This weekend was a busy one for me! I had dinner plans each night + a day dedicated to shopping with a friend who was in town for a few days. Even though it was absolutely frigid out, it was nice to get out of the house after spending so much time indoors during the winter storm earlier this week! I ended up wearing this exact look to dinner on Friday night. These shorts were a somewhat impulsive purchase I made while shopping in Soho in October – definitely not the usual sort of thing I buy, but I thought they’d be a unique way to break up all the black in my winter wardrobe for nights out! They are shaped a little like hot pants – the curve up on the sides, which I wasn’t sure I was going to love on me. And don’t get me wrong… they ARE very short! But pairing them with black tights makes them feel like they have more coverage and aren’t so skimpy. I wore them with my favorite Khaite top, heavyweight wool Wardrobe.NYC blazer and pumps in the fall, but now I’m styling the shorts with a chunky oversized sweater and boots for a slightly more dressed down look. It’s such an easy outfit to throw together that feels cute and flirty for a night out this season!
Animal prints and textures are always on display this time of year, but I’m seeing a much wider variety at the moment! Not just your typical leopard and cheetah, but also tiger, zebra, ostrich, snake, croc, calf hair… the list goes on. Below are some of my favorite animal-inspired styles for adding rich texture to any look!
BLOUSE // SHOULDER BAG // SNEAKERS // OSTRICH-EFFECT BELT // DRESS // BIKINI TOP + BOTTOMS // SNAKE SANDALS // SNAKE TOP HANDLE BAG // LEOPARD CLUTCH // SNAKE-EFFECT BELT // BOOTS // SKIRT // FLATS // SNAKE CLUTCH // LEOPARD SANDALS // OSTRICH-EFFECT MULES // CALF-HAIR CLUTCH
- I love the ladylike look and almost vintage silhouette of this Mansur Gavriel bag!
- This H&M top looks like the one I wore in Austin over Thanksgiving!
- This CO coat is on major sale!!
- These sneakers are the latest on my wish list! Still very neutral, but not at all boring.
- This skirt is so elegant! Would be useful now and into spring!
- I have this clutch in solid camel leather, but the black + white calf hair look is surprisingly striking.
- This convertible calf-hair coat makes quite the statement! I love the fawn print. There’s also a matching bag in a sophisticated, structured shape!
- This minidress is perfect for a night out!
- On the budget-friendly side of things, these Mango sandals are gorgeous!
- Very tempted by this leopard print shearling midi skirt.
- If you prefer more streamlined neutrals, this black calf hair clutch is for you!
- This blazer and pant look!!!!
- I love the simplicity of this snake-effect leather clutch.
- I would love to snag this as a coverup for the pool/beach!
- Khaite has so many animal textures this season! Some faves include this tote, these ankle boots, this bag, and these turquoise boots. Don’t miss the sandal version for spring/summer!
- This tiger print trench is super stylish and a good transitional piece.
- These under $100 snake-effect sandals remind me of a designer pair I was eyeing last year!
- Add this bikini top and bottom to your packing list for your next beach vacay.
- These flats are soooo pretty! Would be a cute work-to-weekend style.
- This leopard miniskirt is a similar look to my shorts!
- Take a walk on the wild side with these patchwork booties from Manolo Blahnik!
