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Tortoise Shell Accessories & Animal Print Tips For The Conservative Woman

Admin — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:21:45 +0000

Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez appeared on the September cover issue of Glamour magazine dressed in a raging extravagant leopard bustier. She shows us that leopard prints are wearable and not only for the steamy bedroom. On Jennifer, leopard is paired with black fitting pants which accentuate her beautiful figure. Exotic leopard prints are not only for the confident women with beautiful looks like Jennifer, but can be for the conservative woman looking to spice up her wardrobe. Tortoise shell and leopard are prints that works with every pattern, color and design. Many women (including myself) wouldn't wear a leopard bustier by itself for office wear or even evening wear, (and I am sure Jennifer wouldn't either), although there are some ways you rage that stormy wild side of you and wear tortoise shell and animal prints that look sexy but refined.

Jennifer Lopez Animal Print & Tortoise Shell From Glamour Magazine Sept 2010

Here are some ways to incorporate Tortoise shell and animal prints into your wardrobe.

1. Pair Tortoise and Animal Prints With Chiffon Fabric

The animal print bustier like Jennifer Lopez is pictured in would be the perfect print to layer upon. See-through fabrics such as chiffon are rich and often sold in a variety of rich prints. Pairing the tortoise or leopard with the opposite print, and with a little splash of color would be the ideal way of wearing a sexy bustier as a night or day time look. A little hint of animal print can go a long way. Can you imagine a slight hint of leopard under this blouse? Go print, than white.

Animal Prints Paired with Chiffon can tone down the wild print for an elegant look. AGB Women's Print Chiffon Ruffle Top From Amazon

2. Pair Animal Prints with Tweed

The contrast between animal prints and tortoise and the legal stereotypical serious nature that tweed brings can bring about some healthy balance. Tweed once used in the English and Scottish fashion, has become tremendously popular in the last several years for every day wear in the winter months. It has become a winter staple in every modern woman's closet. Tweed can be very heavy, so opt for a jacket, a beautiful knee length skirt, or trousers. Grays and browns may be traditional, but don't discount lavenders or greens which can be feminine.

Sunny Harnett wearing Tweed , Pair it with Animal Print or Tortoise Shell

Pair A Leopard Print Scarf With Naturals Such as Tweed Picture from Vogue Sept 09 Issue From Swing Fashionista

3. Wear Animal Print Shoes

What does a man think when he gazes on a woman wearing animal print? I would imagine it is the same thought that goes through a woman's mind "Darn, that girl must have a little wild in her!" One very easy way of incorporating animal print into your wardrobe is simply by accessorizing with your heels. Wearing a conservative white, beige or yellow suit would be a perfect pair for animal print heels. If heels aren't your thing, check out the ultra comfortable slip shoes from Dr Scholls.

Ruffled Pump LEOPARD, Dr. Scholl's Leopard Shoes, Women's Harlow Peep Toe Pump

Jennifer Lopez Animal Print & Tortoise Shell From Glamour Magazine Sept 2010

Charlize Theron Wears Animal Print Shoes with A White Dior Dress From The Shoe Blog

4. Pair Tortoise Shell Accessories and Animal Prints With Fur

Combining tortoise shell accessories or animal prints with fur is one fashion statement you cannot go wrong with; as the two go hand in hand. Faux fur collars on winter wool military jackets have been a popular trend in the last several years and really have never gone out of style. Faux fur colors with tightly fitted leather jackets are another perfect way to accessorize with wild accessories.

Animal Prints And Fur

Fendi Ad, Elle Spain September 2009 Flavia de Oliveira, Ruched Leopard Print sweater From Amazon, Harpers Bazaar

5. Pair Animal Prints with Color

A high collar leopard print top could be paired with a yellow or white pair of jeans, or a light colored pinstriped paint. Pair a rich animal print with a light colored velvet knee length skirt or blazer for a winter rich look.

