Do you know anyone from the corporate world who dresses like a diva? Or do you have a friend whom you runs to whenever you need an asap advice on style and shopping? Well, if you do, you are lucky. If you don´t, don´t worry for I´m about to introduce to you that friend, someone who knows both finance and fashion matters, and who can tell you how to create practical runway looks – B of BravoeRunway.
One question that pops in many women´s head is, “how to wear animal print to work”. Creative Fashion is a where-to-go site when you wear animal print because of the wild print guides that I`ve written – How to wear animal print, 11 ways to wear animal print to work, among others. Just then I found someone who has a really strong voice when it comes to this print. In this interview, you´re going to learn some easy tricks on wearing animal print to work as well as the well-kept secrets of a stylish diva.
Hello B! Tell us a little about you and your blog.
Hi Glee! My name is Bessie and I am a finance professional during the day and a fashion blogger at night! My blog is called Bravoe Runway and I create a variety of looks on a daily basis that gives the everyday woman the access to maximize her closet, as well as look and shop the whole outfit.
Your field is in finance. How did you stumble upon fashion blogging?
A lot of my friends had suggested that I do something with my love for fashion. I’m the friend you ask your fashion questions to. Do these shoes look right with this outfit? What if I was this silk blouse? I want to re-wear this dress, how can I make it look different?
What is your signature style?
My signature style is classics with a twist.
What is your best-kept personal style secret?
If I told you it wouldn’t be a secret now would it? LOL, my best kept secret is to keep an open mind and to try anything and everything. You never know until you put something on how it’ll look on you!
What are the best five fashion essentials every woman must have?
A great handbag,
Pair of sunglasses that always makes you feel glamorous,
Well fitting blazer constructed of seasonless wool in any colour,
A dress you feel comfortable and confident in,
Classic tailored white shirt that suits your style, oxford, ruffle, camp style, tuxedo.
Is an animal print item a woman´s must-have? Why?
I think every woman should have 1 animal print item in her closet, whether it is an accessory, belt, shoes, or an actual garment. Animal prints believe it or not are actually neutrals. You can dress it up or down, but no matter what, the print is an accent and can take any ordinary garment to extraordinary levels.
Which animal print is your favorite? Leopard, zebra, python, tiger or lion print? Why?
I love all types of animal prints however; I would say leopard is my favorite! I think the reason is that it was the first animal print I ever discovered and I was 16 at the time! After that, I have loved it since, it’s quite classic I’ll add!
Before a woman puts on an animal print, what does she have to bear in mind?
The animal print itself is a statement so keep everything else clean and simple.
Can animal print be worn to work? How?
You can certainly wear animal print to work. It should never be too short or too tight. I think a great animal print pump can also accent a simple suit. Finally, a handbag with animal print accents work beautifully for the office as well!
Enough talk! Show us the animal print outfits you´ve created for office and tell us why they work.
Pink sweater and gray pants w/python shoes. This works for the office because the entire outfit is professional looking and the python shoes add a fun accent to a pink and gray outfit.
Tiger Jacket 3 ways. You can wear each of these outfits to the office, the skirt version works beautifully for a dinner with clients. The look with jeans is perfect if your office allows casual attire on Fridays. Finally the jacket with the slacks is always a professional look in the office.
Python dress combines 3 animal prints. Crocodile, Lizard, and Python. The python print colours are neutral tan, ivory, and brown. I’ve kept the accessories simple with just earrings and a hat. The crocodile embossed bag and the lizard pumps have added accent but not too much as they’re brown and taupe.
And finally, if you could whisper a fail-safe style tip to every woman´s ears, what would it be?
Always make sure the bag you are carrying goes with the outfit. A simple outfit’s status can be elevated with a great bag, conversely a well planned outfit with “any old bag,” will cause people to do a double take.
Have a great day, B! Thank you so much for your helpful tips.
If you have a style strategy that you want to share, or if you want to be interviewed and featured at Creative Fashion, email me.
fabulous interview and i love the topic! she wears a lot of animal prints and i love the diversity
wow. I love the looks. it’s so inspiring. Smart, elegant, classy…
I’m still a student right now but I swear when I get a job, I’m going to go on a shopping spree and dress corporately stylish.
thanks, btw, for leaving a comment on my blog. 😀 Have a nice day.
Gorgeous looks and advice.
Love her style and this interview!
xoxox,
CC
Very nice interview and looks! Great post! <3<3
Gah! Her style is just incredible – I LOVE! Great interview, Gleen; the topic you selected is fantastic! 🙂
She is fabulous, and have such amazing style. I loved this interview, thanks for the great post!
Hi Glee! Thank you so much for inviting me to be part of this feature! I enjoyed working with you!
Thank you too, B! For taking the time to share to other creative fashionistas your style strategies. It´s fun working with you too. 🙂
Animal prints are essential, so loved this post. Great ideas for the office.
Awesome interview. She is such an inspiring fashionista!
Great blog
that python dress = perfection!!! love your ideas, so so true!
Great post! I’ve been following Bravoe Runway for a while now, and her style is amazing!! Like she said, she wears classic pieces, but gives them a modern twist.
she has such great style.
awesome interview! she’s so sweet I’ve been checking out her blog a lot, love her style!
Ah I love B’s guest post! Thank you for posting some more ideas for professional looks! I’m about to hop on the job market train and I’m actually saving up some pre-Christmas money to expand my wardrobe! So this is great! I want to be able to keep up with my own personal style and still look like someone who should be taken seriously!
Bessie has great style and some great fashion tips! We love any kind of animal print too. It is a neutral and can really take an outfit up a notch!
Great post! I love all kinds of animal print and I’m always wearing them to work. Luckily I work in the beauty industry so we’re allowed to be a little more creative in our dress 🙂
I’ve been following her blog for a while now and think she’s fabulous! Great interview! She definitely knows how to rock the animal print. 😉
ha, loved this post girl. i’m always just so scared to wear animal print. who knows, maybe i’ll try it out now!
xo TJ
You are so chic and confident. I really admire that. 🙂
The animal print and raspberry dress shirt look great together.
i LOVE Bessie! she is so much fun and amazing!
She has a great blog and style. Bessie also reminds me to get more animal prints!
xoxo,
I am a regular at B’s blog! I adore her style. Great post and great blog you have too!
xo
Lovely interview!!!
xoxo
all of these outfits w/ animal print are great. i usually just wear animal print shoes to work but may expand my selection 🙂
Cute post! I Love animal print, but you’re right…gotta make sure it’s appropriate for work! And that tiger jacket totally rocks!
This is an interesting post. I am fascinated by animal print but afraid to try it. Best I’ve done is buy Cheetah ballet flats.
Great interview! I especially love her shoes, definitely need more animal print in my life now!
Great article. It’s especially helpful for those of us who work in the professional world but don’t want to dress boring 🙂
well done i really appreciate your effort, thanks for this creative information