Leopard bags in the coveted and current round shape are trending and costly, but I found mine at a tag sale 3 or 4 summers ago for three dollars ! Gulp! Yes, I did. Shopping second-hand pays off dearly! Featuring a comfy as pajamas look today, in a floral shift dress with pockets! Paired with comfortable Sam Edelman booties, I am fashionably heeled and relaxed.
Is there anything more comfortable than a loose shift dress with pockets? No, I do not think so! This one was bought locally at a mom and pop shop! I don’t often wear synthetics, but am grateful that this is polyester crepe. I can clean house is this and not worry. I like to clean house, by the way. Are your surprised at that, I wonder?
Leopard bags and leopard accessories are clearly trending.
However, animals prints are always in style and are even considered a neutral when it comes to pattern mixing. Certainly you know my penchant for pattern play! Florals and leopards prints are so easy to wear together!
YOU last saw these leopard boots at the designer show house. Doesn’t a setting lend a profoundly different vibe to a photo?
A close up of the round bag from a prior post.
It’s been hot here! I only go out in the late afternoon. This heat wave is somewhat alarming. We worry about the elderly and homeless. Yet, I smile and carry on, putting my anxiety about the state of the world, in one of my aforementioned pockets, and moving forward. Taxi please!
Floral patterns always make me smile. See a close up below. Whether trendy or not, I have always loved leopards bags and bold flowery prints . I wear them even when they are not trending, as you well know!
Below a shot of the boots, bag, ring and bracelet. These boots were a TJMaxx find, ( similar here, but in a fun western rendition, and from a small boutique ) all others came from small and local stores, but for the bag, from the fun tag sale. Yay!
Are you feeling this fun mix? Yes, I see many of my dear blogging friends wearing this punchy pattern. Leopard lives on!
I do want to take a moment to say that I am currently battling my autoimmune disease and have been a bit absent on your posts and less visible on Instagram. Many doctor appointments are scheduled, boo! But I have confidence that I will improve very soon, and cant wait to visit your blogs more often !
Happy summer week my dear friends. Thank you for reading along!
—— XOXO, Elle ——
Sending you lots of healing thoughts and prayers, Elle. I’m so sorry to hear your disease is rearing it’s head again.
You always have such a lovely smile and such great mix in your outfits!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thanks so much my friend!
Such is the nature of autoimmune disease. But I am hanging in there and wishing you very well !
❤️ Elle
That bag is adorable! And what an amazing price.
Thanks Nancy,
I know, I feel a bit guilty…
❤️ Elle
Love a dress with pockets and this one is cute! I love the leopard print with it, you mix your patterns so well!
Sorry to hear you have been unwell, don’t worry about blogging, life and health comes first and people will always understand! I hope that you are feeling better and there’s a break in the heat soon!
Away From The Blue Blog
Thanks Mica,
That’s sweet and true. Health comes first, and fashion week is next week. I hopefully will feel well enough to cover. I hope you are well my friend.
❤️ Elle
Love you blog leopard is always in style. Keep up the great work you do.. 🌺🌺🌺Jane
Thanks Beautiful,
So nice to hear from you Jane!
❤️ Elle
Pfft, do not worry about us and our wee blogs – take care of YOU, Elle! that’s the most important thing!
That said, love this outfit – you are much more seasonally appropriate than I’ve been lately, ha ha! I love that leopard is having another moment – I think I’ve seen about 5 leopard moments in the last 10 years of blogging! It always comes around again, as a true classic, and i also wear it regardless of the trends. Score on that lovely round bag – $3 is a major bargain! Well done, you!
Gah, did it eat my comment? I’m too tired to type it all again, but suffice to say it was all, take care of you, love the leopard, great score on the bag!
So it seems leopard is the new black 😉 Great and stylish accessories!
https://4highheelsfans.wordpress.com/2018/08/26/bazoches/
I hope you feel better soon. I wonder if the extreme heat is making your condition worse.
