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Saturday, 23 July 2011

Wild Thing



How good does Helen Mirren look here? A Dolce & Gabbana leopard print maxi dress and leather biker jacket could end up looking a bit tacky, a bit Jackie Collins. But the 65-year-old actor pulls it off by opting for simple, slicked back hair and natural, glowing make-up. Snake might be the new print on the block but as Mirren proves, leopard is still a bit of an animal.

That's Not My Age already has a leopard print coat, dress and long-sleeved top, so now I'm thinking shoes. I've narrowed it down to these cute kitten heels from LK Bennett and a pair of lovely slippers from River Island:






Which do you prefer?


Photos
Helen Mirren at the Lucky magazine and thisnext.com party: LA Times
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17 comments:

  1. Semi Expat23 July 2011 at 13:26

    This is singularly spooky! I was just googling this exact same pic earlier as I bought a leather jacket this afternooon (it's evening here now in Australia) and my niece who was with me said "You need the leopard print dress now, you know like Helen Mirren wore, it would suit you!" !! And here you are a couple of hours later with it on your blog! Love both of the leopard shoes you showed - the kittens particularly.... x

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  2. Penny Dreadful Vintage23 July 2011 at 13:47

    She looks incredible. I loev both those shoes, you would wear them totally differently. I have a similar pair of leopard kitten heels from M&S and they are so useful for when I want to look ladylike but still be able to walk. And the loafers would be great for wearing with jeans or a pleated skirt. Sorry, that is no help at all! x

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  3. Northmoon23 July 2011 at 13:54

    I would pick the kitten heels, but as Penny said, it really depends what you want to wear them with.

    Helen Mirren looks so good (as usual!)

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  4. Unknown23 July 2011 at 13:54

    Got to love Helen Mirren. I think I can see you in the second pair more :)

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  5. Patti23 July 2011 at 13:59

    Just wow to Helen Mirren, breaking the "rules" and looking fabulous. For the shoes, I like both, but vote for #1, the kitten heels.

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  6. Pam @ over50feeling4023 July 2011 at 14:18

    She looks amazing!! So beautiful..Yesterday I pictured a pair of new leopard ballet flats I recently picked up at DSW on sale...I think leopard is always in style!

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  7. Anonymous23 July 2011 at 14:24

    Loafer - more unexpected.

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  8. Unknown23 July 2011 at 14:55

    She looks amazing...love her hair!
    I'd definitely go with the flats...have a great weekend!

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  9. WendyB23 July 2011 at 16:39

    Heels, always!

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  10. Veshoevius23 July 2011 at 18:04

    I love how Helen Mirren has redefined what is it to be fashionable in your sixties. She looks absolutely amazing!

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  11. the gardener's cottage24 July 2011 at 02:55

    she looks SO great and as far as the shoes? omg, they are both perfect. so i vote for both. i'm no help.

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  12. mette24 July 2011 at 07:43

    HM looks great. I like her dress ( the part I see ), but leather coats and jackets are not in my favor at " this certain age ".

    I can´t help you with the shoe choice, since I don´t - sorry - like either pair of them.

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  13. Unknown24 July 2011 at 08:28

    This has given me renewed confidence in wearing my leopard print shirt dress. Was not sure if I really liked it but if she can maybe I can. I normally stick to shoes and scarves in leopard print.

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  14. Wildernesschic24 July 2011 at 10:30

    God she looks amazing.. I actually like the loafers.. but then as you know I am not a great kitten heel fan xx

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  15. E Broadus Gregory24 July 2011 at 11:41

    She looks terrific. I have enjoyed her work for a long time. I prefer the heels. Great shoes!
    Erika
    http://girlsnightoutdinnerclub.blogspot.com/

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  16. Vix24 July 2011 at 13:56

    Dame Helen is a complete fox.
    I love the loafers most and can really see you wearing those beauties. x

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  17. Christina @ Fashion's Most Wanted26 July 2011 at 12:02

    I love her and she looks fabulous. I like them both but if you can't do that I say the loafer xx

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