Paris Fashion Week SS 2017....After Christian Dior

After Dior, Paris, September 2016.

Snow white with an edge (love her deep lip colour and tassel boots). Gorgeous. 

Her outfit reminds me a little of this pretty one

Recreate her look (kind of):

Ivory lace dress - Alexander Wang cutout lace-paneled silk-satin gown, Lover Affinity Midi dress, Catherine Deane Sleeveless lace midi dress, Dark Pink Cami Strap Midi lace dress, Rebecca Vallance The Society ruffled lace dress, Mayle classic slip dress, or Rodarte Ruffled lace dress

Tassel boots - Tabitha Simmons Afton leather ankle boots, Joie Ciera Tassel booties, or Chloe Maya ankle boots

New York Fashion Week AW 2014....Elizabeth

System magazine's Elizabeth von Guttman, before A Show, NYC, February 2014.

Beautiful colours on a snowy day in NYC....

Recreate Elizabeth's look (kind of):

Cute intarsia sweater: Toga Appliqued wool sweater, J.W. Anderson Intarsia merino wool sweater, Topshop sequin owl sweater, Wildfox Bulldog Party sweater, 3.1 Phillip Lim Appliqued sweater,  French Connection Doe sweater with deer intarsia, Elle Sasson Lina sweater, Equipment Shane cat-intarsia sweater or Anna Sui + James Coviello cat-intarsia sweater

Coat: ASOS slouchy coat in texture, Topshop fluffy wool blend swing coat, Cedric Charlier oversized felt coat, Vince fur lined hooded coat, or Carven wool coat

Patent boots: Gucci horsebit patent boots, Bottega Veneta patent-leather chelsea boots, Saint Laurent Babies Chelsea boot, or Topshop Margot patent boots

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Phoebe

British Fashion Editor and Stylist Phoebe Arnold, after Haider Ackermann, Paris, March 2014.

A shaggy coat to keep out the chills (and rain!).

Recreate Phoebe's look (kind of):

Gucci double-breasted shearling coat, Topshop faux shearling fur jacket, Band of Outsiders faux fur biker jacket, or Unreal Fur faux-sure coat

Jeans: Marc by Marc Jacobs Annie boyfriend jeans, or Daisy Street Mom jeans with badge detail

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Cecile

French actor and singer Cecile Cassel, before Valentino (wearing Valentino), Paris, March 2013.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Vika

Vika Gazinskaya, (wearing Vika Gazinskaya), Tuileries, Paris, March 2013.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012....Peony

Peony Lim, before Giambattista Valli (I think!), Paris, March 2012.

Elegant, classic, smartly tailored....obviously Peony was wearing this during PFW but it is a look that would translate to the workplace/boardroom/meetings. The wide-leg pants are vintage courtesy of Peony's mama!

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Coat: Preen Zora coat with fur, Reiss Stella stone long line coat, Victoria Beckham zip-detailed coat or French Connection Wonderland wool coat

Wide-leg trousers: Alice + Olivia Eric wide leg trousers, Giulietta wide leg pants, ASOS high waist wide leg pants, Rachel Zoe Hudson wide leg pants, or Michael Kors Jaryn wide leg pants

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Catherine

Catherine Baba, before Stella McCartney, Paris, March 2012.

New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Shanina

Aussie model Shanina Shaik, after Ruffian (and in the snow!),NYC, February 2012.

Recreate Shanina's Look (kind of):

Derek Lam small Ume bag (in indigo) or The Cambridge Satchel Co silver metallic satchel

New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Lauren

The exquisite Lauren Remington Platt after Jason Wu.

Seriously, she is just so poised and elegant (she literally glides when she walks) and (sigh) beautiful. And the best advertisement for her members only NYC-based hair and make-up booking company (they come to you), Vênsette.

I can't think of anything better than having hair and make-up done by a professional before a special night out.....especially if, like me, you aren't so great at wielding the eyeliner and curling iron (I am still in awe that Kate Middleton did her own make-up for her wedding!). I spent many an hour (and $) in the beauty hall at David Jones (a department store in Australia) having my make-up done for university ball's/weddings/parties. I love the idea that with Vênsette, the artist comes to your home (or office) and will even use your own products.....much less embarrassing than sitting in a chair in the middle of a department store with the general public wandering by and passing judgement on your choice of lip gloss :)