New York Fashion Week AW 2013

After A Show, NYC, February 2013.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Sweater: J.Crew Collection cashmere sweater, Chloe Neon-embroidered sweater, ASOS sweater in bright Geo print,  or Marni Alpaca turtlenceck sweater

Sleeveless coat/gilet:  J Brand Ready-to-Wear Paola coat, Etro leather-trimmed sleeveless coat, or Maison Scotch boucle wool biker gilet 

Steven Sady Riding boots,  Frye Jayden Gore boots, Burberry leather riding boots, or Frye Lindsay Plate boots

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Elisa

Stylist Elisa Nalin, before Valentino, Paris, October 2013.

A lovely way to wear a v-neck sweater: backwards! Team with a beautiful statement necklace like Elisa or a long pendant necklace falling within the v-neck.

Recreate Elisa's look (kind of):

V-neck sweater: Karl Lagerfeld Laudine sweater, Vince Rack Stitch cashmere sweater, Equipment Asher cashmere sweater, American Vintage v-neck merino wool jumper, Topshop Boutique Cashmere V neck jumper, or Nili Lotan 18-8 Deep V cashmere sweater

Pencil skirt: Jonathan Saunders Clarissa lace-print skirt, Tibi Splatter Print pencil skirt, Rachel Pally sweater pencil skirt/tube dress, Erdem Frida pencil skirt or Topshop floral placement skirt

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Before Haider Ackermann

Before Haider Ackermann, Paris, September 2013.

Winter wedding or NYE party inspiration: a pretty veil beanie, fascinator or headband.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Maison Michel Akiko headband, Avenue 32 black taffeta veiled turban, Maison Michel Heidi cat veil, or Le Chateau knit and mesh veil hat

Olympia Le-Tan Heidi embroidered clutch

Weekend Life....Winter in Stockholm

Snowy Stockholm, December 2012.

The closest thing to a white Christmas I will be having this year :)

I hope everyone has a wonderful time with family and friends over the festive break!

New York Fashion Week AW 2013 and Paris Fashion Week SS 2014.....Friends

Friends: Hedvig Palm and Esther Heesch + Katya Riabinkina and Irina Nikolaeva + Agne Koncuite and Giedre Kiaulenaite.

Because coming together with friends and family (even if it is over Skype!) is what the next few days is all about :)

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Hanneli

 

Hanneli, before Rodarte, NYC, February 2013. 

Love colour. Love Hanneli's style. 

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Mosha

Fashion News Editor Flare magazine Mosha Lundstrom Halbert, after Karen Walker, NYC, February 2013.

Thanks to the lovely @Jenna Schill for letting me know Mosha's name!

Love this look (and another case for the turtleneck sweater).

Recreate her look (kind of):

Michael Michael Kors wool-blend pea coat, Rag & Bone Battle Pea Coat, Gerald & Stewart Wool pea coat with buttons, Each X Other pea coat, Topshop wide collar peacoat, Rag & Bone Oversized double breasted peacoat, or Vince doubleface wool peacoat

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Nastya

Russian model Nastya Kusakina, after A Show, NYC, February 2013.

 Recreate Nastya's look (kind of):

A warm and cosy fur/faux-fur trimmed parka to keep you warm and dry: Marc by Marc Jacobs Rainbow Corded twill parka, Madewell Traditional parka, Burberry Brit Raccoon and shearling-trimmed canvas parka, ASOS Patent detail parka with stepped hem, Cedric Charlier hooded fur coat or Burberry Brit Convertible parka

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Samantha

Samantha Traina, after Giambattista Valli (I think!), Paris, September 2013.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Katya

Russian model Katya Riabinkina, after Chanel, Paris, October 2013.

Another (see also Nasiba and Kremi wearing their turtleneck sweaters) way to style a turtleneck sweater: with a leather skirt and ballet flats. 

Recreate Katya's look (kind of):

Turtleneck sweater: Nili Lotan 18-8 oversized sweater, Stella McCartney turtleneck sweater, Helmut Lang funnel neck sweater, Jil Sander wool-blend turtleneck sweater, New Look cable sweater, Vince Travelling rib turtleneck, or Vince Cross Diagonal knit turtleneck

M.Patmos seamed leather skirt, J Brand Maxine zip-front leather skirt, Topshop leather calf pencil skirt, ASOS a-line skirt in leather look, or Veronica Beard The leather midi skirt

ASOS Laila ballet flats, Sam Edelman Noah hidden wedge flats, Lanvin ballet flats, or Tory Burch Eddie Ballet flats 

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Helena

Helena Bordon (in Marc by Marc Jacobs), before A Show, Paris, September 2013.

