Key Pieces: Mini skirts, bold prints, leopard anything/everything, skirtsuits, body-con dresses, tights, the occasional statement evening gown for when Mr. Sheffield lets her out of the house and, of course, tons and tons of hairspray.

Designers to Wear: Vivienne Westwood, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Betsey Johnson

Defining Fashion Moment: Whenever Mr. Sheffield had any sort of high-brow event at the manse, Fran would finagle her way into the party with a show-stopping entrance atop the staircase, which she would then descend dramatically like the drag queen she is. However, any serious discussion of Fran’s style would be incomplete without mention of  her equally fabulous mother Sylvia Fine and gold-lamé-loving grandmother Yetta. The apple doesn’t fall far from the heavily-sequined tree.

Though we probably won’t see any leopard print capes adorned with a turban — also known as my laundry day look — there’s enough feline fun to go around as seen in this little ensemble above.

Present too are similar color palettes and silhouettes, but for items ranging from a disturbingly reasonable $50-$150, the world of haute couture couldn’t be further away. However, Valli chose to shoot the ads for his Impulse line, appearing in November issues across the board, in his Paris atelier.

As for the line itself, Giambattista Valli for Impulse Only will be available at 225 Macy’s stores come October 26th.

Paradis Leopard Print Calf Hair Knee-High Boots $995

Tribal prints – Colorful and fun, these cool, statement-making dresses will spruce-up your closet in no time.

Clockwise from top left:
Dorothy Perkins Multi Tribal Print Dress $39, dorothyperkins.com

Billabong Friday Dress $$31.99, tillys.com

dELiA*s One-Shoulder Tribal Dress $29.99, delias.com

Forever 21 Tribal Maxi Dress $24.80, forever21.com

Papaya Tribal Print Beaded Halter Dress $18.99, papayaclothing.com

Forever 21 Self-Tie Tribal Dress $19.90, forever21.com

Forever 21 Strapless Patch Print Dress $19.80, forever21.com

Forever 21 Abstract Drawstring Dress $19.80, forever21.com

dELiA*s Tribal Woven Dress $29.99, delias.com

AX Paris Tribal Print Shift Dress $49, axparis.co.uk

Country chic - Channel the prairie life with a mix of down home and big city style.

Clockwise from top left:
Jane Norman Horse Print Tie Waisted Shirt Dress $37, janenorman.co.uk

Forever 21 Striped Chambray Dress $18.90, forever21.com

Daytrip Flower Power Dress $36, buckle.com

Akira Silk Blend Lace Sleeve Dress $39.90, shopakira.com

dELiA*s Vintage Crochet Dress $39.50, delias.com

ModCloth Homeland Honey Dress $47.99, modcloth.com

WeSC Ika Dress $39.99, swell.com

ModCloth Vase Vortex Dress $47.99, modcloth.com

Maxis - Bring it to the floor with a breezy ankle-length dress. We have one here for every body type and taste.

From left:
Vero Moda Floral Print Maxi Dress $34, houseoffraser.co.uk

Dorothy Perkins Orange Embellished Maxi Dress $46, dorothyperkins.com

Forever 21 Leopard Maxi Dress $24.80, forever21.com

Forever 21 Ikat Maxi Dress $16.50, forever21.com

ModCloth Bicycle Taxi Maxi Dress $49.99, modcloth.com

Old Navy Smocked Gauze Maxi Dress $39.94, oldnavy.gap.com

Mudd Crochet Maxi Dress $29.99, kohls.com

Dressrail Boobtube Colour Block Maxi Dress $25, dressrail.com

Sporty spice - Sleek and easy to move in, these classically casual frocks can be reinvented time and time again.

Clockwise from top left:
Life In Progress™ Pinstriped Dress $24.80, forever21.com

American Apparel Fine Jersey Racerback Tank Dress $32, americanapparel.net

Nordstrom Stem Knit Tank Dress $37.90, nordstrom.com

Forever 21 Draped Tube Dress $16.90, forever21.com

Steve Madden Blushing Ruffle Dress $46.62, zappos.com

American Eagle Pintuck Dress $39.95, ae.com

Go Green M by M Lina Sustainable Vest Top Dress $42, fashion-conscience.com

Aqua Sleeveless Racerback Stripe Maxi Dress $23.52, bloomingdales.com

70s-Inspired – Whether going for the hippie or late mod feel, these vintage-esque dresses will quickly become summer staples.

Clockwise from left:
Peacocks Belted Wrap Dress $33, peacocks.co.uk

Dorothy Perkins Mocha Gypsy Lace Panel Dress $46, dorothyperkins.com

Peacocks 70s Maxi Dress $25, peacocks.co.uk

Vero Moda Fluted Sleeve Low Back 70s Shift $48.27, asos.com

Vintage 1970′s Womens Mod Knit Dress $42, rustyzipper.com

H81 Anita Sleeveless Woven Dress $16.90, forever21.com

Peacocks Chiffon Crop Dress $32, peacocks.co.uk

GoJane Printed Tie-Waist Tank Dress $31.70, gojane.com

Darling denim - Keep this classic look updated with rope belts and colorful accessories.

