Out of Africa...

Left to Right: Strapless Dress, Item: FP-CVHOD5-4909 by Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, $295, available at www.thefashionpulse.com; From a selection at Alex Boutique available at www.alexboutiquedc.com
Left to Right: Mogause, Aldo; Lalo1, $149.95, Steve Madden; Zebra Print Ballet Pump, approximately $30 available at www.asos.com; From a selection by Pierre Hardy
Left to Right: Leopard-Print Shoulder Bag, $1,790.00, Valentino; From a selection by Stella McCartney; Framed up animal print frame, $49.99 (On Sale!), Nine West; Bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane, $165.00 available at www.bloomingdales.com

Designers have been looking toward Africa for inspiration for quite some time now, whilst I myself have always been exposed to the beauty of African design and fabrics (being born in East Africa helped!) Since the fashion world is loving all things print right now, it's hard not to find African influences in many of your local store's clothes. If wearing print is not your thing, add a little culture in your life with an accessory or shoe instead. Above are some of my favorites - Enjoy!