A Pop of Animal Print

I'm beyond excited to partner up with Castro today on SS. I recently discovered them online, and I'm a huge fan already. Their collection is elegant, classy, and effortlessly stylish. I wanted to feature a trendy yet polished look for you guys so I centered today's OOTD around a chic drape jacket. This lightweight piece is a dream for transitional weather. The design's sophisticated, and the quality's on point (comparable to BCBG). I'm wearing it in stone, but it's also available in black HERE. For $63.33, this piece is a steal - you're getting designer clothing for a fraction of the price. FYI, this item fits true to size. I'm wearing an XS below!

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I paired my jacket with a matching blouse that I picked up at Off Saks a week ago. I was pumped because I found IRO - one of my favorite brands - in the sale racks. I could've gone monochrome, but I decided to wear faux-leather instead for texture. To finish off the look, I accessorized with a bold bag and shoes. Animal print is always a good idea - just make sure you don't go overboard. We want tasteful not tacky!

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A close-up of my accessories. FYI, my bag's from Coach. I purchased it recently from their online factory outlet. I'm officially a fan because they've really stepped up their game! Coach is different now. Their BS (bags + shoes, ha) are super cute, and they no longer plaster their logo on all their items. Moving on, let's talk shoes. These babies are pricey (available here for $79.23), but I promise that you'll get tons of wear out of them. They look amazing with any and everything. Heads up, they don't sell half sizes. I recommend sizing down - I'm a 6.5, and their 6 fit me perfectly. If you're looking to step up your shoe game, purchase these STAT.

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Top: IRO via Off Saks Fifth || Skirt: Banana Republic Factory Outlet (similar) || Blazer: c/o Castro || Shoes: c/o Castro || Bag: Coach Factory Outlet (similar)

PS. I'm currently hosting a fabulous giveaway with Almost Famous Clothing here! Enter to win a surprise pack worth $500+.