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 Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Anna

The ever-fabulous Anna Dello Russo, after Paco Rabanne, Paris, March 2012.

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.

New York Fashion Week SS 2013...Erjona

Norwegian model Erjona Ala (Ford), after Yigal Azrouel, NYC, September 2012.

Recreate Erjona's look (kind of):

Boyfriend jeans: Notify Bamboo loose jeans, Current/Elliott The Boyfriend jeans or Topshop Moto light wash boyfriend jeans

Melissa + Jason Wu Jean cutout flats

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

London Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Victoria

The amazing stylist and model Victoria Sekrier, Somerset House, London, February 2012.

Recreate Victoria's look (kind of): 

Cargo/army jacket: Etoile Isabel Marant Alan coat, Burberry Brit jacket, Burberry Prorsum cropped jacket, Paul &Joe Sister Spinner jacket, Derek Lam shearling trimmed jacket or ASOS parka with contrast sleeves

Camo jacket: Current/Elliott The Easy Biker jacket or ASOS army camo jacket

Striped sweater: Dagmar Liv sweater, Chinti and Parker mixed striped cashmere sweater, Thakoon Addition striped Mohair sweater, MHL by Margaret Howell striped sweater, Marc by Marc Jacobs Yaani striped sweater or J.W. Anderson Breton for Topshop stripe jumper

Rick Owens fishtail skirt, Rebecca Taylor Sanesi skirt, Vanessa Bruno flared skirt or Preen Line Danna fluted skirt

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Caroline

Tank magazine's Caroline Issa, Pairs, March 2012.

No matter how exhausted or stressed (or how high her shoes!), Caroline always manages to look so wonderfully serene, poised and elegant.

Recreate Caroline's look (kind of):

Day Birger et Mikkelsen shearling coat, Mackage side zip coat, Maison Martin Margiela belted coat, Preen Zora shearling and twill coat

Brocade/print pants: ASOS premium pants in ombre print, Paul &Joe Sister Hector brocade pants, J.Crew jacquard pants, or Dolce &Gabbana jacquard pants

Mules: KG Enigma pointed mules, Rochas mules or ASOS pointed mules

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Kate

The gorgeous Kate Foley, Buyer for Opening Ceremony, before Alexander Wang, NYC, February 2012.

It is tempting to just purchase another black/navy/grey coat when you need a new winter coat - it is the safe, easy, practical option and allows you to blend in with everyone else. But Kate's amazing coat (teamed with a beautiful white dress*...in the depths of winter no less!) is a wonderful example of how to make a statement with a winter coat. So this season, if you are in the market for a new coat, think about investing in a jewel coloured coat (I love the oversized cobalt blue one from Celine)....shrinking violets and those firmly attached to their sensible black coat may need a stiff g&t before attempting ;)

Recreate Kate's look (kind of):

J Crew pink boucle coat (love the colour), Elizabeth and James Bora rabbit fur red coat, Diane von Furstenberg Sabrina coat in crimson or acid lemon, Joseph Lisa orange coat, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel jersey coat, Diane von Furstenberg Laurel chartreuse coat or Diane von Furstenberg Harrington brushed felt coat

White dress: Whistles Lisa embroidery dress, Milly Daphne swirl dress, or Madewell daytripper dress

*You can read about Kate and her fabulous collection of white dresses here

New York Fashion Week SS 2013...Maria

American model Maria Bradley (DNA), after Yigal Azrouël, NYC, September 2012.

As much as I love photographing soft, girly things like plaits, lace, pretty make up and dresses, I also love the clean, athletic look like Maria is wearing. This is about as close to track and field as I get ;)

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 Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Hanneli

Hanneli, before Valentino, Paris, March 2012.

I love all the coloured leather around this season and oxblood/bordeaux/merlot red is my favourite (followed closely by bottle/olive green). This is such a beautiful coat/dress on Hanneli....I think it may have been Valentino?

Add a piece of oxblood red leather to your wardrobe for this coming season:

Derek Lam leather cap sleeve dress, T by Alexander Wang leather a-line miniskirt, ASOS oxblood leather t-shirt, Rebecca Minkoff leather Becky jacket, Miu Miu pleated leather miniskirt, J.Brand Beta leather coat, Vince leather shirttail dress, Ruch leather skirt by Topshop Boutique or Hakaan leather pencil skirt

Stella McCartney faux leather and wooden boots or Rag & Bone Newbury platform booties

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Natalia

Natalia Alaverdian, Harper's Bazaar Russia (photographer, stylist & fashion editor), Tuileries, Paris, March 2012.

I think Natalia looks so cute in this outfit....like a winter pixie. 

Recreate Natalia's look (kind of):

DKNY faux fur coat with ponte inserts, Thakoon Addition faux fur hooded coat, Miss Selfridge chocolate faux fur coat, or Kate Spade Rossalyn faux fur coat

Boots with heel detail: Alexander Wang Sigrid knee boots, Miu Miu Swarovski crystal heel boots, Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Wells riding boot or Yves Saint Laurent Rita riding boots (these have detailing on the toe cap rather than the heel).

 Rag & Bone felted cable beanie, Topshop cat ear beanie or ASOS rib boyfriend beanie

New York Fashion Week SS 2013...Elena

Elena Perminova, before Jason Wu, NYC, September 2012.

