[ 6 picks ] a leopard cannot change his spots

... and a good thing it is, too! cus leopard print can be oh-so-hawt if done right. i will admit that it's easier to take leopard print in the wrong direction, leaning towards tacky rather than rawr-ific. (thanks to the 80s, i must say.) but, with some sleuthing, i've found six fun and lush leopard picks that are sexy and fun - but not tasteless and cheap! enjoy~

leopard swimsuit: fashion illustration

by laura wesson

[ beautifully drawn... makes me want to wear that bathing suit ]

top of the chic chain: t-shirt

by POL at modcloth

[ fierce!!! sister tee to the lion shirt i loved oh-so-much ]

standing leopard: fair-trade knitted plushie

by kenyan knitters for branch home

[ these are adorable! plus, each is hand-made, woohoo! ]

retro - leopard: sunglasses

by betsey johnson at nordstroms

[ the shape + fuschia = ruvvv!! ]

leopard brooch: resin

by a.p.c. at domahoka

[ classy and simple... i could see it pinned to a neon or bright top ]

keep on the sunny side: photography

by shae acopian detar

[ lets go to the beach pleeeease! ]

[ links ]

leopard swimsuit, illustration: click
top of the chic chain: click
standing leopard: click
retro leopard, sunglasses: click
leopard brooch: click
keep on the sunny side, photo: click