NiniChic: Glam In Exotic Prints
Everyone seems to be into exotic prints this fall and that includes me. Leopard, cheetah and tiger prints are so popular right now and that seems to be the trend of exotic prints: they come and go away and then they come back again. This has been going on for decades…just look at the animal prints in older decades like the 60’s or 70’s. This fall leopard, cheetah and tiger are definitely a big hit. For my personal taste I prefer vintage exotic prints clothing and accessories. Vintage is great because I can save money while wearing one-of-a-kind pieces.
Animal prints can be a fashion disaster if you don’t wear them right. When you wear animal prints keep the outfit as simple as possible. If you have on a leopard print coat, let the coat be the statement piece and keep the rest of your outfit clean and sleek. I recommend black because the print usually has that tone included in it. You don’t want
to go overboard with leopard prints.
Among all of the exotic prints, tiger print is my favorite. I was born in the year of the tiger so anything that has a touch of tiger, I just love. I’m wearing a tiger print scarf. I like the scarf to be exotic and to have lots of movement. I went to the fabric store today and bought 4 yards of fabric and turned it into this scarf. You can do the same too! Let all the edges be raw to have a street inspired look. (Plus, a LOT of Lanvin edges are raw too!) Chiffon and silk are your best choices for scarves because both fabrics are light lightweight and will give you a nice drape. The scarf I have on is Chiffon and it cost me $20.00. Shop smart, dress well!.
Wearing: 4 yards of fabric used as a scarf, J-brand jean, Theory blouse, YSL tribute pumps, Super sunnies and Givenchy bag.
NINITIPS: Wearing prints correctly has a lot to do with your comfort and confidence. Prints are a great way to change things up a bit so don’t be afraid to experiment. Just remember: you are wearing the tiger, the tiger should not be wearing you! Have fun with exotic prints and keep it glam!!!!
first to comment!i really love the drama in ur tiger print:)) nice photoshoot!more power!and you have great body,your jeans enhaces it:)
wow this outfit is awesome ! As always you look so grogeous !!! I really love animal prints !
your style is always so clean and fabulous nini.
i love how you styled the printed fabric. amazing.
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Right on point Nini. =) Right now, I’m obsessed with zebra-print home accessories. I just got a nice big rug for my bedroom and loveeeee it.
I love the scarf + the whole outfit. When it comes to style, you are my favourite fashion blogger. I am always inspired by your classy and edgy outfits!
XOXO
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i love the scarf! you have inspired me to make my own, but in leopard!
I Loveeeeee this!!!! <3 <3 <3 you look gorgeous and I love these photos so much!
xoxo
love this…ummm…thing! =)
Hello Nini,
How are U?
Love Ur skinny with sheer blouse! Great combo!
XoXo
Love this look and how you play with this super big tiger fabric, it is not easy to handle with both huge size and prints, but you easily made it. Lesson learnt!
xoxo,
Patrick
Woow, the first photo is amazing and I have looked for ages a blouse like this.. BUT ofcourse Estonia don’t have it..
What an idea! Definitely head turning look, really amazing outfit!
woaahhhhhhh!
nini- it’s another gorgeous outfit of you!
i have always thought about that of buying animal print
fabric too and create my own design. but, i didn’t get a
chance to grab one from a fabric store yet.
thanks for the tip again, nini!
Brilliant idea making your own scarf from the fabric store!!!
xx
You look so cute with the scarf as a hood! Great tip about using the fabric xx
Mmmh so Actually Beyond your blouse so discreet/sensual transparency I really like the “Oversized Accessory” idea, AND The fact that your “YSL Tribute pumps” (whose Dizzy Majesty “Astonishingly” shape your delicate feet) always sound as a “NiniFetiCHIC-issime” expression . . .
Hope you’re Well Dear.
Amicalement, Antoine
Hey Nini,
You look soo glamorous!!!! eventhough you’re just wearing jeans!
thanks for the tip I will defo get some fabric to wear as scarf.
Have a nice day Nini and visit me sometime.
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I love how you have done the animal print, you look gorgeous.
Carmen.xx.
Nini, that is absolutely inspired, and hat’s off to Loc, the shots are gorgeous in that sunlight.
It’s so true: animal prints as a trend are cyclical. This isn’t the first wave, surely, but at the moment, the creative ways the prints are used are beyond any previous times. The prints are bigger, bolder.. and there’s no point in spending a fortune on anything in animal print because it WILL seem dated.. unless you put it in a box and wait another 7 or so years.
So buying fabric, in such a huge amount.. it’s stunning, and oh so savvy.
Can’t believe you woke & thought of me! I’m chuffed to bits. Have a lovely day.
xoxo
Love the blue-bottomed YSL Tribute Pumps.
brilliant idea! perfect timing too…i’m going to chinatown today because i need some buttons & now i can see if they have any fun animal prints! i love how if you bought this same scarf at barneys, saks, etc., it would be what, hundos of $$$$. thanks for the inspiration, nini!
I actually GASPED at these photos!! You’re always giving out great tips & you’ve done it once again. Fabric as a DIY scarf, you’re brilliant. Thanks for always sharing & inspiring
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW NINI, that is absolutely inspired, you did a wonderful job on your DIY scarf. I’m going to the fabric store today to get myself some fabric.
BRILLIANT NINI!!!!! Another wonderful tips to us readers! What a statement piece it is. I’d definitely will stop by the fabric store to check them out. You look very chic bold with this print. LOVE IT
Pouv
Hey girl!
You were asking how I am! Well, I’m soooo bussy lately that I don’t have time to take picture of my daily outfits to post it on my blog! My faculty wants a lot of time
but I like it!
