London Fashion Week SS 2013....Alice

Stylist and Editor of Hot & Cool magazine, Alice Goddard, after Margaret Howell, London, September 2012.

 Recreate Alice's look (kind of):

Denim dress: Christopher Kane + J Brand stretch denim dress, Topshop Moto Vintage midi dress, G-Star Denim biker dress, River Island denim dress or PJK Patterson J.Kincaid PJK x Man Repeller denim dress

Loafers: Marc by Marc Jacobs lace-paneled leather loafers, Ganni Classic loafers, Topshop Maxi chunky tread loafers, Church's Sally leather penny loafers, or ASOS Memo loafers

London Fashion Week SS 2013

 

Somerset House, London, September 2012.

A super pretty and fresh look for summer.....and proof that the sun does shine in London (sometimes!).

Recreate her look (kind of):

White shorts: Theory Lynie NB shorts,  T by Alexander Wang crepe shorts, Alice + Olivia Cady cuff shorts, Theory Clah stretch linen-blend shorts or Vince tennis shorts

Equipment Reese blouse, Diane von Furstenberg Syrah print blouse, J. Crew Thomas Mason shirt, Topshop oversize tunic shirt, or MM6 Maison Martin Margiela cotton button down shirt

Wedge sandals: Topshop Whippie cross over wedge sandals, Tory Burch Selma wedge sandals, or Jean-Michel Cazabat Wooster wedge sandals

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Peony

Peony Lim, after Clements Ribeiro, London, September 2012.

Love this beautiful summer-in-the-city look on Peony! Love her classic summer fedora....so chic.

Note that we sort of just ignored the sign :)

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

White shirt: Equipment slim signature shirt, Theory Larissa shirt, Jil Sander Nilde poplin shirt, J.Crew Perfect shirt, ASOS shirt or Vince Dolman blouse

Skinny jeans:7 For All Mankind The Skinny jeans, Rag & Bone/JEAN skinny jeans, A Wear Erin skinny jeans or Blank Denim spray on skinny jeans.

Victoria Beckham matte leather clutch, Primary Python clutch, Valentino The Rockstud clutch, or Barneys New York Tablet zip clutch

 Eugenia Kim Craig embellished trilby, Eric Javits classic fedora,  Albertus Swanepoel Blantyre fedora or Maison Michel Virginie fedora

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Gillian

Scottish model Gillian Matthew (Elite), after Mulberry, London, September 2013.

You can read about Gillian's modelling journey here.

Loving Gillian's Beatles Abbey Road tee! 

Recreate Gillian's look (kind of):

Another beautiful way to wear a scarf....perhaps one that has been tucked away, forgotten in a drawer for a couple of years. Team with an iconic tee like Gillian has for Spring/Autumn. Yigal Azrouel Flourist print scarf, Yarnz Pansy Spikes scarf, Weston printed scarf, Ted Baker floral print scarf, Pieces Gaiana floral snood, or Tolani Folk Art Scarf in multi

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Chloe

Chloe Sachdev, International Buyer Musstard, after Acne, September 2012.

Recreate Chloe's look (kind of):

Denim dungarees: River Island denim playsuit, Topshop Moto vintage denim dungarees, Free People Boyfriend short overalls, Bellfield dungarees, NSF Crystal overalls, or Paul and Joe Sister floral dungarees

Pretty white blouse: Antik Batik August blouse,  Dolce Vita Kasumi top, Topshop floral crochet yoke shirt, or French Connection lace insert pussy bow top

White pumps: Gianvito Rossi leather pumps, Tibi Shane clear strap pumps, or Topshop Gwenda pointed court shoes

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Xiao Wen Ju

Chinese model Xiao Wen Ju, after A Show, London, September 2012.

Recreate Xiao Wen Ju's look (kind of):

Black mini skirt: Sundry ruched skirt, Splendid Layers miniskirt, O by Kimberly Ovitz Dumi skirt,  or ASOS micro mini skirt

Team with an oversized sweater (great for Spring when the weather is unpredictable):Wildfox Poka Dot It sweater,  Brochu Walker Beach Tunic sweater, Boy. by Band of Outsiders striped sweater dress (dispense with the miniskirt altogether!), Nasty Gal Colette knit, Nasty Gal Starstruck knit, or ASOS v-neck sweater with stepped hem

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Donna

British Elle Accessories Director, Donna Wallace, Somerset House, London, September 2012.

Denim shirt: AG Adriano Goldschmied Dakota shirt, MiH Jeans chambray shirt, or ASOS denim boyfriend shirt

Knee-length shorts: Thakoon Addition brushed chambray shorts, Riller & Fount drawstring chambray shorts (these roll up or down, which is handy!), J Brand knee cuff short, or Halston Heritage leather shorts

Bomber jacket: Vince Bi tone leather jacket, Francis Leon Runamuck jacket, T by Alexander Wang bomber jacket, or Topshop Premium Varsity bomber jacket

Round cross-body bag: Carven round bag, Tory Burch Perforated logo bag,  Rebecca Minkoff Skylar mini cross-body bag (not quite round), or M Missoni Space Dye canteen bag

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Avery

American model (new face) Avery Tharp (Next) after Roksanda Ilincic, London, September 2012.

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Andie

SNAP! 

American model Andie Arthur, after Mulberry, London, September 2012.

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Bex

English Literature student, Bex, Somerset House, London, September 2012.

I do love a pair of denim dungarees.

