London Fashion Week AW 2013....Peony

Peony Lim, before Margaret Howell, London February 2013.

A beautiful way to wear a full midi skirt: style with a denim jacket, fur/faux fur stole and embellished flats. 

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Tibi Simona Jacquard skirt, Miu Miu polka-dot jacquard taffeta skirt, ASOS Midi skirt in ponte, Michael Kors printed faille skirt, Tibi Sheer striped party skirt, Elizabeth and James Grant pattern skirt or ASOS Midi skirt in brushed check

3 x 1 Classic denim jacket, Proenza Schouler denim jacket, J.Crew New Nolita denim jacket, Topshop Moto Vintage oversize jacket, Topshop Vintage Borg denim jacket, or Joie Classic denim jacket

Marni embellished satin loafers, Tory Burch Asher studded suede slippers, Dolce &Gabbana Boucle-tweed pointed flats, or McQ Alexander McQueen studded flats

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Iris

Dutch model Iris van Berne, after Antonio Berardi, London February 2013.

Accessorise a beautiful, richly-coloured fluffy coat with a bold red lip. 

Recreate Iris's look (kind of):

Anna Sui Patchwork faux fur coat, Etro Raccoon jacket,Topshop Dipped Ginger fur crop jacket, River Island Chelsea Girl Island faux fur coat, Elliatt Angel Fur jacket, or Nicholas knitted fur jacket

combat boots: Ash Roses lace up boots, Saint Laurent Patti leather boots, Amalia lace up brogue boots, or Valentino studded leather army boots

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Lucy

Lucy Williams from Fashion Me Now blog, before Clements Ribeiro, London, February 2013.

leopard print, leopard print, leopard print, leopard print, leopard print, leopard print....meow.

Recreate Lucy's look (kind of):

Thakoon Addition leopard-print coat, Thakoon Addition leopard-print coat (same same but slightly different!), or Sea NY raffia leopard duffle coat

Rag & Bone/JEAN The Skinny jeans, Siwy Hannah skinny jeans, Current/Elliott The Stiletto distressed jeans, River Island Amelie super skinny jeans, or Warehouse distressed skinny jeans

Michael Michael Kors Karlie suede and leather pumps, Joe's Jeans Laney suede pumps, New Look Pocket suede double strap pumps or Alice + Olivia Dina suede pumps

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Elena

Elena Perminova, before Mulberry, London, February 2013.

Recreate Elena's look (kind of):

For the cooler Autumn weather in late September, wear a trench over denim shorts and a sweater (sort of like denying that summer isn't really over!). Burberry Prorsum brushed cashmere trench coat, A.L.C. Lindstam Trench coat, 3.1 Phillip Lim Layered 2 Piece trench coat, ASOS classic trench, A.P.C. New Classic Trench, Topshop check trench coat, or Thakoon Addition leather panel trench

Rag &Bone JEAN The Cutoff shorts, Topshop Moto ripped denim shorts, Rag & Bone/JEAN Mila distressed denim shorts, AG Adriano Goldschmied The Bonnie relaxed shorts, or Current/Elliott The Boyfriend shorts

Maje Aero cutout-side knitted sweater, Rag & Bone/JEAN Bay sweater, Topshop knitted mix stitch jumper or Raquel Allegra tie-dyed sweater

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Donna

Donna Wallace, British Elle's Accessories Editor, before Clements Ribeiro (I think!), London, February 2013.

I think most times I have photographed Donna, particularly in the depths of London winter, she has been wearing black. But what keeps her look so interesting (and visually stimulating) is that she mixes up different fabric textures (here, the leather overalls), and adds colour via cute accessories (note her gorgeous shoes and heavy bracelets). 

Recreate Donna's look (kind of):

Acne Chagall leather overalls, Nasty Gal Push It overalls, ASOS overalls jumpsuit, or River Island Turn Up overalls

Nicholas Kirkwood zigzag pumps, Nicholas Kirkwood suede and leather pumps, Topshop Jago Block Heel mid courts, ASOS Snapshot pointed pumps, or Jason Wu Beverly embellished striped pumps

Vince Asymmetrical collar coat, or Acne Era boiled faux astrakhan coat

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Peony

Peony Lim, after Clements Ribeiro, London, September 2012.

