Paris Fashion Week SS 2014

Leopard print heels, after A Show, Paris, September 2013.

Recreate their look (kind of):

Animal print heels: Gianvito Rossi leopard print pumps, Jimmy Choo Lane leopard print boots, Sam Edelman Okala ankle strap pumps, Walter Steiger Cheetah print pumps, Marais USA Fille suede heels, Dune Attar leopard print pumps or Pierre Hardy leopard-print pumps

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Caroline

 

Caroline de Maigret, before Haider Ackermann, Paris, September 2013.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Indre

Moda Operandi's Director of Ready-to-Wear Indre Rockefeller, before Ellery, Paris, September 2013.

 Such a beautiful plaid coat..... 

Recreate Indre's look (kind of):

Topshop Pale check v front coat, 3.1 Phillip Lim long cape vest, 10 Crosby Derek Lam oversized plaid coat, Dries van Noten textured windowpane check coat, Free People plaid wool coat, Burberry Brit plaid wool coat,  Paul & Joe Sister Bridge coat, or Topshop wool panel check coat

7 For All Mankind The Destroyed skinny jeans, AG Adriano Goldschmied The Piper slouchy slim jeans, or ASOS Brady Slim boyfriend jeans with rips

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Feng Qi Wen

Chinese model Feng Qi Wen, after Galliano, Paris, September 2013.

Make-up and hair inspiration for the festive season which is almost upon us....

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Chiara

Chiara Ferragni from The Blonde Salad blog, before Chloe, Paris, September 2013.

And what to wear for the party season? Perhaps a beautiful embellished dress like Chiara is wearing teamed with the Balenciaga buckle strap ankle boots. An unexpected but very wearable combination.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Hedvig

Swedish model Hedvig Palm, after Valentino, Paris, March 2013.

The boyfriend coat worn perfectly by beautiful Hedvig. 

Recreate Hedvig's look (kind of):

Relaxed/boyfriend coat: Marc by Marc Jacobs Rex coat, Topshop wool boyfriend coat, Alexander Wang leather-trimmed coat, Marc by Marc Jacobs Max coat, ASOS oversized cocoon coat, Acne Era coat, ASOS brushed double breasted coat, Topshop slouchy mohair boyfriend coat, or Vince Military jacket

Sweater: Carven lace knit sweater, Michael Kors ribbed cashmere sweater,  Selected Costa knitted sweater, or Topshop Unique angora crop sweater

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....After Valentino

After Valentino, Paris, October 2013.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Team a printed sweatshirt or tee with a knee-length skirt: Opening Ceremony Heartbreak Hotel sweatshirt, LPD New York Team Philo sweatshirt,  Marc by Marc Jacobs Olive dog sweatshirt, Topshop Boutique Bird Crest Sweat, or 47 Brand New York Yankees sweatshirt

Chelsea boots: Alaia leather Chelsea boots, Church's Iva Chelsea boots, Topshop August Chelsea boots, or Faith Santa leather Chelsea boots

p.s. Her Santa Cruz tee is by Santa Cruz Skateboards, a Californian brand which is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. Thank you @Susan for the information! Love that a skate/surf brand made it to PFW :)

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Caroline

Tank magazine's Caroline Issa, before Valentino, Paris, October 2013.

Monochrome goodness (broken up by gorgeous, colourful sandals and clutch) on the always impeccably turned out Caroline Issa.

Recreate Caroline's look (kind of):

Black & White sweater: Alexander McQueen Chenille sweater, Dagmar Jisella patterned sweater,  Topshop knitted monochrome jumper, Joseph two-tone sweater, or Faith Connexion jacquard sweater

Black & White pants:  Tibi Satin Combo zip pants, Proenza Schouler two-tone pants, 5th & Mercer Two Tone pants, Isabel Marant Nyoka pants, David Lerner The Randall pants, ASOS peg pants with side stripe, or Alexander McQueen striped pants

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Ji Hye Park

Ji Hye Park, after Valentino, Paris, October 2013.

Welcome to the Heartbreak Hotel.

Recreate Ji Hye Park's look (kind of):

Opening Ceremony Heartbreak Hotel sweatshirt (in grey) or black 

Balenciaga buckle strap ankle boots 

Marc by Marc Jacobs Standard Supply jeans,Current/Elliott The Heritage boyfriend jeans, or American Apparel short leg high waist jeans

Bright beanie: Topshop Double chunky knit hat, Plush Barca hat, 1717 Olive standup purl knit beanie, Marc by Marc Jacobs cable-knit beanie, or ASOS chunky knit beanie

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Before Chloe

Before Chloe, Paris, September 2013. 

