Dear Animal Print...

Today's post is a collaboration with some special ladies to bring you a bit of a mish-mash on how animal print fits into our personal style. Here's everyone's take!

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1. Alexandra - Rhymes with Fashion 

2. Sofia - Stylishly in Love 

3. Aracely - Mama Fashion Files 

4. Karen - Your Stylist Karen 

5. Kenya -  Kenya L Fashion Blog 

I love that everyone's look is completely different. While Alexandra decided to go with some lovely print mixing with a plaid shirt, Sofia and Kenya decided to stick to a classic tan and black color palette. Anyone else think Sofia's addition of a leopard print waist belt the cutest thing? And I love Kenya's leather on leather take which is perfect for a chilly fall! Aracely decided to wear colored leopard print in her trousers, but wear a classic animal print with her shoe - love the color going on in this look! How cute are those ankle straps? Karen decided to go all out with almost head to toe leopard print - the nude pumps and simple accessories really soften up the look beautifully.

My take on animal print? I kept things simple with a scarf!

Old Navy Scarf (still available!), J Crew Jacket, Gap Skinnies, Joe Fresh Sweater (old), Rebecca Minkoff MAC mini, BGBGeneration Bangle, Asos Bracelet, Lucky Brand Boots

How do you usually style animal print? Do you stick to animal print accessories (like me!) or love a bold animal print piece?

Hope you liked this collaboration! Don't forget to check out these ladies' blogs for more info on their looks!

Hat Lady

Target Hat, Club Monaco Sweater, Joe Fresh Plaid Shirt, H&M Pants, Aldo Pumps, Rebecca Minkoff Mac Mini, Michael Kors Watch, Vince Camuto Bracelet, J Crew and Bauble Bar Ring

I love hats. I really really do. But finding a hat that fits my massive head is quite the challenge. This Club Monaco beauty had been on my radar for a few months now because I was able to try it on in store (during a short visit to Toronto) and it actually fit my head! However, at $98, I was kind of hoping for it to go on sale before I purchased it. Then, something amazing happened. I found the lovely hat I'm wearing today at Target for $20! It's pretty much the exact same shape as the Club Monaco hat I was eyeing, and it also fits my head!

Linking up with Style Sessions and Stylin in St Louis' Spotlight of the Week on Hats!

Fall Floral Picks

I recently posted a look that fell right into the fall floral trend - that's where my obsession started. Every time I see some darker floral items lately, I'm smitten. Here are a few of my favorite around the nets.

Topshop Blouse // J Crew Floral Necklace // RED Valentino Floral Dress // Zara Man Floral Print Belt // J Crew Factory Tissue Scarf // J Crew Fluted Skirt in Copper Bloom // Sophie Hulme Mini Floral Print Shoulder Bag // Joie Day Dreaming Floral Loafers 

Out of all these, I'm especially loving the Topshop blouse and the J Crew skirt. How gorgeous is that metallic copper on blue print? I'm also in love with the green floral Sophie Hulme bag - how cute would it looks with a black scuba dress? Or even a cream sweater dress?

Are you into fall florals at the moment? Any favorites out there? Leave your links below!

Re-Purposing

H&M Sweater, Tights, and Dress (worn as a skirt), Vince Camuto Pumps, J Crew Edie Bag, Michael Kors Watch, Joe Fresh Sunnies

The only sad thing about fall fashion is that a lot of cute summer dresses quickly become irrelevant in your closet. I thought I'd try to extend the life of one of my favorite summer dresses by layering it with a sweater today - and you know what? I think I quite like it worn this way!

Happy Halloween friends!

Linking up with Spotlight of the Week! 

A Fall Floral

Banana Republic Factory Coat, Zara TRF Dress (available here!), Michael Kors Watch, T+J Designs bracelet, J Crew Edie Bag, Oasis Shoes via Asos, Joe Fresh Sunnies

When I saw this dress on Zara, there was no doubt about it, it had to be mine. The fall floral is absolutely stunning - just look at all the colors in there! I was totally drawn by the fit & flare shape of the dress and the three-quarter sleeves which are perfect for a little bit of extra warmth. I think it works perfectly as a fall piece, but I love how this dress could easily work for a Christmas party as well with black tights and booties. And to top it off, the dress is so comfortable! Zara really hit the mark on this piece! 

Happy Wednesday friends!

Linking up on Working Girl with Style and Three-fer Thursday! 

Plaid on Plaid

Buffalo Check Joe Fresh Sweater (still available) & Sunnies, DL 1961 Denim, Smart Set Plaid Scarf, Rebecca Minkoff MAC Mini Bag, Aldo Pumps, Nails are Revlon's Revlon Red 

Happy Monday Friends! How was your weekend? Mine was kind of a bust, but it's okay because I bought shoes to cheer myself up! Spoken like a true shopaholic, am I right? I'm wearing one of the pairs I bought in today's post, and I have to say, I'm absolutely smitten with them. I had been looking for a pair of grey pumps and these are absolutely perfect - leather, sexy shape and subtle snake skin print? Yes please!

Can I also put in a word on how awesome this Joe Fresh sweater is? I bought it a few days ago and cannot seem to take it off. It's so comfortable and cozy! And as a bonus, I'm twins with Kate from O My Heart today! If you're not convinced about my plain B&W version, check out how cute the pink is on Kate! Have I convinced you you need this sweater yet?

Linking up with Lipgloss & Crayons and Style Elixir's Style Sessions!

A Little Romance

H&M Sweater, Paige Printed Denim, Rebecca Minkoff MAC Mini Bag, Aldo Pumps, Joe Fresh Sunnies, Michael Kors Darci Watch, Vince Camuto Bangle from Envy, BGBGeneration Bangle gifted by BFF for my birthday!

I was so cold that day! Can you tell from my red nose and hands? I occurred to me that day that blogging in the winter is going to be quite the challenge!

Can we talk about how much I love this little H&M sweater I picked up last week? It's the perfect soft pink color and it's super cozy and warm! I wore it with flowered printed skinnies for an extra feminine flair, but I think it would look great with anything! A little black skater skirt and heels? Black skinnies with black booties? It's seriously going to get a ton of wear!

And a little shout-out to my BFF Émanuèle for the gorgeous bangle she got me for my birthday! Told ya it would make it on the blog! ;)

Linking up with Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins, Three-fer Thursday, Simply Lulu Style and Style Elixir today!