Animal Glitz

Fabric: Printed Metallic Sequins on Lace ($105/yd)

Happy Stylish Saturday everyone! My style inspiration today is a little 'Animal Glitz' - Sequin prints that resemble an animal print. We all have (by WE I mean me) hoards of traditional animal prints in our closets. What about 'animal inspired' prints with a little bit of glitz? 

Jayma Mays in black shorts, a gold sequined  print Rachel Zoe blazer and burgundy Jean-Michel Cazabat pumps.

Rachel Zoe Pre-Fall 2013

Image: Tamara Wickstrom

Evolution Vintage: Sequin Abstract Animal Print top - $85

Prefer a Peacock?

SOLD

Vintage 60's Lillie Rubin Gown with 'animal print' sequin bodice ~ $295 

The ultimate fashion Rorschach test. I see abstract animal prints here, what say you? 

All Mixed Up: Animal Floral Fusion

What I sincerely love about fashion is your vast array of options. The only limit is the 2 C's - your personal CREATIVITY and CONFIDENCE. some women fall in love with looks but claim not to have the confidence to "pull it off". I personally beg to differ; if you can DREAM IT you can DO IT, or in this case wear it.

I love to mix and match colours, prints, and textiles. One of my latest obsessions is an Animal/Floral fusion.

The mixture of A floral print with an animal print or element. Mixing Pansies and python or Lillie's and leopard the colors and combo's are truly endless. Make sure all the animal elements are FAUX! Wearing your own skin is important. Opt for Fake Skin or Mock Crock. All the faux fur textiles are so realistic there are no excuses not to be compassionate and CHIC!

Have you used these two elements to mix it up before?

Here are a few inspirations I love:

Dolce & Gabbana

See Maegan's entire LOOK HERE

Eva Mendes

Giselle for Roberto Cavalli

Evolution Vintage Version:

Get The Look ((For $65))

Vintage 70's Floral Pleated Day Dress ($45)

Vintage Fake-Skin belt (Germany) $20

It even exists in nature. Did you know there is a Leopard Flower?

Known as: Iris domestica which is a flowering perennial of Chinese origin and is locally used in Chinese villages for its medicinal values. The dried rhizome has long been used in East Asia to treat throat troubles, asthma, swollen liver and spleen, gonorrhea, malaria, and arrow poisoning.

Now there is no excuse not to at least try Animal Floral Fusion .. it's only natural!

Style ME: Waisted

Many women frequently come to me with Style questions, advice and help. I wanted to create a new series for EVOLUTION REVOLUTION that has styling tips, tricks, ideas and DIY projects to help make the most of your wardrobe and your looks.

I wanted to start with utilizing random accessories that are usually left in the back of the closet (belts & ties), or tucked away in what's perceived to be "Granny's Drawer" (brooches & scarves).

We all have a LBD or day dress that borders on blah or requires a little infusion of life to make it acceptable to re-wear over-and-over again. Easily done; through styling.

Break out your belts and brooches and let me show you a few ways to get WAiSTED!

My super stylish friend and Evolution Vintage client Sydney helped me demonstrate a few easy looks you can put together using belts, brooches, men's neck ties and scarves.

Some of you may be a little shy about mixing pattern and print but just have fun! Try something new and take a risk. There are no "RULES" when it comes to fashion; it is all about an individuals perception and perspective... and a little courage!

A PASSION for PRINTS:

Try a tribal print scarf with a statement brooch. HOW? Fold and pin the scarf at the desired width (depending on garment). Not a size 5? no problem! Pin the scarf at the side seams of your dress - It is not required to wrap all the way around and meet at the back to get the look.

Try the scarf thick or thin with a pearl belt
(or any belt you have with jewels or beading again depending on the dress)


Use a POP of color! Vintage Anne Klein Silk Scarf with Belt. Accessorize w a Vintage clutch!<

MIX METALS:

Mix a Metallic and a color - Vintage Gold Metal Mesh Belt & Red Moshino Printed Silk Scarf


A cream vintage printed scarf paired with a gold tone metal adjustable belt (this belt also doubles as an AMAZING statement piece necklace). A printed scarf mixed with metal is CHIC!


TIE ONE ON: Utilize all the men's ties in your man's closet or the one's you had left over from the 90210 days of Brenda Walsh workin it at West Beverly High
I know you ALL watched it!

T&B - Vintage men's tie and Vintage Gold Tone Brooch Combo

Mixing a floral colored Vintage tie with a Vintage crystal brooch - A different way to wrap the tie exposing the under color.


Use a tie in the place of the scarf - it will create a cool angle and choose a statement belt. Vintage Christian Dior pritned tie and Vintage Asian metal belt.


I Applaud Animal Prints & Textures:

Use an animal print scarf with a plain or textured belt in a solid OR opt for a solid colored scarf and a printed belt.

Animal Print scarf with a textured belt - Snake Skin print in a black patent belt.


Vintage DVF scarf paired with a faux snake skin skinny belt. Try mixing color with animal prints.
Sydney was styled 10 different ways that made her little dotted dress all DRAMA! She now has 10 different looks by just digging through her closet and utilizing accessories for a variety of purposes.

Moral of the story: Take a page out of the Sex and the City Character Carrie Bradshaw's book; Taking a fashion risk, pushing your boundaries and trying something new may serve to surprise you, in a really CHIC way!!


Want to get WAISTED?

SHOP EVOLUTION VINTAGE selection of belts, ties, brooches and scarves