What to wear with Christian Louboutin leopard pumps

Q. A very generous friend gifted me a pair of leopard Louboutin pumps. They are Beautiful. I'm wondering what to wear them with so as not to overdo the look. I'm assuming a pair of skinny black trousers, but what kind of top? I have a nephew's engagement party at a restaurant coming up and thought this would be the perfect opportunity.

A. Now that's a friend! Can you make an introduction? Kidding aside, congrats on being the proud owner of a new pair of leopard Louboutin pumps. It is no secret that I have a serious love for leopard print shoes, so you've come to the right place.

There's a reason I love Christian Louboutin leopard pumps: they're eternally chic and can be worn with almost everything. A few examples: jeans and a blazer, skinny black pants and a tunic, a pencil skirt and blouse, camel trousers and a sweater, a little black dress...see what I mean? Everything. Day or night, work or weekend, dressy or casual, leopard pumps do it all.

Some favorite colors to pair with leopard are red, black, brown, camel, orange, blue, gold, yellow, pink, green, mustard and charcoal grey. Leopard shoes can even be paired with prints, but this is where it can get a little tricky, so if you're not comfortable mixing your prints, then stick with solid colors. Take a look at two of Heidi Klum's recent looks for great ways to wear Christian Louboutin leopard pumps with prints.

For those of you reading this who don't already own a pair of Christian Louboutin Leopard print shoes, it's time to add this key piece to your wardrobe now -- and you don't have to spend Louboutin prices.