I’m into quirk

Top With Peter Pan Collar by Zara
{ Top With Peter Pan Collar by Zara }

Humor and playfulness are important elements of fashion and design. Quirky, kitschy and whimsical prints always bring a smile to my face, especially when a garment’s cut and fit are also flattering.

Fox print dress by Jill Stuart
{ Fox print dress by Jill Stuart }

The intricacy and whimsy of these wildlife graphics have really been catching my fancy lately. Each piece can inject life into an everyday look, like this Jill Stuart mod dress or these nautical Daughters of the Liberation shorts.

Barn Owl and Owl Earrings by HandyMaiden (Etsy)
{ Barn Owl and Owl Earrings by HandyMaiden (Etsy) }
Sea Nettle Shorts by Daughters of the Liberation
{ Sea Nettle Shorts by Daughters of the Liberation }

Try to avoid creating “theme” outfits surrounding items like these. Just because you’re wearing jelly fish on your shorts doesn’t mean you have to wear boat shoes. These pieces just add a wink and a smile to your already chic looks.

Jillian Dress by Myne
{ Jillian Dress by Myne }
Camel Case by Calypso St. Barth
{ Camel Case by Calypso St. Barth }
Typewriter and Polaroid Wood Brooches by craftyFOLK (Etsy)
{ Typewriter and Polaroid Wood Brooches by craftyFOLK (Etsy) }
Batwing Top in Multi Square by Parker
{ Batwing Top in Multi Square by Parker }
Mona printed pumps by J. Crew
{ Mona printed pumps by J. Crew }

From fruits and flowers to postage stamps and umbrellas, these prints take ordinary items and create graphic statements. You say, “A camel?” Well, I say, “Why not a camel? It makes me smile.”

Sincerely Paris Dress by Girls from Savoy
{ Sincerely Paris Dress by Girls from Savoy }
Rainy Days Pullover from Field Flower by Wendi Reed
{ Rainy Days Pullover from Field Flower by Wendi Reed }
Rose Print Dress and Bike Lane Dress
{ Rose Print Dress and Bike Lane Dress }








About Alison

Artsy-nerdy, fashion and lifestyle blogger. Loving wife, baby sister. Uprooted Texan living in SoCal. Writer, shopper, photographer, reader, listener, drawer - loving the aesthetics and the depth in life.
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