Fringe Benefits!

I am not going to lie, I have for the most part not been a fan of fringe. It was cute in the 70's, but the 70's were long before my time. A few years ago fringe started making it's come-back and I was skeptical to say the least. I hated it on shoes and dresses. Fringe just wasn't me.

Than I saw this motor jacket and it made a believer out of me. I was looking for a little black jacket, but what I found was an appreciation for fringe.

 
Fringe done right is great for so many reasons. Fringe gives your ensemble such movement, such interest. Every time I walk around in this jacket I feel so funky and jazzy. I feel daring and bold, and believe me, it is certainly an eye-catcher.

However, we cannot ignore the other great attributes of this awesome jacket. First, I love black and gold. Black and gold is always a winning combination. Then there is the cheetah print lining. Who doesn't love cheetah print? Lastly, the zippers and the button detail. I saw this jacket and I had to have it, luckily for me it was on sale.

Accessories: I chose to pair the jacket with a short black dress with a full faux leather skirt. In addition, I paired it with sparkly gold cheetah print heels (Love these!!!). For jewelry I went with a bold statement necklace and some round medallion-esque earrings. I complimented everything with a sensuous red lip.

I am very glad that I ran across this jacket. It opened me up to different looks, and helped me step out of my fashion comfort zone. I would say that this a successful modern take on an old fashion favorite.

What do you think of my look? What are your opinions on fringe? If you like fringe, how do you wear it? 

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