VELVET LEOPARD

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As many of you already know, I have a strange penchant for anything that is leopard print. I don’t know what it is. The feline just calls out to me. One day, I’m going to be that crazy grandma, wearing a leopard track suit and a leather fanny pack. CAN’T WAIT!

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It’s been a while since Dan and I got together to shoot something. Everyone has just been busy, busy, busy. Speaking of which, my room has become a makeshift studio. I’ve draped a huge sheet of white paper over my closet and cleared almost everything out to make room to shoot store stuff. I want to reiterate that I have so much respect for those bloggers that shoot themselves with a tripod. There’s a lot of running around, a lot of test and error, and double the amount of effort.

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What do you guys think of my skirt? I think I’m going to retire this to my shop as well. It kinda just jumped out at me when I was rifling through the racks at my nearby thrift store. I think any time you have something super garish you gotta pair it with something basic. This is a great ‘lazy’ outfit because a) the skirt is elasticized b) both cardigan and tank top are deliciously loose and c) the hair bun is totally non-fuss.

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Wearing vintage motorcycle jacket and velvet leopard skirt, Wilfred Tank top, Cashmere sweater, Brenda Alexander Wang bag, Sam Edelman boots, Talula studded belt, Elizabeth and James dagger earrings

Photo by Dan

53 Comments to VELVET LEOPARD

  1. by sui

    On March 8, 2010 at 12:19 am

    Love the pattern and the high waist. Gorgeous.

  2. by brit

    On March 8, 2010 at 12:46 am

    such a rad blog! =)

    http://disarmingdarling.blogspot.com/

  3. by Juliet Polilova

    On March 8, 2010 at 1:08 am

    love the way you put that skirt and leather jacket together! Looks really chic!

    xoxo,
    Juliet

  4. by Jess

    On March 8, 2010 at 1:15 am

    You look lovely! Loving all the textures and all, and DARN YOU for being able to put your hair back in a chignon as gorgeous as that. The jewelery collection of yours is pretty freakin’ awesome as well :)

  5. by mila

    On March 8, 2010 at 1:33 am

    Really gorgeous look!
    You look great in leopard!

  6. by Lisa

    On March 8, 2010 at 2:06 am

    Love this outfit!

    http://sippli.blogspot.com/

  7. by Clare

    On March 8, 2010 at 3:31 am

    That skirt is gorgeous, I’m in love with anything velvet at the moment….

    iliketweet.blogspot

    x

  8. by VC

    On March 8, 2010 at 3:48 am

    Don’t worry about the skirt, you make EverY look WORK. That definitely speaks of some kind of talent!

    Hahah, granma in a leaopard track suit, yeah, I sometimes also wonder what will become of us ( ppl with styles like this), but hell, by then we’d had our good time!

    Keep ROCKin’

    VC
    http://www.DONLIKEFASHION.tk

  9. by the style crusader

    On March 8, 2010 at 4:14 am

    ok, so pretty much everything is perfect here. i love that most people who would wear a skirt like that that would look totally garish and cheap. you look incredible. i love that you’ve paired it with simple things, love the belt around it and how it is puckered up. LOVE that you’ve done your hair in a bun. such a juxtaposition… not trashy at all. i love it. you’ve seriously got great style. i love seeing how you wear things.

    p.s. i am seriously in love with every item you’ve got on… the cross rings, shoes, belt, jacket… everything. love it, love it, love it!!

  10. by jenn.

    On March 8, 2010 at 4:30 am

    love this outfit. you do casual chic so well – i’m not always a fan of the ‘basics dressing’ but out of all the bloggers with this kind of style; yours stands out and is definitely my favourite!
    jenn.x

  11. by Alecto

    On March 8, 2010 at 6:23 am

    love the proportions of this outfit!

  12. by Style Revolution

    On March 8, 2010 at 6:27 am

    Amazing Jacket and skirt!!!!

  13. by Ceri

    On March 8, 2010 at 6:56 am

    Leopard print AND velvet, you just can’t go wrong!
    I’m a major leopard print fiend too, I’m with you about the old lady!!
    Looking gorgeous, as ever!
    x

  14. by Clara

    On March 8, 2010 at 7:55 am

    Velvet. Check. Leopard. Check. Biker jacket. Check. With the perfect white tank. Great outfit as always!

    http://memoirsofgold.blogpsot.com

  15. by FASHION SNAG

    On March 8, 2010 at 8:28 am

    I love the leopard print and I love velvet. Your biker jacket is divine! I love how you put the belt on the skirt. Great look! xo

    http://www.FashionSnag.com

  16. by Natasha

    On March 8, 2010 at 9:00 am

    I really like that skirt!

    http://natashassoiree.blogspot.com/

  17. by Ishra

    On March 8, 2010 at 9:34 am

    You should do a video on that perfect hair bun!

  18. by harley wolf

    On March 8, 2010 at 9:59 am

    love the skirt vanessa id like to buy it :) xx

  19. by taylor

    On March 8, 2010 at 10:06 am

    those pants look so good with this outfit. You can rock this look like no one else. I admire your style girl!

