Style in Seconds: Safari chic look

By Erin Busbee, special to saLiving.com

SAN ANTONIO - In this week’s “Style In Seconds,” sponsored by The Shops at La Cantera and North Star Mall, I’ll show you a simple way to sport a safari chic look! This segment was inspired by one of San Antonio Living viewers Leah Mills.

Leah asks, “How do I create a cool safari look without overdoing it?"
 
Leah, like many things in life, moderation is key. You are right to be concerned about going overboard (or in this case, too deep in the jungle). One easy way to wear this trend, find one safari-inspired piece you love and build a look around it.  

Check out the model in the photo. Her one key safari piece is the fab linen and cotton blazer from Banana Republic. Notice this brown jacket tapers at the waist and then flares out a bit at the hips. The cinched waist is great because it really creates that coveted hourglass shape. It also helps create curves if you don’t have them.

Anything safari-esque on the bottom would be a little too Jane of the jungle… again moderation…  so the perfect complement to the jacket is a simple pair of white capris. Make sure when you’re buying a capri pant; it tapers at your ankle, the smallest part of your leg. Capris that hit your calves highlight a wider part of your leg, which is less flattering.

To finish off the sophisticated safari ensemble, I put her in some standout brown and gold accessories, and a great pair of wedges in a complementary brown tone. Wearing wedges is the perfect way to add height without sacrificing comfort.

The best part of this look is that it’s always in style. It’s a classic that you can sport year after year.

If you liked this outfit, you can find it at banana republic at either “The Shops at La Cantera” or “North Star Mall.” If you want more safari look ideas, you can check out Michael Kors Spring RTW 2012 Collection. 

If you have a style question for me, by the way, you can email me at erin@busbeestyle.com.