‘The animals went in two by two’, and landed on your favourite wardrobe essentials! All those furry, feathered friends have come out to play this season and you won’t have to hunt far to find them. Big, boisterous prints, and delicate line drawings have flocked together, stretching this trend to all sides of the animal kingdom.
Its a real zoo story this season with designers taking their influences not only from the well worn big cats of the animal world, but from snakes, badgers, giraffes and there’s even the odd cheeky monkey in the mix! Who knows what critter you’ll bump into next in that shop window, or on that clothes rail; turn the corner and any woolly or whiskered friend could be turning to look at you.
YSL Zip Leopard Print Tote Bag
For those wanting an hefty dose of safari style YSL have sent us packing with this leopard print tote, which will update your old wardrobe in an instant, providing fashion and function with its spacious capacity you won’t need to leave anything at home, perfect for those ladies who carry their life in a handbag! YSL have taken the trend to an edgier style with exposed zips in contrast black, allowing the more individual fashion follower to indulge in this seasons craze.
£1285 from Selfridges.com but be warned stock is low, you really don’t want to miss out on this edgy bag.
Topshop Safari Animal Shirt Tunic
Not to be out-done, the high street has put its own stamp on this seasons look with Topshop sporting some real growl power leopard prints in all over washes, covering entire garments. All you fashionistas and trend setters out there won’t want to wait to get your claws into this herd of beasts on Topshop’s animal shirt tunic, making its very own statement mixing and matching different prints into one large image. These impressive feats of design will certainly stand out from the crowd so who cares if you only wear them once, you’ll never forget them!
Available for £28 from Topshop.com in sizes 6 to 16.
Dune Stay White Leopard Print Shoes
In this fast paced world of fashion we don’t all want that one season only, stand out from the crowd, ‘I really want it but I know I’ll only wear it once’ item, so why not spice up those existing pieces you’ve had tucked away in that closet for the past few seasons, with this season’s accessories.
These adorable white leopard print shoes called Stay from Dune will spice up a pair of skinny jeans or that classic LBD and are great for that little bit extra meow factor and add a bit of spice to that simple outfit! Dune’s Stay white leopard print shoes are pony skin effect have a 9.5cm cone heel and round toe
Available from Dune.co.uk for £75 in sizes 3 to 8.
If they just aren’t enough to satisfy your wild side there is a gorgeous matching clutch also available from Dune.
Whatever your budget or style is there’s something for you. Capture the wild side with spots or stripes; smooth out some snakeskin or ruffle some feathers. Let your animal instincts run wild for Spring/Summer 2011, what animal will you be?
Natasha Newing
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