Hot under {$100}: Style for the birds

Is it possible for a pattern to be too fun to actually wear or use?

I definitely thought that was the case with patterns and style that incorporated birds.  I also thought that the bird print was just trendy and I hate buying things that may seem out of date in a few months.  But it looks like birds are an aesthetic inspiration that are here to stay.  They paint such an unexpected picture when they are printed on clothing, enough to make one look really closely to decipher the pattern.

Here are a few favorite bird pieces for your closet and home:

1. Monserat de luca 3 birds ring, $69, Shopbop

2. I Adorn You Coral Bird Flight, $40, Zappo's

3. Jonathon Adler Bird salt and pepper set, $50, Horchow (on sale for $35 through 8 am today!)

4. Bird print tie playsuit, $72, Topshop

5. Cloissone bird napkin rings (set of 4), $56, Williams-Sonoma

6. Women's bird print charmeuse blouse, $17.99, Old Navy