Fashion Guide: Animal Kingdom

The catwalks were a jungle for fall...literally! Animal prints in every shade imaginable grace the aisle. They were mixed & matched, and styled in some very new ways! Every body can sport an animal print if styled correctly, so keep reading & release your inner beast!

Check out our inspirations below for all things Animal Print that will perfectly suite your taste & your body style! Click here to visit our YouniqueType page, review our body types & take our body type quiz ! Then release your inner animal!!

MOZZA

Keys to making this trend work for you!

• Don't wear this print all over, busy prints often add volume & can camouflage your waist- making you look up to 2 sizes bigger.... so pick top half or bottom
• Keep your print piece sleek- tailoring and cuts that hug your curves will show off your body best
• Don't be afraid to add color to your other half! Color will boldly contrast against the print & give your waist definition and your look a fashion forward look!

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Mozza Style Guide!

CHALA

Keys to making this trend work for you!

• Add Color! By adding a bold top or pant with a print, you give your top half & lower half separation and give yourself a smaller looking waist
• Try a print that has built in curves by using color blocking- a snaking S pattern, diamond or V shapes pull in & push out in the right areas
• Use prints on the half of your body you want to play up! Mix a sheer top with a printed button line with a bold contrasting printed pant...you can mix prints! The bottoms give your lower half curves while the print on the button line draws in your torso for the effect of a tiny waist! 

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Chala Style Guide!

TAWNIE

Keys to making this trend work for you!

• Keep your prints to scale! You are small proportioned, keep prints smaller than your fist...anything bigger will look like that cat ate you!
• GO bold! You can pull off metallic leggings with your body so why not wear them? Pair them with a printed top that defines your waist!
• Use tailored cut jackets and tops along with clingier knits to really give you some curves- defined body shape = instant va va voom!

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Tawnie Style Guide!

JOZIE

Keys to making this trend work for you!

• Aim high! Try to keep your prints focused on the upper half of your body unless they are darker in color and form fitting. Prints add volume so add it where you need it!
• Stick with light knits and cotton blends when choosing a print piece, heavier knits and fabrics will add bulk...top your top with a thin to mid size belt if needed to keep your tiny waist on display!
• When picking bottoms for your print go as sleek & straight as you can.  You don't have to pick skinny jeans, a great straight or boot cut jean that has give in the bottom & thighs are great pairing options!

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Jozie Style Guide!

SUZA

Keys to making this trend work for you!

• Camouflage- prints, especially animal prints are great at hiding problem areas as folds or layers blend together unlike solids. Choose a top that slightly flares at the hem but has an empire cut....this will look stunning on your body.
• Keep your tops fitted & well cut through the arms & shoulders (unless the arms are supposed to flare) and show off your lean limbs!
• If you choose a print for your top be sure to dress your lower with something sleek such as skinnies or leggings that will show off your fabulous legs!

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Suza Style Guide!

LOLA

Keys to making this trend work for you!

• Go south! Try to focus your prints on your lower half, they add volume and will balance out your body- you can wear large exaggerated prints on your lower half for a super boost of ohhh la la!
• If you pick a printed top, make sure it is sleek and has more weight at the bottom with either a flare or low riding belt, this will give you the right balance.
• Pair your prints with a sleek counter part such as skinny jeans or a well fitted, knit top for a sexy look.

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Lola Style Guide!

Shoe Fever: Animal Kingdom

While the runway didn't see an abundance of prints on shoes for fall, we did see a lot of animal print on everything! I <3 animal print, but its one of those tricky prints that can make you look like you stepped off 5th Ave or like you crawled out of Tammy Faye's closet! Check out our picks to keep you trendy & classy!

Shoe Republic- Riviera  

With a solid black body wrapped around the platform, this pair makes me go purrrrr at the heel! Mix these up at the office or with a short little mini! Get yours for  $60.00 at Heels.com!

Privileged- Tune Up 

NSFW! Booties are all the rage this fall but these definitely set themselves apart from the others! Lace up eyelets going from heel to toes and a bold chetah print....how can you not love these? Pair with your favorite skinnies or use them to kick up your LBD!

$115 at Heels.com

London Trash- Wynne 

This pair mixes two of my favorite shoe trends for fall, print with color blocking meets halo strap! This daring, bootie'ish heel is cut across the top of your foot then soars into a bold, magenta ankle strap! For experience heel walkers only, get yours for $170 at Heels.com!

Betsey Johnson- Leanah

How I love Betsey! A perfect Animal print shoe! These peep toes with a darling halo strap have a shrunk print that makes them funky but also very feminine! You will find these on my feet everywhere this season! Get yours for $139 at BetseyJohnson.com

Fall Style Guide: Coats

This Fall coats in bold prints and pastel colors rocked the runways so don't be afraid to change out that boring black, boxy coat! By following the style guidelines for your body, you will compliment your shape and show off your best assets even with outer wear so you look great even on the coldest days!