If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, bare legs are (probably) a little ambitious at the moment, so you could add a pair of tights + boots until the weather warms up. Break out the sandals and ditch the coat once the thermometer starts rising.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Topshop Moto Vintage denim dungarees, Paul & Joe Sister Moonwalk overall, NSF Crystal overalls, ASOS Denim dungarees, Topshop Moto shift denim pini dress (an alternative for those with an aversion to shorts!), or Blank NYC mini dungarees (super cute for festival season)

Equipment Slim Signature star print blouse

Miu Miu Matelasse leather clutch

Alexander Wang Vika wedge sandals, Marc by Marc Jacobs Demi wedge sandals, or Nichols2 part plait sandals

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Paige

Model Paige Rivas, after Roksanda Ilincic, London, September 2012.

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Hedvig

The lovely Hedvig Opshaug from Northern Light blog, Somerset House, London, September 2012.

A gorgeous way to dress a tiny baby bump in the first few months of pregnancy.....and if the thought of high-heeled booties like Hedvig's make you nervous, I think this outfit would also look chic (although perhaps a little more street) with trainers or flats. p.s. Hedvig is having a baby girl!!!! So excited for her! Take a look at her blog for her latest purchases: shoes for soon-to-be mummy and a carrier for baby :)

Recreate Hedvig's look (kind of):

Leather jacket: Lot78 biker jacket, Theyskens' Theory Javda Norinto leather jacket, Proenza Schouler leather jacket, Vince leather moto jacket, or ASOS leather biker jacket

Boyfriend jeans: AG Adriano Goldschmied Piper slouchy slim jeans, Rag & Bone/JEAN Dash slouchy skinny jeans, Citizens of Humanity Dylan boyfriend jeans, MiH Jeans Phoebe boyfriend fit jeans, or MiH Jeans Halsy 90's jeans

Reed Krakoff leather and mesh booties, Giuseppe Zanotti Netted booties, BCBGMaxAzria Gamma mesh booties, Rachel Zoe Maddy Raffia platform booties

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Nao and Calgary

Stylist Nao Koyabu and British Vogue's Calgary Avansino, Somerset House, London, September 2012.

A beautiful, soft ivory or white maxi dress: there is nothing better to show off lightly sun-kissed summer skin (or an expensive winter tan ;)

Recreate the look (kind of):

Collette by Collette Dinnigan Santa Fe cotton-lace maxi dress, Topshop limited edition crochet lace maxi dress, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti maxi dress, or Free People White Romance embroidered maxi dress or Tracy Reese spliced frock dress

Charlotte Olympia Kitty flats

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Rosalind

Rosalind Jana from Clothes, Cameras and Coffee blog, Somerset House, London, September 2012.

London Fashion Week SS 2013

Somerset House, London, September 2012.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Shorty leather shorts: BB Dakota leather shorts, Theyskens' Theory Paluccia Norinto leather shorts, ASOS leather shorts, Urban Code leather shorts, or Red Valentino leather bow shorts

Alexander Wang Ruby Monk strap oxfords

Free People Boyfriend button down top, Splendid button down top, 10 Crosby Derek Lam double collar blouse, or Club Monaco Patricia shirt

ASOS cat eye sunglasses, Prism cat eye sunglasses, or Yves Saint Laurent exaggerated cat eye sunglasses

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Peony

Peony Lim, before Burberry, London, September 2012.

Need to pare down a dressy-up dress? Wear a leather jacket draped over your shoulders like Peony has (instead of a coat or wrap), and add an oversized clutch. 

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Valentino Rockstud clutch, Mara Carrizo Scalise large envelope clutch, Clare Vivier Fold Over clutch, or Miu Miu Grained leather clutch

Leather jacket: Proenza Schouler leather biker jacket, Lot 78 biker jacket, ASOS leather biker jacket, or Topshop clean biker jacket

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Canine Street Style

After Mulberry, London, September 2012.

Sometimes only a Mulberry coat will do....woof!

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Larissa

German model Larissa Hoffman (Viva), after Kinder Aggugini, London, September 2012.

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Nicole

Nicole Warne from Garry Pepper Girl, after Mulberry, London, September 2012.

So beautiful....and perfect for those of you in the middle of summer right now. And lovely inspiration for those of us dreaming of the long days of summer :)

Recreate Nicole's look (kind of):

Floral pencil skirt: Stella McCartney floral jacquard skirt, J.Crew Collection Flame floral pencil skirt, Nicholas Botanical Haze pencil skirt, Dolce & Gabbana Rose-print pencil skirt, Topshop Silk Sweet Print zip pencil skirt, or Erdem Frida floral print skirt

Blouse: No. 21 3/4 Sleeve top, Theory Sepia Cleopatra blouse, Equipment Liam washed silk blouse, or Roksanda Illincic Selsey blouse

Charlotte Olympia pumps

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Irina

Russian model Irina Kulikova (IMG), after Michael van der Ham, London, September 2012.

A cute, preppy look on Irina (note the white headband from the show) made a little more rock n roll with the addition of a leather mini.

Recreate Irina's look (kind of):

Leather skirt: Marc by Marc Jacobs Mirah leather pencil skirt, Susana Monaco leather miniskirt, LNA Charming leather skirt, ASOS leather mini skirt, or Topshop black zip detail mini skirt

Blazer: Paul & Joe Ochaud blazer, Elizabeth and James Rex Blazer, Topshop structured blazer, or ASOS relaxed fit blazer (in burgundy)

ASOS Mystify leather loafers