Top: Alice + Olivia

Jeans: Citizens of Humanity

Watch: Betsey Johnson

Bracelet: ABS by Allen Schwartz

Shoes: Vince Camuto

What are you looking forward to the most in the spring?

Kaitlin Vocker is the Style and Beauty Editor for Chic Galleria and loving every minute of it. She is ... Read More »]]> Spring is right around the corner and that can only mean one thing: warmer weather. With warmer weather comes brighter, more fun clothing! This top reminds me of a Mexican siesta! It would be perfect for a little Cinco de Mayo fun! The top is bright and eye-catching so keep the accessories simple with these gorgeous wedges and gold jewelry.

Top: Alice + Olivia

Jeans: Citizens of Humanity

Watch: Betsey Johnson

Bracelet: ABS by Allen Schwartz

Shoes: Vince Camuto

What are you looking forward to the most in the spring?

Kaitlin Vocker is the Style and Beauty Editor for Chic Galleria and loving every minute of it. She is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. In her spare time, she runs her own blog www.secretivestyle.com! You can also follow her on twitter@secretivestyle or facebook

The pants are gorgeous and the tailored cuffs make them wearable with almost any kind of shoe. I love this top because it’s the perfect combination of warm to cool to keep you feeling comfortable on those in-between icky days! Accentuate this outfit with ultra-feminine black and gold accessories and some glittered ballerina flats and you’ve got yourself the ... Read More »]]> Tuesdays are always when the week hasn’t quite started to look up but yet it just isn’t half as bad as the day before was. I love this outfit because it’s nice enough for work yet feminine enough to keep your spirits up!

The pants are gorgeous and the tailored cuffs make them wearable with almost any kind of shoe. I love this top because it’s the perfect combination of warm to cool to keep you feeling comfortable on those in-between icky days! Accentuate this outfit with ultra-feminine black and gold accessories and some glittered ballerina flats and you’ve got yourself the perfect pick-me-up!

Don’t forget to spritz on some Forever by Mariah Carey! The smell is just as sweet as this outfit. Oh, and if you head on over to the Forever by Mariah Carey Facebook page, you can enter the “14 Days of Forever Love Contest.” One lucky winner will win a Caribbean getaway for two and five lucky winners will receive an autographed bottle of Forever by Mariah Carey! Get started!

The contest ends on January 24, 2012 at 11:59 PM! Good luck!

Top: W118 by Walter Baker

Pants: Madewell

Sunglasses: Chloe

Bag: TopShop

Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Earrings: Kate Spade

Ring: Betsey Johnson

Watch: Betsey Johnson

Perfume Courtesy of: Forever by Mariah Carey

What is your favorite tailored trend this winter?

Kaitlin Vocker is the Style and Beauty Editor for Chic Galleria and loving every minute of it. She is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. In her spare time, she runs her own blog www.secretivestyle.com! You can also follow her on twitter @secretivestyle or facebook!

Also an adventure (one that could end in disaster) is trying to incorporate these fun prints into your wardrobe.

When it comes to wearing animal prints, the “less is more” concept is more important than ever. Here are a few easy tips for adding a pop into your outfit.

Don’t matchy match. The thought of snakeskin shoes ... Read More »]]> We live a mile from the zoo. A favorite adventure for my daughter. A short car ride in the winter. A short walk in the summer. And at the end of the trek—tigers, zebras, leopards—oh my. It’s not a big zoo, so no lions. Sorry, Dorothy.

Also an adventure (one that could end in disaster) is trying to incorporate these fun prints into your wardrobe.

When it comes to wearing animal prints, the “less is more” concept is more important than ever. Here are a few easy tips for adding a pop into your outfit.

Don’t matchy match. The thought of snakeskin shoes with snakeskin print pants. Hisssss-terical. Just choose one piece for the animal print.

Don’t mix. Ever see a zebra hanging with a cheetah? No.

Be Classic. Put the quizzical eyebrow down. It is possible. Try a beautiful leopard print coat with a black dress underneath. KISS busy accessories goodbye so you don’t overpower. Red lips would be incredibly beautiful with this. For animal printed tops or pants, make sure you do either your top or bottom in a solid color, preferably black or beige.

Purr. Don’t Growl. Tame your wild side with subtle uses—a jacket lining, a tank under a cardi, a purse or belt. Shoes are the purr-fect way (wow, so many puns…so little time) to incorporate animal prints, but keep the rest of your outfit simple.

Think outside the zoo. Even though cheetah and leopard prints roam freely in the fashion jungle, don’t underestimate snakeskin, giraffe and zebra. These call-of-the-wild prints can sometime pack more punch because of their scarcity on the catwalk.

Take pride. Ha, pride. A bunch of lions. Get it? Achem. Take pride in one fabulous piece that you’re comfortable wearing. Don’t just ride the trend train, herding together piece after piece to satisfy your new jungle love.

Collections from designers Betsey Johnson, Roberto Cavalli and even Prada have showcased animal prints throughout the years. Spend some time looking for what you like and what works for you. Bottom line: Don’t be afraid to show your wild side.

Photo: Jimmy Choo “Quiet” Pump at Nordstrom.

For more beauty, fashion and fitness tips, please visit Cheryl’s Easy Peasy blog at www.cherylfenton.com/blog.