Jennifer Lopez Animal Print & Tortoise Shell From Glamour Magazine Sept 2010

Printed Chiffon Beaded Collar Dress, Spiegel Ruched Bandeau Maxi Dress
Handkerchief Maxi Long Dress

Animal Print Tortoise Stilettos

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Animal Prints act like neutrals against patterns and colors. Like the colors black and white, they contrast and complement with patterns and marry together fabrics, patterns and accessories for the perfect balance. Tortoise shell, cheetah, and leopard all have a sexiness factor that will make people take a second glance and wonder about what type of person dares to wear such a diva print. Be a bit adventurous and stand out from the crowd of drab colors and repetitious fashion choices. Be uniquely you with a pair of tortoise stilettos.

Natasha Poly Animal Print Tortoise Shell Dresses

Sergio Zelcer Women's Wordly T-Strap Sandal High Heel

Pour La Victoire Women's Claudette Pump,Tortoise,7.5 M

Meadow Hollywood Heels Tortoise Patent PU with Gold Metallic Size: 10

Tease Hollywood Heels Tortoise Patent PU Size: 9

California Magdesians Women's August Pump

Hollywould Women's Tortoise Pauline Pump

Maryjane Satin Bow Top Round Toe Pump Tortoise Patent

jessica bennett Women's Luca Two Piece Dress Sandal

Madeline Women's Cayli Buckled Flat

VON ZIPPER MANX TORTOISE PLASTIC SUNGLASSES

60'S FLOATING LENSE SUNGLASSES

Adi Designs Sleek Thick Plastic Sunglasses - Tortoise

Womens'Adi Designs Oversized Thick Frame Sunglasses - Tortoise

Adi Designs Thick Plastic Fashion Sunglasses - Tortoise

BANANA REPUBLIC HANNAH/S 0VO8 04 TORTOISE FRAME BROWN LENS PLASTIC OVER SIZED SUNGLASSES.

VON ZIPPER ALOTTA TORTOISE WITH GRADIENT LENS SUNGLASSES SHADES

"Beverly Hills" Glamorous Reading Sunglasses with Swarovski Crystals for Youthful Women who need to read as they Work and Play in the Sun
BOCA fashion designer Bifocal Reading Sunglasses for youthful and active women who need to read cell phones, maps, directions, etc. while they drive, work, travel, play sports, or relax in the Sun.
Electric Hightone, Tortoise Shell/Brown Gradient, One Size
ELECTRIC GAUGE 39-10639 TORTOISE SHELL/ BRONZE PLASTIC SUNGLASSES

Roberto Cavalli’s Wild Prints

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If you like the intricate beauty in tortoise shell, you will love Roberto Cavalli's bold fashion collections. Jungle prints, bright floral designs, and animal prints has been his signature style since the early part of his carreer in the 70's. Cavalli's formal eduction started at the Institute of Art of Florence where he first began his facination with painted textiles and vibrant patterns which caught attention of Italian textile companies. It is said that he travels throughout the world with a digital camera ready in hand, ready to capture a picture that he can transform into a new motif. Roberto Cavalli is a dramatic designer who designs pieces that flatter the female form. Roberto Cavalli is one of the most well-regarded fashion artists of his time.

Joan & David Collection Women's Halliwell Round Toe Pump

Casadei Women's 8121 Strappy High Heel Mule Sandal

JLO Women's Fidelia Sandal

ALDO Donlin - Women Platform Pumps

BCBGeneration Women's Wartol2 Peep Toe Bootie

Luichiny Women's Sara Beth Sandal

Cognac Animal Print Studded Open Toe Gladiator Sandal Heel

Roberto Cavalli Animal Print Signature Silk Stole Blue

ULRIKE Oblong Chiffon Silk Scarf - Black zebra stripes on ivory.

Loeffler Randall Mabel Embossed Natural Snakeskin, Strappy Platform Pump

Gucci Printed Silk Scarf

BCBGirls Women's Ariel2 Open Toe Pump