Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Doina and Caroline

Doina from The Golden Diamonds blog, and Tank magazine's Caroline Issa, Paris, March 2012.

Two ways with furry boots and leather-trimmed black coats via the beautiful Doina and Caroline. Wear with jeans like Doina (Apres-ski anyone?) or team with leather trousers like Caroline. 

Recreate their looks (kind of):

Black leather-trimmed coat: Mackage side zip leather and fur coat with tie, Rag & Bone Scalpel shearling trimmed coat, Preen knife felt coat with leather sleeves, Helmut Lang Willow Shawl neck coat, Diane von Furstenberg Nadine luxe faux fur and leather coat, Mackage wool coat with leather sleeves,  ASOS PU biker coat (in black) or Ashley B Fur mix jacket

Leather pants: J Brand super skinny leather pants, Joseph Spark stretch-leather pants, Vince relaxed leather pants, Maison Martin Margiela tapered leather pants, Topshop leather look biker trousers or ASOS skinny leather biker pants

Fur-trimmed boots:Alexander McQueen shearling and leather boots, Max Kibardin Avalon fur booties, Walter Steiger fur panel ankle boots, Donna Karan shearling trimmed ankle boots, or Chinese Laundry faux fur trimmed suede boots

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

Estonian model Kelli Lumi (DNA), after John Galliano, Paris, March 2012.

Adore the heavy eye make-up and the way the fur is framing her face. It was horrid weather (I remember it clearly....it was raining and cold) but Kelli managed to look serene and beautiful.

Weekend Life....Paris Rooftops

Bonjour Paris!

The view from the apartment I was renting in Paris, March 2012. It was the first (and only) sunny morning during the whole of PFW!

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

Dutch model Bette Franke (DNA), after Preen, NYC, February 2012.

Well, would you look at that....Another parka. Clearly I have a thing at the moment for parkas!

Recreate Bette's look (kind of):

Turtleneck sweater: T by Alexander Wang marled boxy sweater,  Juicy Couture chunky cable turtleneck sweater,  Duffy knitted turtleneck sweater, Vince textured honeycomb turtleneck, Vila roll neck knit slouchy sweater, or Topshop knitted tweedy roll jumper

Parka: Three Floor Field Trip parka, Topshop fur lined parka, or Hearts and Bows parka with fur trim

Black skinny jeans: Rag & Bone/JEAN high rise skinny jeans, 7 For All Mankind The skinny jeans, or Mother The Looker skinny jeans

Alexander Wang Rocco duffel

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

French model Aymeline Valade, on a cold and rainy day in Paris, after Viktor & Rolf, February 2012.

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Nicole

The stunning Nicole Warne aka Gary Pepper girl, before A Show, NYC, September 2012.

This was (literally) the first time I met Nicole and I was blown away by her beauty* and style. Over the course of the fashion weeks and at a (hot dog!) party thrown by Peony, I got to know Nicole a little more....and she is just so lovely. One of those genuinely warm, funny and friendly people who you feel you have known for an age. And her personal style? Oooofff I just love her style!

Recreate Nicole's look (kind of):

The perfect Christmas/NYE party dress inspired by Nicole's pretty pale pink and lemon dress: Camilla and Marc Antoinette Striped dress, Camilla and Marc Myth lace-print dress, Shoshanna Bridgette metallic dress, Rag & Bone Renard metallic dress, Three Floor skip a beat dress, Lover Covet skater dress, Alexander McQueen flared wool felt dress or Topshop open back flippy tunic

Charlotte Olympia pumps

*how super glossy is her hair?! I do not think that even an entire vat of Moroccanoil could create that shine ;)

Edit: Nicole's dress is by Patricia Chang! Thank you @Alicia and @Kate for letting me know

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

American model Kel Markey (Supreme), after Louis Vuitton, Paris, March 2012.

The practical, stylish fur-trimmed parka makes another appearance :)

Recreate Kel's look (kind of):

Three Floor Field Trip parka, Selected oversized army parka, Sophie Hulme shearling-trimmed parka, Nasty Gal Downtown parka, Maison Scotch parka with wire hood, Burberry Brit raccoon-trimmed parka or ASOS longline washed parka

Marc by Marc Jacobs Chelsea boots, Rag & Bone Kinsey boots, The Office of Angela Scott Miss Mason booties, or Whistles Stinger black strapped ankle boots

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....After Valentino

After Valentino, Paris, October 2012.

