It's always the most popular blog post..

... that'll be the one about the leopard print. 

Yes I do these every now and again but that's because it's probably one of the most requested blog posts.  That I get asked to do again and again.  And again.

It appears that our love of the leopard shows no signs of fading.  The big cat is here to stay and the good news is, that this season, print clashing is THE thing to be seen doing. 

Which isn't a problem for all those of us who I've managed to persuade that leopard is a neutral. 

But for those of you who do see it as a more formidable print, fear not - fashion says (which I appreciate is really neither here nor there but at least you can tell your teenager when she rolls her eyes at your outfit) that mixing your prints is one of the quickest ways to revitalise your wardrobe. 

And a really cheap way of suddenly making all your old favourites seem super current.  There's nothing better than shopping your wardrobe and pairing different items together that you may not have thought of putting together previously. 

For those of you, however, who don't possess anything leopard (I salute your restraint), or for those of us who can't get enough of it (raises hand and waves frantically), I have found some new season gems that are definitely worth a look at, to wear both in that tricky transitional Autumnal stage and into proper Boot Weather.

First up - this is something that I ordered and am awaiting delivery on.   I took a punt.  It may work or I may look like an extra from Jumanji.  Who knows.

Leopard Print Cotton Twill Jacket from Ganni was £275 now £134

Now I had previously purchased this one from & Other Stories but alas, admitted defeat and returned it.  It looks so lovely on other people, but on me, I just couldn't get it it to work. The fabric is very stiff which some will love but for me - I find these work better if they're of a more fluid material. 

Leopard Print Jacket from & Other Stories £89



Or maybe this will be a better shape.  Also a great sales steal from Ganni at The Outnet.

Leopard print cotton twill jacket from Ganni was £235 now £98



Or a bargain blazer.. 

Stradivarius Longline Blazer £19.99


This is the one that I bought way back (that I've never worn... I'm planning on wearing it as a jacket and not as a dress!).  MUCH better quality than you would think for this price  Lovely orange lining. 

Unique 21 Tuxedo Style Blazer was £40 now £24


Back in my comfort zone with a dress.  And I ordered this a while ago from M&S when it was waaaaay too warm to wear it but it's coming into its own now.  It's a voluminous long tunic - perfect for after holiday! 

Animal Print Half Sleeve Dress from M&S £45


V neck at ASOS DESIGN £45


The perfect midi dress for those of you who aren't that tall (as in, it will sit a lot longer on you).

Leopard Print Dress from Mango £59.99


And another favourite - the skirt.  Now there aren't that many of them around at the mo BUT hold fire, as I'm sure there will be loads more in the coming months.

ASOS DESIGN pleated skirt with buttons £35


Or a maxi skirt from Reclaimed Vintage £38


Then there are trousers.  So.  I am the BIGGEST lover of leopard print everrrrr.  But somehow, trousers, give me the slight fear.  I don't know why - a skirt I can throw on with aplomb but a pair of trews?  Maybe it's simply because I'm not the biggest trouser fan.  I'm going to throw it out there, that I find tight trousers slightly uncomfortable these days.  Especially after a summer of love (with wine and fish and chips).  However these with an oversized black jumper?  Boots for the Winter?  Or how about just now with a tee and a longline black blazer?  Could these be my new "change up my look" item for the Autumn? 

Now I'm on a roll actually - how about with a cream silk pussy bow blouse and killer heels for a night out? 

Corduroy Leopard Print Trousers from & Other Stories £69



Matching shirt too much?  I'm going for a "highly likely"... However I will definitely be giving both of these a go next week when I'm in London for work (as in I shall be trying them on.. not that I've ordered them!).

Leopard Print Button Down Shirt from & Other Stories £59  Having said that - she's rocking the double leopard here...



Another super easy to wear wrap top for a bargain price. 

Pieces Leopard Wrap Blouse £28


Another option at Mango £35.99


Or a tee style, also at Mango £19.99.  This is perfect for under a suit.  Or just with a full skirt and heels for a night out, swap for ballet flats for during the day.  Sold.


And then slightly off piste with a jumpsuit from Topshop.  As an aside, I do love the way that Topshop now offer the Tall and Petite options on each product page.  As opposed to having to go trawling through each section to see if they offer said item in a different height range.  This they do.  Which is handy if you're Tall as it means not a camel toe in sight (anyone tall who has tried on a jumpsuit that isn't long enough will know that hideous fabric in foof feeling).

Leopard Print Jumpsuit £42 from Topshop 



Finishing with one that I possibly shouldn't love as much as I do.  I think this looks so so much more expensive than the prices tag belies. 

Willow and Paige Jumper was £35 now £21


And here I am in not an iota of leopard print. 


Top - Zara (ss18)
Jeans - M&S (sale ss18)
Mules - Anthropologie (5yrs ago)
Bag - Loewe from Matches (ss18)
Sunglasses - Walter & Herbert (ss17)

Guess where... nothing like that distinctive blue wall to give it away.  YES, we went to Ikea.  Why?  Why would I do that on a Sunday?  Although clearly the rest of the world thought it was a very good idea as they were there too.

We ate, we wandered, we laughed at the queues and then realised it wasn't quite so funny as we're going to have to come back tomorrow.  I may well leave it till Friday.  As much as I love it, not sure I can face it twice in two days!  Although meatballs = dinner sorted.  

Hope everyone has had an amazing weekend.  The husband is cooking us steak, there's a glass of red wine with my name on it and we have LIE IN TOMORROW!