As if you needed an excuse to buy a leopard print pencil skirt this season. Just imagine the fashionable possibilities: Pair it with a black tank and matching boyfriend cardigan with the sleeves pushed up — or an electric blue cowl neck sweater and grey suede shoe booties. What about wearing it with a light tan leather blazer and platform wedges? Yes, please!
Tailored Animal Print Pencil Skirt, $50.55, asos.com
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Kelly Rowland proves that “accessories make the outfit.” The singer attended the International Women’s Media Foundation’s “Courage in Journalism” Awards dressed in a charcoal grey draped jersey dress with bold, chunky jewelry, a gold clutch and leopard print sculpted wedges by Giuseppe Zanotti. Fellow Destiny’s Child member, Michelle Williams, looked super cute in a metallic ombre-style cocktail dress in green and blue with black platform heels at the 2010 MOBO Awards.
And actress Freida Pinto kept it sophisticated at the Abu Dhabi International Film Festival dressed in a classic sheath dress in a purple hue with a black skinny belt and pumps by Ferragamo.
**UPDATE** This poll is closed. Kelly Rowland is the Stylin’ Chick of the Week.
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The season of three-quarter length jackets, cowl neck sweaters and tweed skirts is in high gear. And while fashion mags — from Vogue to InStyle to Elle — offer up “expert” suggestions on which pieces are must-haves for fall (by which millions of women will swear by), S&P wants to know which fashion items you can’t function without in your closet this season.
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is the sweater dress your go-to for work and play? Don’t feel fierce if you’re not rocking a pair of shoe boots? Let us know which three clothingitems you adore in the comments section!
And check out these versatile pieces — all under $100 — worth a stay in any fashionista’s closet this fall.
Military Cardigan, $89, rachelroy.com
A Cardigan With Flair
You can get lots of mileage out of a cardigan, especially with all of the modern variations.
Whether it’s a boyfriend style, draped or military-inspired version, this layering essential can be used to top off a casual or dressy look.
Try these:
Slub Open Cardigan, $19.80, forever21.com
Dolman Cardigan, $59.50, gap.com
'Heelsup' Pumps, $99, ninewest.com
Pump It Up
A classic pump is nothing by sexy. A simple way to update your collection and be on trend is to grab a pair with embellishments – like zippers, buckles or studs — to help spice up an outfit.
Try these:
‘Carly’ Pumps, $39.95, stevemadden.com
Trouser Dark Wash Jeans, $69.50, bananarepublic.com
Classic Cool: Trouser Jeans
Dress them up. Dress them down. Trouser jeans are must-haves in the spring, summer, fall and winter.
For the cooler months, a crisp button-down with a vest and sky-high heels is preppy chic down right.
Try these:
Double Button Trouser Jean, $69.90, thelimited.com
