Animal Magnetism: the new trend in animal prints

Beauty beckons, and there is nothing as beautiful as a wild animal! We may pride ourselves on our minds and our fine manners and the things we design and manufacture in order to bring about a beautiful life, but when it comes to love, there is nothing like animal magnetism.

The wild cheetah, the grizzly bear, the lion and the leopard, they know more than we do about how to live, how to hunt and how to love. We may pride ourselves on our civilization, but I ask you, behind closed doors, who would you rather make love to? A civilized person, or a wild, unfettered animal with no inhibitions?

Fashion designers today recognize the potency of the wild kingdom from which man has been banished. For this reason, animal prints are the trendy "it" item for this spring! On the runways of Paris, and on the pages of Harper's Bazaar, the call of the wild is everywhere!

Consider the leopard print slip featured to the right. It might seem very racy, but not the sort of thing that a person would wear in public. However, the latest trend is to layer undergarments in such a way as to give a glimpse of what lies in store without giving away too much. Under a jacket or a monochrome sweater, the leopard print slip gives just the right touch of animal magnetism, without betraying its wearer.

Watch the video below to see how it is done.

If the the outfit above seems too flashy, then you might consider investing instead in a pashmina wrap with a leopard print. In cold winter months, this is an outer garment that reveals nothing, yet implies that a wild heart beats beneath all the layers.

There is nothing more alluring than someone who is fresh from bathing, wrapped up in a leapard print kimono robe with matching slippers. Whether you are all alone, or entertaining a guest, this is an item worth adding to your wardrobe.

The outfit will also go well if you need something to put over your leopard print bikini swimsuit!

Pink animal print: it seems rather an odd choice, no? And yet this is part of the current trend for the spring of 2011. Animal prints have been part of our clothing repertoire for some time now, but the innovation this season is that the less natural colors are being added to the animal print pallet. While no one has ever seen a pink leopard, be prepared to see plenty of pink leopard prints, such as in this swimsuit for the summer of 2011.

If you missed the Paris Runway shows, you can catch up by watching them on YouTube. There is nothing like a fashion show to inspire you with new ideas for your wardrobe!

In the video below, as the models approach us, the light washes out the patterns of animal skin, but when they are on their way back, you can appreciate their attire all the better, as they come into focus. Don't hesitate to pause the video and admire those outfits that especially catch your fancy!

Consider the leopard print evening gown featured to the right: is that something you could wear? If so, where would you wear it? Some wardrobe items are very alluring, but the look is hard to pull off and can be a fashion accident waiting to happen, if care is not taken.

Where would you wear this? Not to church, certainly, and also not to a business luncheon, a meeting with your prospective in-laws or a funeral. That would be very bad form.

However, on Valentine's Day, on an evening alone with your one true love, this outfit could be just right.

This halter surplice cheetah print gown is very much the embodiment of this year's fashion trend. Notice that there is no pretense here that this is an actual cheetah skin. It's a print, and it's man-made and unnatural, and the multiple colors are part of what gives this away.

At one time wearing real animal skins was considered the height of fashion, and faux fur and faux patterns were in bad taste. Today, by using the false patterns, designers alert people to the fact that no animal was harmed to create this tribute to animal magnetism.

Real animals do not wear clothing. But in order to bring out the animal in us all, we dress ourselves in false leopard skin and cheetah prints, to affirm that underneath it all, we are no tamer than any other member of the animal kingdom!

This Michael Kors unique design mimics the look of the Amur, or Siberian Tiger. It is a steal at half the price on Amazon today!

At the end of a romantic evening, the gown will come off. To keep up the animal magnetism, consider animal print bedding. Choose from many different exciting prints: leopard, cheetah, zebra and giraffe!

There is nothing sexier than a leopard print sheet set under your animal print comforter.

This Michael Kors complete comforter set understates the animal theme, but is a real designer item at a reasonable cost. Designer bedding is an affordable luxury. Some things are just not worth skimping on, and love is one of those. And let's face it: what is fashion if not a search for beauty and a cry for love?

We human beings are the only animal on earth that frequently tries to dress up as other animals. The leopard cannot change its spots, but we can! In fact, we often like to pretend that we are leopards, cheetahs and lions, because they have something that we don't. They don't feel naked in their own skins.

At the end of the day, the costume will come off, and the truth will out. Are you comfortable enough in your own skin to do what needs to be done to fully please your man? If not, maybe animal prints can help to bring out the animal in you!

Copyright 2011 Medora Trevilian