New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Tamu

Lovely Tamu McPherson from All The Pretty Birds, before Alexander Wang, NYC, September 2013.

It's that time of the year - shorts time! Well, sort of depending where you live I guess. London right now? Not so much....maybe in a month's time :( Yesterday I was still wearing a coat!

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Print shorts: J.Crew Collection brocade shorts, Dolce Vita Pamina shorts, Sea cotton-blend tweed shorts, J.Crew Collection honeypie shorts, Topshop Premium Folk Tile shorts, Anna Sui high-rise daisy shorts, Gucci Parasol-print shorts, Joie Merci printed shorts or Blaque Label Checkered shorts

White shirt: Theory Larissa II Luxe top, ASOS fitted shirt, Saint Laurent cotton-poplin shirt, or Thomas Mason for J.Crew white shirt

Slippers: Marc by Marc Jacobs owl-embroidered loafers, Kenzo Tiger slippers, J.Crew Darby velvet slippers, or Charlotte Olympia Lovestruck Kitty velvet slipper

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Tamu

Tamu McPherson from All The Pretty Birds, before Valentino, Paris, October 2013.

Love this beautiful outfit on Tamu. Those bow flats? so very pretty.

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Saint Laurent cotton-poplin shirt, ASOS shirt with grandad collar, J.Crew Boy embellished-collar shirt,  Theory Larissa II luxe top, or Diane von Furstenberg Malila poplin shirt

Topshop Boutique satin trousers, Jil Sander slim-leg pants, 3.1 Phillip Lim classic pleated pants, Vince side strapping pants, or Alice + Olivia Stacey slim pants

Jimmy Choo Sundown sandals, Kate Spade New York Fresh Jelly bow sandals, Marni metallic leather sandals, or Tory Burch Kira Gladiator bow sandal

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Tamu

Gorgeous Tamu from All The Pretty Birds blog, before Jason Wu, NYC, September 2013.

Such an amazing Suno pinstripe dress on Tamu! Gorgeous. And it would equally as good with pumps or boots.

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Embrace pinstripes this season - Suno pinstripe top, Stella McCartney flared pinstripe skirt + pinstripe sweater, J.W. Anderson pinstripe skirt, ASOS pencil pinstripe skirt, ASOS pinstripe pinafore dress, Stella McCartney pinstripe dress, or BLK DNM Blazer

Givenchy Skate shoes, Topshop Tika twin gusset fur slip on's, or Common Projects Snake-effect suede sneakers

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Tamu

Tamu McPherson from All The Pretty Birds blog, after Dries van Noten (I think!), Paris, February 2013.

A fabulous combination of prints, fabrics and colours on gorgeous Tamu. And topped off with a beautiful "It is so freaking cold but I am going to be happy anyway smile!".

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Add some plaid to your existing wardrobe (and mix with other prints like Tamu has): Preen Preen Line Kelly dress, ASOS full midi skirt in tartan print, Sacai lace and plaid gathered back jacket, Topshop check chiffon midi kilt, MSGM Plaid skirt, Marc by Marc Jacobs Aimee sweater, or Faith Connexion short sweater

Print bomber: Equipment Abbot animal-print bomber, Topshop check sequin bomber, Emma Cook printed satin bomber, See by Chloe Cobra bomber, or Alexander McQueen Tiger tartan bomber jacket

Zoe Karssen Kiss The Future sweatshirt,  Zoe Karssen Good Girls Love Bad Boys sweatshirt, or A.P.C. sweatshirt

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Tamu

Tamu from All The Pretty Birds blog, in her custom-made Glamour magazine sweatshirt (so fun!), before Jason Wu (I think), NYC, September 2012.

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Take a sweatshirt (custom designed if you can swing it!) and team with a cute mini skirt. Tamu's look is super pretty and sweet, but if you prefer a less girly look I think a sweatshirt teamed with a box pleated leather mini or dark pleat skirt would look great too.

Glamorous Geek Chic sweatshirt, Mother of Pearl Lucas embellished sweatshirt, Wildfox I Scream L.A. Destroyed sweatshirt, Kenzo cloud-print sweatshirt, Pepe Jeans 73 sweatshirt, Tess Giberson Animal print sweatshirt or Zoe Karssen Good Girls Love Bad Boys

Marni pleated twill mini skirt, Red Valentino pleated mini skirt, Dsquared2 Beverly Taylor miniskirt, Topshop lilac floral A-line skirt, Topshop Daisy invert pleat skirt, or Topshop pleat front a-line skirt

J.Crew color collage crystal necklace, Erickson Beamon Nexus Swarovski crystal necklace, ASOS Spring Stone necklace, or Shourouk Cora Zambia Swarovski necklace

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012....Tamu

Tamu from All The Pretty Birds blog, before Dior, Paris, July 2012.

Gorgeous Tamu looking oh so pretty and summery in Paris. This is the type of dress (cool, non-clingy, slip-over-your-head easypeasy) you want to wear on a really hot, unbearably humid day.....whether you are working, shopping or sightseeing. 

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Rag & Bone Adele dress, T by Alexander Wang sleeveless shirt dress, Equipment Kennedy dress, Alexander Wang layered shirt dress, DKNY Broderie anglaise dress, Topshop Clean utility shirt dress, Ellery shirt dress or Proenza Schouler shirt dress

Tory Burch Beacher espadrille, Soludos classic stripe Espadrilles, Boutique 9 Kyden cap toe sneakers, Valentino Chantilly lace and mesh espadrilles, ASOS Jessie espadrilles, or Stella McCartney Zebra-woven espadrilles

Miu Miu Hexagonal sunglasses

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013...Tamu and Luisa the Goose!

Tamu from All The Pretty Birds blog and her adorable Luisa goose iPhone case, Paris, March 2013.

I love cute things and let out a squeal of joy when I saw Tamu's Moschino iPhone case in Paris (Elisa had the same one!). Sooooo cute! Tamu even offered to give me hers after I cooed over it. 

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Moschino Luisa goose iPhone case

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Tamu

Tamu from All The Pretty Birds blog, Tuileries, Paris, October 2012.

Looking forward to seeing this smiley, happy face in just a few weeks :)