Animal Prints: They’re in the Bag

My safari of animal print fashions continues. I’ve already reported on animal print tops and animal print shoes. Now I’d like to show you a sample of the online handbags in animal prints and patterns. There are styles in every over 50 woman’s price range, including fun bags on sale for under $25. There are also spectacular bags like the Mock-Croc-Handbag ($284, with 20% off at checkout) above for women who'd like to invest in a high quality handbag. If you're a lover of animal print handbags, this is definitely the season to add to your collection. Scroll down to find bags in your purrrfect (sorry! couldn't resist) price range…
UNDER $200

BSWEET - LEOPARD ($198)
Marc by Marc Jacobs Animal Percy Bag (was $178, now $124.60)
BCBGeneration Hazel Satchel ($117.95)
UNDER $100
Steve Madden BJillian Hobo Bag ($97.95)
BJERSEY - LEOPARD ($68)
BLEOPARD - LEOPARD ($68)
Volatile Leopardo Hobo Bag ($63.95)
Steve Madden BLondon Clutch ($43.95)
Nine West® Leopard Jacquard Crossbody Handbag (was $49, now $29.40)
Nine West Pocket Change Leopard Crossbody Handbag (was $49, now $29.40)
UNDER $25
Chateau Multi Animal Belted Hobo Handbag (was $40, now $24)
Chateau Zebra Belted Hobo Handbag (was $40, now $24)
Koltov Royal Glazed Cheetah Minibag Handbag (was $34, now $20.40)
Chateau® Zebra Belted Hobo Handbag (was $30, now $18)
Koltov® Triple Take Nappa Animal Minibag (was $34, now $17)
Chateau Zebra Print Flip Lock Handbag (was $30, now $15)

Animal Print Shoes: It’s a Stampede!

Yikes! I started poking around, looking for animal print tops for women over 50 for my last post and found lots of animal print shoes, handbags and belts. Rather than write a very long post, I’m going to corral the animal print shoes in this post and follow up with one about the handbags and belts I found. But first, what do you think about the Volatile Women's Raindrop Leopard Boot ($61.95) at top? Too much fun, yes? I'd love to splash around in puddles in these. By the by, I saw these boots on ShoeMall. Now through Oct. 1, ShoeMall is having an Anniversary Sale! Take $10 off any order of $50 or more and $20 off any order of $80 or more! 9/28/2011 - 10/1/2011

PURRRFECT FLATS
Happy Days ($79) from Shabby Apple.

Madden Girl Women's Pintaa Flat ($44.95)

Betsey Johnson Women's Sidnee Flat($89.95)

Steve Madden has a zoo's-worth of animal print shoes on its site--too many to show here. Below are two styles. To view the rest, click on Shop at SteveMadden.com today!, go to “trends” on tool bar and click on "leopard" or "snake" on the drop-down.

KICKINN - LEOPARD (was $109.95, now $76.97)
TRIUMMPH - NATURAL SNAKE (was $79.95, now $55.97)

Styling Over 50: Animal Print Tops

Have you felt the call of the wild animal prints that are oh so fashionable again this season? For some time, I’ve wrestled with my instincts for animal print fashions. I worried that a leopard and zebra print, for example, might not flatter me, an over 50 woman. However, my comfort level has grown as I’ve seen more and more women over 50 on the street mixing animal prints into their look with great success. Their secret: pairing an animal print garment or accessory with solid pieces that pick up the shades from the print. It’s all about incorporating a bit of the wild without going "hog wild," if you will.

Take, for instance, the outfit from Pure Collection at the top of this post. I'm always looking for great weekend looks and this one is perfect for shaking off the work week. The outfit starts with the Cashmere-Animal-Print-Cardigan (was $208, now $166.40) above. When it comes to an animal print top, I strongly suggest you buy the best quality garment you can afford. You won't go wrong with cashmere, of course. Then, add a pair of dark denim jeans like the Slim-Leg-Jeans (was $128, now $102.40) pictured to keep the look playful. Add a light-colored belt like the Mock-Ostrich-Leather-Belt (was $68, now $54.50) and a dark handbag like the Pocket-Detail-Tote-Bag (was $394, now $315.20) and you're ready to hit the fall fairs in your area. You might even stuff the Cashmere-Infinity-Scarf (was $114, now $91.20) into your purse, if you live in a cooler climate, like I do.

MORE ANIMAL PRINT TOPS
I'm sure you won't have any problem finding animal print tops online. But here are a few other styles..

Jones New York Long Sleeve Cotton Crew Neck Cardigan ($89)
This next top, a Jones New York Roll Sleeve Button Down Blouse, ($79), is styled with black pants for a little dressier look.

Torn by Ronny Kobo Walker Animal Patchwork Tee ($110)

Fashion Over 50: $99 Suit Sale

Note: The $99 suit sale has ended. But the suits and suit separates in this post are still reduced from their original prices.

If you happen to catch this post before Friday, September 22, at 11:59 PM EST, you might want to check out the suits and suit separate sales at Anne Klein and Jones New York. Many of the styles on sale are brand new for fall 2011. Take, for instance, the Jones New York Career Broken Stripe Jacket (was $199, now $119.99) above. Menswear styling is "hot" this fall. Complete the suit with a matching Jones New York Career Broken Stripe Skirt (was $119, now $69.99) or pants. There's a nice selection of suits and suit separates on sale at both sites and, I suspect, something to flatter every over 50 woman. Here's a sampling of what you'll find...
Anne Klein Open Weave Tweed Collar Jacket (was $395, now $196.99)
Or here's a complete suit with a great price tag...
AK Anne Klein Self Belt Skirt Suit ($280, now $110.99)
And here are two more jackets on sale at Jones New York. There are also jackets in herringbone and mini houndstooth. And you'll find a selection of matching skirts, slack and even sheaths to complete the suit look.


Jones New York 3 Button Front Jacket (was $198, now $118.99)

Jones New York Herringbone Career Jacket(was $199, right now $129.99)