Recreate her sleek look (kind of):

Stella McCartney embroidered shirt

Alexander McQueen striped pants, Oasis Side-striped pants, Joie Taluca crepe track pants, 5th & Mercer two-tone pants, Tibi Anson woven pants, Karl Lagerfeld Pelle tuxedo pants, or Vince colorblock side strap trousers

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Maria and Oxana

Harper's Bazaar Russia Maria Kolosova and Oxana Ong, after Galliano, Paris, September 2013.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Carine

Carine Roitfeld, before Paco Rabanne, Paris,September 2013.

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Rhianna

Australian model Rhianna Porter, after Christopher Kane, London, February 2013.

Meow. Soft kitty.....on steroids ;)

Recreate Rhianna's look (kind of):

Big cat print top: Emma Cook Tiger-print top, Brave Soul Tiger sweatshirt, Kenzo Tiger-intarsia knitted sweater, ASOS tiger tank, or Paul & Joe Sister Tiger face intarsia

Lot78 leather shorts, Maje Doug leather shorts, Club Monaco Stephanie faux leather shorts, French Connection leather shorts, or Topshop zip side leather look shorts

Rag & Bone haircalf Newbury booties, Steven Welded short booties, or Apollo2 Nubuck Western boots

Rachel Zoe Finn Notch collar blazer, Acne Cast D blazer, or ASOS Blazer with PU lapel

New York Fashion Week AW 2013

Before A Show, NYC, February 2013.

This is what weekends look like in winter: beanie, warm coat and a mug of good coffee (or tea!).

Recreate her look (kind of):

Derek Lam hooded duffle coat,  No. 21 Duffle coat, Rochas camel coat, or ASOS Bonded check duffle coat

Quinn cashmere cable knit hat, ASOS wool mix beanie, Madeleine Thompson Joe beanie, Pieces Elara beanie, or Topshop double chunky knit hat

Common Projects shearling-lined suede boots, Tory Burch Dalton boots, Red Valentino shearling trimmed boots or Isabel Marant Nowles boots

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Anastasia, Yumi and Zen

Anastasia Ivanova, Yumi Lambert and Zen Sevastyanova, after Galliano, Paris, September 2013.

'cos girls just wanna have fun.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Chloe

Chloe Kerman Fashion Editor Garage magazine, Tuileries, Paris, October 2013. 

A vintage tee tied at the waist under a bomber jacket and pencil skirt? Love it! And Chloe's deep red lipstick gives the look old-school glamour.

Recreate Chloe's look (kind of):

Bomber: Equipment Abbot bomber jacket,  Acne Encore pique bomber, Stella McCartney two-tone bomber jacket, or Topshop mixed sateen bomber jacket

Pencil skirt: 5th & Mercer pencil skirt,  Topshop fluro crepe pencil skirt, No.21 Satin Neoprene skirt, By Malene Birger skirt, Tess Giberson leather pencil skirt, or Zero + Maria Cornejo leather skirt

Print tee: Happiness Tic Tac Toe tee, Lulu & Co Earthling print tee, Zoe Karssen care-free tee, or Topshop Palm Springs Burnout tee

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Nasiba

Buro 24/7's Nasiba Adilova (in Rochas), before A Show, Paris, September 2013.

Recreate Nasiba's look (kind of):

Rochas floral print silk-neoprene swing coat. Other Rochas floral print pieces: Rochas silk wide leg pants, Rochas floral-print silk-satin midi skirt, or Rochas short sleeve blouse

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Marique

Dutch model Marique Schimmel, after Lacoste, NYC, February 2013.

Recreate Marique's look (kind of):

A snuggly shearling/sheepskin jacket or coat for winter: Acne Vera leather-trimmed shearling jacket, Carven sheepskin coat, Acne Velocite shearling biker jacket, Topshop Boutique Ultimate sheepskin coat, Alexander McQueen shearling aviator jacket, Oak Rider shearling biker jacket, Topshop cropped fur shearling jacket or Barney's Originals faux sheepskin biker

Mother The Looker skinny jeans, R13 Skinny jeans, or J Brand Mid rise rail jeans

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Camille

Camille Charriere from Camille Over the Rainbow blog, before Acne, Paris, September 2013.

Love this look on Camille: the pinstripe sweater (I think it is from Mango) works brilliantly with her cropped pants. Another way to wear the pinstripe sweater here.

Recreate Camille's look (kind of):

Pinstripe sweater: Stella McCartney pinstripe sweater

Cropped pants:  J.Crew Eaton cropped pants, ASOS crop pants in linen, The Row Eli cropped pants, or Thakoon seamed cropped pants

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Zlata

Bosnian model Zlata Mangafic, after Celine, Paris, September 2013.

