It has been way too long since I wore this blouse (last seen here two years ago).  True story, this print is actually the background image on my phone.  The first time I wore this blouse in an outfit I toyed with the idea of pairing it with leopard but I hadn’t quite figured out how to go about doing that.  Call me crazy, but I feel like pairing this already eye-catching blouse with blue wide-leg trousers is a pretty inspired combo.  Since I wanted to include leopard, but not overwhelm the eye with two busy prints, I figured making a primary piece like pants be a bold solid would help to temper things a bit.

Also, I need to talk about this bow barrette.  I love over-sized and floppy it is.  Now I will admit that if you wear it too high on your head it can look a little cheerleader-y, so styling is a big component to rocking this bow.  But I felt up to the challenge so I bought 3 in different colors.  I admit, that purchase may have gotten away from me a bit, but #noregrets.

Blouse: DVF via The Outnet (old, but this is super cute too); Trousers: JCrew; Heels: Valentino; Clutch: Clare V.; Sunglasses: Kate Spade; Bow: Free People; Rings: Trina Turk, Kate Spade, & Vintage; Earrings: JCrew; Lips: Stila “Beso“