How To Wear Red Velvet With Animal Prints
I had forgotten about these photos and was delighted to discover them hidden in my massive disorganized “pictures” file.
Jacket – Target (sim on sale), Blouse – Target (very cool ombre blouse on sale), Handbag – Marshals (sim on sale), Belt – consignment, Booties – Nordstrom (much sexier boots), Jeans – TJ Maxx (sim on sale)
As a style blogger even though you take photos of your outfits I often forget what I’ve worn.
Having the blog is a personal style diary. It is fascinating and horrifying to look back through the years to see what I considered stylish in the past.
I only do that when I’m having a good body image day.
I love the richness of the red velvet with the python print and leopard handbag. They work well together because I’ve stuck with rich deep colours. The bold red velvet blazer is the focal point and all the other pieces are just supporting layers of texture and pattern.
Dressing yourself is like decorating a room.
Each room should have one focal point, the area that the eyes are naturally drawn to. If you have too many focal points the eyes become confused and don’t know where to look…
Nuff said.
The blouse and blazer I’d scored last year for the Altazarra for Target release. Since then, Target has packed up their bags and left Canada. I’m a bit sad about that, but they were never like the Target stores I’ve been to in the US. They had limited merchandise, and often many of their shelves were empty. Their prices were much higher than in the States as well.
I’m so glad I didn’t lose this blouse during the warehouse fiasco.
This blazer is chic. It make me feel a bit like Mel Tormé, “The Velvet Fog”, a crooner I learned about thanks to Seinfeld.
Have you ever worn velvet? There is no sensation like it.
Just like George stated,
“I’d drape myself in velvet if it were socially acceptable.”
Want to see other ways I’ve worn the same blazer? Badass Blogger, and again with jeans and a t-shirt.
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You look great! Love the blazer and leopard print. I like not only the jacket’s fabric, but its cut. This is a nice one that can be dressed up or down and the length is good.
It is funny because I was unsure of the blazer when I first bought it. Now it is one of my favourites.
Very cute and those are some darn perfect jeans!!
AKA my favourite pair of jeans. These must be 10-15 years old.
Love this!!! I do have a couple of velvet jackets (one happens to be red)! Now I’ll have to wear my animal print blouse with it!! jodie
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Let me know when you post it : )
Love the whole look!
You look fabulous in everything you wear. 🙂
Darlene
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Do you want your money now or later? ; )
I have to confess, that I am very glad that you found this outfit in your files 🙂 cause this is my favorite outfit so far! I am biased, because I have a similar jacket (so yes, I wear velvet!), though yours is more beautiful, I loved the lapel! The blouse is also great and the shoes (booties) too! I think you look extremely chic and beautiful! I am shocked about Target… in the US it’s really great – I remember being there in San Diego and got completely mesmerized 🙂 Hopefully they come back… who knows, never say never! Hope you have a very nice week!
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I have to confess, that I am very glad that you found this outfit in your files 🙂 cause this is my favorite outfit so far! I am biased, because I have a similar jacket (so yes, I wear velvet!), though yours is more beautiful, I loved the lapel! The blouse is also great and the shoes (booties) too! I think you look extremely chic and beautiful! I am shocked about Target… in the US it’s really great – I remember being there in San Diego and got completely mesmerized 🙂 Hopefully they come back… who knows, never say never! Hope you have a very nice week!
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I’m glad you found those photos ‘cos that’s one great outfit. Pussy bow blouses and jeans are a match made in heaven and topped off with that killer blazer and your amazing hair you are one hot lady.
Dunno about rooms or people needing just one focal point. I’d rather have five or six, it distracts from the bad skin, puffy eyed, roots need redoing, legs haven’t been shaved for months person underneath the mad outfit.
Wear velvet? Me? Never! Awful stuff. Hahaha xxxxx
I cannot believe you don’t wear velvet! What is up with that?
Curtis was on the money when she said you wouldn’t agree about the one focal point. Ha ha!
