Leopard + Fur: Friend and Faux

There aren't too many items that pay for themselves in my closet, in fact I don't think I have any item that's quite like this vest! I acquired this faux fur creation 5 or so years ago mostly because I was struck by how many sewn details and metal embellishments there were (given the "faux" exterior), and to be honest the more than pleasing price tag was also enticing!

Although years went by, I had initially set aside pieces to wear with this vest. In the beginning I was fully excited, however for some reason the innocent notion resulted in me not wearing the vest at all! Instead, the longer that it was hanging in my closet the less I loved it. I would always try it on then take it off, swapping it with another garment. I suppose occasionally there are times when we need much time to pass in order to see a garment differently. Well, fast-forward several years at present, and this vest and I are friends again.

For this look I shot them on different days trying to decipher what I liked best: blue or black denim with neutrals. But, black and brown variations are always a favourite combination that I've loved in the past and tend to revert to. There's also something about the smallest bit of leopard and furry elements that I cannot resist ... even in the very casual of forms. Enjoy the rest of my mobile uploads in detail below.

Have a beautiful week!

The goods: Faux fur vest-F21, Leopard graphic Tee-c/o CocoFashion, BlackTee-H&M, Boots-Anne Michelle, Sunglasses-Andrea Jovine (similar), Tortoise bangle-PONO via AprilM, Denim: black/blue-Express, Tote-Tommy Hilfiger, Taupe/black tassel "Cindy" Satchel-R&J(here), Tartan hat-Goorin Bros., Paris pocket watch-Etsy, Handmade beaded necklace-gifted.