Snakes on a Jacket

Okay so there really aren’t snakes on this jacket… just snakeskin print. I don’t know, sometimes I just think I’m clever and I laugh like it’s funny.  This happens a lot at home and the bf doesn’t even know where it came from, what I’m thinking or what I mean by it.   It comes from my mother because I act the same way my bf does when she says things sometimes and I usually end up saying “Oh Mom” but I love her, she’s the best!
Anyway, enough blabbing… so I never thought 1) that I would ever end up wearing this jacket to the office… I thought it might be a bit too crazy for the environment I work in and 2) I never thought I would wear a denim dress to the office thinking it is just too casual.  Well,  this outfit just goes to show that you should always push yourself to try more and be more creative with your wardrobe. If it is straight out not appropriate, it just isn’t appropriate, but I think the blend of a plain casual denim dress and the dressy features of my snakeskin jacket magically balance each other out.  Let’s just say I couldn’t resist a double dose of snakeskin and added one of my go-to work shoes to this outfit, as well as an edgy necklace, a buckle belt and watch to keep the balance between work appropriate and fun/crazy. I got a compliment from a co-worker so I’m going to call it a success!

Jacket: Nordstrom Rack (Similar here) Dress: Lucky Brand (Similar here) Necklace: Target (Similar here) Watch: Nordstrom Rack- BCBGMaxaxria (Similar here) Shoes: Target (Similar here) Lipstick: YSL Rouge Volupte – Color 17 Red Muse (Buy here)

 

Snakeskin Inspiration!

Get inspired by some amazing snakeskin outfits!!!!!!!

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Snakeskin: The Beginning

There was a time where I had no interest in animal prints.  When I studied abroad in England and Wales, I saw animal print in whole new light and decided to embrace it!  This snakeskin clutch from H&M was actually my first snakeskin purchase when I was studying abroad in London.  With all the hype surrounding packing the appropriate clothes and things to study aborad, I completely forgot to bring a going out purse! From there my love grew and grew…. and this pair of Steve Madden snakeskin heels was my second snakeskin investment.  I have worn them out so much that they are starting to show a lot of wear, but they are still my favorite snakeskin piece!!!!!!!

P.S. DON’T FORGET to send me your photos for tomorrow’s inspirational snakeskin post.  Please send your snakeskin outfits or accessory photos with your blog or name if you do not have a blog and I will be doing a post tomorrow with all of the photos!  You can e-mail me at rachelslookbook@gmail.com!

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Snakeskin Details

With the warmer temperatures, my straw fedora and black strap wedges have been the first items to make an appearance from my spring & summer wardrobe.  Today’s snakeskin is all in the details… a vintage gold shimmer snakeskin scarf and a sequin, snakeskin clutch.  With a pair of boyfriend jeans and a sheer nude blouse, this outfit’s staples could easily become my spring uniform for casual Fridays and the weekends.

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Snakeskin Week

It is officially Snakeskin Week here at Rachel’s Lookbook! With snakeskin being a big trend right now and since snakeskin is my all-time favorite animal print (leopard is a close second), I want to dedicate a whole week to my snakeskin pieces, outfits and inspirations .  So without further a due, I hope you enjoy Snakeskin Week!  Here is some snakeskin inspiration to start the week off right!

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Animal Print & Color Combinations

Animal Print & Color

These are a few of my favorite things… well my favorite animal print and color combinations!  I love adding pops of color to outfits as well as pops of animal prints, so when I mix the two together, these are my go-tos! I made a few outfits showing how I incorporate leopard & red, zebra & yellow and snakeskin & blue.  You can see  one of my leopard & red pairings here and my favorite pair of snakeskin heels and snakeskin faux leather pants to wear with blue here. What are your favorite colors to wear with animal prints?

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