New York Fashion Week SS 2016....Tamu

Tamu McPherson of All The Pretty Birds,  before Tommy Hilfiger NYC, September 2015. 

The chicest casual summer suiting (note Tamu's rolled up sleeves and open toe sandals/mules) - almost a safari'modern-take on Meryl Streep in Out of Africa. 

Paris Fashion Week AW 2015....Tamu

Tamu McPherson of All The Pretty Birds, Tuileries, Paris, March 2015. 

Denim culottes on gorgeous Tamu! 

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

SJYP Button Jeans, Fendi Denim culottes, Rachel Comey Bishop Jeans, Frame Denim Le Culotte High Waist Gaucho pants, Topshop Moto Undone Hem Denim culottes, Fashion Union Denim Culotte with Raw Hem, Citizens of Humanity Melanie Cropped Wide leg jeans,  J Brand Liza mid-rise culottes, or Valentino Two-tone denim culottes

Clog Sandals: Cynthia Vincent Potent Clog Sandals, Saint Laurent Studded denim sandals, No.6 Store Jane clogs, ASOS Trust clog sandals, Sigerson Morrison Quella clogs, Topshop Lauren clog sandals, Miu Miu Zoccoli Clog sandals, or Chloe leather clogs

New York Fashion Week AW 2015....Indre + Tamu

Indre Rockefeller and Tamu of All The Pretty Birds, before Rodarte, NYC, February 2015.

Such pretty colours on a very, very cold February day in NYC. 

Recreate their look (kind of):

Gelato colour winter coats: Vika Gazinskaya Reversible Relaxed fit trench coat, Marni wool-blend coat, J.O.A. Notched Lapel Coat, Delpozo cape-back coat, ASOS coat with 60's collar, Narcisco Rodriguez double face wool coat, No. 21 oversized double breasted coat, or Balenciaga Caban coat

Pom Pom beanie - Rag & Bone Cynthia beanie, Topshop handknit beanie, 1717 Olive Cuffed Pom beanie, or Pieces Chunky knit beanie

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

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

New York Fashion Week SS 2015....Tamu

Tamu McPherson of All The Pretty Birds, after A Show, NYC, September 2014. 

 

Gorgeous Tamu: love this bomber + plaid skirt combination! 

 

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

 

Bomber jacket: Adam Lippes silk-satin bomber jacket, Marc by Marc Jacobs Compact Bomber jacket, Rag & Bone Akita reversible bomber jacket, Topshop MA1 Bomber jacket, Monki bomber jacket, T by Alexander Wang stretch silk bomber jacket, or Saint Laurent bomber jacket

Plaid skirt: Marc by Marc Jacobs Diagonal Plaid skirt, River Island checked mini skirt, Three Floor Check Me Out skirt, or Carven printed skirt

Church's Liverpool monk-strap leather loafers

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Tamu

Tamu McPherson of All The Pretty Birds, (in the rain) after Giambattista Valli, Paris, March 2014.

Mix and match old with new: a new two-tone pleated skirt with a bomber jacket or leather jacket from your existing wardrobe. 

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Leather sleeve jacket: Mango leather sleeve bomber jacket, Oak Black dual-front leather sleeve varsity jacket, Elizabeth and James Sam leather sleeve bomber, Public School leather sleeve Varsity jacket, Lucien Pellat-Finet cashmere and leather skull bomber jacket or Madewell leather sleeve varsity bomber jacket

Pleated skirt: Madewell Anabelle Colorblock skirt, Vince colorblock pleated skirt, Cedric Charlier two-tone pleated crepe midi skirt, Line & Dot Gianni colorblock skirt, ASOS Premium pleated midi skirt with inserts, Theory Zeyn Colorblock pleated skirt, or Fausto Puglisi contrast pleated skirt

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Tamu

Tamu McPherson of All The Pretty Birds, before A Show, Paris, March 2014.

Shades of grey on beautiful Tamu (love her gorgeous shocking pink lipstick as well...I think it was Nars Schiap). 

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Grey coat: Topshop fluffy double collar coat, By Malene Birger Prosa mohair coat, T by Alexander Wang Felt &Nylon reversible coat, Rochas brushed wool coat, ASOS textured coat, Tibi Kelby coat, or Studio Nicholson Broadway coat

Turtleneck knit: Club Monaco Julie turtleneck,  T by Alexander Wang Alpaca fitted turtleneck, J.Crew turtleneck sweater, Theory ribbed Nuri turtleneck sweater, or Equipment Oscar turtleneck sweater

Saint Laurent two-tone penny loafers

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2014....Tamu

Tamu McPherson of All The Pretty Birds, before A Show, Paris, July 2014. 

