Small 4 Style Meets Nikki Reed at 7 For All Mankind

I was so excited when Bri Crum personally invited me to attend a private VIP shopping party at 7 For All Mankind to meet Twilight star and jewelry designer Nikki Reed!  So I grabbed my gal pals, Elizabeth West and Stephanie Koh, and headed over to Northpark for the party.  After some laughs and serious shopping, we got to talk to Nikki Reed, who was so sweet, stylish, and pretty.  I bought the Starry Knight necklace from Nikki's collection, Mattlin Era and some leopard print jeans.

 Stephanie, Me, Elizabeth

 Nikki Reed

 Elizabeth with Nikki

 Stephanie with Nikki

 Me with Nikki

Cheap and Chic: Leopard Pants from Target

It's the biggest bargain fashion phenomenon since Missoni.  I spotted these leopard print pants at Target for under $25!  I think I really hit the bullseye with this fierce fashion find.

These leopard jeans are surprisingly versatile.  They look just as fabulous at work as they do for a shopping day.  I styled 5 looks with these pants, all equally fierce.  There are several $200 designer jeans out there that look almost identical to these!  But you better hurry, because they're sold out online and have low stock in stores.  Once again, Target style didn't disappoint.

I was dying to see the new Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in Dallas, the perfect place for a photoshoot!

Cowgirl Chic Outfit: Jean Paul Gaultier DMA Exhibition Tee, Cowboy boots (Similar)

Working Girl Outfit: blazer (Similar), magenta blouse (Similar), Kate Spade wedges (Similar)

Sporty Chic Outfit: Enzo Angiolini Flats (Similar), Hot Pink puff vest (Similar), black tee-shirt

Parisian Glam Outfit: ASOS Bonjour Sweater, headband (Similar)

Just for Fun Totally Leopard Outfit: Faux Fur Leopard Coat (Similar)

Look Du Jour: Fancy Pants

Spring 2012 is all about mixing prints and bold colors.  Out with the plain, and in with the fabulous.  After a long winter of wearing plain pants, I'm going to start spicing it up a little bit with print pants.  Because fashion is all about fun, right?

1. Current/Elliot Polka Dot Jeans

2. Elizabeth & James Kaleidoscope Jeans

3. Diane von Furstenberg Floral Skinny Jeans

4. Vanilla Star Leopard Jeans

Ask Alex: Luxe Leopard

Jessica from Los Angeles, CA has a style question... Alex has the answer!

"I know animal print pants are really in right now.  What can I put with animal print pants so that they're stylish and I don't feel over the top?"

Jessica,
Thank you for the challenge!  Animal print pants can be tricky, but when paired with the right pieces, they can be a lot of fun.  It's all about balancing fierceness and femininity.  These J.Brand leopard jeans look feminine with a peter pan collar shirt.  I love these fashionista flats with bows and spikes.   Top it off with big sunglasses and a faux fur coat, and you will make you look sophisticated without being over the top.

1. J. Brand Leopard Stretch Skinny Jeans

2. ASOS Faux Fur Coat

3. Peter Pan Collar Blouse

4. Sam Edelman Beatrix Ballet Flats

5. Big Round Sunglasses


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