Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Caroline

Tank magazine's Caroline Issa, before Rochas, Paris, September 2013.

Summer (and warmer weather - hopefully!) is coming....and a pretty cut-out back dress like Caroline's would be gorgeous to wear to a summer wedding or party. 

Recreate Caroline's look (kind of):

Jay Ahr Cutout dress, Carven Open-back dress, Thakoon Addition sleeveless cutout back dress, Alice + Olivia Foss fitted cutout back, MSGM Cutout-back dress, Tibi Open Back fitted dress, Glamorous structured skater dress with open back, Tibi Baja embroidered dress or Madison Marcus Catapult open back romper (not a dress but super cute!)

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Mackenzie

American model Mackenzie Drazan, after A Show, NYC, September 2013.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Chiara

Stylist and assistant to Anna Dello Russo, Chiara Totire, after Carven (I think!), Paris, March 2014. 

You can't go very far wrong with a slouchy camel coat. Update with white sneakers, a print midi skirt + print sweatshirt.

Recreate Chiara's look (kind of):

Print sweatshirt: Carven appliqued sweatshirt, ASOS Cropped sweatshirt with embroidered flower, Michael van der Ham printed sweatshirt, Topshop Botanical Flower sweatshirt, or Emma Cook floral sweatshirt

Skirt: Carven Deer print split skirt

Not a coat but slouchy and camel: Acne Studios Raya long cardigan

White sneakers: Common Projects Tournament leather sneakers, Whistles Daria white leather sneakers, Marc by Marc Jacobs glazed leather sneakers, or Alexander Wang low-top espadrille sneaker

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Ruby Jean

Australian model Ruby Jean Wilson, after Karen Walker, NYC, September 2013.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Giovanna

Giovanna Battaglia, before A Show, Paris, March 2014. 

 

Big Check

little check

Zebra print

Shocking pink

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Vika

Russian designer Vika Gazinskaya (in pieces from her own collection), Tuileries, Paris, October 2013.

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Magdalena

Magdalena Jasek, after A Show, NYC, September 2013.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Josephine

French model Josephine Le Tutour, after Chloe, Paris, September 2013.

Classic striped tee with black skinny jeans + metallic sandals

Recreate Josephine's look (kind of):

Striped tee: T by Alexander Wang striped fine-knit top,  J.Crew embroidered striped linen t-shirt (ka-kaaaa!), Topshop Striped Daisy organza tee, Rag & Bone Striped boy tee, A.P.C. Atelier cropped striped tee,  ASOS luxe stripe tee or Each X Other In The Dark We Love and Live tee

Black jeans: R13 Moto jeans,  Frame Denim Le Color skinny jeans, or Siwy Mickie jeans

Metallic flat sandals: Madewell slingback sandals, Acne Studios Lottie sandals, Topshop Hopscotch sandals, Faith metallic sandals, or Yosi Samra Cambelle flat sandals

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Meredith

Fashion Consultant Meredith Melling-Burke of La Marque, before A Show, NYC, September 2013.

Love this dress so much on Meredith.....so very beautiful for summer.

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Taylor

Creator of all things beautiful and floral @ TTH Blooms, Taylor Tomasi Hill, before A Show, NYC, September 2013.

So lovely - with perfect accessories and make-up!

Recreate Taylor's look (kind of):

J.Crew Collection beaded cropped matchstick jeans

J.Crew Collection cashmere sweater, Equipment Asher sweater, or Duffy V neck cashmere sweater

Studded sneakers: Sam Edelman Braxton studded slip-on sneakers, Jimmy Choo Demi embellished slip on sneakers, Prada Linea Rossa studded wingtip sneaker, or Rebecca Minkoff Kory Too studded sneaker

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Svetlana

Russian model Svetlana Zakharova, after Chloe, Paris, September 2013.

Oh. So. Cool.

Recreate Svetlana's look (kind of):

Knot back cool: 291 Back Knot mini dress, Solow knot back cami, A.L.C. Harper Twist back tank, or 291 Back Knot midi dress

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Julier

Danish model Julier Bugge, after A Show, Paris, October 2013.

Polka dots = such a happy print!

Recreate Julier's look (kind of):

Polka dot print happiness: J.Crew Dot Over Stripes printed t-shirt,  Fred Perry Polka dot t-shirt, Topshop Spot double layer cami, Robert Rodriguez Batik dot sweatshirt, Tabitha Simmons Dilly flats, Play by Comme Des Garcons polka dot long sleeve t-shirt, Lulu & Co polka dot skirt, Kate Spade New York Kick Dot Ked sneakers, Marc by Marc Jacobs Rolled slim jeans, Penelope Chilvers Polka dot espadrilles, John Zack shift dress in polka dot, or Marni dot print tee

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

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Alexandra

Journalist and TV host Alexandra Golovanoff, before Kenzo, Paris, March 2014.

