Paris Fashion Week SS 2016....Shu Pei

Chinese model Shu Pei Qin, after Chanel, Paris, October 2015. 

Beatnik for winter 2015!!! 

Recreate Shu Pei's look (kind of):

Plaid skirt: Miu Miu tartan skirt, Topshop super high-waisted checked skirt, Versus plaid kilt skirt, Miu Miu houndstooth boucle-tweed mini skirt, ASOS A-line skirt, Shrimps tartan check skirt, Kate Spade Woodland check skirt, ASOS Premium A-line mini skirt, or Topshop high-waisted check a-line skirt

Suede over the knee boots: Isabel Marant suede over the knee boots, Aquazzura Velvet over the knee boots, Edun Over the Knee suede boots, H&M thigh suede boots, Tamara Mellon Go West suede boots, Aldo black suede over the knee boots, or Alberta Ferretti Collection suede boots

Paris Fashion Week SS 2015....Oxana

Glamour Russia Fashion Editor, Oxana Ong, after Stella McCartney, Paris, September 2014. 

 Recreate Oxana's look (kind of):

Bow blouse: Alexander McQueen bow-embellished shirt, Joseph Donna pussy-bow silk blouse or Supertrash Brady blouse with bow detail

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Elizabeth

 

Vogue Style Editor-at-Large Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, before Rodarte (I think!), NYC, September 2013.

A fresh take on plaid/tartan: team with a crisp white shirt + white pumps + coloured bra or bandeau.

Recreate Elisabeth's look (kind of):

Plaid/Tartan skirt: Karl Lagerfeld Veronica tartan wool mini skirt,  ASOS Kilt skirt, Theory Medley Katen skirt, Topshop Asymmetric Check Skort, McQ Alexander McQueen Campbell plaid pleat skirt, or ASOS mini skirt in plaid check

White shirt: Theory Larissa II Luxe top, Equipment Margaux poplin blouse, T by Alexander Wang cotton-poplin shirt, or ASOS longsleeve basic shirt

Coloured bra/top: Topshop strappy crop top (combine different plaids!),  Free People lace bustier longline bra, or Topshop bow front bandeau

Tabitha Simmons Lily leather slingback pumps, Alexander Wang Lovisa ankle strap pumps, Vince Ada ankle strap pumps, Proenza Schouler leather pumps, or ASOS Stateside pointed heels

London Fashion Week SS 2013...Peony

Miss Peony Lim, before A Show, Somerset House, London, September 2012.

'Tis the season for a little plaid.....update a traditional tartan kilt like Peony is wearing (this is an inherited kilt from her mama's closet) with some studded accessories (helllloooo Valentino clutch - I do love you!), strappy heels, and a crisp white blouse.

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Check/Plaid skirt: Thakoon Addition Plaid miniskirt, McQ Alexander McQueen tartan pleated skirt, Boy by Band of Outsiders pleated check skirt, ASOS check midi skirt,  B + AB check skirt, Burberry Brit kilt skirt,  J.W.Anderson plaid midi skirt, ASOS tartan mini skirt 

If you like a kilt shape but not the plaid, try Joseph Saki mini kilt or this kilt skirt by Topshop.

Valentino studded leather clutch (in beige), black or incredible fuchsia (wowsers!).

MHL by Margaret Howell cotton poplin shirt, Boy. by Band of Outsiders cotton shirt, Theory Macina luxe top, or ASOS shirt

Rag & Bone hammered triple wrap belt, Diane von Furstenberg Haley studded wrap belt, B-Low The Belt Grayson studded belt

p.s. I think a pair of cute heeled ankle boots + a coat would look fab with this look in the depths of winter.