Animal prints are SO WILD. Leopard print, snake print, zebra print – OH MY! Because of the wild nature of animal prints, when dressing for business meetings, I tend to keep the animal prints to a minimum – limiting them to shoes, or a bag, or a peeking out underneath a blazer. Today, I decided to throw out that old-school thought and GO WILD. Fortunately, my business meeting today is a marketing meeting, where I’m expected to be the most colorful personality in the room, as well as someone who’s going to get everyone thinking creatively. Sounds like a PERFECT time to break out my love for animal prints!
This skirt is actually a dress that I wore here and here – I just threw on a nude lace top to break up the python print, and my favorite blazer. A blazer can make almost any outfit a little more business professional.
The maxi skirt flows so beautifully. While walking from my car into the drug store, I was stopped – twice – by people letting me know how beautiful the dress was and to enquire where they could purchase it! Every time I wear this dress, I get that kind of a reaction.
This set of photo’s was taken by my daughter. She does a great job and I end up with TONS of great pictures, it’s so hard to narrow it down to a few pictures!
I seriously don’t know what we’re going to do when it’s too cold to stand outside on the deck and hide behind my beautiful plants!
In the meantime, I’m enjoying as much time on my deck as I can! And so is my doggy, Jazz! This is what typically happens “behind the scenes” when we’re taking our pictures – Jazzy wanders around trying to figure out what we’re doing, walking in and out of our pictures:
Then she decides, she MUST give kisses to the lovely photographer!
My poochie’s job is to spread love & joy where ever she goes. She takes this VERY seriously. She felt the photographer needed love – and THERE SHE WAS to deliver.
Once the kisses were delivered and received – happily on both sides, she was back to my side, making sure I had everything I needed for my shots:
And when she was absolutely sure everything was good to go, she gave us her blessing and walked to the edge of the frame, and let us take our pics. She was right – we got some great shots!
I listen to my poochie, Jazzy. She’s never done me wrong!
And the deets!
My favorite bag – my soft, buttery Balenciaga, a gift from my mom:
I LOVE these shoes. They’re suede. They’re cute. They’re comfy. They’re a great color. They’re feminine yet with the laces, these little heels now have a little bit of a sporty edge. YUM!
Bracelets & rings – OH MY!
And this GORG Georgia Fletcher necklace. I have a similar one here – this one has different charms, and is a different size.
And since my daughter is the photographer and she cares about every little detail, she even got a great snap of these beautiful earings! These M. Bridget Designs earrings are a staple for me – I wear them all the time. They go with just about anything!
What I’m Wearing:
Dress: Dresses and Other Drugs (Dress the Population) purchased from Covered Boutique in Uptown Minneapolis
Top: Forever 21 nude lace top
Blazer: L’Atelier Stretch cotton Blazer in Seafoam (old)
Bag: Balenciaga City bag in Rose Gold buy
Shoes: Trouve Suede lace-up heels (old)
Sunglasses: Vintage YSL
Watch: Michael Kors
Accessories: Vintage Castlecuff hinge bracelet, various other bracelets, Bora white coral ring purchased from Omorphia, vintage brass leather belt, necklace – Georgia Fletcher, earrings – M. Bridget Designs
After writing up this post, I realized how much python print I’ve got in my closet – WOW! There’s more than a few posts with python print in them!
What do you wear to liven up your business professional outfits?
XOXO
-Daisy Nguyen
Fashion Blogger in Minneapolis
PS – I’m TOTALLY BANANAS over python print!
Woow this dress is perfect and I love your shoes and earrings
Very nice!
Thanks much!
XOXO
-Daisy
Lovely skirt! Very chic and elegant. xo
Thank you Anoushka!
XOXO
-Daisy
I LOVE python print. I’m dying for some booties/heels in that print for fall! x
OH – shoes in python print would be so FAB!
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-Daisy
Seriously stunning! And I love the idea of pairing a nude lace top over it to separate the print and calm it down for the office, and of course the blazer
Always my go-to to make something more professional at work! Hope your meeting goes well 
Thanks for liking my posts on Instagram because I was able to find your blog! Definitely a new follower 
And fun to read fellow Minnesotans blogs 
xoxo,
Rachel
Rachel’s Lookbook
OMG – I didn’t know you were a fellow MN fashion blogger! LOVE it when I find fellow MN fashion bloggers! I’m DEFINITELY following your blog!
XOXO
-Daisy
Your dog is too cute! Adorable blog!
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Thank you Jessica!
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-Daisy
I love the snakeskin with lace! You look gorgeous!
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http://www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com
Thanks Kacie! I didn’t think it would work, but once I tried it on, it looked great!
XOXO
-Daisy
That python print high-low skirt is just fab and the blazer makes it so much more elegant! Those tie-up booties are amazing, Daisy and totally love all your jewelry!
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Juneli from Fashionably Yours
Thanks Juneli! These ar some of my favorite things all in one post!
XOXO
-Daisy
so cool that that skirt is a dress. you’re so smart.
Thanks Katie! It’s only that I saw that this brand also sells JUST the skirt, so I thought, why not see what I can do with it? And VOILE! A whole new way to wear my dress. I LOVE this dress, so anything that lets me rotate it even more is so wonderful!
