Saturday, 22 December 2012

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Wang

Super stylish (and fun and happy!) Chinese model Wang Xiao (Wilhelmina), Somerset House, London, September 2012.

*I think I may have messed up Wang Xiao's name and should be saying Xiao instead of Wang as her first name?!

New York Fashion Week AW 2012....After Tracy Reese

After Tracy Reese, NYC, February 2012.

Simple, cute, cosy....perfect for the weekend and getting in some last minute Christmas shopping. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Faux fur jacket/coat:  Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent faux fur jacket, Topshop multi tiered faux fur coat, ASOS vintage fur coat, MinkPink Cruella faux fur coat, or Topshop faux fur funnel neck coat

Rag & Bone/JEAN high rise black jeans, Current/Elliott The Ankle skinny jeans, or 7 For All Mankind The Skinny jeans

Lulu leopard print scarf or Banana Republic Leona leopard scarf

New York Fashion Week....Saara

Finnish model Saara Sihvonen (Supreme), after Rodarte, NYC, February 2012.

Like Alla, Saara's bag adds a little pop to her all-black outfit.

Recreate Saara's look (kind of):


Michael Michael Kors Jet Set medium travel tote, or Michael Kors Collection Gia tote in ostrich or textured leather

Diane von Furstenberg Sapna lace up booties

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Before Louis Vuitton

Before Louis Vuitton, Paris, March 2012.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Jumpsuit:T by Alexander Wang crepe wide leg jumpsuit,  Rebecca Taylor pebbled crepe jumpsuit, Stella McCartney wool jumpsuit, A.L.C. May jumpsuit, A.L.C. Scout jumpsuit, Topshop silk pinafore jumpsuit

Jacket:Rag & Bone Wynn quilted jacket, A.L.C. Nathalie jacket, Theyskens' Theory Jilla jacket, or Topshop bomber jacket

Thursday, 20 December 2012

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Jemma

Hair and make-up inspiration via Australian model Jemma Baines (Next), NYC, September 2012.

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Hedvig

Hedvig Opshaug from Northern Light blog, before A Show, NYC, September 2012.

Soft, sexy (love those sneaky-peeky lace shorts), comfortable....and concealing a teeny tiny baby bump! This is such a beautiful look on Hedvig. I can imagine this looking amazing with flats for a more casual look.

Recreate Hedvig's look (kind of):

Sweater: T by Alexander Wang marled sweater, Rag & Bone Lund sweater, A.L.C. Bennie sweater, Alexander Wang reversible sweater, BLK DNM crew neck mohair sweater, Christopher Kane mohair sweater, ASOS premium angora sweater, or Topshop knitted chain insert jumper

Lace shorts: Free People scalloped lace shorts, Club Monaco lace shorts,  or Topshop velvet lace shorts

3.1 Phillip Lim Miho pumps

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Joanna

Senior Fashion Market Editor Harper's Bazaar US, Joanna Hillman, before Victoria Beckham, NYC, September 2012.

Oh those slouchy leather trousers!

Recreate Joanna's look (kind of):


Tibi Shane clear strap pump, L.A.M.B Oxley pumps, Elizabeth and James Sand pumps, Emilio Pucci velvet pumps, or ASOS Prior pointed pumps

Alexander Wang Pelican sling bag

New York Fashion Week....Irina

Russian model Irina Kulikova (IMG), after 3.1 Phillip Lim, NYC, February 2012.

Leather on leather broken up by a cosy sweater....yes please!


Recreate Irina's look (kind of):


Leather pants: J Brand super skinny leather pants,  David Lerner classic leather pants, Joseph Spark stretch-leather pants, Gucci stretch-leather skinny pants, or Pepe Jeans Ronny leather look pants

Sweater: Topshop knitted clean rib jumper, Club Monaco Aran sweater, Burberry London cable-knit sweater

Wednesday, 19 December 2012

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Maja

Polish model Maja Salamon (Next) after Michael van der Ham, London, September 2012.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Camille

Camille Charriere from Over the Rainbow blog, before Vivienne Westwood, Paris, September 2012.

Envelop yourself in an oversized coat like Camille has....but keep your legs bare (if you can manage it in the cold!) or at least your lower silhouette narrow, to avoid your body disappearing beneath the coat!

