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 Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Vika

Vika Gazinskaya, before Ulyana Sergeenko Couture, Paris, July 2013.

Such a pretty summer maxi dress on Vika!

Recreate Vika's look (kind of):

Candela floral maxi dress, ASOS maxi dress, or ASOS maxi dress in vintage floral print

Flat summer sandals: Tory Burch Kailey sandals, Barneys New York slingback sandal, or ASOS Flo leather sandals

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Lily

Chinese model Lily Zhi, after J.Crew, NYC, September 2012.

Recreate Lily's look (kind of):

Cosy sweater: Joie Arnie B sweater,  3.1 Phillip Lim black waffle knit sweater, Chalayan oversized ribbed sweater, or J Brand Ida sweater

Slouchy sweatpants: David Lerner basic sweatpants,  Lot78 knitted track pants, Splendid Athletic woven pants, Vince jogging pants, Topshop Cupro relaxed joggers or T by Alexander Wang cotton french terry track pants

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Sofia

Art Director and Fashion Consultant Sofia Sanchez Barrenechea (wearing Mary Katrantzou), after Dior Couture, Paris, July 2013.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Ruby

My favourite model to photograph, Ruby Aldridge, after Paco Rabanne, Paris, March 2013.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Marianne

Marianne Theodorsen from Style Devil blog, before Iris van Herpen, Paris, July 2013.

Recreate Marianne's look (kind of):

Helmut Lang sleeveless medallion jacquard dress

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Susie

Susie Lau aka Style Bubble, Tuileries, Paris, October 2012.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Natalie

Natalie Joos, before Carven, Paris, September 2012.

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Before Burberry

Before Burberry, London, September 2012.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012....Daiane

Brazilian model Daiane Conterato (Elite), after Viktor & Rolf, Paris, March 2012.

A beautiful, polished look on Daiane....just love the colour of her coat. 

Recreate Daiane's look (kind of):

Topshop Mohair boyfriend coat, Antipodium Vallance coat, Vince Shirttail coat, Thakoon Addition printed coat, or Matthew Williamson Paneled coat

Team a voluminous boyfriend coat with super skinny jeans: Rag & Bone/JEAN The Legging Jeans, Vince Denim legging jeans, or Current/Elliott The Jean Legging coated jeans

Gucci felt fedora, Rag & Bone Floppy Brim Fedora, Maison Michel fedora, Topshop studded fedora

Theyskens' Theory Taylor boots, Alexander Wang Aymeline boots, or Burberry Prorsum leather ankle boots

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Hanne

Belgian model Hanne Gaby Odiele, after Giambattista Valli, Paris, October 2012.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Xiao

Chinese model Xiao Wen Ju, after Chanel, Paris, October 2012.

Love this slouchy coat on Xiao and the colour is so beautiful. 

Recreate Xiao's look (kind of):

Coloured winter coat: Marc Jacobs wool coat, ASOS Cooper & Stollbrand for ASOS midi length trench, Joseph coat, Reiss Lillyanne warm blush long bomber coat, Reid Amaranth relaxed coat, Theyskens' Theory suede trimmed coat, or Sessun cotton car coat

Black pants: Theyskens' Theory Padgette Fruma pants, Alexander Wang leather-trimmed crepe pants, or ASOS pant with stud waistband

J.W. Anderson for Topshop leather loafers, Rosegold Gigi lip flats, or LD Tuttle The Chrome front zip loafers

London Fashion Week SS 2013

After David Koma (I think!), London, September 2012. 

Love a hat during winter: it both frames the face and protects from the cold.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Peony

Peony Lim, Tuileries, Paris, March 2012.

Peony's dress is by Isolda London. Love their new collection (gorgeous fruit prints and clean, bright white) and their jewellery is beautiful as well.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/13....Mia

Mia Marionette from No Strings Attached blog, Tuileries, Paris, March 2012.

This is a great look on Mia - she has fantastic legs and this outfit allows her to highlight them while still keeping warm (well, on top anyway!). I guess you could add really skinny jeans to create a similar silhouette if it was too cold for just tights.

Recreate Mia's look (kind of):

Shine Zulma faux fur coat, Thakoon Shearling combo coat, Miu Miu Mohair coat, Maje Ring rabbit-sleeved shearling coat, M Missoni loop stitch coat, ASOS Mongolian faux fur jacket, ASOS Shaggy fur belted coat, or Isabel Marant Mamum goat hair coat

Alexander Wang Ruby Spazzolato oxfords, Stella McCartney faux patent leather moccasins, Gucci patent leather brogues, or Opening Ceremony Tango black slip on shoes

Plush Fleece lined tights, Falke soft merino wool and cotton tights, or Gipsy 300 Denier soft tights

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Catherine

Stylist Catherine Baba, before Roland Mouret, Paris, September 2012.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Ursina

Stylist Ursina Gysi, after Paco Rabanne, Paris, March 2012.

Y'all know how much I adore Ursina's style....and this 2 x denim look is no exception. 

Recreate Ursina's look (kind of):

Vanessa Bruno chambray coat

MiH Marrakesh kick flare jeans, Michael Michael Kors low rise flared jeans, Mother The Runaway flare jean, J Brand Lovestory low-rise flared jeans

Proenza Schouler PS11 Classic bag

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Yasmin

The lovely Yasmin Sewell, before Meadham Kirchhoff, London, September 2012.

Recreate Yasmin's girl meets boy look (kind of):

Maison Michel fedora, Emilio Pucci fedora or Gucci fedora

Smythe Hourglass Tuxedo blazer, Topshop longline blazer,  or Alexander McQueen crepe blazer

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Romee

Dutch model Romee Strijd, after Prabal Gurung, NYC, February 2012.

Recreate Romee's look (kind of):

Colourblock sweater: Reiss navy two-tone jumper, The Row Ghent sweater, Marc by Marc Jacobs Bee Sweater, Theory Adoncia sweater, By Malene Birger Elvirah colourblock sweater, Topshop colourblock sweater, or Mason by Michelle Mason tri-colour sweater

Vince Denim Calgary jeans, Proenza Schouler mid-rise skinny jeans or ASOS skinny jean in washed black

Rachel Zoe Pamela booties or Loeffler Randall Felix lizard print boot

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Margaret

Margaret, Paris, October 2012.

Elegance and style at any age....Margaret was shopping with her husband along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré when I spotted her. She graciously allowed me to take her photograph. I doubt she will ever see this photo, but I am so happy that she allowed me to take it.

p.s. Adore her red lipstick. I imagine (and that is the beauty of photographs - they let you imagine) that even if she is spending the day at home, Margaret carefully puts on some lipstick and powder and sets her hair.