Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Samantha

American model Samantha Gradoville, after Chanel Couture, Paris, July 2013.

The perfect little black (mini) dress. 

Recreate Samantha's look (kind of):

Theory Nikay dress, Maje Darling paneled stretch-jersey dress,  Theory Cloh dress, Alice + Olivia Cecile dress, ASOS sundress with cutaway neck, Dolce Vita Cecilia flower lace dress or Mason by Michelle Mason leather-trimmed mini dress

Sam Edelman Felicia ballet flats, Tory Burch Clelsea ballet flats, Repetto ballet flats, or New Look Lady Black ballerina flats

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012....Tamu

Tamu from All The Pretty Birds blog, before Dior, Paris, July 2012.

Gorgeous Tamu looking oh so pretty and summery in Paris. This is the type of dress (cool, non-clingy, slip-over-your-head easypeasy) you want to wear on a really hot, unbearably humid day.....whether you are working, shopping or sightseeing. 

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Rag & Bone Adele dress, T by Alexander Wang sleeveless shirt dress, Equipment Kennedy dress, Alexander Wang layered shirt dress, DKNY Broderie anglaise dress, Topshop Clean utility shirt dress, Ellery shirt dress or Proenza Schouler shirt dress

Tory Burch Beacher espadrille, Soludos classic stripe Espadrilles, Boutique 9 Kyden cap toe sneakers, Valentino Chantilly lace and mesh espadrilles, ASOS Jessie espadrilles, or Stella McCartney Zebra-woven espadrilles

Miu Miu Hexagonal sunglasses

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012....Carlotta

Assistant to Anna Dello Russo, Carlotta Oddi, Place Vendome, Paris, July 2012.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012....Elena

Elena Perminova, before Stephane Rolland Couture, Paris, July 2012.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012....Milagros

Argentinian model Milagros Schmoll, after Jean Paul Gaultier, Paris, July 2012.

.....pretty dresses and summer sandals like this..... 

Recreate Milagros's look (kind of):

Issa short sleeve maxi dress, Tucker classic long dress, Rochas cotton maxi dress, Vineet Bahl embellished chiffon dress, ASOS maxi dress in floral print, A.L.C. Erin wrap-effect jersey dress, Rachel Pally Perpetua maxi dress, or Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Gathered front maxi dress.

Alexander Wang Alek ankle cuff sandals, Rag & Bone braided Layla sandals, Chloe two-tone sandals, ASOS Flock leather flat sandals, or Kors Michael Kors Ava sandals

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Lakshmi

Indian model Lakshmi Menon (Women), after Alexis Mabille Couture, Paris, July 2012.

With the change of seasons upon us (and oodles of rain in the UK), it is the time of year when the mind turns to contemplating a holiday in the sun someplace warm over the Christmas/New Year period (Mexico, Cuba, Australia, Phuket, Argentina anyone?). I love the crisp, clear weather that heralds the change of summer into Autumn (the rain, not so much!) but after a few months of heavy grey skies, a holiday where coats, gloves and beanies are not required holds much allure.

Lakshmi's lovely, fresh white on white ensemble (broken up with blue sunglasses and a colourful necklace) is the perfect outfit for sightseeing, shopping and lunching someplace warm.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Ulyana

Ulyana Sergeenko (in one of the pieces from her collection, I think), before Jean Paul Gaultier Couture, Paris, July 2012.

Some inspiration for those who are perhaps looking for a less traditional (winter) bridal gown....or indeed a dress for NYE or a glamorous party. It fits so beautifully for this coming season's  extravagant/baroque/opulence trend.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Tatiana

Tatiana, after Chanel Haute Couture, Paris, July 2012.

Some pretty, party dress inspiration...

Recreate Tatiana's look (kind of):

Mini dress: Parker Flowy wrap dress, Isabel Marant Eley devore-velvet dress, Rebecca Taylor rumpled satin dress, Cynthia Rowley silk and linen dress, Thayer sleeveless dress, Sheri Bodell leather bodice mini dress or Osaka kimono dress 

Lipsy Shezza lace up heeled shoes, House of Harlow 1960 Bernadette cutout shoes, Michael Kors leather sandals

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Vika

Vika Gazinskaya (in a dress from her own collection) before Jean Paul Gaultier Couture, Paris, July 2012.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Georgina

Serbian model Georgina Stojilkovic (Supreme), after Jean Paul Gaultier, Paris, July 2012.

It is now jumper/sweater weather in London but for those who live in warmer climates, a crisp white t-shirt, a pair of printed pants, slicked back hair + light-weight jacket = easy transeasonal weekend wear.

Recreate Georgina's look (kind of):

T by Alexander Wang classic t-shirt, Rag &Bone/JEAN The pocket tee, ASOS new classic t-shirt

Topshop snake metallic cigarette trousers, Helene Berman snake print trousers, Piamita Brigitte print pants, or J.Crew Rummy metallic brocade cropped pants

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Irina

Russian model Irina Nikolaeva (Ford), after Giambattista Valli couture, Paris, July 2012.

Throw on an oversized bleached denim jacket  for the cooler Autumn days and nights ahead.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13....Caroline and Josephine

Danish models Caroline Brasch Nielsen (Marilyn) and Josephine Skriver (Marilyn), after Elie Saab couture, Paris, July 2012.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Alison

American model Alison Nix* (Marilyn), after Stephane Rolland, Paris, July 2012.

*who I think now has now changed her hair colour to blonde!

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Elena

Elena Perminova, after Elie Saab Couture, Paris, July 2012.

Want to add a little BAM!POW! to your chambray dress/jacket/shirt? Team with neon accessories like Elena (bra top, necklace or sunglasses).

Recreate her look (kind of):

AG Adriano Goldschmied denim tank dress, Diesel denim dress, Vanessa Bruno cotton and linen blend coat, MM6 Maison Martin Margiela oversized denim shirt or Topshop Moto collar tip denim shirt

Quay neon yellow circle sunglasses, Gorjana Graham neon yellow leather studded wrap bracelet, Betsey Johnson neon yellow sneakers, Topshop yellow jelly sunglasses or Noir jewellery neon cuff

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13....After Christophe Josse

After Christophe Josse, Paris, July 2012.

End of week hair inspiration: a thick black headband (inspired by ballet perhaps?) to hold back a neat, side-parted bun or ponytail. 

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Morgane

French model Morgane Dubled (Viva), after Jean Paul Gaultier couture, Paris, July 2012.

Happy (red) feet!

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13....Hedvig

The lovely Hedvig Opshaug* from The Northern Light blog after Jean Paul Gaultier, Paris, July 2012.

Like Natalie's Rag & Bone pants, Hedvig's sports-luxe tuxedo pants are brilliant for lengthening/slimming the leg.

Recreate Hedvig's look (kind of):

Tuxedo pants: Elizabeth and James Metallic Winston tuxedo pants, Tibi tuxedo pants, Bec & Bridge Piazza tuxedo stripe pants, Pencey Velvet stripe pants

Lace top: Acne Wonder lace-effect jersey t-shirt (I think this is the top Hedvig has on), Only hearts Sara's lace velvet trimmed top, or Isabel Marant guipure lace top

*who now has a tiny, beautiful baby bump! We are all so happy and excited for her :)

 

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...After Christophe Josse

After Christophe Josse, Paris, July 2012.

Happy Weekend Everyone!

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Miroslava

Miroslava Duma, after Stéphane Rolland , Paris, July 2012.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Shala

 Shala Monroque, Place Vendome, Paris, July 2012.