Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Maria

Maria Kolosova, Fashion Editor, Harper's Bazaar Russia, Paris, October 2012.

Such a beautiful Dior coat/dress......

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012....Ros

Greek model Ros Georgiou, after Giambattista Valli, Paris, March 2012.

Love this look on Ros....pretty + tough. 

Recreate Ros's look (kind of):

Miu Miu pleated wool coat, Paul & Joe Sister Princess coat, Boutique by Jaeger Jinny coat, Topshop fur collar peplum skirted coat, or Vila flared coat

Ash Dean Engineer boots, Rag & Bone Moto Boots II, Jimmy Choo biker boots, Sam Edelman Adele biker boots, or Steve Madden Frankie studded boot

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012....Chrystal

Australian model Chrystal Copland (Premier), Paris, March 2012.

Recreate Chrystal's look (kind of):

Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Karlie cross-body bag in rock lobster, black or violet

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012....Aicha

Aicha Reguie, Fashion Editor Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin, before Miu Miu, Paris, March 2012.

Recreate Aicha's look (kind of):

I am a big fan of the parka/anorak, and the way Aicha is wearing it, teamed with jeans and boots, is perfect weekend wear for the grey (UK specific!), cold, drizzly months of January and February. Sophie Hulme shearling-trimmed parka, Maison Scotch Parka with wire hood, YMC cotton parka jacket, Topshop parka, or Barneys New York Co-Op faux fur trimmed hooded anorak

Rag & Bone Kinsey boots, Rachel Roy Echo quilted booties, or Haider Ackermann lace-up back ankle boots

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Amra

Model Amra Cerkezovic (Women) after Marc by Marc Jacobs, NYC, September 2012.

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Shala

Shala Monroque, before Jason Wu, NYC, September 2012.

Grown-up overalls. You want a pair. You know it ;)

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Milagros

Argentinian model Milagros Schmoll, after Guy Laroche, Paris, September 2012. 

Recreate Milagros's gorgeous monochrome look (kind of):

Striped pants/jeans: Balmain striped low-rise skinny jeans, Alice + Olivia Stacey stripe bell pants (not quite monochrome but they have the same-ish feel), ASOS skinny jeans, Rebecca Minkoff Corey pants, Tripp NYC striped jeans, Michel Michael Kors sequin striped jeans, Camilla and Marc Lost Girl pants, or ASOS striped leggings

Leather jacket: Proenza Schouler leather jacket, Lot78 Biker leather jacket, Theyskens' Theory Javda Norinto leather jacket, Whistles Dakotta leather jacket or Mila leather jacket, or ASOS leather jacket

Christian Louboutin Pigalle pumps, Boutique 9 Justine pumps, Dune Abern court shoe, or  Kors Michael Kors Ghita pumps

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Elisa

Elisa Nalin, before Burberry, London, September 2012.

Another happy, smiley face I am looking forward to seeing in a few weeks!

New York Fashion Week AW 2012....Roberta

Angolan model Roberta Narciso (Elite), after Carolina Herrera, NYC, February 2012.

Recreate Roberta's simple but cute look (kind of):

Club Monaco Isabel coat, One by Gerald & Stewart pea coat, Topshop Funnel neck trench coat, Joseph New Soho coat, or Reiss Violetta fitted peacoat

Add some brightly coloured sneakers: Splendid Modesto canvas sneakers, Superga Cotu classic sneakers, or Vans sneakers

And a star print scarf: Warehouse star print scarf, Wildfox Starshine scarf, or Somerville star print scarf

London Fashion Week SS 2013....After Erdem

After Erdem, London, September 2012.

*I think her name may be Anya/Anja but I could have got that all mixed up!

New York Fashion Week AW 2012....Sung Hee Kim

South Korean model Sung Hee Kim, after Tracy Reese, NYC, February 2012.

Recreate Sung Hee Kim's beautiful winter look (kind of):

Sweater dress: ASOS sweater dress with lace back, Aiko Sayoko sweater dress, Alexander Wang Magnified fishnet dress, Rag & Bone/JEAN Diane dress, ASOS woven back sweater dress or Autumn Cashmere flared rib dress

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012....Hanneli

Hanneli, after Rochas (I think!) , Paris, February 2012.

Tomorrow is the start of the work year for many of you *cue Sunday evening blues* so I thought I would post photographs of two outfits (Hanneli, and Peony in the post below) that might inspire you when you peer into your wardrobe and wonder what the heck you are going to wear this week!