XOXO
-Daisy
WOW. Really, this is the first word that came to my mind. You look just stunning ! The skirt, the blouse, the bag, the shoes, the blazer, the jewels… Everything is so beautiful ! Wow, keep up with the great looks girl !!
xx
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Thanks so much Coralie! It really means alot to me that you stopped by!
XOXO
-Daisy
I love the idea layering the lace tank over the dress. I have one very similar and never thought to do something like that! The maxi dress does flow and it looks gorgeous. I bet you were the best dressed at your meeting : ) Heather
Thanks Heather! I just thought about adding the tank, and it actually worked! Opens up so many more possibilities, doesn’t it?
XOXO
-Daisy
Hi Daisy!
I love love love your Balenciaga bag – it’s my dream bag in the exact colour but they just don’t make it in that colour anymore
My friend’s mum has it and I love it 
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Thanks xx
My mom gifted it to me! And I LOVE it! I’ll definitely visit your page!
XOXO
-Daisy
Beautiful outfit, love the booties and your skirt rocks!
xoxo
Paula
Blush-paula.blogspot.com
Thanks so much Paula! The booties are my FAVE!
XOXO
-Daisy
LOVE the color combo. And I never even thought of about animal print and how it fits into the workplace, you definitely pull it off!
B.
daisy these pictures are fantastic! i love how you added the top to that dress! i tried it on but it just wasn’t working for me but it looks so great on you! love seeing how you are able to express yourself through your outfits each day! thanks for sharing!
Rita – THANKS! I’m trying to get more use out of this dress, because it’s so GREAT! I LOVE the print AND the cut of the skirt. Thanks for stopping by!
XOXO
-Daisy
I love the lace mixed with the print! And the B bag is definitely my favorite part of the outfit!
Allison
A’s Fashion Files
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Thanks A! LOVE the Balenciaga bag!
XOXO
-Daisy Nguyen
Cute look! Loving your skirt!
xx
Giovanna
http://www.oliveandanarrow.com
Thanks Giovanna! This skirt is more versatile than O originally thought and in heavy rotation!
XOXO
-Daisy Nguyen
Dang girl! You look good! I love the color of that skirt and it looks awesome with the blazer and booties!! I love wearing kind of funky things to work.
-Jessi
haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com
Thanks so much Jessi! I push the workwear thing – gotta have some fun, you know?
XOXO
-Daisy
lovely as always! loove your skirt
Thanks Oanh!
XOXO
-Daisy
Interesting post, well I think it can! Love your shoes too!
Nice blog btw!
A.
FASHION IMPERATIVE FI FB
Thanks so much The shoes are really comfortable too!
XOXO
-Daisy
Love this dress!!!
Soooo fabulous
XOXO
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Thanks Martha! One of my FAVES for sure!
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-Daisy
Great skirt! I love the color, the print, cut…everything! You look fabulous. Following now…
Thanks Troy! Will check out your blog too!
XOXO
-Daisy
I have been rocking a bunch of snakskin this year and I think it is a great neutral alternative as for an animal print it is pretty subdued.
Love how the dress floats and the shoes are fab.
Jane – so glad I’m not the only one! I looked back on several posts, and I have ALOT of snakeskin/python print going on!
XOXO
-Daisy
very nice, thank you for your comment on my blog. I will watch. waiting for you.
Thanks zaneta!
XOXO
-Daisy
LOVE this dress/skirt hybrid….so beautiful and flowing….
I work in fashion and retail so to me this is TOTALLY biz appropriate…I am not sure it would be for some of my business clients- but I totally agree that a blazer instantly takes a more casual unstructured outfit and gives it a more serious appeal.
You look great…your gams are incredible and those SHOES!!!!
Happy Wednesday.
C
Thanks Carly! I work some with very corporate clients. Once they get used to me, I’m take more liberties with my attire!
XOXO
-Daisy
i def. think if done right and sophisticated (depending on the office enviroment) that is can be work app.
I love this look, that “skirt” is so pretty and I love your pup!
Thanks Amy! My pup is always wandering into my pics, and now I just wait for her to be done with her curiosity – plus her pictures are always so fun!
XOXO
-Daisy
You look absolutely fantastic!
And a cute dog! 
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Thanks Lavish! Always love all the dresses you feature!
XOXO
-DAisy
Love the bag and your photo bombing pup! Thanks for linking and be sure to grab the badge!
Transatlantic Blonde
Love the python and the puppy and those transcendant earrings!
Thanks Amber! My poochie IS a cutie, huh?
XOXO
-Daisu
This is absolutely gorgeous, and I think I would wear something like this to work, too. It’s a great mix of animal prints, and I absolutely love your shoes!
Trinnah – thanks Darlin! I’m always pushing the boundaries!
XOXO
-Daisy
Firstly, thank you so much for the sweet comment on my blog
I LOVE this outfit. You look gorgeous- the layering and the bohemian pieces absolutely work!
Thanks Kristina! Following you now!
XOXO
-Daisy
you look so pretty! this is perfectly ok for work!
Chioma
C’s Evolution of Style
Thanks Chioma!
XOXO
-Daisy