Paris Fashion Week SS 2016....Bianca

Bianca Brandolini d'Adda, before A Show, Paris, October 2015. 

Spliced prints + embellished jacket and very cute brogues. 

Recreate Bianca's look (kind of):

Print mini skirt - Carven Floral-jacquard mini skirt, Shrimps Anne embellished jacquard mini skirt, Suno paneled jacquard skirt, Miu Miu Floral-Jacquard mini skirt, Warehouse Jacquard mini skirt, MSGM Floral-print cloque mini skirt, or Topshop floral embroidered a-line miniskirt 

Cut out brogues - Burberry London London studded glossed-leather brogues, Balenciaga Studded leather brogues, Freda Salvador Wit Lace Up flats, Gabriela Hearst Chilton t-strap brogues, Aldo cut out brogues, or Dolce & Gabbana embellished patent-leather brogues

New York Fashion Week SS 2016....Sam

British model Sam Rollinson, after A Show, NYC, September 2015.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2016....After Paco Rabanne

After Paco Rabanne, Paris, October 2015. 

 Lovely layering: a beautiful burnt-orange turtleneck under a cropped ribbed sweater.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Topshop Ribbed funnel neck top (lots of great colours available in this top), New Look Fisherman ribbed high neck sweater, Acne Studios Bryn two-tone sweater, Won Hundred Vega ribbed sweater, Vetements ribbed turtleneck sweater, The Row Avery ribbed sweater, MM6 Maison Margiela cropped wool sweater, or No.21 Roll neck ribbed knit sweater

New York Fashion Week SS 2015....Gala

Gala Gonzalez, after A Show (wearing Stylestalker knit dress - I think!), NYC, September 2014.

 

Recreate Gala's gorgeous look (kind of):

 

J.W. Anderson Asymmetric ribbed knit mini dress,  Elizabeth and James Skylyn cutout stretch mini dress, Theory Highcott Privina dress, Derek Lam 10 Crosby Cable twist dress, Daisy Street sleeveless knitted midi dress, Alexander Wang Contrast-trim stretch knit mini dress, ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo knit dress, or Rag & Bone Abigail dot-knit body conscious dress

Hat: Maison Michel Andre trilby, or Janessa Leone Henninsen hat

New York Fashion Week SS 2015....Maria

Maria Duenas Jacobs, after Victoria Beckham, NYC, September 2014.

Spring prettiness. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Karl Lagerfeld Resi embroidered faux leather mini dress (leather), Whistles Leblon cutout tunic dress (leather), See by Chloe Broderie Anglaise cotton mini dress, See by Chloe long sleeve eyelet dress, Collette by Collette Dinigan sateen-trimmed lace mini dress, Topshop High Neck Lace Shift dress, or Michael Kors Broderie anglaise cotton mini dress

Miista Zoe Oxfords, Lanvin leather brogues, or Prada wingtip oxfords

Paris Fashion Week SS 2015....Leandra

Leandra Medine of The Man Repeller, before A Show, Paris, September 2014.

Scarves, scarves, scarves everywhere....but Leandra was the first I spotted at fashion week doing the wrist-thang. And I do love a mid rise jean.....with brogues.

Recreate Leandra's look (kind of):

Jeans: Saint Laurent High-rise Rag & Bone/JEAN Marilyn High Rise Jeans, 6397 Loose Skinny jeans, MiH The Halsy straight leg jeans, AG The Nikki Relaxed Skinny jeans, Northmore Denim mom jeans, or Topshop moto blue mom jeans

White tee: Saint Laurent cotton-jersey t-shirt, ASOS The Ultimate Easy t-shirt, Zoe Karssen Short Sleeve Basic tee, or Frame Denim Le Boyfriend Supima cotton-jersey t-shirt

Oxfords: Topshop Kind Box leather lace ups, ASOS Millionaire leather brogues, Church's The Burwood glossed-leather brogues, or Sartore Cap-toe oxfords

New York Fashion Week AW 2014

After A Show, NYC, February 2014.