Recreate Hanneli's look (kind of):

Leather jacket:Vince leather jacket, J Brand Ready-to-Wear Abiah leather jacket, Theory Lystra lambskin jacket, Proenza Schouler leather-coated woven cotton jacket, or Elizabeth and James Vincent croc trim jacket

Print skirt (Hanneli's was Marni for H&M). J.Crew Polka-dot jacquard skirt, Jonathan Saunders Axel polka-dot skirt, Madewell Sequin sofie skirt, Diane von Furstenberg Melissa wrap skirt or Topshop knitted tile jacquard skirt

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 SS 2013....Elza

Dutch model Elza Luijendijk (IMG) after Kenzo, Paris, September 2012.

Make-up inspiration from the Kenzo show: try lining your eyes in a colour other than black (perhaps navy or green like Elza's).

Recreate Elza's look (kind of):

 J Brand Denim jacket with coated sleeves, Rag & Bone/JEAN jean jacket with leather sleeves, River Island denim jacket with leather look sleeve, J Brand Slim denim jacket, Paige Denim Lenny jacket or DL1961 Rocky denim and leather jacket

Michael Michael Kors Hamilton grommet tote

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Vanessa

Crimped hair at its best on Hungarian model Vanessa Axente (DNA), after Viktor & Rolf, Paris, September 2012.

Recreate Vanessa's look (kind of):

Michael Michael Kors Hamilton tote

New York Fashion Week AW 2012....Myla

 American artist/photographer and model Myla Dalbesio bundled up against the biting cold, NYC, February 2012.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Arlet blanket coat, BB Dakota Vanderbilt pattern coat, BB Dakota Koa Durango pattern faux fur-trimmed coat, or ASOS Aztec duffle coat

@anon - thanks so much for letting me know Myla's name!

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Camille

Camille Charriere from Camille Over The Rainbow blog, before Hermes, Paris, September 2012.

Bringing track and field to the street.....or the Tuileries in this case! 

Recreate Camille's look (kind of):

Sportswear-inspired tuxedo stripe pants: Vince Contrast Strapping pants, Diane von Furstenberg Naples ankles pants, Rag & Bone Maharaja stripe pants, Les Chiffoniers neon-trimmed drawstring leather pants, Karl Palma cropped twill straight-leg pants, Yigal Azrouel tux pants,  Bec & Bridge Piazza Power mesh pants, or 3.1 Phillip Lim pants

J.Crew cashmere boyfriend fit sweater, Topshop knitted zip step hem sweater, or T by Alexander Wang marled boxy sweater

Jimmy Choo white Biel patent leather wedges

London Fashion Week AW 2012....Ella

Ella Catliff from La Petite Anglais blog, before Burberry, London, February 2012.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Frida

Incredibly stylish Swedish model Frida Gustavsson (IMG), after Guy Laroche, Paris, September 2012.

Recreate Frida's look (kind of):

Love everything about Frida's outfit from her chic belted jacket to her beautiful necklace. And crikey, those legs in those jeans and boots! I think I may have only come up to Frida's waist when taking this photo ;)

Jacket: Thakoon Addition drawstring trench coat, Vince Trench coat, Burberry Prorsum mid-length trench coat, Rag & Bone Wynn Quilted jacket, Textile Elizabeth and James Kelsey jacket, Dsquared2 Babette mini trench, Nasty Gal Albany anorak, or Thakoon Addition drawstring trench coat

Rag & Bone/JEAN high rise skinny jeans, Acne mid-rise skinny jeans, or ASOS supersoft black skinny jeans

Rag & Bone Knee high Newbury boots, Kors Michael Kors Aila high heel boots, Reed Krakoff leather knee boots, or ASOS Cinnamon leather knee boots

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Yulia

Hair and make-up inspiration via Russian model Yulia Saparniyazova, after Louis Vuitton, Paris, October 2013.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Tamu

Tamu from All The Pretty Birds blog, Tuileries, Paris, October 2012.

Looking forward to seeing this smiley, happy face in just a few weeks :)

New York Fashion Week AW 2012

NYC February 2012

White jeans in winter? Yes you can!

Recreate her look (kind of):

J Brand 910 Skinny jeans, 7 For All Mankind The Skinny jeans, Frame Denim Le Color mid-rise skinny jeans, Pepe Jeans Soho skinny jeans, or Mother The Looker Skinny jeans

Topshop Popper Army jacket, Topshop olive army jacket or coloured army jacket, ASOS contrast jersey parka, ASOS army jacket with detachable faux fur trim, or Textile Elizabeth and James Kelsey jacket

Frye Lucy lace up booties, See by Chloe high heel Wallabee lace up booties, or River Island Sell heeled lace up boots

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Emily

Emily Weiss from Into the Gloss, after Rodarte, NYC, September 2012.

