Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Hanneli

Hanneli, before Valentino, Paris, October 2013.

Recreate Hanneli's look (kind of):

Valentino gown

Valentino Rockstud two-tone slingback sandal

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Ming

Chinese model Ming Xi, after A Show, NYC, September 2013.

It's the weekend! Celebrating with some Goofy love.... gawrsh :)

Recreate Ming's look (kind of):

Fun print sweatshirt: Topshop Bunny print sweatshirt, Markus Lupfer Smacker lip print sweatshirt, Stella McCartney lip print sweatshirt, Carven Banana sweatshirt, Topshop Smiley heart sweat or Nonoo Terry Heart print neoprene sweatshirt

Victoria Beckham fluted mini skirt, Rag & Bone Knife skort, ASOS structured mini skirt, Three Dots Trumpet miniskirt, or Rebecca Minkoff Andre skirt

Flats: Tabitha Simmons Alexa two-tone flats, Sigerson Morrison Halia flats, Nicholas Kirkwood + Erdem two-tone flats, Faith Aberdeen patent pointed flat shoes or Tabitha Simmons Heart flats

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Samantha

Samantha Traina, before Giambattista Valli, Paris, September 2013.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Kamilya

Kamilya, before Chloe, Paris, September 2013.

Simplicity is beautiful.

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Tian

Chinese model Tian Yi, after A Show, NYC, September 2013.

Pinstripe trousers out of the boardroom and onto the street....with Birkenstocks!

Recreate Tian's look (kind of):

Sheer blouse: Club Monaco Eli shirt, Tibi double layer blouse, T by Alexander Wang Heathered chiffon blouse, Topshop chiffon sleeve insert shirt, Amelia Toro sheer inset tie neck blouse or Reed Krakoff silk chiffon and wool shirt

Pinstripe pants: Acne Studios Kid pinstripe cropped trousers, ASOS pants in pinstripe, Stella McCartney pinstripe cropped pants, Topshop pinstipe peg trousers, Nanette Lepore Marrakech pinstripe suit pants, or Current/Elliott "The Fling" Boyfriend jeans in pinstripe (an alternative to pants)

Birkenstock Arizona suede sandal , Givenchy floral-print nappa leather sandals or Isabel Marant Holden leather slide sandals

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Giovanna

 

Giovanna Battaglia, after Valentino, Paris, October 2013. 

Recreate Giovanna's look (kind of):

Floral dress: Dolce & Gabbana appliqued lace dress,  Erdem Lowry jacquard dress, Line & Dot organic slim dress, Ginger Fizz shift dress in floral print, Giambattista Valli floral print dress, Alexis Cora short dress or Dolce & Gabbana floral print dress

Gianvito Rossi suede pump

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....After Rodarte

 After Rodarte, NYC, September 2013.

Mixed prints are like the pick 'n' mix at 7- Eleven or the cinema....all good!

Recreate her look (kind of):

Stripe tee: Alice + Olivia rolled sleeve boxy crop top, J.Crew embellished long sleeve striped top, Pencey crop long sleeve stripe tee, Mango striped long sleeve top, or T by Alexander Wang cropped striped tee

Tartan/plaid trousers: Karl Lagerfeld MacPherson tartan pants, Tripp NYC plaid jeans, Etoile Isabel Marant Umber checked pants, True Royal tartan plaid pants, Topshop green check cigar pants or Current/Elliott The Soho zip stiletto jeans

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Elin

Elin Kling of Style by Kling, before Alexander Wang, NYC, September 2013.

Lift a simple black oufit with a pair of gorgeous mules.

Recreate Elin's look (kind of):

Alexander Wang Masha leather sandals, Sergio Rossi two-tone leather sandals, Alexander Wang Miranda mules, Sergio Rossi peep toe mule, Maison Martin Margiela leather mules, Alexandre Birman high heel slides or Alexander Wang Maria peep toe mules

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Andreea

Andreea Bogdan, after Acne Studios, Paris, September 2013.

p.s. She gave me her card and then I promptly permanently misplaced it....so if anyone can help me out with her name I would really appreciate it!

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Yasmine

Fashion Editor Vogue Brazil and Stylist Yasmine Sterea, Lincoln Centre, NYC, September 2013.

Although I only met Yasmine briefly, she has such a lovely energy (happy and funny!) and I love that her style fits her personality. 

Recreate Yasmine's look (kind of):

Coloured leather trousers: Alexander Wang leather wide cut trousers, Isabel Marant Becka metallic tapered leather pants, Emma Cook leatherette green jogging pants, 3.1 Phillip Lim neoprene piped leather track pants, Thakoon Addition wide leg culotte pants, or Les Chiffoniers neon trimmed leather pants

Bright coloured pumps: Topshop Great Asymmetric court shoes, Manolo Blahnik metallic stamped BB, Jimmy Choo Abel pumps, B Brian Atwood Malika mid heel pumps, J.Crew Everly suede pumps

Denim jacket: McGuire Denim work wear jean jacket, 3x1 Classic denim jacket, or Rag & Bone The Jean denim jacket

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Before Victoria Beckham

Before Victoria Beckham, NYC, September 2013.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Such a great combo of plaid jacket, skinny cropped jeans and pretty bow pumps! 

