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Animal print is one of the biggest trends for 2019! It was massive last year and continues to be one of fashion's hottest must-haves!
This isn't a new trend; it has in fact been around for many decades - it really is one of those perennial trends and can be very chic and stylish!
We really don’t need to go head to toe leopard print but these prints were everywhere on the catwalks for Spring Summer 2019 from designers like Tom Ford, Victoria Beckham and Saint Laurent!
This trend has been transformed and brought to us my many of our high street favourites too! You might think of animal print as a little Kat Slater or hard to wear, so I want to share five ways to style it out and add it effortlessly to your wardrobe this year.
1. Footwear
This shoe is definitely a way of bringing animal print to your style in a chic and sophisticated way! I would style these with a sleek all-black outfit. If you are more of a flats girl then you could consider some pretty ballerina pumps.
Designers like Chloe are trending with fab snake print cut out boots. There are lots of high street alternatives when it comes to cowboy or Chelsea boot styles! Wear animal print and the cowboy style and you are ticking off two of 2019's biggest fashion
Wear any of these boots with skinny jeans and a jumper for a relaxed, comfy and on trend everyday outfit!
Opt for heels to style up for the office or a night out! If you are planning a holiday stay on trend with some print sandals.
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2. Accessories
Gucci is inspiring many of us with their beautiful and stylish take on the trend!
Maybe a trendy umbrella is as far as you want to take the trend!
You could wear a nice print scarf/headband and again tick two big trends at once!
Or what about a nice print belt to add some chic to your favourite jeans or skirt!
3. Skirts
I styled with a slogan t-shirt, leather jacket and thigh high boots for a more relaxed vibe! Then I styled
with a black lace sleeve polo and sock boots for a slightly dressier look.
See some great options available in stores now over @thestylefamingos on Instagram.
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Other celebs like Kim Kardashian are also jumping on the trend too, and there are some great options in the high street stores and online. Leopard print and zebra print are simply stunning, so maybe consider adding a dress to your wardrobe to keep you on trend this season!
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5. Coats
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A good coat is a style staple so why not pick up a statement animal print version to make you stand out! Victoria Beckham’s fall collection includes a stunning leopard print coat!
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We can also see the animal print trend on coats in the collection of other designers like Tom Ford and Miu Miu, but here are some more affordable options from River Island and Littlewoods.