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animal print shoes / bag

28 replies

sweetheart · 08/08/2011 15:05

I love animal print but it just doesn't sit too well on me. I have a pair of leopard print ballet pumps which I love but they are falling to bits, and I'd also LOVE a pair of animal print heals but I just can't seem to find a "classy" pair (If such a thing exists). Or maybe I could accessorize with a bag instead?

Has anyone seen such lovely things on their shooping adventures?

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voiceofnoreason · 08/08/2011 15:12

Have a squint at dune. They also have some other ones around at the moment that are pointy.

or kurt geiger - cant see any at the moment - but they might be there??

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sweetheart · 08/08/2011 15:25

I did check kurt geiger the other day but wasn't keen on the 1 pair they had. I'm not keen on pointy - would prefer a sort of platform court really.

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voiceofnoreason · 08/08/2011 15:46

I would try office maybe?

embarrasedtoadmit · 08/08/2011 16:09

How about these? ??

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sweetheart · 08/08/2011 16:13

hmmmm, nope sorry not the perfect ones. Not sure about the print, prefer it smaller. Not sure about flat wedges either.

I have the perfect ones in my head I just need to find them!

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MissPenteuth · 08/08/2011 17:11

These?

Or there's always these. I hope suspect they're not quite what you're after though.

TigerseyeMum · 08/08/2011 20:04

Clarks have some lovely leopard print platform courts but they have gone into the sale so might be hard to find.

madammecholet · 08/08/2011 20:09

I lust after this leopard clutch on a regular basis, less is more and I think I would wear this with jeans and a black blazer to the pub...

I have leopard heels too - I'd never wear them together, but the heels again are fab with jeans...oh I also have animal ballet pumps....Blush

azazello · 08/08/2011 20:11

I rather like www.duoboots.com/products/shoes/detail/width_fitting_shoes/cassely/1125/colour/25-leopard_print_pony_hair_leather/variation/1/ these. They have a few other sorts as well.

azazello · 08/08/2011 20:12

Bollocks. these

madammecholet · 08/08/2011 21:50

those are goooorgeous azazello but quite £££

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sweetheart · 09/08/2011 08:50

Miss P - close but no cigar! The first link are too loo and the 2nd - well not really classy are they Grin

azazello they are the closest so far to what I have in my mind - the print is a bit large but they are still lovely - not sure I want to spend that much though, I can understand the expense of duo boots as I have fat calves and need them made to measure but shoes I can pick up anywhere. They are lovely though!

Madam, I totally agree that less is more with animal print. I wear my leopard print ballet pumps with jeans and other plain things. I do have a thin leopard print belt too but again - should only be worn with a plain dress.

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OiMissus · 09/08/2011 08:57

In Italy, I saw a woman with leopard print pumps and a leopard print top. She then pulled out of her handbag a packet of cigarettes - in a leopard print case. I kid thee not. A case, designed to cover a packet of fags, in animal print.
That, my dears, is class!
When done well, (and carefully) animal print can look fabulous. Good luck with your search.

HellonHeels · 09/08/2011 11:31

I love leopard print!

Have had my eye on these for a while:

www.kurtgeiger.com/online-shop/187692-kg-jungle

Gillybobs · 09/08/2011 12:01

Animal print-aholic here too. Agree the golden rule is one item at a time. I have 6 pairs of animal print shoes and find they really add a bit of lift to a plainish outfit.

Ive just bought these for a wedding, definitely the most blingy pair I own but its a plain dress so think it will be ok. Also tried on these the other day and for day wear I think they would be excellent. Another casual pair I have my eye on are these On the bag side I am hoping to indulge in this for the festive season

HellonHeels · 09/08/2011 12:12

I'm loving the leopard print fag packet cover - it's enough to make me want to smoke!

onelily · 09/08/2011 12:45

Dnt know ur budget ans shoe size
Have a look at these

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sweetheart · 09/08/2011 12:58

thank you so much for the suggestions but nope - none of them are the ones I have in my head - sigh! I want some basic court shoes - possibly platform, with a smaller leopard print than seems to be fasiohonable right now.

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Franup · 09/08/2011 13:05

These from office

www.office.co.uk/womens/office/dorothys_friend/33/5298/28108/1?fs=5298

onelily · 09/08/2011 13:09

i like Franup's suggestion. bt feel are too expensive. any suggestions of something more economical?

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sweetheart · 09/08/2011 14:43

Sad nope not perfect - close though! I still think the print is too large and I'd prefer a higher heal. Although not skyscraper high!

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MissPenteuth · 09/08/2011 16:17

These?

MissPenteuth · 09/08/2011 16:19

Or these?

pink4ever · 09/08/2011 18:28

Those Miss KG ones are gorgeous-I must have them.Damn.