At some point I figure I’m going to reach saturation point on animal prints… but I’m not there yet.

I LOVE this sweat top!

Être Cécile ‘Big C’ Cheetah long sleeve sweat top, £63

Fiona Kowalski is the warm, funny, super-stylish founder of children’s clothing label Printebebe (pronounced print baby) – an adorable collection printed smock dresses, blouses and bloomers.

Her career has seen her travel full-circle, starting out as a designer then moving into the role of fashion editor and stylist for many years in Hong Kong, New Zealand, London and Australia. It was the birth of her daughter Gidget (now 2) however, that inspired her move back into designing.

“I started Printebebe because I wanted to create affordable children’s clothing that was pretty and easy to wear. It has been fun, more hard work than I ever imagined, but so rewarding too”.

Click on the link below for Fiona’s style tips and all the pics from our shoot…

Fashion has often taken inspiration from military uniforms – think bomber jackets, sailor pants, camouflage prints, epaulettes and cargo pockets. My favourite however would have to be the gold button.

Originally found on military dress-jackets, the gold button is like the CIA operative of fashion, working best on their own*

Once added to a tailored blazer, there is no need for further accessorisation with these chic little baubles. They do all the work.

*Too much? One too many Jason Bourne movies, maybe?

Like to see more?

Follow the link below for my round-up of the best gold button-trimmed blazers that you can buy right now…

It’s Friday!

Bring on the balloons (and confetti… and party frocks).

Bec & Bridge Antheias Knit Tee
Bec & Bridge Tyra Wrap-Front Dress, $240

Styling: Inez Garcia
Photography: Justin Ridler
Hair and Makeup: Kimberley Forbes
Model: Tatyana