Clockwise from left:
French Connection Phillipa Dress $39.99, usa.frenchconnection.com

Oasis Skater Dress $25, oasis-stores.com

Thread Sense Sweetheart Button Denim Dress $35, threadsense.com

H&M Flared Denim Dress $21, hm.com

Hurley Wilson YC Denim Dress $44, zappos.com

Peacocks Denim Embroidered Dress $25, peacocks.co.uk

Forever 21 Denim Tube Dress W/ Belt $24.90, forever21.com

Forever 21 Belted Denim Dress $19.80, forever21.com

What are your favorite dresses from this guide? Let us know in the comments.

**With all of these guides, remember you will be wearing one of the daytime outfits to your destination. And, if you’re like us, you’ll probably be wearing most or all of the accessories too.

The Hamptons

The Bag
Bodhi “Weekender” Bag $648 – Sleek and luxe, just like your favorite string of Long Island beaches

The Accessories
Cutler & Gross Sunglasses $485

Alexander McQueen Mini Ivory Western Wicca Satchel $1,595

Malene Birger Ginau Mixed Bracelet Set $165

Aldo Stewarts Earrings $12

Belle Noel by Kim Kardashian 14KT Gold Stone and Pave Cocktail Ring $38

Marimekko Unikko Pink and Red Beach Towel $85

The Daytime Pieces
T by Alexander Wang Button Down Silk Tank $140

3.1 Phillip Lim Knot Front Pleated Short $295

T by Alexander Wang Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Shirt $188

Mara Hoffman Ruffle Bustier Bikini $220

Rag & Bone Emma Short $143

Diamond by Julien Macdonald Dark Pink Palm Print Kaftan $52

Topshop Rope Tie Leg Sandals $75

The Nighttime Pieces
Diane Von Furstenberg Bicolour Wrap Dress $535

Alice + Olivia Grace Belted Stretch-Silk Dress $330

Lanvin Ankle Strap Pumps $1,050

The Catskills

The Bag
Fossil Vintage Reissue Weekender $218 – Rustic and bohemian, this bag will hold all your mountainside lake looks

The Accessories
Barbara Bui Floyd Mini Fringe Bag $595

Alexander McQueen Head Skull Necklace $595

Alexis Bittar Gold Ombre Bracelet $270

Rebecca Norman Rocky Ring $135

Linda Farrow Retro Style Sunglasses $425

The Daytime Pieces
Damir Doma Cropped Tank Top $230

Love Sam Lace Top $99

Topshop Green Flippy Skirt $55

Undrest Liberty-Print Cotton Swimsuit $275

Fly London YLVA Platform Sandal $185

Victoria’s Secret Maxi Dress $48

The Nighttime Pieces
Miss Selfridge Orange Twill Crop Jacket $73

AllSaints Aztec Dress $460

Camilla and Marc Blind Call Leopard Frock $705

Yves Saint Laurent Tribute 105 $1,395

Cape Cod

The Bag
Buti Pebbled Calf Leather Weekender Travel Bag $540 – The perfect blue to match the skies of this classic, nautical vacation destination

The Accessories
Robindira Unsworth 22k Gold Hammered Hoops $144

Cynthia Rowley Denim Frame Heart Shoulder Bag $130

Larkspur & Hawk Emma Ring $850

Rag & Bone Short Brim Beach Hat $135

Kenneth Jay Lane Starfish Gold-Tone Bangle $84

Selima Optique Andy Round-Frame Acetate Sunglasses $325

The Daytime Pieces
H! by Henry Holland Beige Cropped Jersey Blouse $26

Rebecca Minkoff Hali Cut-Out Rose Print Shorts $228

Marc Jacobs Floral-Print Silk Tank $198

Karen Walker Belted Swing Skirt $180

Topshop Red & White Stripe Bandeau Cover Up $52

D&G Reversible Halterneck Bikini $300

Keds Champion Austin $50

The Nighttime Pieces
Alice + Olivia Cody Color Block Dress $368

Diane Von Furstenberg Mini Maize Silk Pleated Dress $695

Schutz Laser-Cut Platform $210

What is an absolute must-have for your Memorial Day getaway?

Jessica is wearing Pink Leopard and I have on Checkered Pink. What do we think about them, besides the fact we look fabulous? Not going to lie, these felt a little strange when we first applied and they weren’t fully dry. But after a few minutes, we felt we could smile, talk and make a variety of faces with no worry of messing them up. To maximize their staying power, we suggest drinking through a straw and waiting to eat until you’re ready for them to come off.

Not only can you shop for 15 amazing patterns, but the Violent Lips website also has video tutorials on how to apply as well as a super fun blog we can’t get enough of. What do you think of these playful lip tattoos? Which pattern(s) do you want to try?

Helen will be rated on the below categories, five being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

Fit: 5

Appropriateness: 5

Trendiness: 4

Styling: 5

Hair: 4

Makeup: 5

Pose: 4

Confidence: 5

Helen Mirren is a goddamn movie star! Look at this woman, she is amazing. Leopard dress, leather jacket, grinding on a married man half her age – lady has been working it her whole life and just refuses to stop.

