Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Anne-Catherine

The gorgeous Miss Anne-Catherine Frey, Tuileries, Paris, October 2012.

That Carven skirt? Almost too beautiful to wear. Almost ;)

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Ulyana

Ulyana Sergeenko, Tuileries, Paris, October 2012.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Katya

Russian model Katya Konstantinova before Kenzo, Paris, September 2012.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Etoile Isabel Marant Diego boucle coat, See by Chloe coat, ASOS textured coat, or Boy. by Band of Outsiders coat

Cowl neck sweater: Vince cowl neck sweater, LOMA Dolman cowl sweater, Joie Wesley sweater, or ASOS Aran cowl neck sweater

Grey jeans: James Jeans Twiggy 5 Pocket legging jeans, Siwy Hannah jeans, AG Adriano Goldschmied super skinny jeans, or Goldsign Misfit jeans

Ash Nina suede booties or See by Chloe leather ankle boots

Thank you @Kate Glossy Pages for letting me know Katya's name!

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Daniela

Daniela Morosini, from Couture and Crumpets blog, Somerset House, London, September 2012.

During fashion week, it is lovely to find wearable outfits...well, I guess everything is wearable but you know what I mean: "real" outfits that you can wear on a daily basis and not feel like you are going to be stared at as soon as you set foot outside your front door. And Daniela's outfit fits that description perfectly: leather shorts, a simple sweater and suede ankle boots (hers have studding detail on the back). Smoosh on red lipstick and you are good to go!

Recreate Daniela's look (kind of):

Leather shorts: BB Dakota Bryn leather shorts, Funktional Pleated leather shorts, 3.1 Phillip Lim drawstring leather shorts (a little longer and less fitted for those who prefer a wee bit more upper thigh coverage), Theyskens' Theory Paluccia Norinto leather shorts or ASOS leather shorts

Striped sweater: Chinti and Parker striped button-back sweater, Sea hand knit striped sweater, Collette by Collette Dinnigan striped sweater, Joie Aurore colourblock sweater, or Chinti and Parker striped sweater

Ankle boots: River Island zip and stud ankle boots, Ash super mid heel suede booties, or Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Georgia booties

Storm in a Teacup Vintage Store, London....Claudia

Claudia Raba, co-owner of Storm in a Teacup vintage store, Dalston, London, January 2012.

One frame from a little shoot I did earlier (much earlier!eep, how time flies!) this year with the beautiful Claudia who is a model with Models 1 and also owns a wonderful vintage shop called Storm in a Teacup on Kingsland Road with her boyfriend, Joe Miller. Joe, who is also a stylist and artist, and Claudia stock vintage treasures picked up on their travels - think vintage Vivienne Westwood, Maison Martin Margiela, Raf Simons, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries van Noten - as well as an edited selection of new pieces. You can read more about their store on Susie's blog (who writes a million times more eloquently than me).

If you are in London, go check out Claudia and Joe's store - apart from the gorgeous selection of vintage, they also have a fabulous sweetie counter with jars stacked full of old-fashioned lollies.

You can follow the store on twitter @StormTeacup366

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Natalie

Casting Agent Natalie Joos from Tales of Endearment blog,before Dries Van Noten, Paris, September 2012.

In the first photo, I feel like beautiful Natalie is having a little Jerry Hall moment.....and that can never be a bad thing, right?!

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Valentina

Valentina di Pinto, Stylist and Fashion Consultant, before Costume National, Paris, September 2012.

Recreate Valentina's look (kind of):

Etro Zebra print coat, Tucker Pod faux fur jacket, Vanessa Bruno Athe patterned coat, or Giambattista Valli reversible zebra-print coat

Distressed jeans: J Brand Aidan slouchy boy jeans, Joe's Jeans Renah rolled distressed jeans, Current Elliott The Boyfriend Jeans, ASOS boyfriend jeans

Denim shirt: Joe's Jeans Sidonie denim shirt, Marc by Marc Jacobs Ayler Tencel denim shirt, Club Monaco Celeste denim shirt, Topshop moto denim shirt, ASOS washed denim shirt with back bow detail

Zebra-print shoes (in case you want just a little bit of zebra print in your wardrobe): Pierre Hardy zebra print pumps, Jimmy Choo + Rob Pruitt Diffuse zebra print sandals, Manolo Blahnik BB Zebra print pumps

Thank you @Su for letting me know Valentina's name

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Suzie

French model Suzie Bird (Elite), after Viktor & Rolf, March 2012.

Oh the brutal romanticism of winter: bare trees, grey skies, biting winds and freezing cold....the time of year when deep, dark red lips never look out of place, and black tights are de rigueur (unless you have a car and driver of course!). 

Recreate Suzie's look (kind of):

Take an oversized boyfriend coat: Isabel Marant David coat, Etoile Isabel Marant Diego boucle coat, See by Chloe oversized coat with neoprene collar, Topshop boyfriend coat in boucle or mohair, Heidi Merrick Jeffrey coat with tan collar, Carven contrast collar coat, or Paul & Joe Sister double-breasted coat

And then add a pleated midi skirt: Sonia Rykiel nude pleated skirt, Topshop midi pleated skirt, Chloe pleated wool-flannel skirt, ASOS check midi skirt, or ASOS ponti midi skirt

Weekend Life....Cape Cod

Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA, September 2012.

