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I always knew Liv was cool. I think she's subtly channeling her Halloween spirit here in a black-and-white bird-print blouse. With ghouls and goblins top of mind, wearing something stylishly somber is so Fab. Whether donning a busy print or a single creature of flight, the birds put me in the mood for a Hitchcock marathon. Shop Read more
From home decor to fashion, needlework is all the rage. This daringly dressed model was seen today on the catwalk during the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology Graduates Show 2012 at China Fashion Week. Her sculptural dress is created from loops of thread stitched using a crewel technique. Crewel embroidery, also known as crewelwork, is at least 1,000 years old. Traditionally, it's used Read more
In fashion, it seems as though every animal gets its moment in the sartorial sun. Last season, it was cats (with a few mice thrown in), and as far as Spring '12 trends go, the runways were undoubtedly for the birds. Designers like Carolina Herrera, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Jill Stuart all showed bird motifs in their pieces — and whether they were soft and ethereal or bold and abstract, it Read more
Roosters and hens are a motif commonly seen in country kitchens and more rural domiciles. But don't relegate these birds to back roads. There are plenty of clever crafters on Etsy who've adapted chickens to a more modern, urban-oriented home. Check out a few of my favorites in the slideshow! Read more
For Spring 2011, we fell in love with the adorable pup that walked the Mulberry show. Then, we saw Givenchy's Fall 2011 collection featuring wild cat motifs. We're completely on board, but the challenge is to find a way that exhibits our animal-loving spirit, albeit in a chic manner. These totally fierce and very gorgeous animal-inspired accessories from Jenny Bird, Verameat, and Ashley Pittman Read more
The bird motif has been around for some time and it doesn't seem like it's flying anywhere. Both modern and traditional designers continue to embrace the birds. For avian lovers everywhere, here are some fun pieces to spruce up your nest this Summer. Whether it's a traditional birdhouse or a decorative cage, these designs are sure to inspire the Audubon enthusiast in you and help an uninspired Read more