Love that jacket! I do like a bit of velvet, I’ve got a burgundy jacket and several vintage velvet maxi skirts which might just resurface as it’s bloody freezing here at the moment!
PS. I would have put money on Vix not buying the “one focal point” idea! xxxxxx
You would have won some $ Curtise!
I croon for velvet, the luxury of it, jewel colours, texture. I love this outfit, the pairing of velvet and denim. I misread your post title and thought it said animal pants and thought that was the new name for distressed denim and I wasn’t sure why, because there are holes eaten in them…?
Hurrah for treasure troves and I know what you mean about shuddering. One must be strong to go on such an expedition. Good find.
Well there is such a thing as animal pants, my pug wears them all the time, furry trousers!
Ahh that is the jacket I have been craving. Lock your doors. And, btw, you look fabulous in it. xox
I could really see this looking wonderful on you Patti. I’ll make sure to hide it when you come to visit : )
A look bold and a bit rough, but very nice. Jacket and blouse are beautiful.
I like to look a bit rough or edgy. : )
I totally had the Seinfeld episode in my head so how poignant that you added it at the end of the post. =)
I love that blazer. It looks great on you and such a beautiful shade.
xo,
nancy
Ah…I miss Seinfeld. Nothing ever came close to replacing it.
A great outfit to be found and shared! I have a very similar jacket but tend only wear it during the fall & winter months. I have a hard time wearing velvet in spring/summer.
Alice
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Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.
It has been very weird weather here lately. We actually had to put on the heat yesterday. Today it is nice again, so our velvet never goes into storage.
It’s a great outfit. And the jacket is just gorgeous: the colour is beautiful, of course, but more importantly, it’s fitted!
Yes…all of my jackets are very fitted. It’s the one item I always take a small or extra small in.
I love velvet, and you do it sooooooooooooo well
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So your blazer. And that hair of yours.
I had a burgundy velvet blazer which I overused! I have been looking for a similar one long …
Your red one is great! Perfectly matched to the animal print bag. Wonderful shoes…
That blazer is killer! Love it, love it, love it. Fantastic shoes, too!
– Anna
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Stunning, of course, Love the colors, and textures and bit of ruffle. Love the neutral shoe.
You should have titled it how to mix textures and look gorgeous- But thats just me.
xx, Elle
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I love this: fierce, colorful, bold and sexy. The blazer, shoes and bag are all very pretty.
perfect velvet jacket! love the color! xxx
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You own this look, Suzanne! You have IT and not everybody has!
So beautiful. You look great in this color!
I remember you telling about the chaos in the dressing room and you almost losing this blouse.
Great outfit, great shoes. For walking short distances. You are like me haha, showing high heels on the blog but never actually walking in them too far. Mind you, I can do a full nine hours indoors on carpet (= office).
Greetje
I’ve loved that blazer since you first posted a photo of it on your blog. I like velvet, although I find it very warm, and usually has to be dry cleaned. I have a beautiful black velvet jacket that was a gift from Krista that I’m looking forward to wearing next winter. I remember your post about almost losing your shirt at the warehouse sale!
I agree about the Canadian Target Stores – I couldn’t see what the fuss was about as the one here was always under stocked.
I’ve loved that blazer since you first posted a photo of it on your blog. I like velvet, although I find it very warm, and usually has to be dry cleaned. I have a beautiful black velvet jacket that was a gift from Krista that I’m looking forward to wearing next winter. I remember your post about almost losing your shirt at the warehouse sale!
I agree about the Canadian Target Stores – I couldn’t see what the fuss was about as the one here was always under stocked.
That blazer on you is awesome- and I’d never had thought to pair it with a patterned top, since it is such a statement piece itself, but it goes so well. I think that might be because the pattern is in a neutral color, so the blazer remains the focal point (good analogy about the room/clothes too btw).
Super blazer, I really like it! Such a nice colour. x
Very stylish look! Loving it!
Yes, I have worn and wear velvet. Also red velvet. I’m a sucker for all fabrics that are soft and sweet. Velvet, satin, fake fur….purrrrr….