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 07, 2014

Leopard Fever… It’s Catching

Leopard, Emmanuelle Alt, Vicki Archer, French Essence

PicMonkey Collage 2

Everywhere I look I see leopard spots… leopard fever has struck… and it’s catching.

On the street, in the shops and featured in the fashion magazines.

Leopard has always been “the new black” … a favourite of the French woman and loved by fashionistas the world over.

This year it would seem that the lovely leopard is bigger and brighter than ever.


Leopard print never dates and it is ageless.

Leopard looks just as fabulous on someone at 20 as it does at 50, 60 and 70.

Think Anne Bancroft in The Graduate.


Leopard print is like a dash of red lipstick… it brightens and livens.

A fashion win/win.


Whether a slither on the foot or the whole way with a dress or jacket, leopard can turn the plain into the striking.

Leopard is an extra but also an essential in the wardrobe.


My only rule… one piece at a time. Why? Because exotics can bite… xv

Leopard, Emmanuelle Alt, Vicki Archer, French Essence

1.  red valentino  jacquard coat  //  2. diane von furstenberg serena pumps  //  3.  ** theia print cocktail dress

4.  roberto cavalli dress  //  5.  nina ricci faux fur coat

6.  jimmy choo flats  //  7.  ** elizabeth and james edina skirt

*sigh* 8.  oscar de la renta evelyn flat


Full Leopard Edit

there is so much leopard to love and i wanted to show all my absolute favourites

some of them in the divine extravagance category, others simply irresistible


dressed to perfection

dolce&gabbana the investment of a lifetime  //**  jean paul gaultier very beautiful and more affordable

wear it with black 

** tamara mellon peasant top  //  red valentino  stretch silk blouse

wear it with white

st john collection skirt  //  lafayette 148 new york midi skirt

on the feet

**moveover pointy toe flat //  **carola pointy toe pump  //  **lina calf hair bootie


wrapped up

st john coat  //  pink tartan trench  //  red valentino skirted coat


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Edit by: Vicki
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