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Thursday 31 October 2013

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

18 comments:

  1. Great jacket! I'm enjoying seeing you in lighter colours, much as I know that black will always be your favourite! I like animal print and I especially like black and white incarnations of it. Unfortunately, aside from a leopard print scarf, I own zero animal print clothes at the moment.

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  2. I love your look, and I love your jacket. I like the outfit, with red shoes, and I like your photo looking at the camera :)

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  3. What a nice outfit! I like the classy basics in the middle and finishing off with pizazz in the jacket and red heels. I have no zebra print. What I'd really like is something in a giraffe pattern. I like that for some reason.

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  4. I think the print looks good! I really like the red shoe and lip color. Your hair is looking pretty, a bit longer? Seems like I have many animal print pieces, but it's kind of a mixed bag for me. Sometimes I like it and sometimes I feel it says "hey I'm over 50". For me it's all in the fit and quality of the item.

    blue hue wonderland

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  5. Hi Deborah,

    Stunning! I absolutely love this outfit and your jacket is a total show stopper. Love the pop of colour with the red pumps. Perfection.

    Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.

    wendy

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  6. Fantastic jacket, Deborah! I would wear that in a heartbeat - and the red pumps too. I hope you will now ear it more often, the zebra prints are great!

    Annette | Lady of Style

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  7. You look lovely, as always, Deborah! The red shoes are a nice pop. You wear the jacket well against solid colours. :)

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  8. I do wear animal print, and I really like this jacket! You look terrific and thanks for sharing with Visible Monday.

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    1. Patti, thank you for having me at Visible Monday. I cannot get over what a generous community this is:).

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  9. I love animal print...it doesn't take long on my blog to figure that out!! And you look fabulous in this...the red shoes are a perfect pop! I also like the way your photo is in front of the B & W print. Great look!

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  10. Big fan of zebra stripes, too! It seems more sexy and sophisticated. Then again, always loved stripes! Your blazer is so chic :)

    Visiting from the Lena's linkup. I'd love for you to come over by blog too and leave your thoughts on my latest post: www.fashchronicles.blogspot.com

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  11. You look so well put together and I love the pop of red on this black and white ensemble!

    GREETINGS FROM DUBAI!
    MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES
    http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.ae/

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  12. Thank you very much for your very kind comments.

    Ann animal print had the old lady connotation for me for a long time, but the more modern garments and the varying colours available have made it much more accessible:)

    Mia, thanks for visiting. I have been missing your regular posting and assume you are in the middle of exams?

    Abby nice to meet you and I will most certainly come visit your blog:)

    Mrs C, thanks also for visiting and I look forward to reading your blog also.



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  13. The red lip and shoes add some sizzle to a great outfit.

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  14. Your aesthetic is wonderful ... I'm so glad to be able to see you swing into spring! Animal prints are always problematic for me, but you really know how to apply them to your very elegant taste. Your jacket looks great.
    Through the winter here, I'll be stopping by your archives to see how you wore your cold weather wardrobe ... inspiration!

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    1. Thanks Jan, and will be reading through your and others summer archives for inspiration :)

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  15. hi I don't think I have met you before. I'm pleased. I tend to be a bit liking solids more that prints and I don't have much plaid. I like it but just don't go for it. odd? I don't know. Please come and visit me a bit. k? I'm #88 at Visible Monday. I had a new grandson born with lung complications on Monday so I am understandable late at getting to this blog hop. sorry, but was so needed to tend the older girls. Things are much better but he is still in the nicu for 48 more hours. Love to get to know you more.

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  16. Although I only wear solids now, I enjoy animal prints on other people. I can picture your jacket with many things - It seems very versatile!
    My Theory jacket is not new. I bought it several years ago. It's a staple in my F/W wardrobe.

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