Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Marie

Marie Myrhoj Jensen from Nemesis Babe blog, after Chanel Couture, Paris, July 2013.

Marie had a big owie on her knee (fashion week injury!) hence the strategically placed bag :)

Recreate Marie's look (kind of):

Kimono: Flynn Skye Stevie kimono, ASOS Animal Neon floral print kimono, Talitha Myra fringed embroidered kimono jacket, Topshop Mixed Print Kimono, Reverse Lounge Kimono, ASOS Premium Kimono duster, Topshop Iris longline kimono, ASTR print duster kimono, or Spell & The Gypsy Collective Desert Wanderer kimono

Black denim shorts: Siwy Madeleine cutoff shorts, ASOS Reclaimed Vintage Levi 501 shorts, or Res Denim Kitty shorts

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Elisa

Stylist Elisa Nalin, after Maison Martin Margiela (wearing Mary Katrantzou), Paris, July 2013. 

Recreate Elisa's look (kind of):

Mary Katrantzou printed sweatshirt

Mary Katrantzou printed skirt

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Sanne

Dutch model Sanne Vloet, after Ulyana Sergeenko Couture, Paris, July 2013.

The classic tough/feminine combination of biker jacket + dress + combat boots.

Recreate Sanne's look (kind of):

Leather jacket: Marc by Marc Jacobs Sergeant leather jacket, Proenza Schouler leather biker jacket, Whistles Lita leather biker jacket, Topshop leather biker jacket or Maje Diferenti leather jacket

Topshop textured polkadot dress, ASOS smock dress in paisley print, Elkin Harlow dress or Topshop Animal Tile mix tunic dress

Shelleys London Misska lace up boots, Rag & Bone Cozen lace up booties, or Topshop Amalia lace up brogue boots

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Irina

Russian model Irina Denisova, after Christophe Josse, Paris, July 2013.

 

 

@Anonymous Stephanie - thank you as always for letting me know Irina's name!

Something casual for the weekend: an oversized denim shirt + super skinny jeans. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Bella Dahl button down shirt,  ASOS Denim shirt, Siwy Jeans Ellie denim snap front shirt, or Acne Wave denim shirt

Frame Denim Le Color skinny jeans, J Brand 910 low rise ankle skinny jeans, or Rag & Bone/JEAN The Legging jeans

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 2013....Sophia

Sophia, after Ulyana Sergeenko Couture, Paris, July 2013.

I have just been on a trip to Southern Spain where it was very warm at times (38° Celsius!) - this outfit would be perfect for those temps (perhaps with flats rather than platform pumps) particularly if you are wandering in and out of air-conditioning. Stylish, smart and comfortable.

Recreate Sophia's look (kind of):

3.1 Phillip Lim draped pants, ASOS peg pants in linen, Mother of Pearl tapered pants, or YMC Boyfriend chino

PJK Patterson J. Kincaid lounge shirt, Vince Raglan half-placket shirt, Haider Ackermann silk-satin shirt, or Joie Tamarine top

Sensi Studio Toquilla panama hat 

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Before Valentino Couture

Before Valentino Couture, Paris, July 2013.

A beautiful look for the change in seasons: shades of grey, rolled jeans and finished with a fedora.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Acne Canada brushed-wool scarf, or Moschino Cheap & Chic scarf

Saint Laurent rabbit-felt fedora,  Karl Lagerfeld fedora, or ASOS felt fedora

Rag & Bone/JEAN The Dre Jeans,  AG Adriano Goldschmied The Piper slouchy slim jeans, or Vince Denim relaxed rolled jeans

Topshop Monumental tassel loafers, ASOS Maverick leather loafers, or Church's Sally leather penny loafers

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Veronika

MyTheresa Fashion Editor Veronika Heilbrunner (wearing Acne Studio's gorgeous velvet dress), Paris, July 2013.

If you have a velvet (or otherwise) strapless dress in your wardrobe but only take it out for special occasions, try teaming it with a casual shirt (borrowed from your boyfriend perhaps) and a pair of flat-ish sandals for a more relaxed look.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013

Before Chanel Couture, Paris, July 2013.

 A beautiful, elegant outfit for a special occasion. And for those not so special occasions, wear the pieces (full midi skirt, lace blouse) separately.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Lace top: Dolce & Gabbana lace top, Dolce & Gabbana ruffled lace cotton blouse, Blaque Label sleeveless top, Vera Wang Collection Bow collar top, Gucci lace shirt, Jean Paul Gaultier long sleeve blouse, or ASOS t-shirt with floral lace

Black full skirt: Tibi midi skirt, or Tibi sheer midi skirt

Jimmy Choo Jada sandals, B Brian Atwood Femme Fatal Platform sandals, or Topshop Rio 2-part simple sandals

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Miroslava

Buro 24/7's Miroslava Duma, before Armani Prive, Paris, July 2013.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Josephine

French model Josephine Le Tutour, after Chanel Couture, Paris, July 2013.

