Black + Leopard

mellwood in Louisville

I love this black and leopard outfit for 2 reasons: it made me a new friend and I scored the best bargain I ever have. I could never have enough of these 2 items (or chocolate)!

I was wearing these zip, zip and zip pants while I was waiting for my son to finish his fencing lesson. And a woman who was also waiting for her son remarked how much she liked my pants. She had me at like. As we chatted, we realized how much we had in common so we made a date for lunch, shopping, and groaning about teen sons who moan about their moms (how dare they!).

Although the boots are not the latest in style, I don’t care. I do care about comfort and crepe soles are comfortable, plus I want boots I can walk in that are my kind of style. And these are. Guess how much they were? (Nope, guess again.) Give up? $2. Marked down from about $98 to $2. There was 1 pair left and since Chloe passed them up, I snagged them. Not because I needed more booties, but because I could give up a latté and add to my closet. Me, who never finds a bargain!

Friends and bargains… a dream come true in black and leopard.

xo ~kim

leopard topleopard and blackgap bootsleopard blouse

shirt: Lavender Brown (old) - DVF similar | pants: Anthropologie (old) similar , budget similar, AG similar| purse: Goyard | boots: Gap

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  • http://fancystuffandprettythings.wordpess.com/ Wockyjabber

    I love the booties! And I love the outfit. I’m a big fan of leopard and black. Always.

  • http://www.adishofdailylife.com/ Michelle Nahom

    I love your outfit. Leopard print anything is awesome. I like giraffe print too. And my wardrobe has tons of black.

  • Happinessatmidlife

    Wow …$2???!!! I wouldn’t be able to pass the up either. Love those pants on you!

    Alice
    http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

  • http://ladyofstyle.com/ Lady of Style

    Wow to the entire look and to that incredible bargain!!
    I love animal prints and you look amazing, Kim.

    Annette | Lady of Style

  • http://www.luxessed.com/ Anouka

    I have always wanted a Goyard bag! Love it. Nice top as well.

  • Pam@over50feeling40

    A favorite combo and you look great in it!

  • Patti_NotDeadYetStyle

    Bargain of the day, worldwide! Love the whole look, and thanks for sharing with Visible Monday.

  • Ann Wood

    What a bargin! I was just thinking how much I liked the boots, seriously 2$? Your daughter missed out and you got the deal. You look great Kim and I love the pants. Beautiful blouse too.

    blue hue wonderland

  • Mrs_Jack_of_all_trades

    Seriously I am not easy to pleased with animal print top. I think they tend to look cheap if not chosen properly (that’s why so far I only stick to accessories when it comes to animal print) BUT this one of yours is really NICE! I really can see myself wearing it. Bummer it is old and the one from DVF is out of my budget lol! Kim, you are my style icon.. I tend to like whatever you put on!

    Mrs Jack Of All Trades
    http://www.mjoat.com/

  • Glenda @ So What to Twenty!

    I have always been somewhat frightened to wear leopard. I’ve only been able to bring myself to wear leopard shoes or carry a leopard handbag. You look great in this daring print, and the boots are great! Thanks for commenting at So What to Twenty :)

  • http://www.pear-shaped-gal.com/ MonicaP

    Oh, I love leopard and the shirt style is quite nice as well .. I’m liking tunic style tops a lot lately.

    Monica, http://www.pear-shaped-gal.com

  • Val S.

    Two dollars for those boots?!?! Wow, you were kissed by the Bargain Fairy! They’re gorgeous - I love the shape and style, and I wouldn’t know if they were in style or not. The leopard print is cool the way the print varies in size. I also like the half-tuck and the slouchiness of how you’re wearing it.

  • Dawn @AlterEgoFashionista

    I can’t seem to wear animal prints, but you totally rock it! And I think that your boots are fantastic…and for $2…seriously??? Everything works so perfectly together…with the added bonuses of bargains and a new friendship. I met a darling gal recently, too (at a party at our favorite boutique) and we’ve become really close…like we’ve known each other for years! Sweet!

  • http://abeautifulrawr.com/ Linh Vo

    Hot mama! This print totally fits you :)
    Linh
    http://abeautifulrawr.com

  • Dawn Lucy

    Very cute outfit! What a bargain on those cool boots!

  • http://www.nofearoffashion.com/ No fear of fashion

    Looking marvelous. Completely my style. And those booties are so cute. Why would they not be in fashion? The sole matches the colour in the blouse. Good match.
    And yes, finding another friend is such a lucky thing. One can never have enough bargains ($2 is ridiculous but so nice), leopard print items or friends (and yes you can have enough chocolate). You did well.
    Greetje

  • http://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/ Jan Graham-McMillen

    Every element classy as can be. I’m not a fan of leopard, usually, but I sure like this one … perhaps the expanding elements? Very cool zippy pants and really cute booties. Sweet, and an inescapable value. How could you walk away? Of course you couldn’t! Excellent to make a new friend, as well. Especially one that admires you!

  • xiaofecanyue

    http://xameiguang.en.alibaba.com/ Location; Meguiar’s location

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    The shirt scared me at first because it’s so bold, but I’m embracing it now!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    I haven’t tried giraffe, prints are new for me. But I’m venturing out there. Slowly…

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thank you & yeah, $2 is hard to pass up!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thank you!!!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    If you are serious about it, email for the scoop.

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Haha, but probably true!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    I think so too, but I admire that she didn’t get sucked in by a bargain on something that is absolutely not her style. And so totally mine. And since my closet is her closet, maybe she’s smarter than me?

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    You know that DVF one will be on sale soon, so keep your eye on it. And wow, what a compliment! Thank you sincerely!!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Me too, this is a bold look for me. And a leopard handbag sounds darling. I like the clutches, but hate buying what everyone else has. I’d love one in a 60′s type shape… let me know if you see one.

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Nothing beats a great tunic!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    First time the bargain fairy has ever looked my way. Hope she comes around again :)

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Those are the best friendships… the ones like you feel you’ve had forever!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    :)

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Yep, I could see you in this! Wait, what? Enough chocolate? How? My body doesn’t have the “shut-off” valve for chocolate.

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Well, she admired my pants. Me? Who knows. But she does have great taste in clothes (hers are impeccable)!

  • http://www.nofearoffashion.com/ No fear of fashion

    I have a similar misfunctioning valve…. for buying more clothes, shoes, bags etc LOL

  • http://marymurnane.com/ Mary Murnane

    Such a great look! The blouse is perfect with your coloring! Love it!