Cheetahlicious!

     As I was slipping on my cheetah print Steve Madden smoking slippers (current favorite shoes) this morning, I couldn’t help but wonder why women not only today, but for years have been fascinated with cheetah print. I mean, I understand why girls my age are. We clearly haven’t gotten over our dreams of becoming a cheetah girl - I know I’m not the only one. As I thought about it more I quickly realized that there’s something so indescribably sexy yet sophisticated to it. Think about it. You wear your cutest cheetah print undies when you go out. You pull on that cheetah print bodycon dress when you’re hoping for an extra special night. But you also throw on a cheetah print a-line skirt for dinner with your family. Or maybe a simple peplum top for shopping. We wear cheetah when we want to look sexy, and we wear it when we want to look chic. Few prints are able to make that transition the way cheetah print does - and has been doing for years.

     For me, cheetah print is one of my three essentials; black, lace, and cheetah.. duh. My current favorite way to rock the print has been on my feet. Lately I can’t help myself from throwing on my cheetah print smoking slippers with any and every outfit. Let it be red jeans and a simple white tank (like I wore today) or dark wash jeans and a brightly colored top. I’ve found that mixing in a cheetah shoe has been the perfect way to ease myself into spring clothing. A cheetah shoe adds a pop to the outfit that makes it seem like you have it all together.. even when you’re sleep-deprived and have three papers and a final exam looming over your head. It says “look at me I’m super cute and chic” while also saying “look how bold and brave I am”. Cheetah flats are the perfect way to make a statement while trying to be comfortable on the go. Alas, I guess I should end my cheetah rant here. I leave you with some of my favorite current cheetah print pieces to incorporate into your spring wardrobe.  

 

My favorite Steve Madden's!

They're priced at $79.95 but completely worth it! The perfect investment shoe

 http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=64543&np=134_378

Forever 21 flats for only $19.80

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=shoes&ProductID=2040495965&VariantID=

                                                  Adorable cheetah crop top for only $8.80!
                                            http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?           BR=f21&Category=top&ProductID=2049257068&VariantID=

Obsessing over this cheetah maxi for only $24.95!

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=dress&ProductID=2053321664&VariantID=

Well Hello There!

Hey Guys!

So I figure my first post on here should just be a bit of an introduction; even though I’m 99% sure every single person reading this is here because I shamelessly promoted it on my youtube channel. If by chance you’re that 1% then hello! My name’s Kayla and I’m an 18 year old college freshman. I’m also a self-proclaimed fashionista with a love for all things British. I make YouTube videos (alamode5). I’ve been thinking about starting a blog for a loooooooong time. When first moving to college it was my ultimatum to myself for possibly having to quit YouTube (thankfully I didn’t). Lately I’ve been obsessed with fashion blogs and I’ve decided that now is the time for me to start. I’m also moving to New York City at the end of the summer and transferring to the Fashion Institute of Technology. A lot of things are changing for me. So while this blog will most likely be fashion and beauty, I’m going to throw in some posts about life in general and hopefully bring you along on my journey in New York. For those of you who watch my videos, you may get to see a different side of me. There’s a lot I can’t say on YouTube but here I can lay it all out. So buckle up, because here we gooooooo!

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