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It’s here again lovelies…That cruel mistress known as Monday has shown her unwelcome face yet again. Is anyone else having a tough time getting going this morning? I’m hoping that my pot of Jamaica Blue java will pep me up a LOT or it’s gonna be a loooooooong day! Ya’ll know that fashion usually cures my rotten moods, so I must thank Rachel Bilson for helping me step away from the Monday blues for a at least a moment or two.
Image via The Redhead Fashionista
I’m sure most of you have seen this amazing photo of her at Roberto Cavalli’s 40th anniversary party. Rosebud Network member The Redhead Fashionista featured it in her recent Friday Favorites post. Once I saw it, I was instantly inspired. Me being inspired by this style crush of mine is not unusual. Rachel Bilson’s inherent sense of style floors me more often than not and the pairing of a gorgeous feline printed gown paired with a scarlet clutch just speaks to me.
I often pair my leopard pieces with a red pout or mani, but now I’m dying to add red accessories to the mix! Since I don’t have a red carpet event coming up anytime soon, I decided to create a look that is a wee bit more dressed down than a gown, yet dressed up as far as a denim look is concerned. What do you think lovelies? Will you be rockin’ leopard and red this season?
From left to right: Mink Pink ‘Where the Wild Things Are Tunic at shopbop.com, Madewell ‘Starry Nights’ Blazer, Latico Clutch at Lori’s, Martinez Valero Red Suede Pumps at Zappos, Current/Elliot “The Roller Jeans’ at shopbop.com, Forever 21 ‘Center Stage Ring’ {BonBon Deal of the Day at $4.80}
Update: Wendy B reminded me that she’s always done leopard and red…And shame on me for not mentioning her because she certainly does give R. Bil a run for her money. Can you believe this dress made it to WWD’s Disaster Area page? Craziness!
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OMG! I did NOT see that photo and it is FANTASTIC. Holy shit. Thanks for sharing love!
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Wow look at that gorgeous dress! I am so inspired! Have a great Monday honey! Kori xoxo
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Lovely! I only have leopard-print flats. I don’t think I can pull off much more leopard than a small accessory like that, but I love it on others!
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you know…for someone who hasn’t been in a movie in days or starring in a new TV series, the girl is out ALL THE TIME. and looks amazing ALL THE TIME! that dress seriously blows me away.
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She looks so gorgeous in that leopard dress… love!
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Yep! I have been for years now. I have a pair of leopard print pumps that I usually pair with a black dress and a red cardigan.
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She always looks incredible!
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Oh Rachel! You’ve grown up so much since the OC! She is gorgeous as ever and I love those picks. Especially those shoes. Yowza!
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I LOVE that Madewell sequined blazer. Gorgeous!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
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Definitely know what you mean about having a hard time getting going this morning. I’m still sitting here in my pajamas. Shhhh! Don’t tell anyone
I love the leopard with the red accessories. Everything about her look is perfect…the hair, the makeup, everything. It does actually make me excited about getting dressed this morning. Maybe I’ll have to go scrounge around in the ol’ closet for something sassy today.
xo
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My goodness, she looks *amazing* in that first photo! Yowza! (Yup, grown up indeed
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She does look great, I would totally pair red with leopard. Great picks!
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loving the red and leopard combination! and Rachel always looks amazing
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fabulous dress! happy monday…. drink more coffee if necessary
~laura
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Dressing up your denim in leopard print paired with red is a fabulous combo and I love the outfit you posted. The red suede pumps are perfect!
Rachel Bilson looks gorgeous in that dress!
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Rachel Bilson just inspires me to dress everything up. She never disappoints in the look department!
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She looks phenomenal! OMG! Scarlet + leopard is so super sexy but fun too! My favorite combo. Great post!
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I am such a fan of Miss Bilson. She is lovely.
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Oooh I love this look (hers and yours)! Gorgeous
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Think? What do I think? I think I’ve got to ge me some leopard and pronto! I prefer the black flat tennis shoes because I’d kill myself in those red heels. RB looks perfet.
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I’ve ALWAYS worn leopard and red.
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Don’t I know it! Your red lips and leopard gown is one of my all time fave looks. Updated the post to reflect that!
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WendyB Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
@The BonBon Rose Girls, ha ha! Thanks! It kind of bums me out to see the world running wild with my signature look, I must admit…but I know in a season all the fashionistas will declare it “so ovah” and I can go back to being picked on by WWD in peace.
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ooooh inspiration indeed!!! Those shoes, oh my I have fallen in love
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Love the blazer and jeans at the bottom. I need to add a little sparkle to my jeans!!
xx
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rachel bilson always looks so amazing. good idea incorporating leapord and red with denim! a deep purple instead of red would probably look great too.
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
I have a plum top that I pair with leopard pumps all the time. Love that combo too!
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rachel looks fab! so does wendy! bet you would look gorgeous in something similar too!!!!
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love that look!
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Love that leopard dress! She looks fabulous!!
That cigarette style roller jeans looks awesome as well!
Have a fantastic Monday!