Love this beautiful summer-in-the-city look on Peony! Love her classic summer fedora....so chic.

Note that we sort of just ignored the sign :)

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

White shirt: Equipment slim signature shirt, Theory Larissa shirt, Jil Sander Nilde poplin shirt, J.Crew Perfect shirt, ASOS shirt or Vince Dolman blouse

Skinny jeans:7 For All Mankind The Skinny jeans, Rag & Bone/JEAN skinny jeans, A Wear Erin skinny jeans or Blank Denim spray on skinny jeans.

Victoria Beckham matte leather clutch, Primary Python clutch, Valentino The Rockstud clutch, or Barneys New York Tablet zip clutch

 Eugenia Kim Craig embellished trilby, Eric Javits classic fedora,  Albertus Swanepoel Blantyre fedora or Maison Michel Virginie fedora

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Miroslava

Buro 24/7's Miroslava Duma, after Burberry, London, February 2013.

Another beautiful, sophisticated look on the eternally elegant Miroslava (I bet she even looks amazing when she is lounging around the house in her pj's :).

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Gillian

Scottish model Gillian Matthew (Elite), after Mulberry, London, September 2013.

You can read about Gillian's modelling journey here.

Loving Gillian's Beatles Abbey Road tee! 

Recreate Gillian's look (kind of):

Another beautiful way to wear a scarf....perhaps one that has been tucked away, forgotten in a drawer for a couple of years. Team with an iconic tee like Gillian has for Spring/Autumn. Yigal Azrouel Flourist print scarf, Yarnz Pansy Spikes scarf, Weston printed scarf, Ted Baker floral print scarf, Pieces Gaiana floral snood, or Tolani Folk Art Scarf in multi

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Eva

New Zealand born, Australian raised (probably easier just to say Antipodean!) model Eva Downey, after Christopher Kane, London, February 2013.

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Chloe

Chloe Sachdev, International Buyer Musstard, after Acne, September 2012.

Recreate Chloe's look (kind of):

Denim dungarees: River Island denim playsuit, Topshop Moto vintage denim dungarees, Free People Boyfriend short overalls, Bellfield dungarees, NSF Crystal overalls, or Paul and Joe Sister floral dungarees

Pretty white blouse: Antik Batik August blouse,  Dolce Vita Kasumi top, Topshop floral crochet yoke shirt, or French Connection lace insert pussy bow top

White pumps: Gianvito Rossi leather pumps, Tibi Shane clear strap pumps, or Topshop Gwenda pointed court shoes

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Rosalind

Rosalind Jana from Clothes Cameras and Coffee blog, Somerset House, London, February 2013.

Roz and I have a love of capes :)

p.s. So immensely proud of Roz....I opened up the May 2013 copy of British Vogue and on pages 237, 238 there is an article written by Rosalind called Young at Heart....all about the journey to selecting her first perfume. A wonderful read (and not just because she is my friend!).

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Camille

Camille Charriere from Camille Over The Rainbow, London, February 2013.

If you have leather pants, now is the time to wear them....before it gets too hot! Love the way Camille has teamed hers with a simple Breton stripe top, white pumps and tote, keeping everything fresh and not too heavy/dark. Throw on a coat for now (I think Camille's is from Zara?), and wear without for later in the Spring.

Recreate Camille's look (kind of):

Slouchy leather pants: J Brand Ready-to-Wear Blair leather pants, Oak Rider perforated leather pants, Theory Kina leather trousers, Topshop Boutique Slouch leather crop trousers, or Current/Elliott The Boyfriend washed leather cropped pants

Lily Aldridge for Velvet Pearl top, Madewell Striped ponte tee, Alice + Olivia Curtis rolled sleeve t-shirt, Whistles Lacie top, Clu striped sweater or R13 Boy tee

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Caroline

Stylist Caroline Sieber, before Erdem, London, February 2013.

