love birds

I'm not a huge pet fan in general. I pretty much hate cats and think they are the scum of the earth, i'm allergic to hamsters and gerbils etc, I find dogs quite appealing, but not those annoying shitzus and miniature poodles which are just glorified cats as far as I'm concerned, but I love birds. I used to have pet chickens, they were beautiful, and I have a feeling that if I end up some old spinster I won't be a crazy cat lady, but rather a crazy bird lady with some insane avery filled with exotic birds. I'm finding flamingos and peacocks particularly inspiring at the moment and I'm sure they will heavily influence my design work and fashion choices in the months to come, so I thought I'd share my favourite images with you (thank you google images!)


PEACOCKS




FLAMINGOS





AND... what's inspiring me this week in fashion? I just got a new moleskin which means i've been sketching like mad and have already almost filled it with fashion clippings, but as always, some of the best finds are online on street style blogs.

First up we hit the shores of Britain which are just begining to recieve autumn stock heralding the end of their summer. The sillhouette is very unusual, quite prim with an emphasis on high waisted skirts and pants with a tulip shaped hip/but area, (quite flattering for pear-shaped lass') very streamlined and long and willowy. This picture below taken from the most recent british vogue illustrates the concept beautifully.


Prada had their showing of their summer range recently and the satorialist was there to snap the whole shebang. I was very impressed with the following image, bringing florals back for men, although the model is quite androgyness I think this look would work well on any slim figured young gent and If I were a lad i'd certainly be trying to find something similar. I think the fabrics and the colouration are particularly beautiful.


And what would a raiment post be without a facehunter reference? I think that the hoodie this lady is wearing is the most perfect hoodie I have ever seen and teaming it with the sparkly jacket and high-waisted jeans is brilliant. I love looking classy but unusual and I think this lady has a definite knack for that.