Betty X xx
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Majorly swooning here! Over all of it! That Cavalli dress is my dream and your dressed down version is so my style. Amazing! xoxo
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I like leopard and red! i’ve never been confident to pull it off, but you as well as rachel bilson have definitely inspired me!
xo, Alexi
at DG and A
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All the looks are gorgeous! *rawr*
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Love that outfit! Did you see the pink dress Rachel wore recently in Paris? Also super fab.
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Red + leopard = LOVE. Gorgeous.
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Rachel Bilson never goes wrong! Im loving the leopard and red!
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LOVE the red shoe pick to go with leopard, perfect tone! And I can never get enough of WendyB in her leopard dress.
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Love Rachel AND leopard!!!!!! (But some rolled boyfriend jeans and chuck taylors are too shabby either)!!!
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RB looks beyond gorgeous in that dress. leopard print and red accessories are definite bff’s.
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Love leopard, love red and leopard but you know what I love more? Emerald green and leopard. Trust. Its a combo hard to find as one piece, so add your own…..its good.
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WendyB Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
@Ang, Dolce & Gabbana has an emerald green/leopard spotted strapless dress out this season!
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
October 5th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
@Ang, Your shop is so amazing!
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Ang Reply:
October 5th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
@The BonBon Rose Girls,
thanks!! I love your blog, will be checking in often!
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
October 6th, 2010 at 10:30 am
@Ang, Gave you a shout out today!
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i love the denim with the leopard but the red clutch is gorgeous!
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Awesome post. I love Rachel and love leopard-inspired looks! Hope the coffee has kicked in…mine certainly hasn’t…
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Rachel Bilson looks gorgeous! I am totally loving how you paired the red lips and the leopard dress. And the red pumps. My mind is going crazy for these pics!
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Gorgeous inspirations!
Love RB and WB so!
xoxox,
CC
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I love Rachel Bilson’s look here! So inspiring : ) And the pieces you chose are fabulous..I agree, I tend to add a pop of red to liven things up!
-Samantha
http://sincerelysamantha.com
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How does Rachel Bilson always look so amazing?! It’d be annoying but I love her haha.
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Rachel Bilson is definitely a style icon of mine. I love her style and she looked amazing at the Cavalli party.
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LOVING the leopard
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Yes–I’ll take this whole outfit please! I love the leopard + red, it’s gorgeous.
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rachel looks gorgeous there
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I’ve got these hot leopard high heels and they never ever go out of fashion. The best fashionista investment:)
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Hayhay!
How are you? Your blog is great and I love your style! I’m glad that I’ve visited yours.
Please, check mine, & maybe we can follow eachother? + join my giveaway!
Thanks and love,
Cindy
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
October 5th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
@Cindy, Hi there, I tried to visit and your blog wouldn’t load for me. : ( It was just a blank page!
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Thanks for this post. It reminds me how much I love, and how little I wear, my leopard ballerina flats. I think I will do so soon
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leopard and red is a great mix
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When I grow up I want to look just like Rachel Bilson… and dress like her too!
Leopard + Red = Perfection
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I think Rachel and Wendy both look awesome. Takes some serious confidence to wear that print!
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Rachel Bilson is one of my FAVORITES. She looks incredible here and that dress was made for her. Such a fun look!
Valerie
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Rachel Bilson just inspires me, period. What a fabulous outfit!
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Anytime I find a way to wear leopard I will take it! look at that photo, gorgeous dress!
xoxo
Miss Neira
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So fun! Rachel can never fail, it seems. I love to pair adorable leopard ballet flats with dark skinny jeans and a flowy red top.
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RB – so pretty!
i think i need more leopard in my life!
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Loving the leopard!!
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What gorgeous pieces here! Love this!
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Love the leopard and red look! I’ve got a few little leopard elements, but I’m not daring enough to go too bold with it. Red lips, on the other hand, are a pretty common part of my look. Haha.
P.S. Did you know Rachel Bilson has a little feature in InStyle called Ask Rachel? It’s lovely!
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Yep, love her column!
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Love this look! Those red pumps are fabulous!
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YAY leopard!!! and rachel is always soo beautiful!!
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Love all the animal print this coming season as well. Those roll over jeans were pretty cool (pretty pricey too).
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Hey Bon Bon! Thanks for posting this look – adorable! Love that you used the Latico Clutch as a fabulous accessory!
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
October 5th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
@Chrissi, Thanks Chrissi. Latico has such beautiful bags!
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I’m in love with your look!
leopard, sequins, red suede pumps… i’m practically drooling.
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rachel bilson ALWAYS looks chic! even when she is not trying to… although i am sure she is always trying to ha
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Wow, Rachel looks AMAZING! I’m seriously impressed because I don’t usually like leopard head to toe, but she rocked it!
I would totally wear the complete outfit you designed though!
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I love leopard and red together. I thought Bilson looked great when I saw that pic.
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Red and leapord is a classic combo that has to be done with care in order to not look seedy. I always appreicate when someone pulls it off so elegantly like Rachel Bilson. I’m a fan of Cavali dresses, and she just looks magnificent! I would like to give this look a try, especially considering the gorgeous red accessories i have in closet. Now to find the perfect leaporad cardigan…
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