Love this menswear inspired look....and a cute way to show off fancy socks. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Camel coat: MSGM Oversized felt coat,  McQ Alexander McQueen double-breasted coat, Topshop throw on coat, Monki cocoon coat, ASOS cocoon coat, Theory Razan long felt coat, or Max Mara Filante coat

Brogues: Tod's glossed leather brogues, Kate Spade New York Pella Brogue Oxfords, Church's The Burwood brogues, Topshop Katie lace up brogues, ASOS Millionaire leather brogues or Stuart Weitzman Dashing leather oxford

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Ji Hye

South Korean model Ji Hye Park, after Chloe, Paris, February 2014. 

Absolutely love this look on Ji Hye. Adorable from head to toe!

Recreate Ji Hye's look (kind of):

Navy peacoat: Miu Miu double breasted wool coat, A.P.C. Atelier Caban Soho wool peacoat, Gerald & Stewart by Fidelity pea coat, Alexander Wang double breasted peacoat, ASOS peacoat,  Proenza Schouler peacoat or T by Alexander Wang Pilly peacoat

Flippy skirt: Tibi Rime leopard-jaquard mini skirt, Joie Ivanna skirt, 3.1 Phillip Lim jacquard pleat skirt, French Connection Malik skirt, or Sea Buffalo plaid skirt

Oxfords/loafers: Madewell The Serge Oxford, Tod's polished leather loafers, Vince Yaeger loafers, Opening Ceremony Anais loafers, Topshop Jaguar tassel loafers, or Brunello Cucinelli loafer in burgundy

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Gala

The always lovely Gala Gonzalez, before Isabel Marant, Paris, March 2014.

New York Fashion Week AW 2014....Before Derek Lam

Before Derek Lam, NYC, February 2014.

Patches and badges to the max! 

Recreate her look (kind of):

I think these are the DKNY patch jeans, Mother The Looker Skinny jeans, ASOS Farleigh High Waist Slim Mom jeans or Junya Watanabe patchwork cropped boyfriend jeans

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....Tallulah

Model and actress Tallulah Harlech, before Louis Vuitton, Paris, October 2013.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Sigrid

Martinique model Sigrid Agren, after Balmain, Paris, March 2013.

A beautiful scarf to dress up a winter pea coat. Sigrid's summer scarf version is here.

Recreate Sigrid's look (kind of):

Pea coat: Victoria's Secret The VS peacoat, Rag &Bone Battle pea coat, Proenza Schouler peacoat, Topshop wide collar pea coat, Smythe Classic pea coat, Burberry Brit wool peacoat, Jack Wills wool peacoat, Whistles military peacoat, or Jil Sander oversized peacoat

Anthea Procopiou Carnival in Rio print scarf, Lily & Lionel chain scarf, Front Row Society Abstract Blossom scarf, or Zero + Maria Cornejo wide print scarf

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Veronika

Veronika Heilbrunner, MyTheresa Fashion Editor, Paris, September 2013.

I love the quirkiness of Veronika's style (I think she was the first person I photographed wearing sneakers with a pretty dress). Her look here kind of reminds me of the girls at school who wore their skirts as short as possible while avoiding detection from the uniform monitors (i.e. teachers!) with the type of sensible lace-up school shoes which were the bane of my (teenage) existence.

Recreate Veronika's look (kind of):

Valentino Intarsia stretch-knit dress

Rag & Bone Dunn Oxfords, ASOS Moody Blues leather brogues, or Church's Indigo polished-leather creepers

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Chiharu

Japanese model Chiharu Okunugi, after Sonia Rykiel, Paris, September 2013.

Paris Fasihon Week AW 2013....Sara

 Fashion and lifestyle blogger Sara Constance before Ann Demeulemeester, Paris, February 2013.

A beautiful red coat against shades of greys and blacks: the perfect antidote to a gloomy Autumn/Winter's day. 

Recreate Sara's look (kind of):

Topshop red boyfriend coat, Nicholas Felted cocoon coat, Alexander McQueen coat, ASOS Limited Edition red mohair coat, Giambattista Valli oversized boucle coat, or Club Monaco Autumn coat

Vanessa Bruno Pinstripe wool pants, L'Agence relaxed pants, Topshop Pleat Stitch cigarette trousers, or Vince side buckle trouser

ASOS Moody Blues leather brogues, Church's Burwood brogues, or Rag & Bone Dunn Oxfords

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....After Giambattista Valli

After Giambattista Valli, Paris, September 2012.