Accessorise an elegant white or ivory suit with an embellished clutch, a scarf and cat eye sunglasses.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Cat eye sunglasses: Selima Optique Grace cat eye sunglasses, Prada cat eye sunglasses, ASOS Premium cat eye sunglasses, or ASOS tort cat eye sunglasses

Jimmy Choo snake-print scarf, Givenchy Iris and leopard print scarf, Marc by Marc Jacobs Static plaid scarf, or Anthropologie reflected garden loop

Matthew Williamson embellished suede clutch, or Miu Miu studded leather clutch

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

British model Jourdan Dunn (Storm), after Preen, NYC, February 2012.

One word for Jourdan's look (those coated jeans and ankle booties?): Fierce with a capital F.

Recreate Jourdan's look (kind of):

Coated jeans: 7 For All Mankind slim coated cigarette jeans, J Brand 901 super skinny jeans, Hudson Krista metallic super skinny jeans, or J Brand 901 super skinny jeans

Mulberry studded suede ankle boots, Diane von Furstenberg Ciara booties, Dune Bad Boi studded booties, Givenchy low-cut booties, Rachel Roy Gillian platform booties, or Nasty Gal studded platform bootie

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

Russian model Nastya Kusakina (Premier), after Paco Rabanne, Paris, March 2012.

Recreate Nastya's look (kind of):

Mara Hoffman leather sleeve shawl coat, Mackage side zip coat, Reed Krakoff coat, Cheap Monday oversized coat, or Warehouse rib collar coat

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Lauren

American model Lauren Bigelow (Next) after Clements Ribeiro, London, September 2012.

Recreate Lauren's look (kind of):

Add a splish (or a splash) of colour to an all-black look with a pair of printed pants: Sass & Bide The Stitch Up pants, Kelly Wearstler Claw print pants, Markus Lupfer snake-print pants, Tucker Abstract print pants, or ASOS Jewel print pants

Gucci black jacket, Vince collarless blazer, Girl by Band of Outsiders twill jacket, or Topshop ponte boyfriend blazer

Rag & Bone Harrow booties, Belle by Sigerson Morrison Ashlin booties, or Perry Premium strap boots

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

Grazia UK's Deputy Fashion News and Features Editor, Hannah Almassi, after Costume National, Paris, March 2012.

Instead of a coat this winter, try a fluffy/furry gilet instead.

Recreate Hannah's look (kind of):

Gilet: Aminaka Wilmont shearling gilet, Vince overdyed fox fur vest, ASOS Mongolian faux-fur gilet, Tory Burch Katrina shearling and leather vest, Juicy Couture belted faux fur vest, DKNY faux fur vest, Michael Michael Kors shearling and merino wool gilet, or Matthew Williamson rabbit gilet

Midi skirt: Preen Line Sasha skirt, ASOS check midi skirt, or ModCloth Simple Math skirt

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Julia

Wonderland magazine's Julia Sarr-Jamois, after Margaret Howell, London, September 2012.

Recreate Julia's look (kind of):

Madewell Lucia Boxy Slub pullover, Free People Fluff sweater, Isabel Marant cable-knit wool sweater, or Boutique by Jaeger Winnie cable knit sweater

Equipment Signature Floral Symphony blouse, Jeunesse Delphine printed blouse, Acne Patsy Bouquet oversized shirt, Topshop oversized Porcelain Bird shirt or Topshop oversized Paint Flower shirt

J Brand Aidan slouchy boyfriend jeans, Citizens of Humanity Dylan Boyfriend jeans, Current/Elliott The Boyfriend Jeans, or Genetic Denim Masen Ex Boyfriend jeans

Nike Air Max 1 ND sneakers in blue or Grey leopard print, Jil Sander High Top sneakers, Adidas by Stella McCartney trainers

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Eleonora

The exquisite Eleonora Carisi, before Giambattista Valli, Paris, October 2012.

A beautiful, beautiful gown on Eleonora...and perfect inspiration for those who are looking for something to wear to a formal party/occasion over the next few weeks. Champagne, canapes, cocktails, a beautiful formal gown.....what could be more perfect to celebrate the year gone by.

Recreate Eleonora's look (kind of):

Nude gown: Rachel Gilbert Olivia sequin-embellished dress, Alice + Olivia embellished gown,  Lanvin belted silk-satin gown, Catherine Deane Giselle Strapless gown, or Imitation Molly lace maxi dress

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

Tamu from All The Pretty Birds blog, before Derek Lam, NYC, February 2012.

