Tips & Trends: Leopard Print Bags

Diane Von Furstenberg | Dolce & Gabbana | Roberto Cavalli | Thalé Blanc

So leopard print bags are probably one of my favourite things at the moment, aside from anything pastel or floral printed. Above are some high end bags I've seen a lot of bloggers and celebs wearing. To be honest though, for how much they set you back financially, I'm not overly impressed. So, I've included some leopard prints bags at much cheaper prices below that I think are way nicer than any designer bags going around right now, plus they won't break the bank. 

As the monochrome trend is bigger than ever at the moment, leopard print bags are a great way to add some subtle colour and print into predominantly black outfits. It will give it the pop of colour it needs, but could also be worn with other colours too such as white, cream, brown and even brighter colours like orange too. 

Forever New | River Island | Foxlane Collective | Bowie

Style inspiration: Check out how these bloggers wear their leopard print bags.

Tips & Trends: Leopard Print Slip-Ons

The leopard print slip-on is possibly one of the biggest AW14 trends going around at the moment. Bloggers and celebrities have been seen ditching their heels in favour of these decidedly more comfortable and practical flats. Leopard print slip-ons make a great addition to a casual/relaxed outfit. They're busy and fun and you can walk in them for days!

So are they a worthwhile wardrobe acquisition? Absolutely! As this trend has snowballed its way across the globe, there's no shortage of them across the country and online of course. It took me less than five minutes to compile a group of my top picks, so the availability of this trend makes it one of the easiest to invest in, not to mention the extensive price range, which means they're also affordable. Yay!

At the moment the 'slide' is probably the most popular type of slip-on. It looks like a pair of loafer style Vans without the laces. Gradually more prints are coming out in this style, such as checkered and zebra prints, while black is also in at the moment too. Leopard print would probably be the easiest print to find though if you don't want to spend too much money because there are so many more options. Check out my pick of the top four 'slides'. 

                                                  Senso                                                                                                    Tony Bianco

                                         Windsor Smith                                                                                             Sam Edelman

But who could forget about trusty espadrilles? They've been around for a few seasons now, but it just goes to show that 'espis' are practically a wardrobe staple. While the 'slide' is all the rage at the moment, a leopard print espadrille will most likely be easier to find and there will probably be many more options at cheaper prices too. I love espadrilles and prefer this style to the 'slide', which I find a little too masculine. Nevertheless, many a fashionista has managed to not only pull off the 'slide' but rock it quite well actually. So no disrespect, however, I will have to take sides here. Anyway, here are some great espadrilles.  

                                     Jeffrey Campbell                                                                                              Steve Madden

                                       Elyse Walker                                                                                                    Steven Lanii

So how does one wear the leopard print slip-on? Take a look at some of my favourite bloggers showcasing their style in these versatile shoes. 

Song Of Style | Tuula | Damsel In Dior | Style Scrapbook      

Leopard Love

Nasty Gal leopard print skirt | Minkpink chiffon back cami (similar here) | Giuseppe Zanotti animal print and suede heels | Samantha Wills necklace (similar here) | Dogeared rings

I am a sucker for leopard print. Something about it always catches my attention. It's probably because it's one of the easiest prints to incorporate into an outfit. Leopard print can be added subtly or worn much more boldly. I prefer to wear it in more subtle ways but nevertheless there will always be a place in my wardrobe for this beloved print. 

I'm loving flippy/trumpets skirts at the moment and I love this one in particular because it's not black or an all over colour such as the red, blue, green, pink and many other coloured versions that are currently doing the rounds when it comes to this trend. I don't normally mix prints but I think the leopard in the skirt and the cow print on the shoes actually look really good together! 

This is only a relatively cheap outfit but I think these Giuseppe Zanotti shoes (my faves) add so much more to it. As a shoe lover, I am always happy to welcome designer shoes into my life. But while I don't go out and splurge on expensive shoes very often, they have an undeniable ability to make everyday outfits automatically chic (see above). 

Day 5 - Leather Shorts Challenge

Neon Hart shorts (via General Pants) | Valleygirl jumper | Zu hels | Aje bag | House of Harlow triangular ring | Blee Inara wrist wrap

Day 5 - Leopard Print

The fifth and final day of my leather shorts challenge has arrived and I've gone for leopard print today. I love this print and I'm beginning to wear it more and more this season.

Today was one of those horrendously bipolar weather days. Of course I wore a jumper because it was cold in the morning and then as midday hit, so did the sun. It got to 30 degrees and I was sweating like a pig! At least it looked good (I hope).

Prints are in fashion this season, so I'm having fun trying lots of different types. Leopard print is one of my favourites because, even though it's been around for ages, it never really gets old. You can wear leopard print in a variety of different ways - in your clothing, shoes, bags and anything else you can think of. Today I wore shoes with a hint of leopard print on them too. Not sure if it's a bit much or not, but I think it looks good because the print in my heels is only subtle.  

I'm also wearing gold jewellery for a change. I don't wear it that often but I really like it, so you'll be probably be seeing more of it. I hadn't noticed, but I've also worn Zu Shoes everyday these last 5 days of my leather shorts challenge! I love their shoes...their stores are practically shoe heaven.