Weekend Life...Wilderness Festival 2012, Oxfordshire

Wilderness Festival, 11 August 2012, Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire

This was my day spent at the beautiful, magical, whimsical celebration of life, love, family, food, friends, music, the outdoors (and so much more) that was the Wilderness Festival 2012. It is difficult to explain just how beautiful the Cornbury Estate is: lakes, a waterfall, hidden forests, fields of deer, ancient trees and lush green fields....it is truly a little (although the estate comprises 1700 acres so maybe not so little!) piece of paradise in the heart of Oxfordshire.

I had a wonderful day wandering around the festival taking photographs, chatting to people (bumped into a few familiar fashion week faces!), eating incredible food and drinking in the magical surroundings. I can't wait for next year's festival.

p.s. I know, I know, a LOT of photos again (maybe I need an intervention?!) so congrats if you made it through the entire post without closing down the page :) I totally forgot to take food photos (particularly the Yotam Ottolenghi banquet) but figure I can do that next year :)

p.p.s Thank you so much to everyone who let me take their photograph including all the mum's and dad's that let me take photos of their kidlets. 

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13....Andreea

Weekend wear (and hair and make up) inspiration courtesy of Andreea Diaconu (IMG), after Bouchra Jarrar, Paris, July 2012.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Gracie

 Gracie Carvalho, outside Alexis Mabille (I think she just happened to be walking past the show!), Paris, July 2012.

@The Sceptic - thanks so much for letting me know Gracie's name!

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

Miss Mia Marionette, before Christian Dior couture, Paris, July 2012.

The bum bag/money belt/belt bag/can't bring myself to say f**** pack - due to the different meaning that word has in Australia and the UK! - made cool by Chanel (who else?!). I am not keen on those nylon bum bags people wear on holidays (can they ever be attractive?) but a cute leather money belt would be perfect for festivals or concerts. Just big enough for money, i.d, lipstick and mobile phone, and completely hands-free!

Recrete Mia's look (kind of):

Shoulder baring t-shirt: Ella Moss Girl's Best Friend t-shirt, Nasty Gal slashed shoulder t-shirt, Chaser deconstructed tee or Cheap Monday Machi top

Cute shorts: ASOS high waisted cornflower blue denim shorts, Red Valentino shorts with bow pockets, or Alice + Olivia Cady cuff shorts

BDG Structured belt bag

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Hanneli

Hanneli Mustaparta, before A Show, Paris, March 2012.

What could be easier to wear for Autumn, than an oversized denim jacket, skinny black jeans and a pair of lace-up ankle booties? Perfect weekend wear (and probably pieces you already have in your wardrobe).

Recreate Hanneli's Look (kind of):

Denim jacket - Topshop oversized denim jacket, True Religion Jada Love & Haight cropped distressed jacket or Proenza Schouler denim jacket

Black skinny jeans: Rag & Bone/JEAN High Rise skinny jeans, Paige Denim skyline skinny jeans, Cheap Monday skinny jeans or J Brand Denim 912 low rise pencil jeans

Lace-up ankle boots: Burberry Prorsum ankle boots or Proenza Schouler lace up platform booties

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Karoline

Norwegian (new, new face!) model Karoline Bjørnelykke (Team Models), after Chanel Haute Couture, Paris, July 2012.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13....Caroline

Danish model Caroline Brasch Nielsen (Marilyn), after Giambattista Valli, Paris, July 2012.

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

Aussie girl in London, Fashionising.com's Tania Braukämper, before Juun J, Paris, June 2012.

It is a long (bank holiday) weekend here in the UK this weekend....if the weather stays fine (fingers, legs and toes crossed), Tania's dress is perfect inspiration for what to wear to brunch, lunch, a wander through Broadway market, a picnic in the park or late afternoon drinks at the pub.

Recreate Tania's look (kind of) in a white dress:

McQ Alexander McQueen drape back dress, Pencey Summer dress, Rebecca Taylor feather embellished midi dress, French Connection strappy dress or Theyskens' Theory Darnia double-layer dress

Sam Edelman Louie fringe booties

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/2013...Elena

Elena Perminova, before Giambattista Valli couture, Paris, July 2012.

Top to toe tomato red....not for those who wish to remain inconspicuous :) 

Add jeans or a pair of grey, black or navy pants if you prefer a more subtle interpretation.