Tamu's parka? THIS is clearly what I needed in Stockholm during the week! Instead I scurried around with layers comprising two thermals, one dress, one jumper, one coat, one cape-coat, plus knitted hat and gloves....and I was still cold! Clearly I don't have clothes in my wardrobe suitable for the Nordic winter :)

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Sophie Hulme shearling trimmed parka, Three Floor Field Trip parka, BLK DNM military parka, Maison Scotch Parka with wire hood, Burberry Brit Raccoon-trimmed parka, ASOS fur hooded detachable lined parka or Topshop faux fur lined parka

Print jacket: Rag & Bone Tapestry 42nd Street Blazer, Free People Meadow jacket, Pencey Standard one button blazer, or Topshop painted flower blazer

Paige Denim skyline ankle peg jeans,  J Brand 835 baby-pink jeans, or Isbabel Marant Marso mid-rise skinny jeans

Red beanie: Topshop Clean knit hat, Rachel Comey Valentine hat, Eugenia Kim Roxanne cable-knit hat

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Ruby

Ruby Aldridge (Next) after Roland Mouret, Paris, September 2012.

Hair inspiration via Ruby for those who are maybe contemplating a haircut for the party season.....

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Renee and Xu

Friends (and models) Renee Germaine van Seggern and Liu Xu in the falling snow, after Ruffian, NYC, February 2012.

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

American model Lindsey Wixson (Elite) after Stella McCartney, Paris, March 2012.

Recreate Lindsey's look (kind of):

Rachel Zoe fox trim knit cap, Marc by Marc Jacbobs Dan sweater hat, or ASOS faux fur and knit Cossack hat

Snood: Augden lofty Argyle cowl scarf, Bop Basics thick knit loop, Marc by Marc Jacobs Margot sweater collar scarf, Bop Basics thick knit infinity scarf, Barneys Net Stitch cowl scarf, Donna Karan basketweave alpaca snood, or Duffy cable-knit snood

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....After Mara Hoffman

After Mara Hoffman, NYC, February 2012.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Eugenia Kim Jill beanie,  Sunghee Bang Thames Cable knit beanie, Plush Cable knit Pom Pom hat, Eugenia Kim Jamie Chunky beret

ASOS long basic scarf, or Bop Basics Fisherman scarf

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

Hanneli Mustaparta, before Donna Karan, NYC, February 2012.

A lesson in how to wear white in the depths of winter courtesy of Hanneli (Emily manages it brilliantly as well teaming her neutrals with black). And her Tibi velvet kitty loafers/slippers? So sweet (and definitely not to be relegated to inside the house only).

Recreate Hanneli's look (kind of):

Coat: Karen Millen icy blue pod coat, Carin Wester Rebecka wool coat, Surface to Air light grey Dana coat, or Reiss Hallie seafoam blue blanket hem coat

White jeans: Blank Denim Spray On jeans, J Brand 811 Ankle skinny jeans, Rag & Bone/ JEAN mid rise skinny jeans, or MiH Jeans Paris 7/8 slim jeans

White jacket: Twenty Quilted trim jacket (in off white) or Iro Anabela leather jacket

Velvet slipper-loafers: Charlotte Olympia velvet kitty loafers in burgandy or black, Charlotte Olympia Charlotte's Web loafers, River Island navy velvet slipper shoes, or Stubbs & Wootton for J.Crew classic velvet slippers

Gloves: Forzieri perforated Italian gloves, Rachel Zoe Quilted fingerless driver gloves, Agent Provocateur cutout leather gloves, or ASOS Revive cut detail gloves

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Elena and Codie

Models Elena Bartels (Premier) and Codie Young (Viva) after Kinder Aggugini, London, September 2012.

Aren't lucky enough to have a sprinkling of freckles on your face? Take inspiration from the Kinder Aggugini show (and Jade Williams aka The Sunday Girl) and just draw them on!

London Fashion Week SS 2013....After Burberry

After Burberry, London, September 2012.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Proenza Schouler embellished mini skirt

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Victoria

Model and stylist Victoria Sekrier,Somerset House, London, September 2012.

Another look that I love on Victoria although tights are probably required now if you live in the Northern hemisphere. I just got back from a short break in Stockholm and the temperature was -15°c (5° fahrenheit) on one day! It was rather cold but very beautiful (as Stockholm always is).

Recreate Victoria's look (kind of):

Miu Miu mohair coat, Free People Nordic poet jacket, Sandro leather paneled shearling coat, or Shine Zulma faux fur coat

Printed skirt: Red Valentino floral-print skirt, Red Valentino Meadow print skirt, Alice + Olivia floral pleated skirt, Oasis skater skirt or Marc by Marc Jacobs Exeter printed skirt

 

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Montana

Aussie model Montana Cox (IMG), after Antonio Berardi, London, September 2012.

Recreate Montana's look (kind of):

Black jumper: MinkPink Have a Yarn sweater, Acquaverde crew neck sweater, Thakoon leather trim pullover sweater, Antonio Berardi chunky knit sweater, or Vila roll neck knit slouchy sweater

A.L.C Daltrey haircalf skirt, Topshop Melton wrap skirt, See by Chloe stretch flannel wrap mini skirt, or Madewell Stella Tuxedo skirt

Church's Burwood studded brogues, Esquivel leather wingtip brogues,Steven Goldey Oxford flat, or Bass Enfield 3 oxford

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

Chinese model Liu Wen, after Tory Burch, NYC, February 2012.

