Darlings, I have fallen in love with a wild animal. Not just any wild animal, mind you; a leopard. A leggy specimen with the grace and poise of a model on the catwalk, coupled with the speed and agility of a toned marathon runner. I imagine there is no other animal more perfect to fall in love with; but I digress. I suppose I should be more specific in my musings. Oui, it is the leopard that is the current star of my affections; but not in the fashion in which you may assume.While I adore the leopard’s fiery spirit and seductive gait; I am much more in awe of its heavenly shaded coat. The beige and taupe mixing as one, then covered in black spots synonymous with petite rosettes to round out the piece de resistance of color combinations. The charm factor of such a look has made me long for a similar covering all my own. And I have found it in the form of Alice + Olivia’s Shawl Collar Faux Fur Jacket.
Many faux furs come across as too brass and brazen in their volume and size; so is not the case with the Shawl Collar Faux Fur Jacket. It is the quintessential garment for assisting the fashion maven in channeling her inner Edie Sedgwick, and imagining herself as Andy Warhol’s muse, if only during the time that she is donning such a style.
Toss it on over distressed denim jeans with wild, animalistic hair for a late-night rock show; or transform yourself into a cosmopolitan Uptown girl by pairing it with black leggings, an ebony-hued v-neck, and a chic chignon for a chichi cocktail party with dapper boys just waiting for you to entice them with your feminine wiles.
I should love to simply swipe Alice + Olivia’s ambrosial outerwear up without so much as a second-thought to price; but I am quite positive that I would feel downright devastated once I open my VISA bill and see the $385.00 charge. But I refuse to take this lying down. I am resigned to fight for what I love; which is why I shall be taking the plunge and purchasing the next best thing…Mossimo’s Black Women’s Faux Fur Shrug – Cat Print.At $39.99, Mossimo’s marvel is the perfect solution to your budget woes; not to mention that it’s the ideal replacement for a statement necklace if donned with a sassy LBD.
Speak up, don’t be shy…will you be economical with Mossimo, or extravagant with Alice + Olivia?
Fashionably yours!
Thanks to Shopbop and Target for the pictures.
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Erika,
There is another one really similar to these coats at Express. The price is sorta in between, but I thought it looked better than the Alice + Olivia one. I wore it on my blog. I love these types of coats though. So on trend and gorgeous =)
xoxo
www.FashionSnag.com
Fantastic find, darling ~ love your Target pick!
I'll definitely go economical on this one ~ thanks!
xoxox,
CC
I think I like the Alice + Olivia one better...oh my expensive taste.... :)
love that Alice and Olivia one-I got a great deal on ebay on a topshop version that I've been wearing to death xo
I actually like the less expensive pick a little better... I'm always afraid animal print will look too overwhelming on me, so a little shrug seems like a safer choice than a full-on jacket. I know, I am lame like that! And I have the nerve to always urge other people take fashion risks! :D
love the faux fur
Love those jackets! So glamorous!!
I love them!!! they are so warm and elegant
Erika,
The Alice + Olivia’s Shawl Collar Faux Fur Jacket is probably one of the few animal print jackets that I covet. I've been drooling over it for awhile now. Oh to have and to wear . . . =)
I am looking for a coat like this right now!
What a cute alternative!
Love the jackets! I think sometimes people are afraid of trying an animal print, but I feel that anyone can pull it off without looking over the top.
I have been wanting a leopard print jacket for quite some time now! I'm just not sure how well I can pull it off. The Mossimo version is nice, but I would have to pick the Alice + Olivia just because it's not cropped. There is a byCORPUS one at Urban Outfitters as well, however, it's $168.
Love both your picks! I'm definitely feeling leopard print myself. Just got these amazing fuzzy ones from Pixie Market.. but am on the hunt for an oversized leopard print blazer or cardigan. :)
xo, Becs
I need both. Immediately.
I bet you didn't know I was the leopard print queen, did you?
I am not a big fan of clothes with animal prints but I'd wear the second one because the cut is interesting :)
-meream
I actually saw one on Etsy I loved...but didn't get and now it's gone, so yay TARJAY!!! Thanks love.
Um, your comments always brighten my day. Just wanted you to know!
Whoa...I love the Alice & Olivia one...so hot!
i like the alice & olivia jacket way better...but there is no way i'd pay that much for an animal print faux fur jacket.
here if you wear leopard prints you are called a "pitzipoanca":(
I like the Alice+Olivia though:)
Awww, I love the animal prints they are so pretty. :) The second one is so cute. I love the short look on that one. :) Hope you have a great day, Erika.
You are the genius of thriftness!! :)
faux fur is ok, but I'm not a fan of animal prints... sorry!
loves
I like your Mossimo pick much more than the Alice+Olive one. Not because of the price but I think it's more sassy.
wow, great ones. i always envy Emma of "My fashion blog" everytime she wears leopard jackets similar to these, very elegant and classy ;)
Oh I love the length of the first one, but the second would look adorable with a party dress!
I really like them too but I don't think they will ever suit me. I guess they are not so much my style?
i love anything from alice+olivia <3 love the jacket, looks warm & cozy but fierce haha
this is so cute and chic!
I actually like the mossimo one better and the price! :)
Actually, I like the shrug better. Way to be. You're making me break my shopping ban. Ah ha ha
ahhh faux fur. i need to get on the bandwagon and invest in a nice fur vest. great post!
ahh i wish we can wear coat and fur jacket here , it will be too damn hot if we wear them haha . but thanks for sharing anyway ! love your nice comment . i'm glad you like pixie ! you should hear all of her songs . love them all . haha . have a nice day !
Oh, the Mossimo shrug is so much cuter! I'm definitely going to be economical.
love that shrug, such a great cut!
I like the second one better. That cropped style is lovely.
xoxo
B* a la Moda
LOVE LOVE
I went to Target last night and they had their own version of it too! you should check it out!
I just realized that was the one from Target! hahaha never mind!
great find girl!
=)
So beautiful. I love animal print stuff.
I've never considered an animal print as a possible addition to my closet, but that sweet shrug is very nearly changing my mind :)
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. I'm having a faux fur moment - I've got my eye on three coats on eBay, one taupe, one black and one in fabulous leopard print. Fingers crossed for me!
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