Recreate Elena's look (kind of):

Alice + Olivia Patty Peplum top, Comme des Garcons flat top (amazing structure and fit) or ASOS textured top with peplum (in red)

Red pants: Peter Som red trousers or Giambattista Valli pants

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Fei Fei

Chinese model Fei Fei Sun (Elite), after Elie Saab Couture, Paris, July 2012.

Some mid-week hair (and bag!) inspiration for you :)

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Vika

Designer Vika Gazinskaya, Place Vendôme, Paris, July 2012.

This was a fab vintage dress that Vika was wearing.

Recreate Vika's look (kind of): 

Thomas Wylde Peso printed silk chiffon maxi dress, Derek Lam halter maxi dress, 10 Crosby Derek Lam scarf print dress or if you like the print of Vika's dress but prefer a shorter length, this Tibi dress has a similar print.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Stella

Vogue Fashion Associate, Stella Greenspan, Place Vendôme, Paris, July 2012.

I love the juxtaposition between Stella's undercut/undershaved hair and her pretty, soft, very feminine skirt (not to mention those buckle loafers which have an 18th century feel about them).

Recreate Stella's look (kind of):

Red Valentino lace and tulle skirt, Elizabeth and James Kara tulle skirt, Raquel Allegra voile and mesh skirt or Topshop black sparkle fringe skirt

Joseph sweater with leather elbow patches, Vila skinny arm slouchy sweater or Thakoon Addition draped sweater

Lanvin patent cap toe loafer, Aquazurra Corsini suede loafers or Rachel Roy Lyannah Cap Smoking loafers

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

Rake Magazine's Fashion Director, the lovely Esther Quek, before Hermes, Paris, June 2012.

Elegant, opulent, luxurious, lavish and heady....words to describe Esther's dark, floral look here and words which I think we will be hearing a lot over the coming months when describing the feel of autumn/winter 2012.

Recreate Esther's Look (kind of):

Yigal Azrouel floral burnout top , Dolce & Gabbana printed silk top, Clover Canyon Marble necklace blouse or ASOS Empire print top

ASOS peg pants , Rachel Zoe Ian cigarette pants, or Boy. by Band of Outsiders straight leg pants

ASOS Statement Pharaoh collar necklace, Erickson Beamon Matador necklace, Belle Noel gold bars necklace

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Julia

Polish (new face) model Julia Suszfalak (Elite), after Bouchra Jarrar, Paris, July 2012.

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

French model and actress Audrey Marnay, after Dior Homme, Paris, July 2012.

White shirt, black jeans and Christian Louboutin heels on Audrey Marnay? Magnifique!

 Recreate Audrey's Look (kind of):

Crisp white shirt: Theory Larissa shirt, MHL by Margaret Howell cotton poplin shirt, Boy. by Band of Outsiders white cotton shirt or ASOS shirt

Black jeans: Rag & Bone/JEAN high rise skinny jeans, Vince Denim Calgary jeans or Levi's Curve jeans

Brian Atwood suede and leather sandals, ASOS Hyla strappy sandals or Alexander Wang Inna sandals

Clutch: Alexander Wang Giant Eyeglass case clutch or Proenza Schouler PSII leather wristlet clutch

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

The sublime Elisa Nalin, before Givenchy, Paris, June 2012.

Once again, I just love Elisa's mastery of colour + print combinations - simply brilliant.

Recreate Elisa's look (kind of):

Colourful cardi: Chinti and Parker cardigan, J. Crew cardigan, French Connection You Promised knitted cardigan

Print pants: ASOS premium pants in ombre print, By Malene Birger printed pants or Marni brocade printed pants

Striped shirt: Gap Perfect striped shirt, J.Crew striped shirt or ASOS striped shirt

Ray-Ban Clubmaster sunglasses, Thierry Lasry Sexxxy d-frame sunglasses or Carven Anatasie flip-up sunglasses

Dannijo Giulia bracelet, Chan Luu mixed bead wrap bracelet, Love Rocks crystal friendship bracelet, Orelia Diamante friendship bracelet

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

Art student Marguerite, before Dior Homme, Paris, July 2012.

Recreate Marguerite's super cute look (kind of):

Cosy sweater: Theyskens' Theory Knopy Yourney sweater, Topshop Rib V jumper, Vince side button sweater or Adam chunky knit sweater

Cropped wide leg pants: Whistles Sweetheart crop wide pants, ASOS wide leg crop pants (cute for summer holidays with a tank), Marc by Marc Jacobs Ursula cropped pants

Mini Bag (just big enough to carry your travel card, front door key, lip gloss and £$€): Sonia by Sonia Rykiel micro mini bag, Cleobella mini Cantina bag, Diane von Furstenberg mini harper bag

Collar: ASOS snake print collar, Topshop collar, or Karl Abbey faux pearl collar

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13....Anna

Anna Dello Russo, before Atelier Versace, Paris, July 2012.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Montana

Aussie model Montana Cox* (IMG), after Alexis Mabille couture, Paris, July 2012.