Check out our inspirations below for Fall Coats that will perfectly suite your taste & your body style! Click here to visit our YouniqueType page, review our body types & take our body type quiz ! Then go Smell the Roses of Summer Style!!

Mozza

Tips for finding your perfect fall coat:

• Stick with a single breasted coat for a sleeker look through your torso
• Keep coat lengths hitting below the hips to keep your lower curves in check
• Look for a coat that has structure through the midsection either with a belted waist or tailoring

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Mozza Style Guide!

Chala

Tips for finding your perfect fall coat:

• Try a belted trench style coat for lots of waist definition
• Go for a double breasted jacket with long rows of decorative buttons- this draws the body in for the look of a smaller waist
• Your body isn't limited on length so go right at the waist or down to the ground!

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Chala Style Guide!

Tawnie

Tips for finding your perfect fall coat:

• Look for jackets that hit between the waist and top of the hips to create a longer look
• Double breasted jackets look great on you, and the vertical lines of buttons give you length and slight volume to balance out your body
• Try a style that has no collar or a small collar, anything big or loud will overwhelm you

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Tawnie Style Guide!

Jozie

Tips for finding your perfect fall coat:

• Go for a large or decorative collar- this will give your volume on your top half for more proportionate look
• Make sure your coat option defines your waist either by belting or tailoring at your natural waist
• Look for a length that hits at or slightly the hipbone or below your fingertips

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Jozie Style Guide!

 Suza

Tips for finding your perfect fall coat:

• Look for a jacket that belts higher than your natural waist line or that buttons only to below your breast
• Try an A line jacket that hits high to mid thigh for a very sophisticated and elegant look
• Try a jacket with a minimal, higher collar to elongate the look of your torso

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Suza Style Guide!

Lola

Tips for finding your perfect fall coat:

• Look for a coat with a smaller/ no collar
• Try a style that flares out at the hip to give your lower half volume
• Pick a length that falls somewhere between the widest part of your hips & the widest part of your thighs. The hemline instantly adds volume wherever it stops.

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Lola Style Guide!

Shoe Fever: Fall Boots

Boots come into style every fall but this year they get a whole new twist! With lots of embellished buckles to lower lengths to wild animal prints... Which looks will you sport?

Madden Girl- Georgie 

We are absolutely mad for these boots! The cut fits slightly above the ankle and sports a super hot trend with tons of straps & buckles. Great to mix up with a dress or with your favorite denim or camo! Get yours at Lulu.com for $69.00

GO Jane- Wild Cat

What is not to love about these boots? Wild animal print and the cut comes above the knee. Go glam and pair these with your favorite mini- preferably leather! Or over your favorite slim legged jeans! No matter what your pair them with you are sure to purrrr! GOJane.com for $31.00

Not Rated- Cayote 2

Large straps, distressed leather and the perfect heel to give you a little boost- these are the perfect boots for fall! The distressing of the leather brings out multiple hues of the chocolate toned leather for colors that will blend perfectly to almost any fall outfit! Get yours now at Heels.com for $85.00!

GO Jane- Buckle Bonanza 

With a tipped, pointed toe & bold straps, these boots are perfect for anywhere you want to take them. Throw them under your favorite suit or with your favorite jeans. Your feet will flash & you will trend! Grap yours at GOJane.com for $39.00

Fall Style Guide: White Out

White after Labor Day used to be a huge fashion faux pas but these days faux pas are out the window...and we love it! White is crisp, clean & wonderful in any season. Make a monochrome white outfit for a bold statement or add a piece of white for a trendy look!

Check out our inspirations below for Chic, White Out options that will perfectly suite your taste & your body style! Click here to visit our YouniqueType page, review our body types & take our body type quiz ! Then go Smell the Roses of Summer Style!!

Mozza

Keys to making this trend work for your body:

• Keep your tops very tailored and defined so your waist doesn't get lost. 
• Keep jackets open or a single button at your natural waist to show your curves
• Keep less structured tops belted at the natural waist
• Keep skirts structured or with a slight A line cut for a flattering look even on the curviest of curves...flaunt 'em or skim 'em 
• Keep jeans & trousers boot or straight cut to allow ample room for your lower curves without adding extra volume 

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Mozza Style Guide!

Chala

Keys to making this trend work for your body:

• Keep tops interesting at the neckline or above the bustline with embroidering, large collars, contrasting colors or prints to give the illusion of a bigger bust and add instant curves
• Keep tops defined unless going to a surrendered waist look anything in between will make you look like you have no waist
• Keep pants and trousers sleek to show off your balance figure
• Keep skirts structured or slight A line to give an instant curvier appearance

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Chala Style Guide!

