I’m a big fan of animal prints. Just last week I left the following comment on my friend’s facebook photo.

In case you can't see that too well, my friend's caption said, "I wanted to take him home with me." To which I replied, "And make a coat out of him." I'm pretty sure if PETA knew about me, they'd be in a constant state of upheaval. Instead, they're busy giving celebrities a hard time about carrying leather handbags. The real threat is right here.

Which leads me to these shoes (naturally). Even though they aren't "real" leopard, they're adorable. And I think they'd go with just about everything in my closet.

In my mind the pairing possibilities are virtually endless. Pair them with neutrals and you’ve got yourself an every day outfit with a splash of fun. Amp up a bright dress with these and you’ve got yourself a bombshell combination. Just think of all the possibilities.

Leopard + Black = Classic with a touch of fem.
Leopard + Magenta = Hi, I’m Barbie!
Leopard + Red = How YOU doing?
Leopard + Lime Green = Safari Wonder.
Leopard + Orange = Warm, Warmer, HOT!
Leopard + Yellow = Kitten in the sun!

Okay. I’m going to stop now. But you can imagine how a great, standard pair of leopard print shoes (just like these, which are exclusively available at Nordstrom) might pair up with the colors listed above. In my book of fashion, leopard print is one of the best neutral options there is. It’s not white. It’s not black. It’s certainly not gray. It’s the sassy choice for any old day.