. the fAshionable Beatrix Potter .

{ image from the Stylist }

i love it when two of my favourite things combine . & . in this instance it's books & fashion . this year is the 150th birthday of Beatrix Potter . & . as part of the birthday celebrations five of her best loved tales are being released with covers designed by five iconic fashion designers;  The Tales of Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten, Jemima Puddle-duck, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, and Squirrel Nutkin are re-imagined & given a makeover by Cats Brothers, The Rodnik Band, Henry Holland, Orla Kiely & Preen . 

{ The Tale of Peter Rabbit . by . Cats Brothers }

{ The Tale of Tom Kitten . by . The Rodnik Band }

{ The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck . by . Henry Holland }

{ The Tale of Miss Tiggy-Winkle . by . Orla Kiely }

{ The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin . by . Preen }

beautifully done & another lovely way to celebrate #Beatrix150 . in addition to the release of a series of 50p's by the Royal Mint, and a collection of stamps from the Royal Mail . as well as many events happening around & about Hill Top including " story telling saturdays " . talks & exhibitions . & . on the 28th July Birthday Picnics for Beatrix will take place all across the Lake District .

{ The Tale of Peter Rabbit Denim Jacket . Cats Brothers }

and if you want to look sUper stylish & very much the part at one of those picnics . then . head over to the Stylist & enter their competition to win this customised denim jacket . designed by Cats Brothers .

. have a hAppy dAy .