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Contrary to popular belief, the right to rock animal prints is not reserved only for hookers, bad 80’s throwbacks and Cruella DeVil. Jane of the Jungle is fabulous this fall—from accessories, to apparel, and footwear. Follow your fierce, animal instinct. Animal prints are a status symbol, think Upper East Side socialite, just beware of going too far into the wild. Prints bring glaring attention to themselves. So do the public a favor, and keep your stripes, spots and skins on your classier assets and far away from your bigger ones.
The BCBGirls ‘Mika’ Pump in leopard have a sock cushion insole for comfort when walking the concrete jungle. London Sole Ballet Flats in animal prints were a fave a Fashion Week.
The Robert Rodriguez Bubble Dress combines the big belt trend and the bubble with a classic silhouette and the animal print, a winner in the fall trend department.
Gwen Stefani knows about walking on the wild side. Her L.A.M.B. line is full of printed pieces.
L.A.M.B. hooded blazer at Nordstrom.com
Ibisco Cotton Velvet Zebra Capelet down to $49.99 from $280 at SmartBargains.com
AK Ann Klein’s watch is faux fun.
The Xhilaration® Animal Hobo is only $19.99, a trendy cheap thrill.