My obsession with leopard is a little over the top so it’s no surprise my IFB Conference outfit featured my J.Crew leopard-print shirt. I had been creating the look in my head for a few weeks but didn’t actually try it on until the night before I left. Sometimes when I’m envisioning an outfit in my head it either totally works or totally sucks when I put it on. Thank goodness it worked!
I’ve been dying to wear these leather shorts I picked up in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Like I mentioned in my fall trends post, I wanted to incorporate some leather into my wardrobe this fall. What better place to break out the leather shorts than NYC?
The animal print and leather combination can look a little tough, so I made the outfit a little more girly with lots of gold jewelry, a necklace with pearls, and suede wedges (my beloved Sam Edelman Javi pair). When I purchased these wedges, I had NO idea how much I would wear them. I’ve worn them constantly this summer (here, here, here, here, and here) and I know I’ll be wearing them for the better part of fall, too!
I NEVER wear lip color! I’ve always been too scared. I purchased two colors a couple of months ago, but have been too much of a chicken to wear them. I made myself get over it and just wear it in NYC and I LOVED it. Newly converted lip stick wearer, right here! ๐
I wore my cloche hat to the conference to keep my hair dry and frizz-free under my umbrella. Wednesday night after the conference I swapped the leather shorts for skinny jeans, the wedges for black and gold Tory Burch flats, and added a black cashmere wrap. I couldn’t get a picture of this outfit because it wouldn’t stop raining and I was too exhausted to find a place for photos. My apologies!
Shirt: J.Crew
Leather Shorts: Trouve (similar)
Shoes: Sam Edelman Javi
Necklace: Express
Bracelets: Express, Vintage, Forever 21
Watch: Michael Kors (similar)
Ring: Forever 21
Bow Stud Earrings: Marc By Marc Jacobs
Nails: Essie Chinchilly
Toes: OPI Lincoln Park After Dark
I hope you love my IFB Conference outfit as much as I did! Check back tomorrow for my post all about the conference and the amazing people I got to meet! ๐
(Photog: Ellen)
I totally know what you mean about a look either working or sucking & mine usually suck! LOL Obviously yours worked because you look great. I think this was a perfect look for the conference and the lip color looks fantastic!!! Definitely keep wearing it. ๐
Thanks Amber! Isn’t it funny how something that looks so great in your head can look so not great in real life??
Hey
It was great to meet you at IFBcon. You looked fabulous and I love ur business cards.
Kisses*
Rosie
http://WWW.lifeisjustrosie.com
It was also great to meet you Rosie! You and your girlfriends were a riot! ๐
You look awesome!! I love those shorts! They are on my fall list as well…or something leather- maybe a pencil skirt?? Also, love the lip color…you can totally pull it off & you look great!
Thanks Alysson!! ๐
This is a gorgeous outfit, love how you mixed the leopard and leather together! I am still trying to decide if I want a pair of leather shorts or a skirt! Can’t wait to read your post tomorrow!
Thanks! I’m debating whether I should get a skirt…. Can’t decide!
What a fun look! I love the mix of leopard and leather. So fun. I really want to get something leather, but I am leaning toward a skirt because I hate shorts. But the leather shorts look great on you.
Forever 21 had a tan leather skirt that was pretty cute!
You look GORGEOUS! Love this outfit so much! ๐ What color are you wearing on your lips?
Thank you!! ๐ My lip color is CoverGirl “Flame”
I loved your outfit at the conference! I thought the combination of leopard shirt and leather shorts was absolute perfection.
Thanks Jennifer!
LOVE IT! You’re rockin it girl!
Thanks! ๐