Cupcakes and Cashmere

Animal Instinct

August 8th, 2008

My apologies for the poor quality of this photograph, but it was too relevant not to include. I guess you could say I was ahead of the game back in ’86 when I modeled animal-print swimwear (with the the attitude to match). Though I refuse to wear clothes that resemble the hide of an animal, the options I’ve included below are a fun way to liven up a pair of skinny jeans. (I’m leaning heavily towards #5)

1. Kissing Zebra Racerback Tank, Cusp: $70

2. Zebra Profile Tee, Wet Seal: $12.50

3. Giraffe Tee, dELiAs: $26.50

4. Owl Racerback Tunic, F21: $8.80

5. Black Horse Long Pocket Tank, Kitson: $145

6. Zebra Tank Top, J. Ransom: $72

Would you support this trend? If so, which is your favorite?

http://thewanderingalchemist.blogspot.com/ sam
aww, you looked so cute! and it’s funny how much stuff has come back from when we were kids.
http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com/ Rachel
I am so drawn to the giraffe tee. How cute. Can you believe Delia*s still exists? It takes me right back to 7th grade every time I see the name.
http://lalatheartgeek.blogspot.com lalaliu
you looked so cute as a kid! really like the zebra tank!
http://daisychaindreams.blogspot.com Laura
I kinda love all those tees, not that I can get any of them over here! I shall have to look for similar I think =)
http://fashionherald.blogspot.com fashionherald
girl, you are truly a trendsetter. I’m partial to the giraffe!
http://www.zestyperspective.blogspot.com Jessie Cacciola
what an adorable picture (and i actually love the poor quality). plus, my sister would love #2! xo
http://www.alafemme.blogspot.com Kelly
You look so adorable in that picture!!
http://fashionlovestory.blogspot.com K
i love this trend!
i even have that last tanktop of the zebra.. the print even extends around to the back!
cute post
xoK
http://style-spot.blogspot.com Sunniva
wow what a stylish kid you were! love this trend..I really need to get that owl racerback tunic
xxx
http://couturecarrie.blogspot.com/ Couture Carrie
I kinda love all these horse-y clothes – very Chloe!
xoxox,
CC
http://kirafashion.blogspot.com kirafashion
oohhh
you were such a cuttie pretty girl!
i see a great model here! hehehe
fantastic!
and i do love those animals! hehhee
a kiss!!!
http://sharonrosepixie.blogspot.com/ Sharon rose
I love this 1st one best!! Hope you get some great finds this weekend!
http://thesweetvictory.blogspot.com Thu
i can’t really make out what #5 is, but #2 and #3 are cute. i love giraffes and zebras. and elephants!
http://confessionsofstyle.blogspot.com/ Style Addict
You were so adorable….a true fashionista. I love the animal look, thinking abot trying something zebra print. M favs are 5,6.
http://engagedtobengaged.blogspot.com brandi
O WOW! that pic is so cute!
http://thatshautttefashion.blogspot.com mw
my favorite tee is the fourth one (with the owl) because it makes you have to look at it a little bitcloser to realize what it is!
http://www.prettysandyfeet.com/ katelin
haha we’re both about the throwback pictures today, love it. and i would totally rock that zebra shirt.
http://observationmode.blogspot.com/ enc
For me, it’d be #5, because I was horsey for a long time. They’re all cute, though.
http://fashionchalet.blogspot.com fashion chalet
You’re the cutest little girl EVER!
And great topic, I so have been wanting a Zebra tee badly! <3
Thanks for your comment, glad the video worked for you too. I love red lips, but I prefer heavy on the eyes and simple on the lips, it seems to work best for me. Neat to hear that you do the same.
http://fashiontrendguide.blogspot.com Poster Girl
Cute! I’d wear #3 and #6.
http://thelilbee.com The Lil Bee
so CUTE!
http://hikinginstilettos.blogspot.com Ashley
I agree with your initial decision and would definitely wear #5. It’s a bit less literal because of the shape of the shirt. Although the owl in #4 is really cute…
http://www.leeselooks.blogspot.com Lisa
ok. lady.
most beautiful picture. you are way too cute for words.
I am loving the owl. such a beautiful creature which is greatly overlooked. It holds such mystery.
I hope you are having a beautiful saturday.
L.
http://wewearthings.blogspot.com issa
ahhh you are so adorable!! as for animal prints.. i’ve been craving a zebra print cardigan…
http://dapperkid.blogspot.com dapper kid
Such a cute photograph!!! I totally love the owl t-shirt, probably because I love owls to be honest haha. And thank you so so much for the lovely comment dear
http://makedostyle.blogspot.com Make Do & Mend
Cute photo – I’m hearting tee shirt number 2. Love the Zebra profile.
http://stylediscovery.blogspot.com/ songy
2, 4 and 5 for me. they are cool. don’t believe they will go out of fashion. it’s all about nature.. they may well become extinct.. only viewable in zoos. that will be tragic.
http://fatalfashionattraction.blogspot.com danz
Awwww such a cute photo! I prefer when prints of animals aren’t too literal so my favourite is number 2.
http://www.misscavendish.blogspot.com Miss Cavendish
I probably wouldn’t wear these any more, but I’d pop my nine-year-old with endless legs right into that giraffe t-shirt!
http://www.siljesfashion.com silje
Love the photo, adorable! That tshirt nr 2 is too cute.
http://entirelyofficial.typepad.com entirely official
I support the trend- but only in black and white, not sure why…
added you to my blogroll, maybe add me to yours???
http://modana.blogspot.com Dana
as nice as the kitson tank is
not worth 150 bucks by any means
and HOW ADORABLE were you little missy??
unbearable!
http://ragamalas.blogspot.com Richel
Animal print always makes its way into my wardrobe in some form or another, I especially like number 4. The picture of you as a child is fierce.
http://www.pomodoroebasilico.blogspot.com atelier
what a lovely picture of you!!!! I like the fourth t-shirt, looks great
http://lulu124.blogspot.com LuLu
awww you looked so cute!!!! great choices, these shirts would definitely be great paired with jeans xoxo, lulu
http://www.lovemaegan.com …loveMaegan
lovin’ the zebra tops. I ALWAYS go for zebra stripes though, over any other animal print. That photo of you {especially in the condition it is} is great.
http://alwaysinstylenyc.blogspot.com/ Always In Style
This picture is toooooo adorable…love the ‘tude!
http://www.thehouseofstyle.blogspot.com marian
really like number 4,the owl racer back top. Can see that with a pair of skinny jeans.
x MARIAN
http://www.fashiondaydreams.blogspot.com * Fashion Dreamer *
Awesome…cute pic! I like the zebra top best
bop
very cute, but not wearing anything resembling animal hide? i’ve seen pics of you in leopard print coat, shoes, and purse. and they’re cute! as long as they aren’t real! =)