*winner of Australia's Next Top Model Competition

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

Violaine Bernard, Fashion Director Velour Magazine, after Juun J, Paris June 2012.

A fresh summery take on the coming season's obsession with all shades of purple (amethyst, grape, violet, aubergine, plum)....I love how Violaine has teamed her purple trousers with the neutral gilet, earrings and bag.

Recreate Violaine's look (kind of):

Acne Brooke cropped pants, Diane von Furstenberg Georginne pants, Jil Sander pants 

Alexander Wang cutout-away vest, Stella McCartney Bay woven vest, Topshop Moto oversized sleeveless biker jacket or Thakoon Addition cotton vest dress

Alexander Wang Carmen purple and black heels

Just Acces Brady earrings, Lanvin pompon earrings, or Miguel Ases Pearl Tassel earrings

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013...Before Acne

Before Acne men's show, Paris, June 2012.

Apart from her fab leather biker jacket, I am just fascinated by her tattoos: A Bambi-like deer on her right arm and a dinosaur (I think!) skeleton on her left arm...which I know you guys can't see. Intriguing and very cool.

Recreate her look (kind of): 

Acne Mape cropped leather biker jacket, J Brand Aiah leather jacket, or ASOS leather biker jacket

Fallon Jewelry Classique biker choker, Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Skinny Turnlock necklace

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Yulia

Russian model Yulia Lobova, after Basil Soda Couture, Paris, July 2012.

Even though this was on a hot summer's day in Paris, Yulia's outfit (and make-up) is perfect inspiration for this coming A/W's opulent, decadent looks. And a luxe, embroidered jacket is an easy way to incorporate the look into your existing wardrobe - just pop it over a plain top and pants.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13....Martha

Gorgeous (and happy!) Brazilian model Martha Streck (IMG), after Stephane Rolland, Paris July 2012.

I love that I photographed 3 people in the second photo, not just Martha :) The guy on the ladder looks like he is really working it for the camera! And I love that Martha looks so happy.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Before Dior Couture

Before Dior Couture, Paris, July 2012.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Riller & Fount Tawny scoop neck tunic, A.L.C. Nora silk-georgette peplum top, Stylestalker Rivited studded dress or ASOS top with soft peplum (in black)

J.Brand Maria skinny jeans, Citizens of Humanity Avedon skinny jeans, or A Wear Slim boyfriend jeans

Camilla Skovgaard wedge saw booties, Jeffrey Campbell Gallery booties (in black), Miss KG Felicity wedge ankle boots, or Jimmy Choo Britania ankle wedge boots

See by Chloe Alix East West double function tote, Tory Burch Robinson double zip tote, Chloe Aurore leather tote, or Warehouse padlock shopper

p.s. Not sure of her name....I photographed her outside the Dior Homme show as well as before Dior Couture, but didn't catch her name unfortunately.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Hedvig

Hedvig Opshaug*, from The Northern Light blog, before Chanel Couture, Paris July 2012.

Recreate Hedvig's look (kind of):

Boxy top: Tibi lurex Jacquard top, Markus Lupfer colour-block metallic top, Equipment Frankie leather top, Sister Jane Galactic blouse or Maje Suzanne metallic leather t-shirt

Shiny, happy skirt: Marc by Marc Jacobs Verushka metallic skirt, Rochas metallic brocade skirt, ASOS Premium mini skirt or Bcbgmaxazria Silvie mini skirt

Stella McCartney faux leather and wood mules, Elizabeth and James Sam t-strap sandals or Marni clog

 *who is brilliant at mixing designer items (her skirt here is Balenciaga) with more affordable pieces (e.g. her top here is by COS).

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Carlotta

Carlotta Oddi, assistant to Anna Dello Russo, Place Vendôme, Paris, July 2012.

Recreate Carlotta's super pretty look (kind of):

Hair Bow: Topshop satin bow clip, Topshop studded bow clip, Ruche Polka dot pride hair clip, Petite Plume zoey bow hairpin, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel bow hair clip or Forever 21 bow headband

Valentino studded leather clutch