Another exceptional outfit on Tamu. And lovely inspiration as to how to transition from high summer to less summery and into autumn.

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Carven a-line skirt, ASOS midi skirt with button detail, Theory Freyza Swah skirt, Sea cotton-jersey midi skirt, or JOA Jamie's floral detailed skirt

J.Crew cashmere sweater, Theory Refine Sallie sweater, Acne Studios Delight merino wool turtleneck sweater, or Equipment Oscar cashmere turtleneck

Cross-over sandals: Alexander Wang Elena sandals, Pedro Garcia Eidel sandals, or Jeffrey Campbell cross band sandals

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2014....Tamu

Tamu McPherson of All The Pretty Birds, before Dior Couture, Paris, July 2014.

Such a great look on Tamu. Love everything about her outfit especially that pleated denim skirt (even though she was freezing in it! Paris was unseasonably cold and rainy during couture this season....which is why Lee, Tamu and I went to lunch at Le Castiglione instead of shooting one day :)).

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Tamu

Lovely Tamu McPherson from All The Pretty Birds, before Alexander Wang, NYC, September 2013.

It's that time of the year - shorts time! Well, sort of depending where you live I guess. London right now? Not so much....maybe in a month's time :( Yesterday I was still wearing a coat!

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Print shorts: J.Crew Collection brocade shorts, Dolce Vita Pamina shorts, Sea cotton-blend tweed shorts, J.Crew Collection honeypie shorts, Topshop Premium Folk Tile shorts, Anna Sui high-rise daisy shorts, Gucci Parasol-print shorts, Joie Merci printed shorts or Blaque Label Checkered shorts

White shirt: Theory Larissa II Luxe top, ASOS fitted shirt, Saint Laurent cotton-poplin shirt, or Thomas Mason for J.Crew white shirt

Slippers: Marc by Marc Jacobs owl-embroidered loafers, Kenzo Tiger slippers, J.Crew Darby velvet slippers, or Charlotte Olympia Lovestruck Kitty velvet slipper

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

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Tamu

Gorgeous Tamu from All The Pretty Birds blog, before Jason Wu, NYC, September 2013.

Such an amazing Suno pinstripe dress on Tamu! Gorgeous. And it would equally as good with pumps or boots.

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Embrace pinstripes this season - Suno pinstripe top, Stella McCartney flared pinstripe skirt + pinstripe sweater, J.W. Anderson pinstripe skirt, ASOS pencil pinstripe skirt, ASOS pinstripe pinafore dress, Stella McCartney pinstripe dress, or BLK DNM Blazer

Givenchy Skate shoes, Topshop Tika twin gusset fur slip on's, or Common Projects Snake-effect suede sneakers

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Tamu

Tamu McPherson from All The Pretty Birds blog, after Dries van Noten (I think!), Paris, February 2013.

A fabulous combination of prints, fabrics and colours on gorgeous Tamu. And topped off with a beautiful "It is so freaking cold but I am going to be happy anyway smile!".

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Add some plaid to your existing wardrobe (and mix with other prints like Tamu has): Preen Preen Line Kelly dress, ASOS full midi skirt in tartan print, Sacai lace and plaid gathered back jacket, Topshop check chiffon midi kilt, MSGM Plaid skirt, Marc by Marc Jacobs Aimee sweater, or Faith Connexion short sweater

Print bomber: Equipment Abbot animal-print bomber, Topshop check sequin bomber, Emma Cook printed satin bomber, See by Chloe Cobra bomber, or Alexander McQueen Tiger tartan bomber jacket

Zoe Karssen Kiss The Future sweatshirt,  Zoe Karssen Good Girls Love Bad Boys sweatshirt, or A.P.C. sweatshirt

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Friends

Friends, Elisa Nalin + Tamu McPherson (who look like they are up to mischief!) and Sophie Fontanel + Alexandra Golovanoff at Paris Fashion Week, March 2013.

 

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Tamu

Tamu from All The Pretty Birds blog, in her custom-made Glamour magazine sweatshirt (so fun!), before Jason Wu (I think), NYC, September 2012.

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Take a sweatshirt (custom designed if you can swing it!) and team with a cute mini skirt. Tamu's look is super pretty and sweet, but if you prefer a less girly look I think a sweatshirt teamed with a box pleated leather mini or dark pleat skirt would look great too.

