Animal print has featured heavily in my outfits recently; leopard, zebra and snake prints are really having a moment, although they never really go out of style. They add an interesting dimension to any outfit, whether it’s in the form of a bold statement piece or confined to accessories.
The majority of snake print tends to be of the grey, black and cream variety, so I was pleased to find this top in a warmer colour palette. It’s a thin stretchy jersey fabric, so great for layering under a jacket for a smart office-appropriate outfit. The top is also available in leopard print (which obviously I had to buy too!).
This Marks & Spencer tweed jacket was a fabulous bargain from a charity shop. Some of my favourite jackets were charity shop and eBay finds. I mixed the snake print and tweed with orange accents to add some colour to the brown tones. After using my aubergine Jennifer Hamley Model KT bag a lot lately I thought it was time to give the orange one some love.
These tan brown trousers are my work wardrobe heroes, they’re so comfortable. You may recall seeing them with my camel coat and also with a dark green jumper. (In fact it was so cold when I got up for work very early in the morning that I wore my camel coat over the jacket!). The trousers are really old now…I first wore them on the blog almost eight years ago! That’s what you call good value for money!
I added a second helping of snake print with my Marks & Spencer Footglove ankle boots. The orange faux leather bracelet matches the bag almost perfectly…that was a stroke of luck!
SHOP THE LOOK
M&S jacket (from charity shop) | Asos trousers (old, similar) | Red Herring top (from Debenhams) | Jennifer Hamley Model KT bag | M&S boots (old) | Just Cavalli sunglasses (old, similar)
Last week’s favourites were…
Debbie of Fashion Fairy Dust, Laurie of Vanity & Me and Katie of Hello Katie Girl!
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Love the snakeskin accents in this look as well as the pop of color with the bag! Perfect work look. Thanks for the link up!
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Snake or leopard. I’m easy. I think both would go well with the orange. These are my favourite colour tones and my most worn. You look fab. Thanks for the feature Emma xx
I’m insane about orange lately (I blame Catherine and also the Red Leopard ladies) so of course this bag is a dream! xx
I love leopard the most. But I do have snake print too. The colors of that top are gorgeous. Amazing how old those trousers are!
Love this outfit!! That leopard print is so pretty
I like all animal print to be honest. I have a few things that old too. Excellent value.
Beuaitul neutral look . I love the snakeskin top, great fit and the booties are so cool too! I love orange with this mix of brown and grey tones, it looks wonderful. The tweed jacket is great!
jess xx
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I love the orange accents it goes so well and warms up the brown tones even more 🙂
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That’s such a unique snake print—I love how a different scale (pun intended) or color can make it look really unique!
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I love the orange in there! What a fab find your tweed jacket was! Hope your week is going well xx
Snakeskin print is high on my list too Emma, love the warm feel of your outfit – thank you for sharing and hosting. Jacqui Mummabstylish
I love how you added in the different animal prints. I’ve been so loving the snakeskin lately!!
XOXO
Jodie
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I have a snakeskin blouse on its way to me and can’t wait to wear it! I love this trend!
That’s a great outfit for the office. Love the tweed jacket.
Brilliant combination, Emma! I just picked up a snakeskin top that is a bit cropped. I am wanting to wear it but am feeling fearful of the midriff baring bit, but I’m gonna go for it anyway once it gets warm enough!
Shelbee
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I love the colour of your bag!!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
Emma, the orange bag really brings out the colors in that animal print!! And the booties are so cute. Great neutral outfit!
xx Darlene
I love the bag, it’s perfect for work! Plus, the pop of color is so much fun