I do love your handbag and leopard is always in style. Looking fabulous as ever!
I fear my pockets aren’t large enough to fit in all my worries about the current world situation.
Suzanne
http://www.suzannecarillo.com
Love leopard prints on everything. Very stylish look
Bonnie
https://styleofbonnie.com/
Thanks Bonnie, I agree , the new black ✔️
You are very good at pattern mixing. Often go a whole lot further than I would ever dare. But I am rather conservative.
So sorry to hear your illness is rearing its ugly head again. Hang in there girl.
And because you are not feeling well, I will not tell you off about rubbing that bag in again (joke).
Greetje
Lol, I was certainly thinking about you when I created this post. Thank you for being generous and kind. You are a true friend. ❤️ Elle
So sorry to hear you haven’t been well, Elle. Sending you some healing vibes all the way from Belgium. But lucky you to have found that fabulous bag at such a silly price! You know I love floral patterns, and the one on your dress is one of the best I’ve seen lately. I’d never have thought to pair it with animal print, but it’s fantastic. Love, Ann xxx
Elle you look stunning! You are the thriftshopping queen 😉
XOXO Tina
I have a leopard as well and it looks nice.
This one seems pretty chic
Much Love,
Jane | The Bandwagon Chic
Dear Elle. Thinking of you and wishing you a return to feeling better soon. Have missed you on my blog indeed…As for the more mundane element of this blogpost: wow, what an incredible mix you have put together. I would never be this daring and love seeing a floral and animal print combined. Who knows…stepping out of my fashion comfort zone like this one day. Sending lots of love and health from across the ocean to you! Lieske
Wow, Elle! That’s an absolute bargain!
Raindrops of Sapphire
These leopard print accessories are phenomenal!
– Cielo
Mermaid in Heels
I am a huge fan of leopard! Love the bag and booties. That floral dress is so pretty and I adore the choker detail. Sending prayers for healing.
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
You have a wonderful attitude and outlook on life, Elle. I hope you feel better soon. I loved your unique and beautiful outfit!
I absolutely love these leopard accessories! That bag is so beautiful 😍
Much Love,
Elegant Duchess xx
https://www.elegantduchess.com
I am so sorry to hear you are not well. But blogging is the last thing you should worry about. Sending you my best wishes and hope to see you well soon!
P.S. I absolutely loved this bag!
xo Corina
https://www.unbouquetdamour.com/ootd-life-lately/
So sad to hear that dear. Wishing you all the best, especially in your health.
Anyway, you really can’t go wrong with this print, such a fabulous classic. Lovely look you have here dear, love the boots!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Elle, I adore your fun mix! I know you are a fantastic purchaser and your leo bag (and the leo shoes, too) are another proof. Wonderful pieces! So sorry that you have this heatwave and it speaks again in your favour you care for the homeless … Hopefully, it cools down soon.
xx Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.com
I always liked leopard print. This bag is adorable, can’t belive the price, and you look gorgeous in this white maxi dress and leopard print booties. I hope, you will feel better soon, Elle. xx
What a unique bag! I don’t believe I’ve seen a leopard printed bag like this before and what a steal for only $3! I always admire how you manage to find such gems at thrift shops and tag sales. I love the way it looks paired with your dress, making for such a great pattern mix, perfect for fall! Thanks for sharing, beauty, and I hope you have a great week ahead!
XO,
Jalisa
THE STYLE CONTOUR
Oh my friend, I hope you heal and feel better soon! It is tough when we go through these flares or bad days. You are in my thoughts. I adore this aqua blue on you, such a beautiufl color with your hair and complexion! So fun, the floral print mixed with leopard! I love both..I have my eye on a leopard shirt dress for Fall and its a classic print! Great find on the bag! wow.
Again, my friend. Take care.
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Thanks beautiful!
Yes we both know bad days too well.
The bag was indeed a lucky find!
❤️ Elle