Such a soft, pretty summery look.....and I love the dress + Oxfords look.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Parker Lucia dress, Topshop Poppy Midi dress (not fit-and-flare but the colour is very pretty), Topshop Floral Jaquard Flippy dress, Rag & Bone Niki Flare dress, Carven Molleton jersey dress, Alice by Temperley Darcy dress, Madison Marcus Boom sleeveless dress, Closet full circle skater dress, Boutique by Jaeger stripe dress or Modcloth Shoreline Soiree dress

Frye Delia Oxfords, Alexander Wang Ingrid lace up Oxfords, ASOS Magic lace up flat shoes, Robert Clergerie Filme brogues or Sam Edelman Jayden Oxfords

McQ Alexander McQueen metal plate clutch (in red), Clare Vivier Fold Over clutch (in red), or Annabel Ingall Jojo cross body bag/clutch (in red)

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Hanneli

Hanneli, after Jason Wu (I think!), NYC, September 2012.

Well hellllooooo toned tummy! 

Recreate Hanneli's look (kind of):

Show off a hard-earned/many-hours-at-the-gym/genetically-blessed toned tummy this summer in a crop top (and if you aren't keen on showing so much stomach, layer): Gryphon crop tank, MinkPink By the Sea Crop top, ASOS Crop top with polo neck, Naven Sporty Mod top, BB Dakota Aldis cropped tank, Topshop skinny polo crop top, or Topshop Grid sequin high neck crop top

LNA Charming leather skirt, Bailey 44 Turtle mini leather skirt, Tibi leather pencil skirt, Susana Monaco leather skirt, Topshop leather skirt, ASOS leather mini skirt, or Karl Lagerfeld cotton and faux leather skirt

3.1 Phillip Lim Lissy Monk strap oxfords, Saint Laurent patent leather brogues, ASOS Mark leather brogues or Karl Lagerfeld fringed leather brogues

Proenza Schouler PS11 classic leather bag

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Anne-Catherine

Anne-Catherine Frey, before Christian Dior, Paris, September 2012.

Recreate Anne-Catherine's look (kind of):

The tailored shorts suit: a smart, chic alternative to the trouser suit for when the weather warms up (I think Anne-Catherine's suit was from The Kooples). T by Alexander Wang Boxy blazer + T by Alexander Wang pleated trouser shorts, Thakoon side vent jacket + Thakoon cuffed shorts, Elizabeth and James Wren Jacquard blazer + Elizabeth and James Stevie Jacquard shorts, Band of Outsiders blazer + Band of Outsiders shorts, Rag & Bone Jefferson blazer + Rag & Bone Ivette crepe shorts (a little less structured than Anne-Catherine's shorts suit), Maiyet pleated shorts, A.L.C. Dean shorts, ASOS soft blazer in geo tile print + ASOS shorts in geo tile print or ASOS blazer + shorts

Marc by Marc Jacobs Oxford creeper, Alexander Wang Ingrid lace up oxfords, Church's The Burwood studded leather brogues, or ASOS Maple brogues

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Grace

Sudanese model Grace Bol, after A Show, NYC, September 2012.

A taste of summer to come.....

Recreate Grace's look (kind of):

Soft, unstructured shorts: Alice + Olivia Butterfly shorts (in navy) or creamy peach, Joie Layana silk shorts, Rag & Bone Ivette crepe shorts, Girl.by Band of Outsiders mini blossom shorts, Topshop embellished tiedye shorts, ASOS shorts with scallop hem, Splendid Watercolour floral shorts or Burberry Brit silk shorts

Semi-sheer top: Vince sheer pocket tee, Girl. by Band of Outsiders Malibu tank, BLK DNM tank with back seam, ASOS t-shirt in sheer slouch (in black) 

Robert Clergerie Filme colour-block brogues, Sam Edelman Jerome Oxfords, Alexander Wang Ingrid lace up oxfords, Topshop Melin suede lace up shoes, ASOS Match leather brogues or Anniel soft structure leather oxfords