I don’t think I would ever have bought such a thing had it not been for the circumstances.
I was on a shopping spree of mammoth proportions.
My sister and I, were well into the flow of things, spending up large at the mall, when I spotted a branch of Schuh – recalling the store gift card tucked into my wallet.
I hate to let a good gift card go to waste; so I ventured inside to take a look around.
And then I saw them – displayed in all their animalistic glory – a pair of wicked leopard print stilettos.
In a moment of frivolity, I asked for my size, and proceeded to try them on. Spurred on by my sister, who was, at that moment, living vicariously through my wild shoe choice, I immediately fell in love.
There was no question of with what or when I would wear them; these shoes were a must-have, no two ways about it.
Had I not been in the possession of the gift card, there is a chance I may not have thrown caution into the wind in such a way – but the fact remains; the shoes are now mine, and I have become a fierce advocate of the ‘power of leopard print’.
Whenever I wear those bad boys – I am woman. I am animal. Hear me roar.
And so; I reckon that every woman across the land should have a pair of leopard print kicks in their shoe collection – here are my favourites – a style to suit everyone!
Red or Dead is known for its quirky styles and these amazing Zee Zee Leopard Print Boots are out of control! They have a soft, fur-like upper, with zig zag inserts to take them from middle of the road to traffic-stopping! At £99.99, they’re on the more expensive end of the scale; but they’re a Schuh exclusive you won’t see anywhere else!
To bring things back down to earth; Barratts has these Patent Leopard Print Ballerina Pumps for just £12, with a stylish jewel feature. Leopard print pumps are an easy option when trying out the trend, and they look fabulous dressing up a pair of jeans.
And, managing to make a wild animal print look cute – are these Killah Mara Heels from Cloggs.co.uk. With a detatchable patent flower badge and scalloped edging, they have a vintage vibe, and are super practical with a modest 3 and a half inch heel. They’re £44.99.
Finally – if you want to pay homage to the man that started it all – Christian Louboutin – opt for these suedette ankle boots from Dorothy Perkins – they’re as close as you’ll get to the real thing, and just £40!
While they’re right on trend now, they’re modelled after an iconic style that won’t go out of fashion.
Go on – get a little leopard print in your life. Grrr.
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