New York Fashion Week SS 2015....Xiao Wen Ju + Sissi Hou + Hair Inspiration

Chinese models Xiao Wen Ju and Sissi Hou (plus a cute plait), after Peter Som, NYC, September 2014. 

Graphic Tee. This reminds me of the amazing linocut prints from Hugo Guinness (I love the Y-fronts print!). 

Recreate Xiao Wen's look (kind of):

Zoe Karssen Can't Hurry Love tee, or A Fine Line Abby Cat Scratch tank

New York Fashion Week SS 2015....Xiao

Chinese model Xiao Wen Ju, after A Show, NYC, September 2014. 

It's the 1st June 2015 - yipee! Hello Summer. 

Paris Fashion Week SS 2015....Xiao Wen

Chinese model Xiao Wen Ju, after Kenzo (wearing Kenzo), Paris, September 2014. 

Recreate Xiao Wen Ju's look (kind of):

Kenzo neon plaid sweater

Kenzo mini skirt

Kenzo Forever, No? clutch

New York Fashion Week AW 2013...Xiao

Chinese model Xiao Wen Ju, after Jill Stuart, NYC, February 2013.

Recreate Xiao Wen Ju's look (kind of):

Snuggle up in a denim jacket: ASOS Denim jacket in vintage wash with borg lining and collar, Topshop Moto Vintage oversize jacket, Washborn Rambler denim jacket, Joe's oversized Dolman jacket, Theory John Denim jacket, or Proenza Schouler Denim jacket

Band of Outsiders Cable knit Raglan sweater, New Look Fisherman rib sweater, Stella McCartney ribbed-knit sweater, or Topshop slouchy handknit jumper

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Xiao Wen Ju

Chinese model Xiao Wen Ju (and Soo Joo!), after Chanel and Miu Miu, Paris, October 2013.

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Xiao Wen Ju

 

Chinese model Xiao Wen Ju, after Band of Outsiders, NYC, September 2012.

A romper to get you through the hot (depending on where you live of course! London not so much ;) days of summer.

Recreate Xiao Wen Ju's look (kind of):

Romper:  Juicy Couture Terry romper, Rory Beca Crowd cami romper, Topshop casual playsuit, T by Alexander Wang paneled playsuit, Splendid colourblock romper, LNA Madison silk romper, Blaque Label sleeveless romper or Parke Edie romper

Flat summer sandals: Sol Sana Avery flat sandals, A.P.C. Flat sandals, ASOS Flock leather sandals or 3.1 Phillip Lim Jenny sandals

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Xiao Wen Ju

Chinese model Xiao Wen Ju, after A Show, NYC, September 2012.

Easy summer weekend wear (and easy to pack in a suitcase for a holiday by the sea): a slip-on dress + trainers.

Recreate Xiao Wen Ju's look (kind of):

Wilt Dark Wash pleat back dress, By Malene Birger Awikio Riviera striped dress, Tess Giberson Split Back sweatshirt dress (in blue) or leather trimmed, Selected Aliva sweatshirt dress, Band of Outsiders striped cotton mini dress (a little more formfitting but still slip-on), Mason by Michelle Mason Open Back tunic dress, Ksubi t-shirt dress, Velvet Fudge dress, Karl Lagerfeld sweatshirt dress or Marc by Marc Jacobs Mai Tai Rib dress

Bensimon classic lace up flats, Superga Cotu classic sneakers, ASOS Denver sneakers or Saint Laurent leather sneakers

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Xiao Wen Ju

Chinese model Xiao Wen Ju, after A Show, London, September 2012.

Recreate Xiao Wen Ju's look (kind of):

Black mini skirt: Sundry ruched skirt, Splendid Layers miniskirt, O by Kimberly Ovitz Dumi skirt,  or ASOS micro mini skirt

Team with an oversized sweater (great for Spring when the weather is unpredictable):Wildfox Poka Dot It sweater,  Brochu Walker Beach Tunic sweater, Boy. by Band of Outsiders striped sweater dress (dispense with the miniskirt altogether!), Nasty Gal Colette knit, Nasty Gal Starstruck knit, or ASOS v-neck sweater with stepped hem

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Xiao Wen

Chinese model Xiao Wen Ju, after A Show, London, February 2013.

Recreate Xiao Wen's look (kind of):

3.1 Phillip Lim Tiger leather jacket

Alexander Wang Emile satchel

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Xiao

Chinese model Xiao Wen Ju, after Chanel, Paris, October 2012.

Love this slouchy coat on Xiao and the colour is so beautiful. 

Recreate Xiao's look (kind of):

Coloured winter coat: Marc Jacobs wool coat, ASOS Cooper & Stollbrand for ASOS midi length trench, Joseph coat, Reiss Lillyanne warm blush long bomber coat, Reid Amaranth relaxed coat, Theyskens' Theory suede trimmed coat, or Sessun cotton car coat

Black pants: Theyskens' Theory Padgette Fruma pants, Alexander Wang leather-trimmed crepe pants, or ASOS pant with stud waistband

J.W. Anderson for Topshop leather loafers, Rosegold Gigi lip flats, or LD Tuttle The Chrome front zip loafers

New York Fashion Week SS 2013...Xiao and Steffi

Braid inspiration via Xiao Wen Ju and Steffi Soede, after Honor, NYC, September 2013.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2011...Xiao

Xiao Wen Ju after Emanuel Ungaro AW 2011.

Sooo cute!

New York Fashion Week AW 2011...Xiao

Xiao Wen Ju - so, so cute all bundled up against in the cold in her anorak and fur hat. Xiao is from China but her English is excellent.....I was waiting to take her photograph while she was being interviewed (about her fav beauty products, music etc) and she was as sweet as she looks!