Paris Fashion Week AW 2015....Charlotte

Charlotte Groeneveld of The Fashion Guitar, after Valentino, Paris, March 2015.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2015....Lia

Lia Makrigeni of Sparkling Bubbles blog, before Louis Vuitton, Paris, October 2014.

@Barefoot Duchess - thank you so much for letting me know Lia's name!

Easy to wear: a relaxed turtleneck sweater with a pretty knee-length skirt. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Turtleneck sweater: Thakoon lace-paneled turtleneck sweater,Theory Loryelle Naven sweater, Adam Lippes wool turtleneck sweater, River Island side zip sweater (not turtleneck but I love the colour), Rochas ribbed sweater, Topshop funnel neck tunic top, Velvet cashmere classic swing turtleneck,

Skirt: Elizabeth and James Avenue skirt, Theory Veneza Zeyn LC lace skirt, ASOS full midi skirt, Tibi Simona jacquard skirt, Rebecca Taylor Foil print lace midi skirt, or ASOS prom skirt in bonded satin

Valentino Rockstud clutch bag

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Kate

The Editorialist's Kate Davidson Hudson, before Alexander Wang, NYC, September 2013.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012....Carlotta

Assistant to Anna Dello Russo, Carlotta Oddi, Place Vendome, Paris, July 2012.

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Peony

Peony Lim, before Burberry, London, September 2012.

Need to pare down a dressy-up dress? Wear a leather jacket draped over your shoulders like Peony has (instead of a coat or wrap), and add an oversized clutch. 

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Valentino Rockstud clutch, Mara Carrizo Scalise large envelope clutch, Clare Vivier Fold Over clutch, or Miu Miu Grained leather clutch

Leather jacket: Proenza Schouler leather biker jacket, Lot 78 biker jacket, ASOS leather biker jacket, or Topshop clean biker jacket

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Marie

Actress and model Marie Ange Casta, before Valentino, Tuileries, Paris, October 2012.

Party season dress inspiration: lace.

Recreate her look (kind of):

By Malene Birger Olisio lace panel dress, Topshop Paisley lace roll neck tunic dress, Jen Kao Newsgirl lace shelly dress, Sonia Rykiel short sleeve lace dress, DKNY lace and crepe dress, Milly Aurora lace print dress, Valentino lace and leather dress

Valentino studded leather clutch

London Fashion Week SS 2013...Peony

Miss Peony Lim, before A Show, Somerset House, London, September 2012.

'Tis the season for a little plaid.....update a traditional tartan kilt like Peony is wearing (this is an inherited kilt from her mama's closet) with some studded accessories (helllloooo Valentino clutch - I do love you!), strappy heels, and a crisp white blouse.

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Check/Plaid skirt: Thakoon Addition Plaid miniskirt, McQ Alexander McQueen tartan pleated skirt, Boy by Band of Outsiders pleated check skirt, ASOS check midi skirt,  B + AB check skirt, Burberry Brit kilt skirt,  J.W.Anderson plaid midi skirt, ASOS tartan mini skirt 

If you like a kilt shape but not the plaid, try Joseph Saki mini kilt or this kilt skirt by Topshop.

Valentino studded leather clutch (in beige), black or incredible fuchsia (wowsers!).

MHL by Margaret Howell cotton poplin shirt, Boy. by Band of Outsiders cotton shirt, Theory Macina luxe top, or ASOS shirt

Rag & Bone hammered triple wrap belt, Diane von Furstenberg Haley studded wrap belt, B-Low The Belt Grayson studded belt

p.s. I think a pair of cute heeled ankle boots + a coat would look fab with this look in the depths of winter.

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

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012....Daga

Polish model Daga Ziober, after Akris, Paris, March 2012.

I love everything about Daga's outfit here - from her Valentino studded clutch to her patterned brogues, ripped denim jeans and blue eyeshadow. On my wish list? That Valentino studded clutch!

Recreate Daga's look (kind of):

Black denim jeans (customise with your own rips): Rag&Bone/Jean high rise skinny jeans, 7 For All Mankind The skinny jeans, Cheap Monday skinny jeans

Valentino studded patent shoes, Gucci studded leather brogues or Jimmy Choo metallic leather monk-strap loafers

ASOS long faux fur coat

Valentino studded leather clutch (in black) or beige