  20. by Maria@chicisimo

    On March 8, 2010 at 10:39 am

    Totally gorgeous! I love every single piece!!

  21. by ninah

    On March 8, 2010 at 11:20 am

    Ahh, you’re looking very well! Have you been feeling better from your cold?
    Lovely outfit, can’t wait for the shop to be open!

  22. by xs

    On March 8, 2010 at 11:43 am

    i usually don’t like animal prints, but you are really rockin’ that skirt. love the whole ensemble!

  23. by unstoppable

    On March 8, 2010 at 11:48 am

    leather jacket = sick business. :)

  24. by Noura

    On March 8, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    One of the coolest outfits I’ve seen in a looooong time. Daaaayum.

  25. by Laura E.

    On March 8, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    So edgy. Lovely!

    Laura E.

  26. by Ana Lu

    On March 8, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    ahhh, lovelylovely outfit! it may be simple and completely non-fuss, but it’s still classic and chic! kudos!
    PS: lovely nail color! ♥

  27. by kasia

    On March 8, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    gorgeous shoes!!

    http://mypointmystyle.blogspot.com/

  28. by Nikki

    On March 8, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    Love the high waisted skirt and that jacket is just too fab for words.

    http://www.fashionjjunkie.blogspot.com

  29. by ROYLYNE .j

    On March 8, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    Wow , i recently just saw your chictipia page and i think you have amazing style , it really is inspiring as a 16 year old girl in highschool its good to know that its ok to try new things ,you pull it off very well. xoxoxox

  30. by priincess

    On March 8, 2010 at 6:47 pm

    that’s a great skirt! i swear you can pull off like everything! makes me so jealous!

  31. by Inuspal

    On March 8, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    The fact that you are pulling this off is pretty damn awesome and impressive! x

  32. by confessions of a marc addict.

    On March 8, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    so chic all the time! you kill me! also, laughed out loud at the grandma comment. i’m so with you on that.

  33. by URooba

    On March 9, 2010 at 2:52 am

    The skirt is incredible!
    I want it!
    DAAAAAAAAAAAANG.

  34. by Maury

    On March 9, 2010 at 4:11 am

    Hello darling,

    I love love leopard too and it looks so beautiful on you. You Rock it very well. I love love love ur blog!

    Besos,
    Maury
    ttp://heightsoffashion.typepad.com

  35. by Chris W.

    On March 9, 2010 at 5:43 am

    I have the same penchant :)

  36. by sioux

    On March 9, 2010 at 7:08 am

    very cool!

  37. by Marie BM

    On March 9, 2010 at 8:09 am

    This outfit is so lovely!!
    And your hairstyle is so nice, because it looks so simple and classic. I have to try putting my hair like that :)

  38. by Gala

    On March 9, 2010 at 10:13 am

    love the whole look. The print of the skirt looks gtrat. Nice tpuch with the nail polish.

  39. by Fashion chalet

    On March 9, 2010 at 11:32 am

    LOVE YOUR NAILS & BOOTS! :)

    xx

  40. by Fashion chalet

    On March 9, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    I called my bookstore the day it came out asking if there were more left. LOL! And will have to keep an eye out for the Revlon you mentioned! <3

    xx

  41. by STYLE DU MONDE

    On March 9, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    You look gorgeous!

    Have a nice afternoon!

    xx

  42. by caylee

    On March 9, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    i just want to pet that skirt. haha! but i really freaking love how you belted it. and your hair is perfecto!

  43. by Indiegoespop

    On March 9, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    I love that skirt. Long skirts are going to be big in the fall/winter.

  44. by Barbro Andersen

    On March 9, 2010 at 5:36 pm

    Gorgeous as always :) Rad nail polish too!

  45. by keroseneandlux

    On March 9, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    hahahaah i love animal print toooo. and umm im loving these previews

  46. by angela

    On March 9, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    yes! love the way you put this outfit together..oooh my weakness is velvet and leopard! and the two together would absolutely kill me…you look beautiful as usual too! xoxo

  47. by late Afternoon

    On March 9, 2010 at 10:25 pm

    Oooh that skirt is perfection, definitely a great go to piece for those lazy days.

  48. by Suze

    On March 10, 2010 at 5:57 am

    ohhhmyyy.. your blog is one one of the very best i’ve ever seen.. seriously.. your style is.. WOW!!
    i’ll put you up into my favorites on my own blog :) !

  49. by Little Black List

    On March 10, 2010 at 3:12 pm

    i love your skirt!!!!!
    biz,
    t

    littleblacklist.blogspot.com

  50. by bird

    On March 10, 2010 at 7:36 pm

    mega mega outfit!

  51. by erin

    On March 11, 2010 at 11:06 am

    love the jacket! your eyebrows look really good. just get them done?

  52. by AstridAnna

    On March 15, 2010 at 11:41 am

    I never liked skirts which end below my ankle but after seeing you rock it.. can’t think of anything else no more !
    Awesome look

  53. by AstridAnna

    On March 15, 2010 at 11:41 am

    *above

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