Pretty as a picture

Picture prints are refreshing change from the usual florals, plaids and geometric patterns. They definitely elicit second looks and grab your eye as you try to figure out what story they are trying to tell. Only if all those photo developing companies would let you put pictures on coats, skirts and dresses instead of just tshirts and mugs!

The deep claret red accents on the Havana sweatercoat are a perfect compliment to the charcoal-like drawing on the coat's bodice. All together, this piece is surprisingly neutral despite the intricate print.


The horse and carriage scene on the Sable Print Snap Dress would make for some ugly living room art. But put onto a shift dress and accented with a wide black border, the effect is decidedly modern and unexpected.

Not exactly a print, but the leather work on this Marc Jacobs bag should be appreciated as much as the whimsical scene it portrays. At first the cute little animals grabbed my attention, then I realized how much piecework and how many different colors of leather were involved in putting it together.

This TopShop skirt comes just in time for Halloween. Or you can wear it year round if you're into the goth thing.