The Soldier Jacket: Dasgupta, $695

Since I’d heard of Aparna Dasgupta’s cared for tailoring and distinct aesthetic of feminine masculinity, I was delighted to find this particular piece in AvaMaria. It juxtaposes the sergeant closure with the princess cut and pleat-like flaps from the hip. It begs for a feminine shape to flesh it out.

The Catty Dress: Diane von Furstenberg, $168

Diane, known for wrap dresses and dresses and dresses, I fittingly found a DVF dress that accentuated the strong-woman look of the jacket. The leopard print is stealthily spicy beneath the military cut. It’s peeking out atop the collar, so it’s clear that it’s a dress.

The Leopard Heels: Hollywould, $220

Leopard on Leopard? In the words of photographer Christopher Hall, “I won’t shoot this if you don’t wear the leopard shoes.” It’s tricky out there with cat on cat, but the trick is to keep them different enough so they don’t look dyed to match. Like the maroon shoes might’ve.

AvaMaria | 107 Crosby Street, New York, NY 212.966.0909

Photography by Christopher Hall

Key Pieces: Mini skirts, bold prints, leopard anything, skirtsuits, body-conscious dresses, tights, the occasional statement evening gown for when Mr. Sheffield lets her out of the house and, of course, tons and tons of hairspray.

Designers to Wear: Vivienne Westwood, Gucci, Christopher Kane, Betsey Johnson

Vivienne Westwood Red Label AW 2011

Gucci AW 2011

Christopher Kane SS 2010

Betsey Johnson AW 2011

Defining Fashion Moment: Whenever Mr. Sheffield had any sort of high-brow fête, Fran would make her entrance atop the staircase to the studio audience’s whoops and hollars. Then she would precede to mess up and inevitably repair whatever situation her employer was involved in.

Fran Drescher’s endlessly optimistic nanny was the continuation of a long legacy of whacky ladies who were no strangers to glamour. A legacy that started in the 1930s with screwball heroines like Carole Lombard, Katharine Hepburn and Irene Dunne and which continued for decades more with Lucille Ball.

That The Nanny is still in re-runs is a testament to Fran’s (Drescher and Fine’s) own legacy. Now if we only had more time I could delve into the genius wardrobes of Ms. Fine’s relations: Yetta and Sylvia Fine.

I can see the apple doesn’t fall far from the sequined tree. And for extra credit, study up on Should Be on the Nanny.

Zoe will be rated on the below categories, five being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

Fit: 5

Trendiness: 3

Appropriateness: 5

Styling: 4

Hair: 3

Makeup: 5

Shoes: 4

Pose: 3

Confidence: 5

A very cute look for the Independent Spirit Awards, even though I think she could have worn something more daring. What do you think about her look?

or maybe just someone like Carmen Kass! ENVY

If you feel animal print clothes are too big a statement for you, don’t worry. This fall you have wonderful leopard-print bags, shoes and accessories to choose from that won’t leave you looking like a Jersey Shore outcast. As long as you don’t wear more than one – anything goes!

Check out the gallery or leopard print shoes, bags and accessories here.

Link Love: Fashion Lover

LINK LOVE:Accessories: Leopard Accents

Blunt — perhaps as a result of her side-splitting and pitch-perfect turn as the world’s bitchiest assistant in The Devil Wears Prada or perhaps it’s the fact that she recently wed adorable everyman actor Jon Krasinski — is probably one of our favorite actresses in Hollywood. It helps that her red carpet style is almost flawless. Which is why it’s refreshing to hear her speak out against airbrushing. She told Elle UK:

“I don’t like it when they stretch you out and make you all long and skinny. It makes you look like a Barbie. Who the hell looks like that?”

Good question.

You can also watch behind-the-scenes video of the cover shoot here, in which Blunt kvells over a pair of Alexander Wang leopard print booties and stoically poses in high heels despite having a broken bone in her foot.

LINK LOVE:Emily Blunt Does Not Like Being Airbrushed

If you’re on the prowl for a fashion feast, something to hunt down, seduce and make your own this season, leopard print is the answer. Lanvin has been on safari for a few seasons now, and it’s the same story with the hugely successful tribal Fall Winter 2010 collection. With pony skin boots, the ‘Happy’ bag and a printed satin jumpsuit on offer there is plenty of opportunity to become the ultimate luxe Lanvin leopard. Dolce & Gabbana are equally committed to the big cat craze with sultry dresses, skin tight jeans, silky scarves and staggering stilettos all covered in spots. Grrrr!

By Scott Stephenson

LINK LOVE:Luxe Leopard

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Admittedly, when first I saw these shoes I was skeptical. Animal prints, especially leopard, tread a fine line between chic and kitsch; and before this modern age, they’d seem fairly out of place in warm-weather wear. Note though, the way they introduce a splash of edgy patterning to this ensemble, featured in Alexander Wang’s S/S 2010 collection:

Somehow, it just works- and I love it.

LINK LOVE: Obsessed with Shoes

So I’m not going to show you the shoe, you’re gonna have to click through to see if, but promise to comment with your reactions…Just as imagined, leapoard print…

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