Dooley Noted Style: GUESS by Marciano

We all know Olivia Palermo has amazing style. She is photographed pretty much wherever she goes and is always impeccably dressed. The simplest of looks take on a whole new style when she pairs her ensemble with a single statement piece. In the outfit below the bold red satin sandal takes a staple white shirt and destroyed denim to a whole new level. I don't always gravitate towards reds when I shop but I have a feeling I will reconsider this ruby hue next time I am looking for something that will stand out. It's such fun pop of color to a classic look. While OP shares her sources for her outfit on her blog, many of the pieces are also high on price so I thought I would create a little steal the style with more affordable pieces that recreate her look without breaking the bank.

Olivia Palermo Image // American Eagle Denim // Zara Pumps // H&M Blouse // Guess Sunglasses // Nordstrom Clutch

On my first date with my now husband he told me that when we had initially met at work I was walking around the office in a stealth like manner (I was his landlord in a commercial office space) in my leopard heels which earned me the nickname Tigress. Then being the studious individual he is, he went on in detail to tell me about the history of the "saber tooth tigress" and how I reminded him of this extinct creature, tell me now - what girl wouldn’t want to hear that on a first date! Without going on too much about what happened next let’s just say it gave us a good laugh and I have been stamped with this nickname till this day. This leads me to a very current trend I have always adored – animal prints. Maybe it’s my Long Island roots in me that has always loved this style or that it's readily available in so many styles the past few years, I just cant seem to get enough. The only thing with this particular pattern is that I think it needs to be done in small doses. No one wants to see a animal prints head to toe. You will either look like an actual tigress or a stuffed animal, neither are a winning look. Below are some fabulous finds that I think are just the right amount of animal prints needed to turn a blah ensemble bold, just remember to wear one piece at a time. Part two will have some pretty images on pairing this print in your wardrobe!

the saber tooth tigress - pretty huh???