Jungle Cat

Oh how I love Jennifer Lopez! She is so effortlessly beautiful and rocks that killer body without being skinny. I wish more of our celebs looked healthy and fit like her. Along with a great body JLo also has a fabulous dress collection featuring figure hugging sexy numbers which can take anyone from blah to va-va-voom in seconds. This is my third animal print dress from her collection. The other two received rave reviews so I jumped in and bought a third one. Although I did not need any encouragement. I am an animal print enthusiast. There is no other way of putting it. I have tops, shoes, bags, jewellery and underwear with animal prints. I don't differentiate between the animals. I love all prints - Leopard, snake, tiger, crocodile.  You name it and I have it. 

Now that I have revealed my embarrassing animal print fetish, lets move on to the shoes. I found these adorable blush colored booties at TJ Maxx, that are so on trend this fall. I was very skeptical about booties to start with. I have really skinny ankles and thought that these shoes would make me look incongruous. After taking a look at the pictures, I'm glad I was wrong. Do you have any fall favorites ? Let me know.

Dress: Jennifer Lopez $49

Shoes: Jessica Simpson $ 39.99 (similar here, here and here)

Clutch: Gift (similar here and here)

Bracelet: Gift (similar here and here)

Earrings: Forever 21 (similar here and here)

Ring: Forever 21 (available here and here)

Black and White

I did promise you that I would have another post on color blocking and here it is. This fit and flare dress has a printed black and white panel running through the front. It is stark and simple yet breath taking; perfect for work or an evening out. I know I say this in many posts, but the truth is that I select outfits that I can wear over and over again. I do not want to make a distinction between work clothes and party clothes so I search for pieces that can be transformed easily from day to night.

Since the outfit has only basic colors I decided to go with a scarlet clutch to add contrast. Don't miss the red lips. And I have to mention the retro cat eye sun glasses that I'm wearing. Cat eye shades have been so popular this season, a throw back from the 50's; remember Marilyn Monroe with these shades and a head scarf ? I was so excited to find these sunglasses at the Gap store. The black and white detail on the side panel matched perfectly with the color blocking on the dress.

Dress: Mossimo $ 29.99 (similar here, here and here)

Pumps: Rock and Republic $ 19.99 (similar here and here)

Clutch: Outrage Fashion $ 38.00

Bracelet: Outrage Fashion

Ring: Forever 21 $ 5.80 (similar here and here)

Shades: Gap $ 9.99 (similar here and here)

Earrings: Gift (similar here and here)

Pretty in Pink

Sometimes its fun to mix it up a bit and step outside your comfort zone. I'm very uncomfortable with big pieces of jewellery. Always have been - I just don't know how to wear them, what outfits would look good with  big necklaces or bracelets. Like everyone else I tend to stick to my tried and tested looks. Talking about tried and tested, blue has been such a predominant color all this year and I'm heartily sick of it. Every time I see something I like, its in Royal blue. That color has been done to death and I am waiting very impatiently for its exit and some new shades to come in.

On a recent shopping expedition, I was in a rebellious mood and got this bright pink dress just  because it was not blue. Well, lucky me, for this dress turned out to be a hidden treasure. It is so simple and elegant in cut and design, it provides a wonderful canvas for experimentation. And experiment I did. I paired it with a really chunky necklace and jeweled bracelet. I also added a bright turquoise clutch into the mix. The final look is so fun and flirty but also sensual. Next date night I'm wearing this one. Keeping my fingers crossed that my date will be bowled over. :)

Dress: Forever 21 - Tulip Sheath Dress $22.80

Shoes: Nine West $ 49.99 (options here, here and here)

Necklace: Outrage Fashion - Larter Necklace $46.00

Bag: Outrage Fashion - Garner Convertible clutch $42.00

Ring: Forever 21 - Faux Turquoise Ring $2.80

Bracelet: Outrage Fashion - Carla Aqua Bracelet $12.00