Recreate Zlata's look (kind of):

Over-the-knee boots (wear with tights for the depths of winter): Stuart Weitzman 5050 Flat boots, Maiyet textured-leather over the knee boots, Boutique 9 Alberina Over the Knee boots, ASOS Kensal over the knee boots, Marc by Marc Jacobs Over the knee boots or Miu Miu polished leather over the knee boots

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Jacquelyn and Alana

Jacquelyn Jablonski and Alana Zimmer, after Diane von Furstenberg, NYC, February 2013.

Recreate Jacquelyn's look (kind of):

Topshop vinyl coat,  Jonathan Saunders Simone vinyl jacket, RDM by Rue du Mail Vinyl jacket, or Richard Nicoll two-tone patent leather jacket

One by Yestadt Millinery classic baseball cap, Stella McCartney wool baseball cap, River Island furry cap, or Cast of Vices Neo baseball cap

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Sarah

Sarah Rutson, Fashion Director Lane Crawford, before Dries Van Noten, Paris, September 2013.

A little less daunting than the full maxi skirt (à la Yasmin, Tiffany, and Oxana), the midi skirt is the perfect compromise between a voluminous maxi and a knee length skirt.

Recreate Sarah's look (kind of):

Midi skirt: Miu Miu polka dot midi skirt, Tibi Simona Jacquard full skirt, BCBGMaxAzria Mackenzie skirt, Marni printed satin-twill skirt, ASOS full midi skirt, or ASOS midi skirt in statement check

Navy v-neck sweater: J.Crew Collection cashmere sweater, Vince relaxed cashmere double V sweater, Equipment Asher cashmere sweater, or Miu Miu v-neck sweater

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Preetma

WSJ's Market Editor Preetma Singh, after A Show, NYC, February 2013.

Mixed prints, statement plaid, teddy fur jacket: Preetma killin' it again. 

Recreate Preetma's look (kind of):

Plaid pants: Burning Torch Brisbane Pants, Topshop Grunge check printed joggers, Creatures of the Wind houndstooth pants, Emilia Wickstead Paolina plaid pants, Rag & Bone/Jean plaid portobello pants, or Topshop tartan check balloon trousers

Fluffy coat: Topshop teddy fur pea coat, A.P.C. Atelier de Production et de Creation rabbit coat, Stella McCartney Bryce mohair-blend faux fur coat, ASOS Rainbow fur faux fur coat or Topshop Teddy fur pea coat

Topshop Tiny Flower Blur shirt, Equipment Blooming Fields slim signature shirt, Joie Kade B blouse, or Oasis silk floral print blouse

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Vasilisa

Russian model Vasilisa Pavlova, after A Show, NYC, September 2013.

Recreate Vasilisa's sleek, bodycon look (kind of):

Theory Danelle stretch wool-blend dress (the dress Vasilisa is wearing) , Junya Watanabe zipped black crepe and wool dress, Helmut Helmut Lang Gala knit dress, Tibi jacquard-paneled stretch-ponte dress, Topshop textured mini bodycon dress, Mango ribbed body-conscious dress or Versace Asymmetrical one shoulder dress

3.1 Phillip Lim Vincent ankle strap sandals, or Dune Helia black sandals

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Giovanna

Contributing Fashion Editor W Magazine, Giovanna Battaglia, after A Show, NYC, September 2013.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Yasmin

Fashion Consultant Yasmin Sewell, before Dries Van Noten, Paris, September 2013.

Today, two ways to wear a full maxi skirt: with a simple printed tee like Yasmin is wearing in these photographs, or with a sweater and shirt like Tiffany wore (in the post below). I think the idea of a full maxi skirt can be a bit daunting especially for day (there is a lot of material going on!) but worn with a casual tee or a simple sweater - and a confident attitude - it can definitely work.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Tiffany

Selfridges women's designerwear buyer, Tiffany Hsu (in Roksanda Ilincic check skirt), before Viktor & Rolf, Paris, September 2013.

And the second way to wear a full maxi skirt: team with a sweater and blouse as Tiffany has done. 

Recreate Tiffany's look (kind of):

Roksanda Ilincic print maxi skirt, Michael Kors Taos plaid maxi skirt, Milly leather-trimmed printed organza maxi skirt, Topshop green full satin maxi skirt, Tucker Maxi circle skirt, Topshop rose satin maxi skirt, Mango full pleated maxi skirt or Yang Li satin maxi skirt

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Vanessa

Vanessa Traina, after A Show, Paris, March 2013.

Recreate Vanessa's look (kind of):

It's all about texture when wearing head-to-toe black. Throw a fluffy jacket or coat over black pants + blouse. 

Etoile Isabel Marant Anders jacket, Karl Lagerfeld Oderesa faux fur coat, Selected Sierra Faux fur coat with leather detail,  L'America Starstruck Faux fur coat or June Rabbit fur coat

Alice + Olivia Andrew wide waistband pants, Theory stretch-crepe bootcut pants, ASOS pants in kickflare or Etro straight-leg woven pants