Recreate Camille's look (kind of):

Vince boiled wool sweater coat, Topshop popper front boyfriend coat, Angle oversized coat by Boutique, Rag & Bone striped egg coat or Topshop mid length check coat

Gap sequin clutch

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Elsa

Swedish model Elsa Sylan (One Management), Rue du Faubourg Saint Honore, Paris, October 2012.

Recreate Elsa's look (kind of):

Quilted leather jacket: Alexander Wang quilted leather bomber jacket,  Diane von Furstenberg Delilah quilted leather jacket, Mulberry quilted leather jacket, J.W. Anderson quilted leather jacket, Michael Michael Kors quilted leather jacket, Urban Code quilted leather jacket or ASOS leather quilted jacket

Marc by Marc Jacobs Dan sweater hat, Rachel Zoe fox trim knit hat, or Rachel Zoe fox fur hat

Kors Michael Kors Adele flat booties, Modern Vintage boots, or Arnie padded biker boots

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Alla

Ukrainian model Alla Kostromichova (Women), after Ohne Titel, NYC, February 2012.

Love the vibrant splash of colour of Alla's bag against her black coat, jeans and boots.

Recreate Alla's look (kind of):


Tory Burch Michelle Angelux tote, Opening Ceremony Ace bag, Proenza Schouler PS1 tote, or See by Chloe Cherry shoulder bag


Marc by Marc Jacobs Dreamy graffiti scarf

Tuesday, 18 December 2012

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Catherine

Hair and make-up inspiration via Australian model Catherine McNeil (Marilyn), Paris, September 2012.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Miroslava

Miroslava Duma, after Louis Vuitton, Paris, October 2012.

LOVE this coat on Miroslava: such a gorgeous colour, so wintery (with the fur collar detailing), sophisticated and grown-up.

Recreate Miroslava's look (kind of):

Reiss Lillyanne warm blush coat (this was the closest in colour I could find to Miroslava's coat)

Add a fur collar to an existing coat: Marni shearling collar, Kelly Wearstler fur collar, Topshop faux fur collar or Lanvin fur tie collar

Nicholas Carrie Snake d'Orsay pumps, 3.1 Phillip Lim Ava leather pumps, Nicholas Amore cap toe pumps, or Christian Louboutin Pigalle spike pumps

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Milly

British model Milly Simmonds (Elite London), after J.Crew, NYC, February 2012.

We saw Milly in work mode last week for MiH jeans, and this was what she was wearing, off-duty, in Feb after the J.Crew show. Love the pop of colour on her lips - so beautiful against her pale complexion and the black of her coat.

Recreate Milly's look (kind of):


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

Chinese model Lina Zhang (Elite London), after Chalayan, Paris, March 2012.

Recreate Lina's look (kind of):

Three Floor Field Trip parka or PJK Patterson J.Kincaid Caprice jacket with removable vest, (these two jackets have the same feel as Lina's jacket/fur gilet combination), Thakoon Addition drawstring trench coat, Topshop army jacket with detachable Mongolian shawl, ASOS Khaki Army jacket with detachable fur trim

Splendid heavy weight leggings, Paige Denim Verdugo skinny pants, Topshop black heavy weight leggings, or French Connection leggings

MM6 Maison Martin Margiela lace up puffy sneakers, Adams spike sneaker, Converse x Missoni Chuck Taylor high-tops or Nike Blazer mid leopard print sneakers

Monday, 17 December 2012

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Leandra

The one and only Leandra Medine (Current relationship status: breaking up with Lydia*) aka The Man Repeller, after A Show, NYC, February 2012.

Recreate Leandra's look (kind of):


Boy. by Band of Outsiders t-shirt, Club Monaco Faye stripe tee, Proenza Schouler striped top, or MiH Jeans striped top
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity Dylan boyfriend jeans, Current/Elliott The Rolled skinny jeans, or Topshop Moto bleach boyfit crop jeans
Open toe booties:Camilla Skovgaard Open Toe cutout booties, Christian Louboutin Col Zippe booties, or ASOS Twilight peep toe shoe boots

*be sure to read Leandra's latest post!