Fab Frock Friday: Valentino FW 2014 RTW

Valentino's FW 2014 ready-to-wear collection was full of the most ethereal, otherworldly dresses, embellished with exquisite embroidery, pretty prints, and shimmery beadwork. Beautifully detailed birds and butterflies bedeck a few of the dresses, while animals and dark florals played across other frocks. Capes suitable for a fairytale lass topped some of the looks, adding a cozy element. My favourite was a pale grey sheer gown, with frosty-looking leaves, perfect for a winter goddess. As I sit here, donning a sweater for the first time this autumn, I'm happily slipping into a cool mood, while gazing upon this beautiful collection.

{all images found at Vogue}

A fabulous mix of patterns

I'm just loving the mix of patterns in this bedroom, created by Lonny magazine's Editor-in-Chief Michelle Adams.

Going with a mainly black and white colour scheme keeps the room's palette pleasingly neutral, and allows the wilder elements, like the leopard print stools, to really add some punch. Along with the bedroom's fabulous patterns, sleek mirrors and metallic accents bring some glam touches to the space.

{all images found here in the August 2012 issue of Lonny}

Fab Frock Friday: my kinda animal prints

Horse print dress from H&M

 Bird print dress from Ruche

Cat print dress from Zara SS 2010

 Squirrel print dress from ASOS

Bunny print dress from Topshop

Dog print dress from ASOS

 Bunny print dress from A wear

I know that animal prints, like leopard and zebra, are considered to be perennial fashion favourites, but... I'm just not a fan of the usual animal prints. No exotic jungle animals for me, thanks. 

I'd rather see more subtle patterns, especially those depicting cute and cuddly animals, the kind that I can see in my own backyard, like bunnies, birds, deer, and kitty cats--not that I can see deer here in Australia, but I used to see them all the time, back in Ohio. Alas, I could not find any cute sheep print dresses for you! I'll keep looking.

Here are some not-so-typical animal print dresses, for a walk on the not-so-wild side. (Sorry, I couldn't resist the pun!)

Happy FFF! Wishing you all a fabulous weekend!