Recreate Liu Wen's warm, cosy, cool look (kind of):

Alice + Olivia Verity fur jacket, Iro Lorna patterned bomber jacket, Rachel Zoe Brooklyn faux fur coat, L'Agence Faux fur bomber jacket, Topshop plain faux fur bomber jacket or Pepe Jeans faux fur coat

Mother The Looker skinny black jeans, Rag & Bone/JEAN high rise skinny jeans, or J Brand Power stretch legging jeans

Tory Burch Toby combat boots, Theyskens' Theory Yvanka combat boots, Alexander Wang distressed leather ankle boots, or River Island Surley military boots

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Before Rodarte

Before Rodarte, NYC, February 2012.

I think I recall her saying (and I could be very wrong....I have had a lot of sleeps since February ;) that she owns an art gallery in NYC. Regardless, I think she looks fab!

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

Miroslava Duma, Tuileries, Paris, March 2012.

How gorgeous (and cute!) does Miroslava look in this outfit?! I think it was my favourite from the fashion weeks in February/March.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012....Daiane

Brazilian model Daiane Conterato (Elite), after Viktor & Rolf, Paris, March 2012.

A beautiful, polished look on Daiane....just love the colour of her coat. 

Recreate Daiane's look (kind of):

Topshop Mohair boyfriend coat, Antipodium Vallance coat, Vince Shirttail coat, Thakoon Addition printed coat, or Matthew Williamson Paneled coat

Team a voluminous boyfriend coat with super skinny jeans: Rag & Bone/JEAN The Legging Jeans, Vince Denim legging jeans, or Current/Elliott The Jean Legging coated jeans

Gucci felt fedora, Rag & Bone Floppy Brim Fedora, Maison Michel fedora, Topshop studded fedora

Theyskens' Theory Taylor boots, Alexander Wang Aymeline boots, or Burberry Prorsum leather ankle boots

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....After Custo Barcelona

After Custo Barcelona, NYC, February 2012.

All of the essentials for wrapping up warm in the city: coat, scarf, boots, cosy hat. Take that winter!

Recreate her look (kind of):

Belted coat: Marc by Marc Jacobs faux fur lined Oaks belted coat, Mackage side zip coat with tie, 10 Crosby Derek Lam Herringbone combo trench, Gucci belted wool-felt coat, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel double-breasted wool coat, French Connection Imperial Lux trench, or ASOS oversized pocket belted coat

Black jeans: Vince Denim Calgary jeans, 7 For All Mankind The Skinny jeans, Current/Elliott The Jean Legging coated jeans, or Moto Worn black high waist Jamie jeans

Knee-high boots: Tory Burch Irene boots, Kors Michael Kors Mariel Riding boots, Burberry riding boot , or Percival strap riding boots

Trapper hat: Brooks Brothers Fox trapper hat, Karl Donoghue Shearling trapper hat, Bop Basics Faux fur Trapper hat, ASOS faux fur trapper hat, or Barneys New York Reversible Chapka trapper hat

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Hanne

Belgian model Hanne Gaby Odiele, after Giambattista Valli, Paris, October 2012.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Ava

American model Ava Smith (Wilhelmina), after Kenzo, Paris, September 2012.

For chilly winter weekends, a cosy oversized knit is a must.

Recreate Ava's look (kind of):

Mason by Michelle Mason car coat, Sonia Rykiel cream with black cardigan, See by Chloe looped chunky-knit cardigan, Haute Hippie hooded vertical stripe cardi coat, Thakoon Addition patchwork-intarsia cardigan coat, or Paul & Joe Sister Navaja cape cardigan

Red bag: See by Chloe cherry textured leather bag, Jerome Dreyfuss Etienne hobo bag, Opening Ceremony Pop Up bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Natasha bag

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Vanessa

Fashion editor and stylist, Vanessa Traina, before Chanel, Paris, October 2012.

Recreate Vanessa's look (kind of):

Slip on a tunic dress over super skinny ankle-zip jeans (perfect for the Christmas holiday season when delicious food is on the daily agenda.....nobody will know if you have to secretly unbutton your jeans after a meal ;) : 7 For All Mankind skinny Savannah jeans, Habitual Amalia zip skinny jeans, Karl Blondie coated skinny jeans, or Whistles Erica cord skinny jeans

Tibi Shane clear strap pumps, Marc Jacobs multi-strap suede pumps, Elizabeth and James Sand leather pumps