CHEETAHS NEVER PROSPER...EXCEPT IN YOUR WARDROBE

March 10, 2020Jennifer Mejia

One of my friends who I’ve never met has a pet peeve about people labeling cheetah as leopard and vice versa. There are a few funny things about that sentence. In my mind, she’s become a friend through Instagram, although we’ve yet to meet in person. We will someday. I follow her and she follows me, but I can’t just call her a follower because we message way too often for that. So I’m giving her a shout out here because honestly, I would have continued labeling everything leopard had she not enlightened me.

Cheetah and leopard have been “in” for a while. And I keep holding my breath for them to go out. But thankfully, they haven’t. So I just invested in this skirt, and I couldn't be happier about it. Because I’ll wear it as I am here, but I’ll also be happy to pair it with a white v-neck t-shirt knotted at the waist, with a denim jacket thrown over it and sneakers on my feet, for a completely different look. It would also be fabulous with a black tank top with sandals during summer months. Or perhaps even a white button down, tied at the waist, and open a little more than usual at the collar. So many possibilities! You know I love versatility.

This skirt and sweater are both from Zara and available at a very accessible price. The sweater is a wonderful quality with a smooth and silky feel. It doesn’t seem like the type that will pill, so I’m hopeful it was also a good investment. The gold buttons at the wrist make it special. I paired the sweater with dark denim and leopard flats over the weekend for a casual yet put together look. My handbag and bracelet are vintage. They belonged to my grandmother, so unfortunately the exact pieces are not available. I love wearing them and carrying a piece of her with me because I miss her so much every day.

You can shop this exact look, as well as other cheetah skirts by simply clicking on the images below. And if you are into my pumps that you’ve seen me wear too many times to count, use code BAJENNIFER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order of Sarah Flint shoes.