Glamorous Geek Chic sweatshirt, Mother of Pearl Lucas embellished sweatshirt, Wildfox I Scream L.A. Destroyed sweatshirt, Kenzo cloud-print sweatshirt, Pepe Jeans 73 sweatshirt, Tess Giberson Animal print sweatshirt or Zoe Karssen Good Girls Love Bad Boys

Marni pleated twill mini skirt, Red Valentino pleated mini skirt, Dsquared2 Beverly Taylor miniskirt, Topshop lilac floral A-line skirt, Topshop Daisy invert pleat skirt, or Topshop pleat front a-line skirt

J.Crew color collage crystal necklace, Erickson Beamon Nexus Swarovski crystal necklace, ASOS Spring Stone necklace, or Shourouk Cora Zambia Swarovski necklace

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012....Tamu

Tamu from All The Pretty Birds blog, before Dior, Paris, July 2012.

Gorgeous Tamu looking oh so pretty and summery in Paris. This is the type of dress (cool, non-clingy, slip-over-your-head easypeasy) you want to wear on a really hot, unbearably humid day.....whether you are working, shopping or sightseeing. 

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Rag & Bone Adele dress, T by Alexander Wang sleeveless shirt dress, Equipment Kennedy dress, Alexander Wang layered shirt dress, DKNY Broderie anglaise dress, Topshop Clean utility shirt dress, Ellery shirt dress or Proenza Schouler shirt dress

Tory Burch Beacher espadrille, Soludos classic stripe Espadrilles, Boutique 9 Kyden cap toe sneakers, Valentino Chantilly lace and mesh espadrilles, ASOS Jessie espadrilles, or Stella McCartney Zebra-woven espadrilles

Miu Miu Hexagonal sunglasses

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013...Tamu and Luisa the Goose!

Tamu from All The Pretty Birds blog and her adorable Luisa goose iPhone case, Paris, March 2013.

I love cute things and let out a squeal of joy when I saw Tamu's Moschino iPhone case in Paris (Elisa had the same one!). Sooooo cute! Tamu even offered to give me hers after I cooed over it. 

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Moschino Luisa goose iPhone case

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Tamu

The gorgeous Tamu, before A Show, Paris, October 2012.

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Easy-peasy shirt/tunic dress (layer with a sweater or cardi like Tamu has for spring/early summer and wear alone for the warmer months): 10 Crosby Derek Lam Seersucker tunic dress, T by Alexander Wang paneled silk shirt dress, Topshop pinstripe placket shirt dress, MM6 Maison Martin Margiela tunic dress, Jenni Kayne sleeveless shirtdress, Mara Hoffman sleeveless shirtdress, Vince shirtdress, Versace printed silk shirt dress or RDM by Rue du Mail poplin tunic dress

Black sweater: Miu Miu sweater, Vince oversized boatneck slub sweater, or ASOS pocket sweater

Statement necklace: J.Crew crystal and resin tile necklace (I think this would look amazing with a white tunic dress and a lightly sunkissed summer skin), Marc by Marc Jacobs Paste and Print necklace, J.Crew crystal color mix necklace, or Adia Kibur blue crystal necklace

Lace-up booties: McQ Alexander McQueen Neon-trimmed lace up booties, Fendi Shagreen panel ankle boot (these aren't lace-up but they have the two-tone thing going on!), McQ Alexander McQueen cutout booties, or ASOS Artful ankle boots

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Tamu

Tamu from All The Pretty Birds blog, Tuileries, Paris, October 2012.

Looking forward to seeing this smiley, happy face in just a few weeks :)

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Tamu

Tamu from All The Pretty Birds blog, before Derek Lam, NYC, February 2012.

Tamu's parka? THIS is clearly what I needed in Stockholm during the week! Instead I scurried around with layers comprising two thermals, one dress, one jumper, one coat, one cape-coat, plus knitted hat and gloves....and I was still cold! Clearly I don't have clothes in my wardrobe suitable for the Nordic winter :)

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Sophie Hulme shearling trimmed parka, Three Floor Field Trip parka, BLK DNM military parka, Maison Scotch Parka with wire hood, Burberry Brit Raccoon-trimmed parka, ASOS fur hooded detachable lined parka or Topshop faux fur lined parka

Print jacket: Rag & Bone Tapestry 42nd Street Blazer, Free People Meadow jacket, Pencey Standard one button blazer, or Topshop painted flower blazer

Paige Denim skyline ankle peg jeans,  J Brand 835 baby-pink jeans, or Isbabel Marant Marso mid-rise skinny jeans

Red beanie: Topshop Clean knit hat, Rachel Comey Valentine hat, Eugenia Kim Roxanne cable-knit hat