 A collection of photos I took during our overnight stay in Cape Cod in early September.

p.s. With the tragic events of the last week that have changed and affected the lives of so many people on the East Coast of the United States, I wasn't quite sure whether to post these photos. But I figured that it is important to show what an incredibly beautiful country America is, particularly an area which has been impacted by Hurricane Sandy. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected, both in the US and the Caribbean, during this heartbreaking time.

London Fashion Week SS 2013....After Holly Fulton

After Holly Fulton, London, September 2012.

Hair and make-up inspiration for the weekend: two-tone lipstick and a messy plait!

Recreate her look (kind of):

Denim jacket: Pepe Jeans denim jacket,  ASOS denim jacket, Mother denim jacket, or River Island denim jacket

Collar blouse: Boutique by Jaeger Thelma collar blouse, Topshop floral trim blouse, Topshop gold trim collar blouse, Paul & Joe Sister blouse, or Equipment Adele round collar blouse

Rag & Bone/JEAN The Tuxedo Biba shorts, ASOS tailored shorts, or Topshop tuck front shorts

ASOS Ikat backpack

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013...Hanne

Belgian model Hanne Gaby Odiele, after Valentino, Paris, October 2012.

Recreate Hanne's look (kind of):

Oh so cool (oh so mod?!) white ankle boots: Elizabeth and James Paul Flat haircalf boots, Nicholas Kirkwood boots, Rachel Comey Lafon cutout booties, Tibi Asher flat booties, Tibi Abbie booties, or Rachel Comey Marin white booties

Valentino clutch

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013...Hedvig

Hedvig Opshaug from Northern Light blog, before A Show, Paris, October 2012.

Love Isabel Marant and Hedvig wears it so well. We were all oohing and aahhing over her gorgeous boots! 

Recreate Hedvig's look (kind of):

Isabel Marant printed mini skirt

Isabel Marant wedge boots in black or multi

London Fashion Week SS 2013...Victoria

Model and stylist Victoria Sekrier, after Holly Fulton, London, September 2012.

Recreate Victoria's look (kind of):

Bold, dramatic stripes were all over the runway for SS 2013. If you aren't quite brave enough to double up on stripes like Victoria has done, add a striped blazer or pair of trousers to your existing wardrobe. 

Striped jacket: Rag & Bone striped Bailey jacket, Richard Chai Love long three button blazer, Carven striped blazer, Marc by Marc Jacobs Oda Mae striped jacket, Yigal Azrouel block stripe jacket, or See by Chloe panelled sweater (not a jacket but it has a lovely bold stripe effect)

Striped pants: Richard Chai Love side tab pants, Richard Chai Love slim trousers, Splendid striped pants, Carven striped pants, or Les Chiffoniers striped leather pants

London Fashion Week SS 2013...Hedvig

Swedish model Hedvig Palm, after A Show, London, September 2012.

London Fashion Week SS 2013...Peony

Miss Peony Lim, before A Show, Somerset House, London, September 2012.

'Tis the season for a little plaid.....update a traditional tartan kilt like Peony is wearing (this is an inherited kilt from her mama's closet) with some studded accessories (helllloooo Valentino clutch - I do love you!), strappy heels, and a crisp white blouse.

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Check/Plaid skirt: Thakoon Addition Plaid miniskirt, McQ Alexander McQueen tartan pleated skirt, Boy by Band of Outsiders pleated check skirt, ASOS check midi skirt,  B + AB check skirt, Burberry Brit kilt skirt,  J.W.Anderson plaid midi skirt, ASOS tartan mini skirt 

If you like a kilt shape but not the plaid, try Joseph Saki mini kilt or this kilt skirt by Topshop.

Valentino studded leather clutch (in beige), black or incredible fuchsia (wowsers!).

MHL by Margaret Howell cotton poplin shirt, Boy. by Band of Outsiders cotton shirt, Theory Macina luxe top, or ASOS shirt

Rag & Bone hammered triple wrap belt, Diane von Furstenberg Haley studded wrap belt, B-Low The Belt Grayson studded belt

p.s. I think a pair of cute heeled ankle boots + a coat would look fab with this look in the depths of winter.

London Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Miao

Chinese model Miao Bin Si (Wilhelmina), before Jean-Pierre Braganza, London, February 2012.

Recreate Miao's look (kind of):

Pepe Jeans faux fur jacket,  Antipodium Vyner fur sleeve bomber jacket, DKNY faux fur coat, Maje Ring coat,  Marc by Marc Jacobs Svetlana boucle jacket, La Fee Verte rabbit fur jacket,  ASOS vintage faux fur coat,  or Alexander Wang hooded jacket

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

Russian model Vasilisa Pavlova (Supreme), after Cushnie et Ochs, NYC, February 2012.