I loooove animal prints, but as you said u really need to be careful if you don’t wanna look like granny who got her leopard printed tee on the market! hehe
I don’t even need to mention that you look fab as always! Great scarf, though.
How is your week so far? Busy?
Take care…<3
Pika
Lol “The tiger should not be wearing you” Too funny/cute. That’s a great idea for a scarf. Never thought about that. Great blouse, by the way!
Oh yeah–Raccoon faux tails–you rarely see this, but I’ve seen the tails stitched onto little Davey Crockette raccoon hats for little boys at gift shops in San Antonio around the Alamo/Riverwalk…I don’t know if that would help you though since you’re in DFW…that’s the ONLY time I’ve ever seen that! What a rare item, good luck on your DIY
@kimberly
Thank you Kimberly for your suggestion.
xoxo
Nini
YOU CAN DO IT, GIRL!!!
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWW Nini, the tiger! This is an awesome idea!! Love this about you. So bold yet so glam!! Thanks for the tip Nini.
Bridgett
I love tiger stripes. Great piece.
WHAT THE **** ARE YOU WEARING?? a nasty looking piece of leopard fabric…how chic??!!
Great DIY idea!
Only you can pull this off Nini!!! Very bold and I love it!! Very unique!
@angel
. I had to replace **** with the word you were using in the comment above. It makes you look very uneducated, which I think you are. Also, it’s tiger prints not leopard, even I knew that!! 
Yikes!! I am wondering why negative comments only seem to come from people that live near Nini in Dallas. Weird…
WOHHH!! Welcome back angel. I knew that you are still visiting
awesomeness! look and pics are just great!
Happy sweet wednesday, Nini!
How are you doing?
Such a great idea and such a dramatic look with the uuuuberlooong scarf!
Love to see the blue sole of your tributes, too
WIshing you and Loc a lovely day!
Hugs from…
me
Hi Nini,
It sounds like a simple enough DIY and the result is so fabulous! You truly live by your fashion rule when you said that you don’t have to spend a million to look like a million! This is one classic example!
Thanks for yet another wonderful post!
Grace
hi nini, you’re such a glamourous beauty. Even jeans look elegant on you. I love the look, it’s my taste.
xoxo zola
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Hi Nini,
Very glam indeed… Love the top and the scarf somehow suit so well with this length! Love it!!!
Natasha
PS: Ohhhh and ignore the negative comments, they are just jealous of you and they know it!
Oh, Nini. You inspire me.
xo.
You look stunning! super fierce, love how you kept it refined with black!
stay fabulous darling Nini
kiss kiss
Marian
Exotic and animal prints are indeed really big this season!!!I love your look in these photos!
YOU’RE CATWOMAN!
What an amazing look – the scarf is soooo eyecatching!
Just gorgeous!!
xoxo, s.
I want a snow tiger or a leopard print now super badly, dear dear nini you are going to make me go broke!
XOXOX
Libby
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what an amazingly cool idea! i wish i could get hold of some similar material- the fabric selection on my island is rather horrid! will add it to USA shopping list, then!
you found the perfect fabric- wonderful, luxurious drape. love the drama you’ve created with just a simple piece of animal print.
thanks for sharing this!
ha ha, that’s cute. that’s a good idea to wear as a scarf!! & i love those YSL tribute pumps. how much were they? i really want a pair. they are so amazing. so perfect. xo
the scarf’s amazing! great style you have
WOWWWW GORGEOUS AND BREATHTAKING, NINI! Love the entry! You totally hit it on point! I love leopard prints too but they’re a little tooo bold for where I am living plus I don’t think I could ever wear them for church either! I did, however, fall in love with this pair of leopard print booties from Aldo!!!
Love to you, Adeliet
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Very good post Nini!!! You look so fierce with this diy scarf !!!!
it is huge
but it looks so good on you
Work it Nini!!! The jeans: Perfect fit! The blouse: Another Perfect fit! The scarf: Great innovation! You Rock woman!! Oh-Loc is the BEST!! I love how he shoots you. Please tell him that I said so. Oh-did I tell you that I started my blog? I need to take time to really format it, as it looks really boring now. Gosh I wish that you were in DC to help me
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wow that outfit looks really sharp! Love the sheer top but the skin tight jeans really grab attn too. I have the same jeans & I practically live in them. U definitely have the figure for them & they compliment perfectly! Incredibly sexy!
Nini,
What a great idea!
You look fabulous!
xo,
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My dearest FIERCE-NINI! You gotta going on, GIRL! Look at you looking absolutly FIEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRCE! I love this outfit, that scarf gives the outfit an absolute punch! You look amazingly chic. Sorry I been out the loop…getting back to it in full force now. Love seeing you always!
Love Maury,
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must try this one too nin! great idea. the pictures are amazing as always.
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wow! amazing pix….amazing style!
I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Absolutely gorgeous! And those YSL pumps are to die for! Thank you for all your advice! Love your blog Nini!
xxx
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Great pictures!
Man! Those shoes are killer.
4 yards of fabric! Brilliant!!
I don’t know why, but I don’t love this. Something about it doesn’t work for me. I look at these pictures twice and it just doesn’t. I do love the J Brands, the Givenchy and the YSLs though : )
Hey that’s a great “DIY” idea. Yards of fabric as a scarf. I’ve been coveting the long knit scarf. Maybe I can find something comparable at Mood. LOL
Not sure I’m quite sold on animal print, yet, but you rock it!
The tiger print looks amazing! Everyone has been wearing leopard lately, tiger totally changes up the animal print trend. Love it
Awesome photos! and a great outfit!
I’m digging those shoes! And love the extra long scarf!