the leopard touch

I have never been a huge fan of leopard print growing up, perhaps because as a product of the late 80's and a full decade of the 90's, it represents a sort of gotti-ness or tacki-ness that came along with chunky gold accessories and over the top make-up. In a nut shell it reminds me of Fran Drescher from the Nanny:

But as of lately the print is making a comeback, and I wont lie, I'm quite liking the touch it gives when matched properly.

Giambattista Valli, Resort 2012

I found the print to be very workable (there will be a part 2 to this blog post!), especially with bright colours and even like them as leggings (which, I normally hate printed leggings). 

Collared shirt- Forever 21
Leopard dress- Sirens
Maroon tee- I love H81
Boots- Aldo

I paired this leopard print tank-top dress with an absurdly loud orange collared crop top, subduing it with the maroon tee so it didnt yell "bright orange!" and "leopard print!" all together.

Although I do wish now that I had worn sheer tights instead of black leggings and accessorized, this is still one of my favourite outfits for the summer! What do you all think?

-Prabh