Sunday, January 2, 2011

A leopard changes its spots

I have always admired leopard print from afar but never dared to go near the trend until Spring/Summer this year when I decided that I actually love the print and bought a pair of Topshop leopard print harem pants as featured here.

I really wanted to invest in a printed coat this winter but with a modern spin on it. I've bought a few leopard print pieces in shades of grey including a silk Whistles top which I love, so when this Reiss 1971 grey leopard coat came out in Autumn I knew that I had to have it. At £225 I thought it was too expensive (considering it's fabric blend) but lucky for me it ended up going on sale for only £90 just before Christmas and I snapped it up! I love it when that happens...NHG x

Outfit: Leopard print coat, 1971 Reiss; Purple scarf, Witchery; Black Rat leggings, Sass & Bide; Ring, Topshop; Vintage leather clutch, Ebay; Nail Polish, Rimmel. 
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11 comments:

  1. That coat is gorgeous. I love it when something you've wanted for ages goes in the sale AND it's not sold out! x

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  2. I know, very rare that it happens for me! It was like it was meant to be :) x

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  3. I love that coat. I like that the color is more of grey vs. "traditional" leopard print. Such a fun look!! The nail polish color is great, too!

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  4. Beautiful coat! It's much more elegant and easy to wear & match than the usual leopard print. And I love the color association with the purple scarf.

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  5. THAT COAT! I love it. I have such a soft spot for animal prints. It looks great with the purple scarf xx

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  6. I feel exactly the same way - I love leopard, but I only ever want it in small doses. I think all I own at the moment is my Louis Vuitton leopard scarf (which I've ben wearing practically every day each winter since I bought it 4 years ago) and a pair of ponyskin leopard pumps. That said, I've been hunting for the perfect faux leopard fur this winter - I keep dreaming about how cosy it would be, but am yet to find one that doesn't look cheap on me.

    Love your Reiss version!

    Miss B xx

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  7. I love this look, very fab!! whats the color/brand of your nail polish, I really like it!!

    http://stylemefab.onsugar.com/

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  8. Love the coat, I tried it on but somehow managed to resist. It looks great with the purple scarf and nail polish.

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  9. I was fondling this beautiful, beautiful coat only last week, but decided - as my wardrobe could be mistaken for Bet Lynch's - to walk away without making the purchase.

    Your pictures make me think that I have made a BIG, MASSIVE, WHOPPING mistake! ;0)

    Sarah x

    http://stylesouk.wordpress.com

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  11. Beautiful! :)

    What size do you wear?

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