Just Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Balmain, Dries Van Noten, Fall 2010 - photos courtesy style.com
My husband and I have a longheld fascination with feline women; you know, the ones with a penchant for spandex, clubs and cradlerobbing. Can anyone say cou-cou-cachoo? We both agree that the cougar can be a scary beast. In fact, I once witnessed James being pulled up to a stage (by his hair no less), by an impressive-looking specimen in pants so tight, her bum was literally gasping for an oxygen mask. However, we disagree on how a cougar comes to be. I believe that cougars are born, not made. You can be a coug at 18 or 50 if you dress and act the part. James, on the other paw, believes that as soon as a woman starts wearing animal prints, she qualifies for the title. This fall saw a proliferation of leopard prints so rampant that the runways were practically purring. I like cats in small doses - say, a leopard belt here or a spotted flat there, since too much can feel like you're ready to go trick-or-treating. Will you pounce on this trend or leave it alone for its catnap? Real Life Runway Tip: If you want to wear animal prints safely, make a statement with one spotted item and leave the rest of your ensemble strictly vegan. I love adding a fun leopard flat or purse to an all-black outfit but I also liked how Dolce & Gabbana mixed polka-dots with their leopard prints. No matter what you do, never, ever mix animal prints unless you want people to start riding Jeeps all over your body in search of wild game. If you are a proud, successful cougar, a la Demi and Courtney, then go ahead and wear whatever you want. If you can get a man 20 years your junior, you're obviously doing something right!
Be a smitten kitten with these pretty, spotted finds:
