Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Hanneli

Hanneli Mustaparta, after Dior (wearing Calvin Klein), Paris, March 2013.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Fei Fei

Chinese model Fei Fei Sun, after Valentino Couture, Paris, July 2013.

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Lauren

American model Lauren Bigelow, Somerset House, London, February 2013.

Another, more casual way to style the red coat! (Joanna and Sara  in their red winter coats).

Recreate Lauren's look (kind of):

Topshop red boyfriend coat, Giambattista Valli oversized boucle coat, ASOS Limited Edition red coat, Smythe Classic pea coat, or Club Monaco Autumn coat

Joie Ceres C top,  Band of Outsiders chambray shirt or Topshop Moto blue Oxford denim shirt

Chloe Susanna studded leather boots, Ivy Kirzhner Santa Fe embellished boots, Bronx studded buckle boots, or Maiyet studded leather ankle boots

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....After Miu Miu

Cameras, Cameras, Cameras (or iPhones, iPhones, iPhones), after Miu Miu, Paris, March 2013

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Soo Joo

South Korean model Soo Joo Park, after Iris Van Herpen, Paris, July 2013.

Transitioning from Summer into Autumn? Pop a leather jacket over a camisole crop top like Soo Joo has done and team with a pencil skirt. 

Recreate Soo Joo's look (kind of):

Leather jacket: Theyskens' Theory Jerfect leather jacket,  BB Dakota Collective Daniel leather jacket, Saint Laurent leather biker jacket, ASOS leather biker jacket, Proenza Schoulder leather biker jacket, or Topshop boxy leather jacket

Topshop structured corset, ASOS Brave Soul cotton crop top, Nicholas Digi floral denim crop top, or PJK Patterson J.Kincaid Scarlet bustier top

Print pencil skirt (Soo Joo's is by Zero + Maria Cornejo): Suno jacquard-knit pencil skirt, McQ Alexander McQueen printed skirt, Clover Canyon Accordion Dance skirt, Topshop Moth pencil skirt, or Monki digital print pencil skirt

Ishvara Barcelona flat sandals, or Ancient Greek Sandals Clio sandals

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Caroline

Tank magazine's Caroline Issa, after Dior, Paris, March 2013.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Vanessa and Luca

Vanessa Axente and Luca Adamik, after Miu Miu, Paris, March 2013.

Love the contrast of Vanessa's very sweet, girly dress (and smile!) against Luca's more edgy look (and her choker- wow!).

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Elisa

Stylist Elisa Nalin, after Roland Mouret, Paris, March 2013.

Recreate Elisa's (always fabulous) look (kind of):

Proenza Schouler striped sweater, Carven tiger-inspired intarsia sweater, 291 Camo cashmere pullover, Espirit oversized geo sweater or Topshop knitted multicoloured jumper

Vanessa Bruno pinstripe pants, or ASOS pants in soft touch pinstripe

Eugenia Kim Marley slouchy hat, Topshop turnup beanie hat, or Fred Perry cable beanie

Katie Grand Loves Hogan zebra print bag

Boutique 9 Migs Point pump,  Sergio Rossi suede pumps or Saint Laurent pumps

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Sanne

Dutch model Sanne Vloet, after Ulyana Sergeenko Couture, Paris, July 2013.

The classic tough/feminine combination of biker jacket + dress + combat boots.

Recreate Sanne's look (kind of):

Leather jacket: Marc by Marc Jacobs Sergeant leather jacket, Proenza Schouler leather biker jacket, Whistles Lita leather biker jacket, Topshop leather biker jacket or Maje Diferenti leather jacket

Topshop textured polkadot dress, ASOS smock dress in paisley print, Elkin Harlow dress or Topshop Animal Tile mix tunic dress

Shelleys London Misska lace up boots, Rag & Bone Cozen lace up booties, or Topshop Amalia lace up brogue boots

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Saskia

Dutch model Saskia de Brauw, after Louis Vuitton, Paris, March 2013.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Daphne

Daphne Velghe, after Chanel Haute Couture, Paris, July 2013.

Recreate Daphne's look (kind of):

Soften a pair of leather shorts with a soft and pretty blouse.

Topshop chiffon pussybow blouse, Michael Michael Kors georgette pussy-bow blouse, Dorothy Perkins Navy pussybow blouse or Dorothy Perkins navy ruffle pussybow blouse


Leather shorts: Maje Doug leather shorts, Lot78 leather shorts, Topshop zip side leather look shorts, or Theyskens' Theory glossed leather shorts

Pour La Victoire Sibel lace up boots, Selleys London lace up ankle boots or Saint Laurent army boots

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Joanna

Style Director Harper's Bazaar US, Joanna Hillman, after Isabel Marant, Paris, March 2013.