Tawnie

Keys to making this trend work for you:

• Keep shirts and jackets fitted to semi fitted- white adds volume on its own, if you try to help you could end up looking lost inside your outfit
• Keep bigger collars or interesting necklines in mind, these help give you volume on your top half
• Keep dresses skimming right over your figure- body cons work great especially with contrast panels to help create the illusion of curves
• Keep your pants skinny or a wider straight leg- skinny instantly creates curves by hugging your natural ones and straight legs give volume for a fuller, balanced look.

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Tawnie Style Guide!

Jozie

Keys to making this trend work for you:

• Keep your waist defined for a leaner look that shows off your tiny waist!
• Keep blazers and jackets belted or fitted at the waist and hitting right above your hip bones or below the fullest part of your thighs.
• Keep layering. Creating layers with deep Vs and low cuts creates the illusion of a larger bust and pulls the eye down to create a leaner appearance
• Keep pants and trousers skimming over hips and thighs but keep the legs straighter or boot cut so as not to add more volume
• Keep skirts A-lined for a perfect, flowing look.

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Jozie Style Guide!

Suza

Keys to making this trend work for you:

• Keep tops flowy, untucked and hitting right at the hip bone
• Keep layering! A longer layer with a shorter waist or sweater left open that hits right above the hips will create a long line down the torso and make your waist appear smaller
• Keep the arms of your tops sleek to show off your thin limbs!
• Keep pants or trousers skinny or straight to show off your thinner legs and give you balance
• Keep skirts fitted and the waist starting below your natural waist

For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Suza Style Guide!

Lola

Keys to making this trend work for you:

• Keep the neckline of your tops tighter as to not broaden the shoulders
• Keep tops that flare in mind, these are great to add instant curves
• Keep pants super skinny or very wide legged- supper skinny will add instant curve appeal to thinner hips while wide legs give much need volume
• Keep skirts super fitted or ample A line, same madness as the pants!
• Keep heavier textures and prints for pants & skirts, adds volume in a very sneaky way!

 For more tips & tricks to style this trend perfectly for you, check out our Lola Style Guide!

Shoe Fever: White Out

White shoes after Labor Day? We won't tell your Grandmother if you don't! Fall Fashion broke many precendents this year & a full line up of bold, crisp white ensembles was one of them! So keep your white shoes out or pick up some new, cooler weather appropriate pairs and be a white rebel!

Just Fab- Toulouse

I can't get enough of these peep toed white pumps! They are classic but the side buckles give them just enough edge to keep them trendy! Great for anything you want to pair them with! Get yours at Heels.com for only $54.99

Kelsi Dagger- Myler 

The funkiest twist I've ever seen on a boring oxford, these classics get a revamp with clear panels. Great with jeans or  pair them with slacks at the office and you can bet your feet will be the topic of the copy room gossip! Get yours for $110 at Heels.com

GO Jane- So Slick Combat

These faux patent leather combat boots are sure to become one of your favorite pairs for fall. Pair these under jeans, over your jeans or cargos, with your favorite skirt & military style blazer...the list goes on! You will definitely get your $36.00 worth out of these, so get yours at GoJane.com! 

GO Jane- Cold Blooded Buckle

Ankles straps are one of the hottest trends in shoes right now & the bigger the strap the better! Not for the faint of heart or those with weak ankles, these 5 1/2 inch spikes are oh so sinful and are a must for making a statement! Get yours at GoJane.com for only $34.00

Shoe Fever: Color Block Party

Color blocking has been growing in popularity and we saw a lot more of it for Fall especially with shoes. The bold contrast of colors can dress up any plain outfit and there is a perfect pair for everyone!

Steve Madden- Lemorre 

A kicked up play on a classic nude pump, these heels boast bold red, studded heel & toe plates, followed by a stripe of blue leading down to a red platform. Great to pair with jean or a great way to jazz up a suit for the office.

Get yours for $150 at Heels.com

Charlotte Russe- Studded Velvet Color Block 

Bold contract of black on red make these shoes pop! Topped with silver studs circling the shoe, this pair make a great statement at the office or out for dinner!

Get yours for $20.00 at Charlotte Russe!

Qupid- Patrol

For an ultra casual but ultra funky look, try these color blocked suede sneakers! Perfect to pair with your favorite jeans for a great weekend or school day look!

Get yours at DSW for $40 

London Trash- Dani

Hue on hue of purples give these sexy pumps a sweet & subtle but trendy look while the large, detailed stitching give them an edgy look. Pair with your favorite LBD or a sleek suit!

Get yours for $160 at Heels.com