Adore this outfit on Josephine. The colours are so pretty and fresh!

Recreate Josephine's look (kind of):

Bomber: Saloni embroidered satin bomber jacket, Mara Hoffman quilted bomber, Ladkah Babylon paisley bomber, Y.A.S. Peacock soft bomber, or Day Birger et Mikkelsen Day Falbourg bomber

Topshop Cotton circle broderie shell, Ella Moss Heidi eyelet top, Marc by Marc Jacobs Rosie eyelet top, or Marc by Marc Jacobs Collage lace top

Distressed white jeans: J Brand 811 Mid Rise skinny jeans, Paige Denim Verdugo Ultra skinny jeans, or Citizens of Humanity Racer skinny jeans

Dolce Vita Zen sandals or Topshop Happy Closed strippy sandals

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Catherine

Australian model Catherine McNeil, after Elie Saab Couture, Paris, July 2013.

Supporting an excellent cause with her tee: The Beagle Freedom Project.

Recreate Catherine's look (kind of):

Leather wrap skirt: Tess Giberson leather wrap skirt, Maiyet leather and braided calf hair wrap skirt, Helmut Lang Evolution warped leather skirt, Topshop leather denim mix kilt, BB Dakota Sebastian wrap skirt, or Costume National black skirt

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Martha

American model Martha Hunt, after Alexandre Vauthier, Paris, July 2013.

For a cute, casual summer look, layer a denim shirt over a tank or tee and team with a leather mini + ballet flats. 

Recreate Martha's look (kind of):

Topshop Moto denim oversized shirt,  ASOS Denim shirt, Paige Denim Kadie button up shirt, 7 For All Mankind denim shirt or Acne Wave denim shirt

A.L.C. Reese leather skirt, Vince leather skirt, Rag & Bone Louise skirt, Oasis faux leather skater skirt, or Townsen faux leather skirt

Rag & Bone Louise ballet flats, Marc by Marc Jacobs studded mouse ballet flats, ASOS Laila ballet flats, Repetto ballet flats, or Lanvin ballet flats

Paris Couture Fashion Week Aw 2013....Sophia

Sophia (in Prada), before Chanel Couture, Paris, July 2013.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Irina

Russian model Irina Nikolaeva, after Ulyana Sergeenko, Paris, July 2013.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Fei Fei

Chinese model Fei Fei Sun, after Armani Prive, Paris, July 2013.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Natalia

Stylist, designer and photograper Natalia Alaverdian (in her own label A.W.A.K.E) before Chanel Couture, Paris, July 2013.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013

After Jean Paul Gaultier, Paris, July 2013.

Sometimes it is all about the back.....

Recreate her look (kind of):

Valentino Barolo silk jumpsuit, Roland Mouret crepe jumpsuit, Young Fabulous & Broke Emily jumpsuit, Tibi color-block jumpsuit, Norma Kamali Open Back jumpsuit, A.L.C. Harlan jumpsuit, ASOS jumpsuit with buckle back, Topshop Mesh t-shirt all in one, Band of Outsiders Combination jumpsuit or Paul & Joe Heidi braid-detailed jumpsuit

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Pace

Taiwanese actor, model and singer Pace Wu, before Giambattista Valli, Paris, July 2013.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Janice

Canadian model Janice Alida, after Dior Couture, Paris, July 2013.

Break up a sporty all-black outfit with white accents and textured fabrics. 

Edit: Janice's windbreaker is from the label she established with her husband, Prospekt Supply.

Thank you @Kate for letting me know!

Recreate Janice's look (kind of):

Sporty jacket/pullover/sweatshirt: BCBGmaxazria Luca sweatshirt, Elizabeth and James lena jacket, 3.1 Phillip Lim stretch-leather and cotton sweatshirt, Helmut Lang leather and wool sweatshirt, Nanushka Lana Raffia hoodie, Glamorous sweatshirt with patent panel, or Lanvin leather bomber jacket

Leather mini: ASOS leather mini skirt (in black), Karl Lagerfeld Delphie leather skirt, Theory Keila leather pencil skirt, MM6 Maison Martin Margiela leather skirt, or Maiyet leather skirt

Alexander Wang Esther Ankle strap flats, Valentino studded leather flats, ASOS Liberty pointed ballet flats, or Chloe pointed toe skimmer flats