Following on from yesterday's post, another way to style a red coat for Autumn/Winter. 

Recreate Joanna's look (kind of):

Burberry London buckle-detailed coat, Alexander McQueen coat, ASOS Limited Edition longline coat, or McQ Alexander McQueen wool-blend felt coat

Christian Louboutin Lamu booties, Rachel Roy Mesa lace up booties, Jason Wu Harlow peep toe booties, or Topshop Priceless booties

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....After Elie Saab Couture

After Elie Saab Couture, Paris, July 2013.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Saint Laurent Spiderweb-knit sweater, Donna Karan New York Cold Shoulder sweater, Stylestalker holed out sweater, Topshop ladder stitch jumper, or River Island Ladder back sweater

Alice + Olivia Butterfly shorts, Topshop crotchet detail shorts or ASOS relaxed shorts

Rag & Bone Cozen lace up booties, Steve Madden Tennasee leather lace up boots, or Saint Laurent Patti leather army boots

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Irina

Russian model Irina Denisova, after Christophe Josse, Paris, July 2013.

 

 

@Anonymous Stephanie - thank you as always for letting me know Irina's name!

Something casual for the weekend: an oversized denim shirt + super skinny jeans. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Bella Dahl button down shirt,  ASOS Denim shirt, Siwy Jeans Ellie denim snap front shirt, or Acne Wave denim shirt

Frame Denim Le Color skinny jeans, J Brand 910 low rise ankle skinny jeans, or Rag & Bone/JEAN The Legging jeans

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Elena

Elena Perminova, Grand Palais, Paris, March 2013.

Recreate Elena's look (kind of):

Trench: Carven trench, Burberry Prorsum trench, A.L.C. Lindstam trench, or Mango leather look collar belted trench

Eugenia Kim slouchy beanie, Bop Basics Cashmere beanie or ASOS short turn up beanie

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Ming

Chinese model Ming Xi, after Dior Couture, Paris, July 2013.

Love Ming's style!

Recreate Ming's look (kind of):

Topshop long sleeve panel shirt, Theory Durlia top, or ASOS shirt with textured panels

Club Monaco Stephanie faux leather shorts, 10 Crosby Derek Lam boxer shorts, Maje Doug leather shorts, Blank Denim faux leather shorts, or Vero Moda leather shorts

BE & D Pistol High Top sneakers, Katie Grand Loves Hogan sneakers, or Topshop Toby skate high top trainers

Saint Laurent Classic Duffle 6

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 AW 2013....Kate

Buyer for Opening Ceremony, Kate Foley, before Kenzo, Paris, March 2013.

I adore a dramatic winter coat and Kate's sky-blue fluffy coat is just beautiful. It reminds of another gorgeous coat Kate wore in the previous February. Motto for Winter? Don't be afraid of colour (or cropped pants!). And balance a voluminous coat with a pair of platform wedges as Kate has done.

Recreate Kate's look (kind of):

Topshop Slouchy mohair boyfriend coat, Kenzo oversized faux fur coat, Maison Martin Margiela faux fur coat, Stella McCartney Bryce faux fur coat, or Topshop Teddy Fur pea coat

Thakoon seamed cropped pants, Zero + Maria Cornejo ski pants or Ramy Brook Allyn pants

Giuseppe Zanotti metallic platform sandal or Topshop Lawson metallic sandals

Love Moschino I love Glossy small cross-body bag or Tory Burch Marion cross body bag

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Yulia

Russian model Yulia Lobova, before Dior Couture, Paris, July 2013.

A beautiful, soft summery look on Yulia.....For a more casual look, try a simple crop top under a kimono jacket teamed with a pair of jeans.

Recreate Yulia's look (kind of):

Topshop Bloom Kimono top, Anna Sui rose-patterned kimono jacket, Topshop Bird print kimono, ASOS Love Kimono, Motel Kimono in Mandala print, or Jarlo Ireland kimono

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Leila

Leila Yavari, Fashion Director StyleBop.com, before Giambattista Valli, Paris, March 2013.

You can't go wrong with a couple of animal print pieces in your wardrobe.....and for those not keen on a coat or jacket, try a pair of pumps, clutch or a belt in leopard print instead. 

Recreate Leila's look (kind of):

Animal print coat/jacket: Burberry Prorsum leopard-print coat,  Sea Leopard combo military jacket, Topshop animal print coat, Moschino Cheap and Chic leopard print blazer, BB Dakota Hazel leopard coat or Thakoon Addition leopard coat with leather trim.

