Animal print, what to do with it? Always a challenge, isn't it? You so don't want to be that person who doesn't know where to stop, goes overboard and looks ridiculous, with animal prints or vintage. Although, an entirely vintage outfit that looks fab is definitely doable and the same can't be said about animal prints, where moderation is the word to live by.
A perfect way to incorporate the animal print trend, especially if you're just testing the water, is with accessories, especially vintage ones!
Yeah, I know. It's been a while, again. Just too much to do and not enough time to do it in, I'm trying to turn over a new leaf, or, er, change my spots? Sorry, couldn't resist.
Back on topic now, vintage rocks! For example, check out this pair of gorgeous designer vintage calf-hair pumps:
These pumps, with their mid-height, stacked heel and square toe are so versatile they could practically go with anything. Mix it up a bit!
Here are a few photos where these vintage pumps would be an original, and fabulous addition!
Here a pair of modern animal print pumps are paired with a print vintage dress. Using vintage pumps instead with a more modern dress would also work well.
They key to mixing and matching the prints is to make sure they don't try to outdo each other. Is it eclectic? Sure, but if you have the confidence and fashion savvy, you can totally pull it off. So go crazy, experiment!
Here, actress Michelle Williams rocks a pair of animal print pumps with a vintage inspired red lace dress. Fabulous look with retro elements that is totally modern!
Go shorts! This outfit would work with lower heel animal print pumps as well. You could also trade out the leather jacket for a blazer or long cardigan and it's a totally fresh, similar to the photo below, where she's wearing ankle length skinny jeans instead of shorts.
Mix up your vintage animal print pumps with prints, solids and layers, dress 'em up or dress 'em down. Express your own unique style and personality, which is what vintage is perfect for!
Below she's paired a cropped jean jacket with a flared skirt and animal print booties. Scratch the booties for the animal print vintage pumps above and it still works perfectly.
So, if you are lucky enough to find a fabulous pair of vintage animal print pumps, use your imagination! Incorporating vintage into your wardrobe is easy, fun and ensures no one else is ever going to show up in YOUR outfit!
As always, thanks so much for reading this blog!
If you haven't, please check out my Etsy store for vintage clothing, vintage jewelry and vintage accessories - yet another way to re-use, recycle and re-purpose while looking fab. At my store you will also find some fashion originals (always made with vintage fabric!) and the occasional costume item. I hope to see you there soon!
www.VintageLifeandDesign.etsy.com
For Vintage home and decor items as well as vintage inspired home and decor made from reclaimed and up-cycled materials, please visit my other Etsy shop too!
www.VLDDecorandHome.etsy.com
Please feel free to contact me with questions, comments and/or vintage dreams. Also, if there is anything you would like me to explain or write about, please let me know.
Email: shelleysvintagelife@yahoo.com
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A perfect way to incorporate the animal print trend, especially if you're just testing the water, is with accessories, especially vintage ones!
Yeah, I know. It's been a while, again. Just too much to do and not enough time to do it in, I'm trying to turn over a new leaf, or, er, change my spots? Sorry, couldn't resist.
Back on topic now, vintage rocks! For example, check out this pair of gorgeous designer vintage calf-hair pumps:
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| 1980's Via Spiga |
These pumps, with their mid-height, stacked heel and square toe are so versatile they could practically go with anything. Mix it up a bit!
Here are a few photos where these vintage pumps would be an original, and fabulous addition!
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| Photo from Chictopia |
Here a pair of modern animal print pumps are paired with a print vintage dress. Using vintage pumps instead with a more modern dress would also work well.
They key to mixing and matching the prints is to make sure they don't try to outdo each other. Is it eclectic? Sure, but if you have the confidence and fashion savvy, you can totally pull it off. So go crazy, experiment!
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| Photo from Bazaar |
Here, actress Michelle Williams rocks a pair of animal print pumps with a vintage inspired red lace dress. Fabulous look with retro elements that is totally modern!
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| Photo from Chictopia |
Go shorts! This outfit would work with lower heel animal print pumps as well. You could also trade out the leather jacket for a blazer or long cardigan and it's a totally fresh, similar to the photo below, where she's wearing ankle length skinny jeans instead of shorts.
Mix up your vintage animal print pumps with prints, solids and layers, dress 'em up or dress 'em down. Express your own unique style and personality, which is what vintage is perfect for!
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| Photo from Chictopia |
Below she's paired a cropped jean jacket with a flared skirt and animal print booties. Scratch the booties for the animal print vintage pumps above and it still works perfectly.
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| Photo from Chictopia |
So, if you are lucky enough to find a fabulous pair of vintage animal print pumps, use your imagination! Incorporating vintage into your wardrobe is easy, fun and ensures no one else is ever going to show up in YOUR outfit!
As always, thanks so much for reading this blog!
If you haven't, please check out my Etsy store for vintage clothing, vintage jewelry and vintage accessories - yet another way to re-use, recycle and re-purpose while looking fab. At my store you will also find some fashion originals (always made with vintage fabric!) and the occasional costume item. I hope to see you there soon!
www.VintageLifeandDesign.etsy.com
For Vintage home and decor items as well as vintage inspired home and decor made from reclaimed and up-cycled materials, please visit my other Etsy shop too!
www.VLDDecorandHome.etsy.com
Please feel free to contact me with questions, comments and/or vintage dreams. Also, if there is anything you would like me to explain or write about, please let me know.
Email: shelleysvintagelife@yahoo.com
Like us on Facebook: Vintage Life & Design
Follow us on Pinterest: shelleysvintage
Follow us on Twitter: shelleysvintagelife
Tumblr: too much of a good thing . . . .
Stumbleupon: shelleysvintage
Chictopioa: ShelleysVintage
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