorable!!! I love the dressing in your man's clothes story!
I really like the mix of patterns… I have been trying to incorporate pattern play a bit more when dressing. I went through this animal print stage in late high school…I was pretty obsessed, and wore it nearly everyday. I have really wanted to buy a leopard print cardigan of some sort lately, but I think I ruined it for myself early on in life!
I bought a leopard cardigan in tenth grade and it took me years, literally years, to be comfortable enough with it to wear it. Six years later, it's a wardrobe staple!
You know what I've never worn any animal print before, was never a fan, but honestly your tights are winning me over!! They are AMAZING!
oooh leopard is my favorite pattern EVER! I've been wanting leopard tights or leggings for awhile now… had no idea they'd carry them at the drug store!
I love how you've kept the same color palette but mixed the prints and textures. gorgeous, dahling, simply gorgeous!
Love this look, it's such a great mix of colors and patterns!
Sabrina Marie
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This rocks. Love the masculine/feminine and wild/subdued piece mixing and of course those prints are genius together the way they are totally different yet share a common color scheme, nicely done!
drugstore, really? those tights are so bold! i have a pair from topshop that look suuuuuper faded and unflattering. only wore 'em once though…
Amazing! I love how you style the leopard print in your outfit!
Oh and the side bang is so cute!
-Coco from Our Paper Moon
It's gutsy but you're definitely pulling it off! I like how you're not matching the patterns but the colours. And I really like anything Pendleton. Thanks for sharing. I just discovered your blog and an really digging it by the way!
Caroline
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Adore those tights and shoes together! Fabulous color and style as always.
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
i wana collect animal prints too.. i must agree with arielle. for me, animal prints are for old dominatrix, but today, everyones like wearing them and its undeniably chic..
love the shoes
Oh my gosh, Erin, I ADORE this combination. The matching colors of the tights and the shirt are incredible. This is such a fabulous look, seriously.
so funny! i just got done reading the story on vintage pendelton in this month's lucky. also, i think i have the SAME exact coach satchel in pony brown, also thrifted.
Yes! Love the animal print tights.
now i want a pair of leopard print tights! they look amazing on you!
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YEAH GIRL THIS IS BANGIN'.
great colors-love the stockings!!
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love the tights! You have the most cute and creative outfits!! Love them!! xx
loooove this! the skirt really pulls the outfit together!
Wow, you got those tights at a drug store? Color me impressed :)
I think this is one of my fav outfits…the colors are perfect together!!
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I got a pair of similar tights to wear on NYE and have been testing them in everyday situations since…I get a lot of stares, but I love them. I love what you did here, especially, with the plaid shirt. Great depth to this outfit!
Head-to-toe I love this outfit! Can I steal it from you? ;)
I love this set
love it!
& can i ask what your tattoo is of?
i love the position of it…great accessorie!
Love, love, love the tights! Nice shirt too!
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I was really anti-leopard print but as soon as I let it in to my wardrobe I was thoroughly addicted. I particularly like teaming it with other prints, like you have here with the shirt or with a floral dress.
I'm wearing boyf clothes right now too ^^
The pendleton shirt and the leopard print tights work really nicely together.
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I have never been an animal print person, but I recently decided that I could go for a leopard pattern scarve. You give me confidence that that's okay.
Cute skirt too!
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hahah I also always mock my boyfriend..
I love the mixing of patterns here, and the colors go together perfectly. Very cute!
I love this. I've never worn an animal print ever, but I'm more attracted to leopard print than any other. You look great.
Love that you bought them at a drug store, BTW. Hah.
great tights!
leopard print can look so chic and amazing when worn right. you've definitely raised the bar for animal print lovers everyewhere with this one!
xoxo
Lovee the various print coordination!! <3
xo's
– Teeney
you're really rocking those animal print tights. love it with the plaid and the whole color palette is just fantastic :D
Very original look!!
B*
I just bought my first piece of animal print stuff too! For years I hated how it looked, but since I've been breaking a lot of my own 'rules' I decided to go for it.
By the way, you rocked 'em!
I don't think I could ever carry off leopard print! Can ask what your tattoos are??
i totally love this, way to mix in the leopard!
I LOVE it! You look fantastic! That's it! You've inspired my outfit for tomorrow: highwaisted skirt and animal tights.
Isn't it nice to be inspiring?
I really love that shirt!
I LOVE this outfit. I have leopard tights just waiting to be worn, but have yet to come up with anything great. The way you styled them is perfect!
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these tights are great…i love all the different prints/fabrics/colours in this outfit…you look great :)
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I love it! congrats on successfully mixing plaid with animal print! I love the warm browns.