Smythe Tartan one button blazer, or Versace patent leather-trimmed plaid blazer

Current/Elliott The Side Slit stiletto jeans, Goldsign Virtual high-rise jeans, Current/Elliott The Stiletto in blue basin, or AG Adriano Goldschmied The legging ankle jeans

Miu Miu bow pumps, Prada Rose bow pumps, Salvatore Ferragamo Rietta bow pumps, or Valentino bow pumps

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Ming

Chinese model Ming Xi, after Dior Couture, Paris, July 2013.

I was looking through some photographs from last year for a client, and came across these cute images of Ming. Such a sweet iPhone case doubling as a Minnie Mouse bow :)

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Rebecca

Rebecca Lowthorpe, Editor Elle Collections, Paris, March 2013. 

Although I took this photograph of Rebecca in winter last year, it feels relevant for right now: slick shiny patent, plaid and easy-peasy slip on sneakers. 

And need more inspiration when it comes to a patent jacket? See Preetma and Jacquelyn and Elena

Recreate Rebecca's look (kind of):

Topshop patent bomber jacket, Sacai patent leather and gingham eyelet varsity jacket, or Markus Lupfer patent sleeve bomber jacket

Versace faux patent-leather and plaid skirt,  Theory Medley Katen skirt, Karl Lagerfeld Veronica tartan mini skirt, Topshop checked spliced kilt, or ASOS kilt skirt in plaid check

Vince Blair slip on sneakers, Common Projects leather sneakers, ASOS Starship heeled loafers, or Prada slip on sneakers

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Manuela

 

Swiss model Manuela Frey (in her mama's plaid dress), before Roland Mouret, Paris, September 2013. 

Recreate Manuela's look (kind of):

Plaid love: Suno ruffled hem tank dress, Karl Lagerfeld Punk tartan dress, Elizabeth and James McKeena dress, House of Hackney for ASOS check dress, Topshop Grey check smock dress, Sea Tank dress, Roksanda Illincic Zalika plaid swimsuit,  or Zimmermann Good Love shirtdress

3.1 Phillip Lim Bee Chunky Heel sandals, Alexander Wang Kira ankle strap sandals, ASOS Announcement Gladiator ankle boots, Topshop Ray Gladiator heels, or Shellys London Kaplow gladiator sandals

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Luca

Hungarian model Luca Adamik, after Issey Miyake, Paris, September 2013.

Recreate Luca's look (kind of):

Turtleneck: Three Dots long sleeve turtleneck,  Rick Owens fine-knit turtleneck sweater, Vince favourite turtleneck, Rachel Pally basic turtleneck, or Bobi light weight turtleneck

Boots: Saint Laurent Patti leather army boots, Belle by Sigerson Morrison combat boots, Sam Edelman Darwin combat boots, or Steve Madden Troopa lace up boots

Dolce & Gabbana Glam floral shoulder bag, ASOS quilt cross body bag with rabbit ears, Topshop snake coin bag

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Miroslava

Buro 24/7's Miroslava Duma, after A Show, Paris, March 2013.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Elodia

Elodia Prieto, after Sacai, Paris, September 2013.

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

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Janice

Canadian model Janice Alida (wearing Prospekt Supply cropped tee), after Haider Ackermann, Paris, September 2013.

Recreate Janice's look (kind of):

Distressed white jeans: Frame Denim Le Color rip skinny jeans, One Teaspoon Worn White Awesome baggy jeans, Topshop Moto white ripped mom jeans or Current/Elliott The Stiletto destroyed boyfriend jeans

White flats: Isabel Marant Plumy python-effect leather flats, 3.1 Phillip Lim Devon d'Orsay flats, Pedro Garcia patent-leather point-toe flats, Gianvito Rossi ankle-strap D'Orsay flats, VC Signature Ceciliah flat, or McQ Alexander McQueen Ada Punk pointed flats

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Lisa Marie

Swimwear designer and stylist Lisa Marie Fernandez, after Stella McCartney, Paris, September 2013.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Chiara

Stylist Chiara Totire, Tuileries, Paris, September 2013.

love. 

Recreate Chiara's look (kind of):

Oversized sweater: Nili Lotan 18-8 oversized sweater,  Acne Wham oversized knitted sweater, Jil Sander oversized sweater, Denham Really Chunky sweater, Topshop knitted mix rib jumper, J.Crew ribbed sweater, Saint Laurent oversized sweater or Stella McCartney metallic coated sweater

Buckle booties: Alexander Wang Lena Monk strap booties, Church's Merthyr polished leather boots, Miista Pandora black ankle boots, Topshop Pertora Monk boots, or Stuart Weitzman Manlow boots

ASOS felt fedora, Club Monaco Liza felt hat,  One by Janessa Leone Vera hat, or Topshop clean edge Fedora hat