Ride your rad red pants with a hint of leopard

jacket: H&M, pants: GAP, oxfords: Boutique 9, bag: Kelsi Dagger (find an inspired version here), necklace: Vera Wang

All chic experts know that the trick to a glamorous outfit isn't to show off more skin, but to spice it up with vivid colors and prints. And that's exactly what our beloved Melody did. Her gold oxfords are an intentional yet subtle reminder of her fabulous leopard satchel, and the red corduroys are definitely a crowd-pleaser in streets reigned by dark and neutral hues.

Evocative of Nantucket summers and preppy lifestyle, red pants have long been a hallmark of New England style. Yet when paired with a hint of leopard je ne sais quoi, they truly become rocker appropriate. And boy are they the trend these days, spotted on style icons such as Alexa Chung and Nicky Hilton--with a leopard satchel too. Damn Melody, you've got it all right!

Nicky Hilton

So what will it be--are you planning on wearing red pants this season, and if so how will you style them: preppy or rocker style, with a hint of leopard?