Paris Fashion Week AW 2015....Tamu + Shiona

Tamu McPherson of All The Pretty Birds and consultant and stylist Shiona Turini, Tuileries, Paris, March 2015. 

Paris Fashion Week SS 2015....Marta

Spanish model Marta Ortiz, after Nina Ricci (wearing Juan Vidal), Paris, September 2014.

Thanks @Javier for letting me know Marta's name and the designer she is wearing!

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Laura

Model Laura Love, before Chloe, Paris, March 2014. 

Thinking about wearing a pussy-bow blouse? Take Laura's lead and go big! And team with super-skinny jeans and ankle boots to avoid the "I'm off to the office now" look. 

Recreate Laura's look (kind of):

Chloe embroidered jacquard blazer

Bow blouse: Lanvin glitter-finished tulle top, Barneys New York crepe bow-neck blouse, Saint Laurent polka-dot silk pussy-bow blouse, Topshop Tulip print pussy-bow blouse, MSGM floral-print blouse, Iris & Ink Faye bow blouse, Michael Kors printed bow-neck blouse, River Island Cream Chelsea girl blouse, Miu Miu silk pussy-bow blouse or Kate Moss for Topshop lame tie neck blouse

Skinny dark-wash jeans: J Brand Maria high-rise skinny jeans, Frame Denim dark-wash skinny jeans, or J Brand mid rise skinny jeans

New York Fashion Week SS 2014

After A Show, Lincoln Centre, NYC, September 2013.

Casual suiting....summer in the city. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Blazer: T by Alexander Wang Draped Suiting Jean Stitch blazer + Draped Suiting Front slit skirt, Theory Selection Jannison blazer, Ganni Gentleman tailored blazer, Maje Fun leather-trimmed canvas blazer, Band of Outsiders oversized blazer, or New Look Tailored blazer

Mini skirt: Theyskens' Theory Suitry skirt, Bop Basics The Blogger skirt, or J.Mendel silk-blend twill mini

Booties with strap detailing: Acne Studios Cypress leather and suede booties, Rag & Bone Harrow booties, Topshop Ascott Strappy boots, Sergio Rossi peep-toe booties, or KG Kurt Geiger Sebastian ankle boots

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Sigrid

Martinican model Sigrid Agren, after Donna Karan, NYC, September 2013.

Today's first three posts are all focused on a wardrobe staple: the white blazer/jacket: Sigrid has teamed her white jacket with super skinny jeans + scarf while Joanna and Lisa have opted for white suiting.

Recreate Sigrid's look (kind of):

White jacket: Rag & Bone 42nd Street blazer, Bop Basics The Fiance white blazer, Band of Outsiders crepe tuxedo jacket, Theory Tivona jacket, ASOS Premium blazer with longline lapel or Kaufmanfranco blazer

Rag & Bone/JEAN High Rise skinny jeans, Frame denim Le Color skinny jeans, Mother The Looker skinny jeans, or Topshop Moto Worn black high waist Jamie jeans

Alexander McQueen printed silk scarf, Marc by Marc Jacobs Drew Blosom scarf, Club Monaco Astrid scarf, Warehouse pink woven scarf, or Athena Procopiou Tribal rainbow wave scarf

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Joanna

Style Director Harper's Bazaar (US), Joanna Hillman, after Rodarte, NYC, September 2012.

Another beautiful white blazer/jacket + scarf look.....this time accompanied by matching white pants. Love Joanna's signature red lipstick against the stark white suit as well!

Recreate Joanna's look (kind of):

White blazer/jacket: 

 Band of Outsiders crepe tuxedo jacket, Bop Basics The Fiance blazer,  Karl Lagerfeld Jophra blazer (the lolly pink trim adds an extra-bonus pop of colour!), Reiss Tia Eve Off White curved jacket, Veronica Beard The 2-in-1 jacket, ASOS linen edge to edge jacket, or Vince lightweight blazer

Neck scarf: Tory Burch Akira scarf, Athena Procopiou print scarf, Cut25 by Yigal Azrouel Fanburst scarf, Spun Scarves by Subtle luxury, Warehouse blue & white porcelain scarf

Blue tote: Rebecca Minkoff Dylan tote, Reed Krakoff  Boxer leather tote, or Liebeskind Olbia Satchel

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Lisa

Swimwear designer and stylist Lisa Marie Fernandez, before Chanel, Paris, March 2013.

Go all out in a white trouser suit like Lisa Marie is wearing (note the high-neck skivvy she has on underneath: perfect if you want to wear a white suit in Spring or Autumn/Winter).

