Senior, Laurasia Mattingly, contrasts her leopard print shawl with a white dress purchased from Tobi and Dolcetta by Dolce Vitta boots purchased at Urban Outfitters. 

“Maybe throw on a cute shawl?” says no fashion forward being ever. Could it be that the negative connotations associated with a shawl are soon to be shawled off? There is no red line beneath that word so lets go with it.

I just can’t help but think that this fierce, cheetah print shawl, rocked by senior, Laurasia Mattingly, is the cat’s meow fits our fashion checklist.

The shawl, which she purchased in Big Bear (you know you want to), is the perfect pick-me-up for any outfit. You can easily pair its meow-worthy pattern and neutral color with your little black dress or a cute rocker tee, shorts and boots – the list goes on. Mattingly contrasts the print with her white dress from Tobi, heeled boots from Dolcetta by Dolce Vitta purchased at Urban Outfitters, and defines swag in a bag with her Betsey Johnson purse (still mourning that loss). Additionally, the length and romanticism of the shawl will ensure you make a dramatic entrance and exit – cue the fans.

Gone are the days when shawls are just for grandma. Meet Ms. Shawl, she’s here to stay.

words_kit pilosoft. photos_raquel zaldivar.