Animal print is reigning supreme this year and everybody (from Dr. Martens, UGG, Crocs & TOMS to Marc Jacobs, DSquared2, Proenza Schouler & Roberto Cavalli, to name but a few) is jumping on the wagon. I find that shoes, and accessories in general, are a good way to be “in trend” with no risk of overdoing it. Here’s a selection of what’s currently available (& priced reasonably enough) on the market:

2. Leopard print bootie – Cesare Paciotti (489€)
3. Brown leopard print zip stiletto boots – River Island (135€)
4. Brena Zip Up Booties – Michael Kors ($149)
5. Asbury Calf-Hair Bootie – Michael Kors ($215)
6. Brown Leopard Print Chelsea Pointed Shoe Boots – New Look (£24.99)
7. Ezzy bootie – Nine West ($139)

2. Classica5 – Nine West ($79)
3. Xandra – Anne Klein ($63.99)
4. Cosmopolitan Marston Smoking Slippers – JCPenney ($29)
5. Classic pointed-toe flats – Rebecca Minkof (146.46€)
6. Leopard Print Hair Calf Flats – Sperry Top- Sider ($79.99)
7. Voneta Studded Tuxedo Flat – Mossimo Supply Co. ($21.99)
8. 2- tone loafers – Fullah Sugah (16.90€)

2. Lottie ’13 – Kate Spade New York ($328)
3. Mina – Sofft ($109.95)
4. The Murphy – Report Footware ($99)
5. Leopard Print Court Shoes – Karen Millen (188.69€)
6. Budget version of no. 5 above: Brown leopard print toe cap court shoes – River Island (60€)
For more casual, sporty leopard designs you can also check out Converse (and its fantastic leopard print high top), Fred Perry, Superga, Skechers, Vans, Adidas by Stella McCartney, Keds (I personally love the Rookie Loop-De-Loops), PUMA & Nike (the Free 5.0 V4 being a personal favorite).