Trend Alert! | How To Style Leopard Print This Summer

Grrr!  Now here's a trend we can all get on board with, right?  We've been watching it creep into the Insta-sphere and over the past month it's been sliding onto the rails of pretty much every single high street shop and inundating all online luxury retailers.  No complaints here.  I'm a sucker for animal prints and never more so than when leopard print is involved.  Out of all of the prints and patterns to style, it's the most neutral thanks to the caramel and black colour combination - if we're keeping things traditional.  Know what that means?  It's easy to introduce into your wardrobe, no matter the season!  It's sexy, sassy and exudes confidence; it allows no time for being meek and mild.  So, from crop tops to flowing midi skirts, and from denim skirts to jumpsuits, I've put together an edit of the best leopard print around right now for you to add to your summer season wardrobe - browse, shop and enjoy!

Up until recently, I hadn't been keen on pairing leopard print with more leopard print.  Co-ords were out of the question, for sure.  And then this trend hit like a ton of bricks and now I'm walking around in matching leopard print crop top and mini skirt sets.  So, I guess a leopard can change its spots! (sorry).  Thankfully, there's no rule book that says you also have to embrace the trend in this way though, instead it's a surprisingly inclusive trend that allows you to bring it into your wardrobe in whichever way suits your mood.  You can keep it chic by pairing the print with subtle gold jewellery and plain denim, make it sporty by adding a black crew-neck jumper with leopard print leggings, or go all out and show some skin with a co-ord set.  Whatever your choice, enjoy it this summer!

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T R O U S E R S  &   J U M P S U I T S

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Top - Miss Selfridge

Cropped denim - Street One 

(purchased while in Belgium)

Sunglasses - Dolce & Gabbana via Eyewear Brands

Sandals - Aerin

Chains - PrettyLittleThing & Mango

Don't worry babygirl, I haven't forgotten about accessories!  If covering your body (or uh, at least a small section of it) in full-on leopard print isn't quite your thing, more subtle options include a pair of striking leopard print heels, dainty mules or pointed flats.  A few brilliantly subtle ways of bringing the trend into your world also include leopard-print luggage (check out this super luxurious suitcase), leopard print knot hair bands, or even with your toiletries such as this gorgeous Victoria's Secret leopard train case!  Alternatively, pick up a cute leopard print crossbody bag; bonus points for gold chain straps and/or any other accessory with added sass.  Ooh, now that's a daydream I can embrace...

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S H O E S

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H A N D B A G S   &   O T H E R   A C C E S S O R I E S

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So, my stance on the trend is pretty obvious, but how about you?  Where do you sit on the scale of love-to-hate when it comes to leopard print?  Let me know in the comments below!

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With love,

Gabrielle x