Dressed: Fox and the Hound

I love a classic piece and that includes houndstooth. The menswear inspired print is always in style but recently, there has been a resurgence of the bold pattern with sightings on the red carpet and the Spring runways. The often androgynous print is usually interpreted in a serious manner with structured silhouettes in stark black and white but, not for Spring. Designers took a more feminine, fun approach to houndstooth for the warmer weather incorporating bright colors with other textures and prints. A new classic - yes please!

Accessories are a subtle way to incorporate the print into your look. ERW and Maria Bello look so sophis

A little bit of color goes a long way for the classic check on two classic chicks (sorry, I had to!)

Menswear no more, the model and reality star look cool and sexy

High slits, peek-a-boo blouses and fur ruffles; it doesn't get much more ladylike

Ferragamo, Albino

Designers also played with the print scale and the larger the size, the cooler it gets

Issey Miyake, Neil Barrett, Karen Walker

There is so much fun to be had mixing houndstooth with lace, print and marl. The rule to mixing any and all prints is to stick with similar color palettes and print proportion and you can create a look as easy as the outfits below.