Band of Outsiders cotton-chambray shirt, ASOS denim shirt, Joie Ceres C top, or ASOS denim shirt

Distressed denim jeans: Vince Denim Manny boyfriend jeans, True Religion Brianna Boyfriend jeans, or Joe's Jeans Renah rolled skinny jeans

Saint Laurent Paris suede pumps

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Samantha

American model Samantha Gradoville, after Chanel Couture, Paris, July 2013.

The perfect little black (mini) dress. 

Recreate Samantha's look (kind of):

Theory Nikay dress, Maje Darling paneled stretch-jersey dress,  Theory Cloh dress, Alice + Olivia Cecile dress, ASOS sundress with cutaway neck, Dolce Vita Cecilia flower lace dress or Mason by Michelle Mason leather-trimmed mini dress

Sam Edelman Felicia ballet flats, Tory Burch Clelsea ballet flats, Repetto ballet flats, or New Look Lady Black ballerina flats

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Sophia

Sophia, after Ulyana Sergeenko Couture, Paris, July 2013.

I have just been on a trip to Southern Spain where it was very warm at times (38° Celsius!) - this outfit would be perfect for those temps (perhaps with flats rather than platform pumps) particularly if you are wandering in and out of air-conditioning. Stylish, smart and comfortable.

Recreate Sophia's look (kind of):

3.1 Phillip Lim draped pants, ASOS peg pants in linen, Mother of Pearl tapered pants, or YMC Boyfriend chino

PJK Patterson J. Kincaid lounge shirt, Vince Raglan half-placket shirt, Haider Ackermann silk-satin shirt, or Joie Tamarine top

Sensi Studio Toquilla panama hat 

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Nadja

Danish model Nadja Bender, after Donna Karan, NYC, February 2013.

Recreate Nadja's gorgeous wintery look (kind of):

Fur trimmed jacket: Acne Vera leather jacket, Iro Dansty shearling trimmed biker coat, 3.1 Phillip Lim shrunken biker jacket, Proenza Schouler shearling-collared quilted leather jacket or Proenza Schouler shearling trimmed jacket

Wrap skirt: Maiyet leather wrap skirt, Theyskens' Theory wrap skirt, Kenzo embroidered wrap skirt, Proenza Schouler wrap skirt or River Island wrap skirt

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Fei Fei

Chinese model Fei Fei Sun, after Isabel Marant, Paris, March 2013.

Another great look on Fei Fei.....she has such great style. Model-cool but not unachievable!

Recreate Fei Fei's look (kind of):

Faux fur jacket: Stella McCartney Bryce mohair faux fur coat,  Topshop knitted tassel coat, Unreal Fur Fire & Ice faux fur jacket or Topshop Teddy fur pea coat

Two-tone sweater:  Madewell Dorian colorblock sweater, Marni sweater, Cedric Charlier sweater, or Equipment sweater

Velvet pants/jeans: Frame Denim LeSkinny de Jeanne stretch-velvet jeans, AG Adriano Goldschmied super skinny velvet pants, ASOS velvet leggings, Faith Connexion velvet-flocked skinny jeans or Vivienne Westwood Anglomania for Lee velvet jeans

Combat boots: Rag & Bone Cozen lace up boots, Valentino studded ankle boots, Shellys London Misska lace up boots, or Prada Linea Rossa brogue boot

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Leandra

Leandra Medine from The Man Repeller blog, before Sally La Pointe, NYC, February 2013.

An oversized navy coat Leandra-ised by the addition of a cute beanie, black and white booties, a gorgeous tri-tone clutch, denim on denim and fiery red lipstick. Do-able in non-fashion week life? yes!

Recreate Leandra's look (kind of):

Acne Era boiled faux astrkhan-trimmed wool coat,Vince overcoat, Ganni Melan wool overcoat, or Christopher Kane leather-trimmed coat

Bella Dahl button down shirt, Topshop denim oversize denim shirt, Band of Outsiders cotton-chambray shirt or Currrent/Elliott The Perfect Shirt

Bop Basics cashmere oversized beanie, The Elder Statesman Echo Bunny ribbed beanie, or ASOS short rib knit beanie

Michael Kors Collection Samara booties, Valentino pumps, Topshop Ambre pointed Chelsea boots or Sophia Webster cutout leather ankle boots

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Before Valentino Couture

Before Valentino Couture, Paris, July 2013.

A beautiful look for the change in seasons: shades of grey, rolled jeans and finished with a fedora.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Acne Canada brushed-wool scarf, or Moschino Cheap & Chic scarf

Saint Laurent rabbit-felt fedora,  Karl Lagerfeld fedora, or ASOS felt fedora

Rag & Bone/JEAN The Dre Jeans,  AG Adriano Goldschmied The Piper slouchy slim jeans, or Vince Denim relaxed rolled jeans

Topshop Monumental tassel loafers, ASOS Maverick leather loafers, or Church's Sally leather penny loafers