Recreate Elena's look (kind of):

The season of the animal intarsia sweater! Channel the jungle in: Kenzo tiger embroidery sweater (I thought it was a lion....clearly I need a refresher course on the cat species!), Wildfox sequin lion friend sweater, Paul &Joe Penjab elephant intarsia sweater, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel raccoon intarsia sweater, Mulberry tiger intarsia sweater, ASOS tiger sweater or Topshop animal face jumper

ASOS denim shorts, Rag &Bone/JEAN The Mila shorts, MiH jeans Halsy 90s cut off denim shorts

Elizabeth and James Limited Edition snow leopard sunglasses, Prism Portofino cat eye sunglasses or ASOS Butterfly cat eye sunglasses

Animal print bag: Alexander Wang Marion bag, Christian Louboutin Farida leopard-print bag or A.P.C. animal print bag

New York Fashion Week SS 2013...Bette

I couldn't decide which of these photographs of Dutch model Bette Franke (DNA) after Jason Wu to post so you have both of them :)

I loved the hair and make-up at Jason Wu (unfortunately something happened to my camera and I lost a heap of photos of the models after the show) but more than anything I love that Bette was wearing those incredible heels on THAT bike after the show! So awesome (I doubt I would even be able to get on that bike without crashing spectacularly. I guess it helps to have super long legs like hers :)).

p.s. Note her skid-lid in the basket?! Love that she isn't too cool to wear one. My kind of gal :)

Recreate Bette's look (kind of):

Alexander Wang Inna sandals or the slightly higher Alexander Wang Amber sandals

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Meric

Before Chanel, Paris, March 2012.

Inspiration for the rich, embellished, opulence of the season ahead. 

Echo her deeply romantic look with velvet-ey pieces:

 J Brand velvet skinny pants, Twelfth St.by Cynthia Vincent Ombre velvet blazer, Carven structured velvet dress, McQ Alexander McQueen velvet tuxedo jacket, Anna Sui owl velvet varsity jacket, River Island studded velvet loafers, Glamorous velvet skater skirt or Isabel Marant Becky velvet skirt

Deepa Gurnani double crystal headband, Maison Michel Ilona floral chain headband, River Island Diamante dragonfly headband, or ASOS Diamante Tiara stretch headband (we might not be princesses in real life, but it is still fun to dress like one sometimes!)

Thank you @pinar for letting us know Meric's name!

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Anne-Catherine

Anne-Catherine Frey, before Guy Laroche, Paris, February 2012. 

Can't wait to see Anne-Catherine and her gorgeous smile next week in Paris :)

If you are trying to decide what "must have" piece you need/don't really need but still desperately want for this coming winter, consider an intarsia sweater. They are everywhere this season* (at all different price points) and I suspect that you could pick up some really cute vintage jumpers at op/charity shops....which nobody else will have :) I loved this Carven sweater from last season (well, I pretty much love anything from Carven!) on Anne-Catherine and I have some photos of Hedvig wearing it in a different colour as well which I will post soon.

Recreate Anne-Catherine's look (kind of):

3.1 Philllip Lim Digital Brindle Intarsia sweater (love the sheer knit panels on this sweater), Stella McCartney Intarsia sweater, Proenza Schouler Intarisa sweater, ASOS animal sweater with contrast sleeves, Paul & Joe Sister Alaska sweater, or Topshop Aztec motif jumper

Jeunesse Anouk blouse, Elizabeth and James Damien shirt, or ASOS men's style pocket shirt

Alexander Wang Jane shoulder bag 

ASOS Ace wedge ankle boots, Elizabeth and James Peri wedge booties, or Jimmy Choo Mayor leather ankle booties

*but look totally different depending on what else you style the sweater with.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/13....Jac

Jac, after Valentino, March 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 Fashion Week AW 2012/13....Peony

Miss Peony Lim (in the rain!), after Chanel, Paris, March 2012.

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 Men's Fashion Week SS 2013...Before Givenchy

Before Givenchy, Paris, June 2012.

Remember this sweet girl with her cute little glasses from a few posts back?

Recreate her look (kind of):

ASOS Aran Boyfriend Sweater, Topshop Rib V Jumper by Boutique or Jenni Kayne cable sweater

Tory Burch mini bag, Clare Vivier mini bag, or Sonia by Sonia Rykiel mini bag

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!

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/13

Before A Show, NYC, February 2012.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Diane von Furstenberg Ahiga wrap sweater, Addison wrap sweater (this feels sort of like the graphic scarf that she is wearing over her coat. Actually I am not sure if it is a scarf or part of the jacket?), Joseph waffle knit sweater, Karl Geometric intarsia sweater (with fabulous cut out back!) or Topshop knitted Battenburg jumper. There are so many amazing sweaters around this season - I think we will see some fantastic ones in London and Paris in the next couple of weeks where the weather will be a wee bit cooler than in NYC.

Rebecca Taylor quilted leather jacket, Topshop quilted fur collar jacket or A Wear quilted jacket 

 

Proenza Schouler lace up booties,  Vic Matie high heel lug sole booties or See by Chloe Wallabee booties

3.1 Phillip Lim oversized portfolio clutch

Diane von Furstenberg Hanover scarf, or Cambell scarf

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/13

Before A Show, NYC, February 2012.

Don't have a scarf that works with your outfit? Loop a knitted cardi around your neck instead like this girl has done!

Recreate her look (kind of):

Plaid coat: Oscar de la Renta plaid belted coat (layer a sweater underneath for super cold days), Kymerah Natalie wrap jacket, United Bamboo plaid knit coat, Tocca Gilbert hooded mohair coat, D&G plaid coat or Tulle Clothing loyal fan coat

J Brand 912 pencil jeans or A Wear slim boyfriend jeans

Chie Mihara Huida lace up booties or Osborn leather print cuff booties

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 :)