Casual-ise suiting like Alexandra by teaming with slip-on sneakers and an untucked shirt.

Recreate Alexandra's look (kind of):

Band of Outsiders Suiting Schoolboy jacket + Band of Outsiders Split cuff ankle pants, BLK DNM 31 stretch-crepe blazer + BLK DNM 31 stretch-crepe pants, The Row Leena stretch-scuba blazer + The Row Fordan stretch-scuba slim-leg pants, Acne Studios Boy Studs blazer + Acne Studios Straight Studs pants, Topshop Modern Tailoring Suit Blazer + trousers, ASOS Blazer in luxe fabric + pants, ASOS Blazer + pants or Stella McCartney Mattea blazer + Stella McCartney Julia stretch-cady pants

Vince Blair Slip On Sneakers, Common Projects leather slip-on sneakers, Kooper Snake Print Slip On sneakers, Vince Preston Slip On Sneakers, Prada Linea Rossa slip-on sneakers, DKNY Barrow perforated sneakers, or ASOS Dialog mesh plimsolls

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Naomi

Dutch model Naomi Nijboer, after Dries Van Noten, Paris, September 2013.

White short sleeve shirt, black leather shorts, cross-body bag, and my favourite part....the pinstripe sweater tied around Naomi's waist. 

Recreate Naomi's look (kind of):

White shirt: Topshop half sleeve white shirt, Mother Frenchie short sleeve shirt, Marc by Marc Jacobs Frances button down blouse, Carven white shirt, Clu cotton and silk shirt, ASOS boxy white shirt or Current/Elliott The Summer Camp shirt

Leather shorts: Rag & Bone/JEAN leather shorts, Acne Studios Maia leather shorts, Topshop faux leather shorts, Balenciaga leather and linen shorts, ASOS leather shorts with high waist detail or Vince leather shorts 

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Andreea

Romanian model Andreea Diaconu, after A Show, Paris, March 2014.

Recreate Andreea's look (kind of):

Polka dot or print jeans with a classic trench = excellent spring-y wear. 

Current/Elliott The Stiletto star jeans,  Marc by Marc Jacobs rolled slim jeans, Each X Other Naco polka dot skinny jeans, or Hudson Nico super skinny jeans

ASOS classic trench, Theory Lalette trench, Mackage Jaelle coat, ASOS relaxed trench, or Acne Studios East Fluid hooded trench coat

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Sofie

Sofie Valkiers of Fashionata blog, before Dior, Paris, February 2014.

The elegant full skirt: midi or ankle-grazing.

Recreate Sofie's look (kind of):

Carven rose-print skirt, Tibi Silk Faille skirt, ASOS pleated midi skirt, Roksanda Illincic Laser-cut neoprene midi skirt, Temperley London Tula Fil-coupe maxi skirt, Whistles Vienna Flamingo skirt, Lela Rose tea length full skirt, Armani Collezioni silk stripe maxi skirt, or Valentino pleated organza skirt

Tamara Mellon Addiction metallic leather pumps, B Brian Atwood Joelle metallic pumps, Manolo Blahnik Specchio pumps, or ASOS Playback pointed heels

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Edie

Hair inspiration via British model Edie Campbell, after Victoria Beckham, NYC, September 2013. 

The wide elastic or ribbon headband: a lovely way to keep hair off your face during the warmer months.

Recreate Edie's look (kind of):

Levi's Classic Trucker jacket, Rag & Bone/JEAN Denim jacket, Acne Studios cropped denim jacket, Oasis cropped denim jacket, or Mother The Bruiser jacket

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Hanneli

Hanneli Mustaparta, before Miu Miu, Paris, October 2013.

One of my favourite Hanneli looks: I particularly love that it isn't just a "fashion week only" dress. You could wear this to the office, meetings, a lunch date and into the evening. And the accessories are just gorgeous: oversized bangle, loop-the-loop belt, marbled clutch and fabulous platform sandals.

Recreate Hanneli's look (kind of):

Alexander McQueen belted cotton-canvas dress, Victoria Beckham cami colour-block dress, Barneys New York v-neck sweater dress,  Roland Mouret Wezen dress, Alexander McQueen belted crepe pencil dress, Milly Honeycomb mesh and crepe dress, Reiss Justine cream fitted dress, ASOS pencil dress with belt detail, Black Halo Jackie O dress or Alexander McQueen Glove leather dress

Marc by Marc Jacobs Nesting bangle, Linda Farrow + Mawi bangle, or Alexis Bittar Kinshasa Lucite bangle

Anya Hindmarch Duke Lapis clutch

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....After Valentino

Hair inspiration after Valentino, Paris, October 2013.