V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Sep 21, 2017

The Accessory: Leopard Print #4

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slide these under the chair any day

cole haan block  ||  dolce vita jac bootie  ||  golden goose sneaker



We can’t talk leopard without talking accessories.

For many years I had the best pair of leopard loafers and they were so good I wore all the skin off on the insides and the heels. I lost count of the times I had them re-soled and heeled. They were the perfect shoes because they went with everything. I would wear my all black, when the mind was too lazy to delve much deeper, add the leopard loafers and a dash of red lipstick and I would be ready for anything.


It is really time to replace those shoes.



This season, my focus has been on a new print dress and a faux jacket.

But what about the shoes? Some of us need new leopard print shoes too! Today I have done a massive online audit to find the best of the print shoes. I am still trying to decide between a pair of mules, a short boot or a loafer.


Leopard print is one of those exotic prints to become our essentials.

I remember thinking when I wrote the Top Ten French Wardrobe Essentials I needed to follow up with a second instalment. Leopard print would be on the top of this list. Like black or cream animal print really does work with everything.


The beauty of a leopard accessory, whether it is a pair of shoes or a scarf, means you can have the look without going all out – if you see what I mean. Not everyone is comfortable wearing a stand out jacket or all over print dress, but a pair of shoes, well they are a whole other conversation. There is no need to be shy with a bootie or a flat. If heels are your things then a block and rounded toe or a pointed stiletto can be a very attractive option.



If this is your first foray with the leopard then I urge you to start at the bottom and work up. For fans of the spot, like me, there is no stopping us. xv




Take A Walk On The Wild Side

flat out fabulous

cole haan pointy toe  ||  stuart weitzman mule  ||  stuart weitzman ballerina  ||  joie calf hair mule  ||  golden goose sneaker



booted and suited

cole haan arden bootie  ||  dolce vita jac bootie  ||  vince camuto britsy bootie  ||  tory burch laila bootie  ||  dolce vita chelsea bootie



heel heaven

cole haan block  ||  michael kors pump  ||  tory burch mary jane  ||  charlotte olympia kitten heel  ||  dolce & gabbana mary jane  ||  jimmy choo pump




image, ballard designs

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