Recreate Helena's look (kind of):

Marc by Marc Jacobs Etta print trapeze dress

Other Etta print pieces: Marc by Marc Jacobs Etta printed top, Etta print pants, Etta iPad case (a cute last minute gift for a tech-savvy friend), or Etta long sleeve print top

Gianvito Rossi leather pumps, Dune Alvino pointed court shoes, Proenza Schouler leather pumps, or Barneys New York studded heel pumps

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Maja

Polish model Maja Salamon, after Dries Van Noten, Paris, September 2013.

Pretty gold hair and make-up inspiration for Christmas Day/NYE.

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Yulia + Mr Blue

Model Yulia (I hope I got her name correct!) and the gorgeous Mr Blue the silky terrier, NYC, September 2013.

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Karo

Czech model Karo Mrozkova, after A Show, NYC, February 2013.

Layer a brightly coloured coat over a denim jacket for snow days. 

Recreate Karo's look (kind of):

Bright, happy coat: Rag & Bone Rally Zip Off coat, Topshop wool boyfriend coat, French Connection Belle boucle coat, Milly textured felt coat, Giambattista Valli Zip Off coat, or Paul & Joe Sister Crombie coat

Genetic Denim Mia jacket, Topshop Moto denim jacket, Rag & Bone/JEAN Denim jacket, Mango bleach wash denim jacket, or J.Crew Nolita denim jacket

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Christine

Vogue Australia Senior Fashion Editor Christine Centenera, before Haider Ackermann, Paris, September 2013.

Another way to wear a zipper skirt (see Leila's styling here).

Recreate Christine's look (kind of):

Michael Kors felted-wool pencil skirt, Elizabeth and James Ashlyn zip-front skirt, McQ Alexander McQueen zipped stretch leather pencil skirt, Dion Lee Free Zip skirt, J Brand Maxine zip-front leather skirt, ASOS pencil skirt with zip front, or Warehouse leather zip front skirt

Isabel Marant Paw sandals,  B Brian Atwood Elody Open toe booties, or Aquazzura Venus Gladiator sandals

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....After Haider Ackermann

After Haider Ackermann, Paris, September 2013.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Anna

German model Anna Ewers, after Valentino, Paris, October 2013.

Recreate Anna's look (kind of):

Topshop curly faux fur long coat, Maison Martin Margiela faux fur coat, River Island gray faux fur maxi coat, or Rochas faux Astrakhan effect coat

 

Teeny denim shorts: Free People Century denim shorts, Topshop Moto button fly denim hotpants,  Frame Denim Le Cut Off shorts, Topshop Moto high waisted denim shorts, or Citizens of Humanity Chloe high waisted denim shorts

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Ella

Ella Catliff from La Petite Anglais blog, before Valentino, Paris, October 2013.

Simple, beautiful, feminine. 

Recreate Ella's look (kind of):

RED Valentino embroidered silk dress 

Valentino Rockstud Patent t-strap pumps

Chloe The Alice small leather tote

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Ondria

American model Ondria Hardin, after Louis Vuitton, Paris, October 2014.

Oh. those. eyebrows.

Recreate Ondria's look (kind of):

Leather jacket: Saint Laurent leather jacket, Whistles Lita leather jacket, BLK DNM motorcycle jacket, Dakota Collective Daniel leather moto jacket, or ASOS leather biker jacket with quilt detail

ASOS crop t-shirt with rolled sleeve,  Alexander Wang Optical Stripe crop top, Nameless contrast stripe crop top, ASOS 90's crop top, or Torn by Ronny Kobo Oli crop top

Teeny necklace: Gorjana Chloe necklace, Sarah Chloe petite Jolie necklace, or ASOS mini pearl necklace

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Before Ellery

Before Ellery, Paris, September 2013.

Short: top

Midi: skirt

Long (ish): calf boots

Recreate her look (kind of):

Mango quilt detail leather jacket, Dsquared2 leather jacket, A.L.C. Tillberg jacket, DKNY felt and leather biker jacket, or River Island Quilted leather jacket

Donna Karan stretch-denim circle skirt, ASOS midi skirt with stitch waist detail, ASOS midi skirt with full pleats, Theory Gelsey leather skirt or Topshop Moto midi kilt

See by Chloe chunky heel booties, Max Kibardin Armonia boots, Alexander Wang Donna booties, Gucci Goldie leather mid calf boots