One of my favourite looks from NY fashion week in September - I think Emily looks incredible. Sexy, chic, cool, crisp.....Emily, you have done it again!

Recreate Emily's look (kind of):

Derek Lam leather pants (these are the ones Emily was wearing). Similar: 10 Crosby Derek Lam stretch leather cargo pants, Rag & Bone/JEAN The leather skinny pants, J Brand super skinny leather pants, Vince washed leather pants, THE ROW Tercus leather leggings, or ASOS petite oxblood leather pants

Equipment Slim Signature blouse, Boy. by Band of Outsiders cotton shirt, J.Crew Perfect shirt, or ASOS shirt

Stella McCartney Aviator sunglasses, Marc Jacobs aviators, or Cutler and Gross aviator-style sunglasses

New York Fashion Week AW 2012

NYC, February 2012.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Dsquared2 My Bro shearling coat, J Brand Ready-to-Wear Belita shearling jacket,  Proenza Schouler shearling-collar jacket, or Derek Lam shearling-trimmed cotton coat

New York Fashion Week AW 2012

On a rainy, cold morning in NYC, February 2012.

In anticipation of fashion week in NYC in February, I have purchased another thermal vest/top for layering (bringing my total to 3!). I refuse to be as cold as I was last February - the wind chill on two days in particular made it entirely miserable. Probably I just need to invest in a heavy quilted coat like this one though!

Recreate her look (kind of):

Burberry Brit hooded padded shell coat, Karen Millen Quilted long coat, Bellfield parka with faux fur trimmed hood, Pyrenex Morphing fox-trimmed hooded coat or Vero Moda padded jacket

New York Fashion Week AW 2012....Laurel

Laurel Pantin, Associate Market/Shopping Editor Glamour magazine (US), NYC, February 2012.

Recreate Laurel's look (kind of):

Love the proportions of Laurel's outfit: her flared pants/jeans (can't quite work out if they are pants or jeans!) echo the shape of her cropped coat, and her thick-soled trainers balance out the sparkliness of her sequin top.

Flared pants: J Brand Martini Velvet pants, MiH Marrakesh kick flare jeans, Rachel Zoe Rachel flare pants, Gucci velvet flared pants, Stella McCartney Carlton high-rise woven flared pants, ASOS kick flare pants (in black), or Topshop black bootcut trousers

Pea coat: Vince wool pea coat, Tory Burch Bernadine peacoat, J.Crew leather-trimmed wool peacoat, ONE by Gerald & Stewart Pea Coat, J Brand Ready-to-Wear Alberta pea coat, or See U Soon pea coat

Kalmanovich Moonlight sequin blouse, Funktional Weiland sheer back sweater, or River Island sequin t-shirt

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Karo

Czech model Karo Mrozkova (Elite) after J.Crew, NYC, September 2012.

Such a fun and cheery look on Karo! 

Recreate Karo's look (kind of):

I think Karo's sweater is by American Apparel. Similar: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel striped mohair pullover, MinkPink Primary Education sweater,  Jason Wu crochet-knit sweater, Thakoon Geo Boat neck sweater, Splendid Seaside stripe pullover, or Sonia by Sonia Rykiel colourblock sweater

J.Crew Cafe embroidered capri pants, Tory Burch Lola metallic brocade pants, or J.Crew cafe capri in honeycomb jacquard

Jimmy Choo Wheel suede studded flats, Michael Michael Kors Aria studded loafers, or Topshop Maveriq heavy stud slippers

Alexander Wang Tri Fold bag

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012....Nadia

Nadia Sarwar from FrouFrouu blog, after Costume National, Paris, March 2012. 

Recreate Nadia's look (kind of):

Cropped leather pants: Vince cropped stretch leggings, Elizabeth and James Allen leather pants, Yves Saint Laurent cropped leather pants, Alexander Wang cropped leather combo pants, The Row Comet panelled leather flared leggings, or Vila 7/8 leather pants

Nom De Plume By YaYa Elliott shirt

Alexander Wang Donna boots, Alexander Wang Anouck chelsea booties, or ASOS Adored leather Chelsea ankle boots

ASOS Rib boyfriend beanie

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Ulyana

Russian designer Ulyana Sergeenko, before Stella McCartney, Paris, October 2012.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012....Josefine

Danish model Josefine Nielsen (Elite), Paris, March 2012.

Recreate Josefine's look (kind of):

Rug up in a cosy long winter coat: Mason by Michelle Mason Dual Tone coat, ASOS Longline Military coat, Topshop Premium Military coat, Balmain wool coat or BB Dakota Dedrick full length coat

Yarnz knit plaid scarf, Halogen fringed plaid scarf, Toast wool plaid scarf or Johnstons lambswool check scarf