Recreate Lisa Marie's look (kind of):

Band of Outsiders tuxedo jacket + Band of Outsiders tuxedo pants, Theory Tivona Jacket + Theory Mitrana B trousers, Reiss Tia Eve Off White curved seam jacket + Reiss Lyonaise Eve Off White straight leg trousers

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Azza

Azza Yousif, Vogue Hommes Fashion Editor, Tuileries, Paris, October 2012.

Love this crisp, clean look on Azza: totally wearable and a cute way to wear denim on denim. And if you are thinking of investing in a white suit for this coming Spring/Summer, this is a lovely way to get extra wear out of the jacket.

Recreate Azza's look (kind of):

White blazer: Chloe Woven panama blazer, Bop Basics The Fiance Blazer, Theory Lanai Bistretch blazer, Elizabeth and James Heather blazer (more ivory than white), ASOS tailored blazer (in white) or The Row Schoolboy jacket (I think the buttons give the jacket a more casual look)

Denim shirt: AG Adriano Goldschmied Collette basic shirt, Blank Denim denim shirt, Madewell denim boy shirt, or See by Chloe chambray shirt

J Brand Maria high rise legging jeans, Rag & Bone/JEAN high rise skinny jeans, or Moto Indigo Jamie Jeans

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Poppy

Model Poppy Delevingne, after Matthew Williamson, London, September 2012.

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013...Azza

Azza Yousif, Vogue Hommes Fashion Editor, before Hermès, Paris, July 2012.

Love this crisp, clean look on Azza.... the white jeans a sleek alternative to white suit pants.

Recreate Azza's look (kind of):

White blazer: Theory Italeen stretch canvas blazer, Bop Basics blazer, ASOS blazer with roll sleeve (in white) or Halston Heritage crepe blazer

White jeans: 7 For All Mankind The Skinny Jeans, AG Adriano Goldschmied The Super Skinny legging jean, River Island skinny jeans

 White t-shirt: Vince Little Boy t-shirt or ASOS t-shirt with crew neck

Add neutral accessories: Belle by Sigerson Morrison Falda sandals, Alexander Wang Maddie sandals or Alexander Wang Amber sandals

London Fashion Week AW 2012...Peony

Peony Lim, Somerset House, London, February 2012.

The last post for a little while (well, except for the one below;) on the white suit and how to wear it as separates*. I love this simple, elegant look on Peony - a crisp white jacket, a beautiful blouse with lace detailing and a pair of gently flared jeans - it is difficult to go wrong. Adding a white fur (or fake fur) stole for Autumn/Winter makes it an outfit for all seasons.

Recreate Peony's Look (kind of):

Joseph Sir blazer, Thakoon ivory suiting blazer, Calvin Klein Collection Kamau blazer or ASOS white blazer

Alice by Temperley Esmeralda embroidered blouse (in ivory) or blush/ivory

MiH Marrakesh kick flare jeans or J Brand Stella high rise pants or Mother The Mellow Drama high-rise flared jeans

*when you aren't, as @Wild Flower commented on Audrey's post below, having a Bianca Jagger moment :)

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Audrey

Audrey Leighton Rogers, from Frassy blog, Paris, March 2012.

On Monday I talked about the white suit and it all being a bit tricky to wear white + white in everyday life especially if you anything like me and prone to dripping/spilling things or wearing fake tan in the heat :) The way Audrey is wearing her white/off-white blazer is a great way to incorporate a white suit into your wardrobe: wear the entire suit on days when you are feeling particularly brave (the days when you are convinced a pigeon will not poop on your head* or you won't sit in something unidentifiable and icky) and wear separates (which work so well with this season's florals and prints) for all the other days!

Recreate Audrey's look (kind of):

Joseph Sir blazer (off-white), Calvin Klein Collection Jens jacket (white) or ASOS tailored blazer (white)

Add paisley print: Stella McCartney paisley print blouse, MinkPink Prince of Persia cape top, MinkPink Prince of Persia paisley shorts (great with a white blazer for when the summer heat kicks in) or Thakoon paisley printed shorts (my favourite and perfect with a white blazer)

A pair of slouchy trousers: 10 Crosby Derek Lam cinched waist carpenter pants or Alice + Olivia print Arthur pants

Rachel Comey Hitch suede perforated booties or ASOS Aqua suede ankle boots

Topshop Peter Pan collar or Karl faux leather collar

Karen Walker Helter Skelter sunglasses or ASOS oversized retro sunglasses

*This happened to me when I was lined up for coffee at a stall in Borough Market. Pigeon poop in your hair is never an attractive event.