My Style: Black Fringe

Today's Look:  features an animal print dress, a black sheer top, suede ankle boots, and a black suede fringe purse.  The dress is spaghetti strapped, beaded along the neckline, and form fitting from the waist up.  I didn't fee like being overly girly today though, so I covered the top portion with an animal print, sheer blouse.  The top has loose ruffles along the bottom and gathered material at the shoulders.  To break free of the sandals-in-summer norm, I wore ankle boots and short socks.  Finishing off the ensemble, I wore tarnished gold, jeweled hoop earrings,  two rings, and a black suede fringed purse.

Outfit Details:  Dress by American Rag at Macy's (Scottsdale, Arizona), Shirt by Pins and Needles at Urban Outfitters (Scottsdale, Arizona), Boots by Steve Madden at 6pm.com, Purse by American Eagle at ae.com, Earrings at Target (Prescott, Arizona).  

Fashion Tip:  Ankle boots with a short dress give an outfit a more grunge feel.  Dresses can sometimes seem too formal or out of place, so ankle boots make a dress fit into a more casual setting.