Leopard Love // White Boots + Leopard Pants

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, I decided to style a look that subtly works for the holiday while remaining on-trend and versatile no matter what you may be up to in the next few weeks. Because let’s be real — when are leopard pants NOT appropriate? ;)

 Throwing a pink velvet bow on it pretty much ensures you’re V-Day-Ready. Here, I added a hair bow to my burgundy-sweater look, and applied a sultry lip to match. Meanwhile, there’s a whole party happening on my lower half. These leopard pants have been one of my favorite pieces to style recently, and I’ve been rocking them with everything from graphic tees to crisp blazers to simple sweaters like this one. Especially for this gloomy time of year, they’re a MUCH needed fresh alternative to denim or black pants.

Tip: Use white accessories to help brighten up even your winteriest winter looks. From my boots to my earrings to my purse, the bright, neutral hue instantly transports me to warmer days and creates a modern, elevated aesthetic. Even my nails are white!

Photos by Sarah Harper

[sweater: Ann Taylor (I also like this one) // pants: Ann Taylor (sold out, but I also like this pair) // boots: Nic + Zoe // hair bow: J.Crew (similar one here) // necklace: Anthropologie // earrings: Alexis Bittar (I also like this pair) // purse: Michael Kors (I also like this one) // watch: Ted Baker (I also like this one) // lip color: Nars Powermatte Lip Luster in "Combat" (sold out, but similar shade by Anastasia Beverly Hills in "Phantom"]

The biting-cold temps that have been plaguing the nation are no joke. While we haven’t been hit with a polar vortex here in NYC, it’s safe to say we’ve ALL been bundling up more than usual lately. For extra warmth, I’ve been adding unexpected layers to my daily outfit formulas — a cami under a blouse, a thin tee under a sweater, and even tights under jeans. In the above photos, I’m actually wearing a relatively thick shell underneath my sweater, which did wonders for keeping the cold air at bay. At this point, the more layers the better, and I love sneaking in a few hidden ones that don’t compete with my overall look!

// SHOP //