Tag Archives: leopard print

Leopard and Red

Posted on March 25, 2017 by carmen

You can wear any colour with animal prints–because this timeless pattern is neutral–red being my favourite. It always reminds me of my fashionable mother; she had quite a collection of animal prints in her wardrobe. The belt belonged to my mom, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged animal print, granny boots, leopard and red, leopard print, red belt | 17 Comments

Faux is the way to go

Posted on December 1, 2016 by carmen

I’m finally old enough to wear leopard. Yes, leopard used to be for old ladies when I was growing up. I had leopard-print PJs as a teenager but never wore leopard-print in public. Now during my *ahem* mature years, I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Autumn, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery | Tagged autumn, autumn leaves, coyote, faux-fur, Fur Bearer Defenders, fur-free blog, leopard print, leopard print coat, nature, photography, Scenery | 24 Comments

Instant Pattern Mixing: flowers and leopard

Posted on June 26, 2016 by carmen

What I like about this dress is that it’s designed with a patchwork of pattern mixing: flowers, leopard and an abstract print. The front is different from the back and it’s also asymmetrical which gives it a unique designer look. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Life, Nature, Photography, Scenery | Tagged fashion, flowers, garden party, lattice arbor, leopard print, pattern mixing, perennials | 16 Comments

Embellished Leopard – then and now

Posted on June 7, 2016 by carmen

These printed skinny jeans from Forever 21 that I bought in San Fransisco have been one of my favourite jeans. Comfort + style. Then – 2012 The first time I wore them was touring San Francisco with my cousin. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Photography, San Francisco, Spring | Tagged Forever 21, leopard print, Painted Ladies, San Francisco, skinny jeans | 14 Comments

Pattern Mixing: leopard and polkadots

Posted on August 12, 2015 by carmen

All the fashionistas are doing it: mixing patterns and prints. When I was young, I followed the rule not to mix patterns; when you wear a blouse with a print, you wear a solid colour skirt or pants. There is … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Stratford | Tagged daisies, leopard print, life is too short to wear boring clothes, mini golf, pattern mixing, polkadots, Stratford, Stratford Ontario | 6 Comments

Leopard and Lace

Posted on May 17, 2014 by carmen

I love lace and I love leopard. Animal prints inspired by nature and the delicacy of lace makes an intriguing contrast; I love pairing them because it expresses the romantic side of me and the wild side of me. I … Continue reading →