Recreate Caroline's look (kind of):

Coat: By Malene Birger Scarlettes leopard print coat, or Alice + Olivia Charla trench coat

White dress: La Petite S***** belted dress, Jil Sander Nottingham dress, Tibi Paneled short sleeve dress, Black Halo Jackie O belted midi dress, Diane von Furstenberg Maizah dress, or ASOS pencil dress with ruffle sleeves

Clear plastic pumps: Gianvito Rossi suede and PVC pumps, Sophia Webster Daria slingbacks (in pink), Sophia Webster Daria slingbacks, or Manolo Blahnik Audi pumps

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Alice

The lovely Alice, stylist and editor of Hot and Cool magazine (love. Last night was the launch party for Issue 5), London, February 2013.

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Margaret

Margaret Zhang from Shine by Three blog, after Christopher Kane, London, February 2013.

Once upon a time....there were blue skies in London in February. And we were happy (note Margaret's smiley happy face) :) 

It is now March in London....and there are no blue skies in sight. And we are sad again :(

Recreate Margaret's look (kind of):

Floral top/jacket (to brighten up your mood on a grey spring day): Christopher Kane printed sweatshirt, Nicholas Tapestry print denim moto jacket, 3.1 Phillip Lim Scrapbook floral cord jacket (in cream), 3.1 Phillip Lim Scrapbook floral cord jacket (in blue and mauve), Topshop printed floral biker jacket, Topshop knitted gingham floral top, or Ted Baker floral sweater

Leather skirt: ASOS leather biker skirt, M.Patmos Ernst leather skirt, Tibi leather pencil skirt, The Row leather skirt, Joseph leather skirt, or ASOS leather pencil skirt

London Fasion Week AW 2013....Juliana

American model Juliana Schurig, after Peter Pilotto, London, February 2013.

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Elena

Elena Perminova, before Topshop Unique, London, February 2013.

A cute print dress for Spring/Summer? Yes please. And while we are at it, could London please have some sun?! Pretty please.

Recreate Elena's look (kind of):

Mary Katrantzou Starsailor print dress, Mary Katrantzou Rodizio print dress, Yigal Azrouel Aquamarine Ikat dress, Clover Canyon Old Cow Hand dress, Viva Vena! by Vena Cava Weekender dress, Rebecca Minkoff Santa Maria Luis dress, Peter Pilotto printed dress, BCBGMaxAzria Odette dress, Topshop Hawaiian boat print sundress (wildly different shape to Elena's dress but I love the fun print!),  ASOS Wiggle dress or Topshop letter print dress

Nude heels: Marni pointed sandals, L.K.Bennett sledge patent platform pumps, or New Look patent peep toe mary jane shoes

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Olivia

Olivia Palermo, after Antonio Berardi, London, February 2013.

....and this!

Recreate Olivia's look (kind of):

Tibi drop waist Checker dress (team with a coat or jacket plus boots and tights as Olivia has done for the cooler months)

Burberry Prorsum twill peacoat, Juicy Couture 2 pocket coat, ASOS a-line coat or ASOS double collar duster coat

Antik Batik Banjo clutch, or Matthew Williamson embellished clutch

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Miroslava

Miroslava Duma, before Peter Pilotto (I think!), London, February 2013.

I am a big fan of the blanket/poncho/cape/oversized coat (I think that covers all descriptions!), and this one is just beautiful on Miroslava. Perfect to throw on apres-horseback riding!

Recreate Miroslava's look (kind of): 

Chloe leather-trimmed cape, By Malene Birger Sindia poncho, Alice by Temperley Santos poncho, Adam by Adam Lippes cape coat, 10 Crosby Derek Lam cape trench, Surface to Air duffel cape coat, Selected collared cape, BB Dakota Prairie coat, or Paul & Joe Sister Navaja cape

Chloe leather and cork platform sandals, Topshop Right wood heel sandals, Rag & Bone Sloane platform sandals, or Chloe leather wedges

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Avery

American model (new face) Avery Tharp (Next) after Roksanda Ilincic, London, September 2012.