Design darling of the year, Issa, was behind this Inspired look, mostly because I saw this runway photo from this fall's London Fashion Week, and thought of an old printed wrap dress I've had forever. It was something I picked up on a clearance rack years ago and worn it season after season, but liked the layering idea with a turtleneck. And the push towards mixing patterns has been encouraging -- love how old fashion "rules" are getting thrown by the wayside and it's more about doing what suits you best.

To celebrate fall, the Bird is looking forward to wearing this pattern-filled combo, maybe for a cool cocktail at the end of the day: printed wrap dress (clearance rack find at JCPenneys - fancy!), suede boots from The Bay, gray purse from The Limited, brooch is vintage.

Jaunty Fine Print:  Jaunty Wardrobe photos by Denise Sakaki, runway photo from London Fashion Week

Ever take a wandering gaze through the closet and literally just grab whatever tickled your fancy and - voila - crazy thrown-together outfit? This Bird meandered through the Jaunty Wardrobe and pieced this kooky getup together. A mix n' match of menswear, textures and patterns, it's combining the use of masculine fabrics and the rebel yell of mixing different prints.

The original thought came from putting together something with my favorite pair of grey tie-waist shorts after seeing this simple style from Tommy Hilfiger. And then it all went to crazytown after picking some different favorite pieces from the Jaunty Wardrobe. Outfit includes: ruffled tie-waist jacket and printed top and tights from The Limited, tie-waist shorts from Macys, brown oxfords from Steve Madden, jewelry and handbag are vintage.


Jaunty Fine Print:  wardrobe photos by Denise Sakaki, Tommy Hilfiger runway photo from Elle.com