We have a love-hate relationship with animal print accessories.  When done right, a carefully placed leopard print accessory can take an outfit from so-so to out of this world.  When done wrong, an animal accent can turn a perfectly respectable outfit into one hot mess.  Thankfully our three celebrity inspirations have used leopard print accessories the right way – as perfect additions to their fairly tame outfits.  We love how Alexa Chung upped the ante on her denim cut-off/basic blouse combination with a chic leopard print bucket bag at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.  Diane Kruger’s decision to pair a simple black ensemble with a pair of leopard print shoe booties at a London Hugo Boss party showed us the best way to wear animal prints on our feet.  And although Ashley Olsen spent a pretty penny on her oversized Louis Vuitton leopard print scarf, we think a silk animal print scarf is one item you don’t have to spend a small fortune on.  Click through to find out which animal accessories are worth investing in and which you can grab for less.

1) SCRIMP – $29 at Spiegel
A scarf is a scarf is a scarf.  While silk animal print scarves by Alexander McQueen and Dolce & Gabbana can fetch upwards of $350, we’re quite content with spending less than $30 on an equally adorable silk animal print scarf by Spiegel.

2) SPEND – $305.25 by Juicy Couture at My Wardrobe
We’re pretty tough on our shoes so we understand the importance of spending a bit more on our footwear.  When it comes to animal print heels, it makes sense to spend a few extra dollars on a good pair of leather, pony skin or calf hair pumps like Juicy Couture’s Trixie Leopard court shoes.

3) SPLURGE – $2500 by Lanvin at Barneys New York
Yes, we agree that spending a few thousand dollars on a handbag is wrong (unless it’s Proenza Schouler’s PS1 bag - we have a soft spot for that bag).  However if you are going to purchase an animal print bag, consider yourself forewarned that a vinyl or PVC animal print bag just spells C-H-E-A-P.  Look for one in pony hair, similar to Lanvin’s Happy MM Shoulder Bag.