Seeing Spots for Fall

Leopard print can be totally glamorous and classy (see above) or, it can be extremely tacky.  Regardless,  it's a versatile print that seems to stick with the fashion world year after year.  This fall the animal print seems to be getting extra coverage from mainstream retailers.  J.Crew seemed to work it into almost every look in their fall catalog, and it was also all over Banana Republic's Mad Men collection.

I've always preferred leopard print as a simple accent, like classic shoes or a bag. So, if you are weary about the animal print,  try it out in accessories:

Here are some fun options that could spruce up a fall wardrobe:

1.  French Sole India Leopard Pony Ballet Shoes ($155 at  asos.com)

2.  Mad Men Collection Leopard Print belt ($50 at Banana Republic)

3.  Sheer Leopard Print Blouse ($33 at ModCloth)

4.  Leopard Print Flap Over Clutch ($45 at TopShop)

5.  Minicci Leopard-Print Scarf ($13 at Payless)

6.  Diane Von Furstenberg Leopard Hair Calf April Pumps ($295 at Bloomingdales)

7. Mad Men Leopard Print Trench ($198 at Banana Republic)

8.  J.Crew Edie Calf-hair Tote ($620 at Net-a-Porter)

Leopard Loafers

Against my better judgement, I can't stop thinking about purchasing a pair of leopard loafers. (My better judgement is telling me that these shoes don't make any sense for summer, and that I just don't need any more shoes!)  I don't even know where the obsession came from.    I already own a great pair of loafers (these if you're curious),  but I really want a pair of leopard slip-on loafers.    I love how they almost feel like house slippers. Here are the options I'm deciding between:

Steve Madden @ Piperlime ($119)

Jeffrey Campbell @ Nordstrom ($99)

I usually think leopard shoes should be calf hair like the ones above, however, this woven pair ($136) has kind of a cool, preppy look

If Mischa Barton can wear leopard Keds with her bathing suit,  who's to say I can't wear leopard loafers with mine?