Zebra

Spring has 'sprung' as they say and I find myself drawing on the more 'modern classic' part of my style persona, with pants, blouse and jacket being my current preference for the office.

I bought this jacket almost 12 months ago... I love it!  But this is the first time I have worn it.  Why... I'm not sure.  

jacket, blouse, pants : target
pumps : shoes of prey

As the jacket is quite a statement I have kept everything else simple but added red pumps for that little 'something' to lift the outfit. Black footwear looked a little heavy and dull in this instance.  The red pumps are a couple of years old and were my first venture into 'designing' my shoe with Shoes of Prey.  I played it safe first time round but would love to order again and be a little more creative.

I really prefer solids or block colours over pattern, but it appears that the main pattern presence in my wardrobe at the moment is animal print!  Animal print has been trending for quite some time, but I still find it very appealing and it still feels and looks fresh to my eye, particularly it's black, white and grey renditions.  As a friend commented recently, part of it's appeal is that it operates so well as a neutral. Case in point would be my black and grey animal print wedges which work with almost anything.

How do you feel about animal print?  Do you wear it?  Do you hate it? Does it work as a neutral in your wardrobe?

Thanks for dropping by.

xxx Deborah

PS.. I am linking up for the first time with Rachel & Lena's Passion For Fashion so do pop over and check out some other very cool bloggers when you have a moment.  Also linking over at Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday