New York Fashion Week SS 2016....Sofie

Sofie Valkiers of Fashionata, before A Show, NYC, September 2015.

A slightly different version of the off-the-shoulder top: really pretty for steamy mid-summer weather. 

Recreate Sofie's look (kind of):

Fitted off the shoulder top/Bardot top - MSGM Off shoulder top, Topshop Bardot off-the-shoulder top,  Alice + Olivia Gracelyn off the shoulder ribbed top, Saloni Carrie top, Alix Wooster off-the-shoulder bodysuit, Mugler One-shoulder Cady top, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Kailey top, Topshop stiped Bardot top, Whistles Rib Knit long sleeve Bardot, Nordstrom x Caroline Issa Angel off the shoulder top, Fashion Union Off Shoulder body with wrap open back or Alice + Olivia Grant off the shoulder top

Paperbag waist shorts - 3.1 Phillip Lim Chambray Paper Bag Waist shorts, Anglomania Kung Fu shorts, Isabel Marant Poplin Neddy shorts, or L'Agence Alex Paper Bag shorts

Gladiator sandals - Laurence Dacade Hanna studded sandals, Francesco Russo leather gladiator sandals, Freebird by Steven leather gladiator sandals, Francesco Russo Buckled leather sandals, or Michael Michael Kors Darby sandals

New York Fashion Week SS 2015....After DKNY

After DKNY, NYC, September 2014.

New York Fashion Week SS 2015

Before A Show, NYC, September 2014.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2015....Maria

Harper's Bazaar (Russia) Maria Kolosova, before Isabel Marant, Paris, September 2013.

Recreate Maria's look (kind of):

Isabel Marant Samuel oversized knitted sweater

Leather shorts: J. Crew Collection leather shorts, BB Dakota Thekla leather shorts, Tibi pleated leather shorts, Elizabeth and James leather moto shorts, or Red Valentino vintage effect leather shorts

Suede over the knee boots: Steve Madden x Peace Love Shea Ocean boots, Stuart Weitzman Highland over the knee boots, or Miu Miu suede over the knee boots

Saint Laurent Cassandre small suede shoulder bag

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Marique + Columbo

Dutch model Marique Schimmel + Columbo the French bulldog, after Viktor & Rolf, Paris, September 2013.

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 SS 2014....Daiane

 

Brazilian model Daiane Conterato, after Acne, Paris, September 2013. 

Any easy look to pull off......even if you don't have legs quite as long as Daiane's!

Recreate Daiane's look (kind of):

Theory Dalaine twill blazer

BB Dakota Bryn leather shorts, Topshop Boutique leather shorts, Rag & Bone Em leather shorts,  Maje Doug leather shorts, or Vero Moda leather look shorts

Christopher Kon Ellena woven clutch

Dolce Vita Heren zip booties or Topshop Angle Western Boots

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Rhianna

Australian model Rhianna Porter, after Christopher Kane, London, February 2013.

Meow. Soft kitty.....on steroids ;)

Recreate Rhianna's look (kind of):

Big cat print top: Emma Cook Tiger-print top, Brave Soul Tiger sweatshirt, Kenzo Tiger-intarsia knitted sweater, ASOS tiger tank, or Paul & Joe Sister Tiger face intarsia

Lot78 leather shorts, Maje Doug leather shorts, Club Monaco Stephanie faux leather shorts, French Connection leather shorts, or Topshop zip side leather look shorts

Rag & Bone haircalf Newbury booties, Steven Welded short booties, or Apollo2 Nubuck Western boots

Rachel Zoe Finn Notch collar blazer, Acne Cast D blazer, or ASOS Blazer with PU lapel

New York Fashion Week SS 2014

After A Show, NYC, September 2013.

Crop tops (and toned tummies) were everywhere (including on Carine Roitfeld!) during NYFW.

Recreate her sporty look (kind of):

Torn by Ronny Koo Oli crop top, Alba crop knit top, Topshop knitted funnel crop top, ASOS cropped top, or Topshop knitted crew neck top

BZR Running shorts, Topshop Boutique leather shorts, Lovers + Friends soccer shorts, Helmut Lang faux leather shorts, Theyskens' Theory Pastil leather shorts, Chloe leather shorts or 10 Crosby Derek Lam leather boxer shorts

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Daphne

Daphne Velghe, after Chanel Haute Couture, Paris, July 2013.

Recreate Daphne's look (kind of):

Soften a pair of leather shorts with a soft and pretty blouse.

Topshop chiffon pussybow blouse, Michael Michael Kors georgette pussy-bow blouse, Dorothy Perkins Navy pussybow blouse or Dorothy Perkins navy ruffle pussybow blouse


Leather shorts: Maje Doug leather shorts, Lot78 leather shorts, Topshop zip side leather look shorts, or Theyskens' Theory glossed leather shorts

Pour La Victoire Sibel lace up boots, Selleys London lace up ankle boots or Saint Laurent army boots

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Ming

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

Love Ming's style!

Recreate Ming's look (kind of):

Topshop long sleeve panel shirt, Theory Durlia top, or ASOS shirt with textured panels

Club Monaco Stephanie faux leather shorts, 10 Crosby Derek Lam boxer shorts, Maje Doug leather shorts, Blank Denim faux leather shorts, or Vero Moda leather shorts

BE & D Pistol High Top sneakers, Katie Grand Loves Hogan sneakers, or Topshop Toby skate high top trainers

Saint Laurent Classic Duffle 6

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Frida

Norweigan model Frida Aasen, after DKNY, NYC, September 2012.

Recreate Frida's look (kind of):

Chambray/denim shirt (a wardrobe staple!): Current/Elliott The Perfect Shirt,  MiH Jeans Safari chambray shirt (whenever I type the word "safari" it makes me want to go on one! Ahhh I can only dream ;), 7 For All Mankind Destroyed denim shirt, Textile Elizabeth and James Austin shirt, Mango Bleach denim Western shirt, Joe's Jeans Dandy woven twill button down shirt, or Band of Outsiders cotton-chambray shirt

Rag & Bone/JEAN Hyde Portobello shorts, T by Alexander Wang lightweight leather shorts, BB Dakota Bryn leather shorts, Urban Code leather shorts, Todd Lynn Da Gama leather shorts, ASOS leather shorts or Free People vegan leather shorts

Nike Blazer mid mesh black high top sneakers, Isabel Marant The Bekett suede wedge sneakers, or Ash Cool wedge sneakers

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Anouck

Anouck Lepere, after Theyskens' Theory (I think!), NYC,September 2012.

Such a lovely summer look on Anouck... love the combination of very sweet, girly blouse with the harder leather shorts.

Recreate Anouck's look (kind of):

Band of Outsiders Little Iris Henley blouse, Dolce Vita Ceri blouse, Diane von Furstenberg Mallegra blouse, Alice + Olivia Blouson sleeve blouse,  Joie Jira silk blouse, Suno cinched waist blouse, or ASOS blouse

Todd Lynn Da Garna leather shorts, T by Alexander Wang lightweight leather shorts, Theory Ettie leather shorts, J Brand Ready-to-Wear leather shorts, Derek Lam leather shorts, French Connection leather shorts, Capulet leather shorts, or ASOS leather shorts

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Evelina

Ukraine model Evelina Mambetova, after A Show, NYC, September 2012.

Thanks for the model i.d. @anonymous Stephanie!

Recreate her look (kind of):

Celebrate summer (or Autumn) in a pair of leather shorts: A.L.C. Cash leather shorts, Tibi leather pleated shorts, Lot78 leather shorts, Rag & Bone Dakar leather shorts , Theory Ettie leather shorts or Lovers + Friends vegan leather shorts

Marc by Marc Jacobs Mouse flats, Repetto The Cendrillon leather ballet flats, Rag & Bone Leon flats (in black), Topshop Vibrant ballet flats, or ASOS Laila ballet flats

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012....Peony

Peony Lim, after Balmain, Paris, March 2012.

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Sonia Rykiel Oversized jacket, Karl Donoghue shearling coat, Antipodium Vyner fur sleeve bomber jacket, ASOS Mongolian faux fur jacket (in black) or Vince fur trim cardigan

Alice by Temperley Libre laser-cut leather shorts (which are the ones Peony was wearing), Alexander Wang Croc embossed leather shorts, BB Dakota Bryn leather shorts, Todd Lynn Da Gama leather shorts, or Theyskens' Theory Paluccia Norinto leather shorts

London Fashion Week SS 2013

Somerset House, London, September 2012.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Shorty leather shorts: BB Dakota leather shorts, Theyskens' Theory Paluccia Norinto leather shorts, ASOS leather shorts, Urban Code leather shorts, or Red Valentino leather bow shorts

Alexander Wang Ruby Monk strap oxfords

Free People Boyfriend button down top, Splendid button down top, 10 Crosby Derek Lam double collar blouse, or Club Monaco Patricia shirt

ASOS cat eye sunglasses, Prism cat eye sunglasses, or Yves Saint Laurent exaggerated cat eye sunglasses

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Sung Hee

Korean model Sung Hee Kim (Wilhelmina), after 3.1 Phillip Lim, NYC, February 2012.

I am a big fan of leather shorts - this season, the longer the better - and the different textures in Sung Hee's outfit. While it is all black, the different fabrics help to make it look interesting.

Recreate Sung Hee's look (kind of):

Leather shorts: Valentino leather shorts, Alexander Wang croc embossed leather shorts, See by Chloe Drawstring leather shorts,  Funktional pleated leather shorts, Karl Sanna glossed leather shorts, or Vero Moda leather shorts

Alice + Olivia Verity fur jacket, Rachel Zoe Brooklyn faux fur coat, Maje Roger hooded rabbit and shearling coat, ASOS Mongolian faux fur jacket (in black), or Antipodium Vyner fur sleeve bomber

Alexander Wang Elin desert boots

New York Fashion Week SS 2013...Margaret

Margaret Zhang from Shine by Three blog, after Diesel Black Gold, NYC, September 2012.

I always like what Margaret wears and this floral shirt + leather shorts combination is no exception. And her hair? A perfect example of reworking a runway trend and taking it to the street.

Recreate Margaret's look (kind of):

Print shirt: Warehouse bird print blouse, Acne Patsy Bouquet oversized silk shirt, Tibi Jude silk shirt, No. 21 printed silk blouse or Topshop floral shirt

Leather shorts: BB Dakota leather shorts, Funktional pleated leather shorts, ASOS leather shorts or Isabel Marant leather shorts

Alexander Wang Lina pumps

New York Fashion Week SS 2013...Liu

Chinese model Liu Xu (Trump) after Nicholas K, NYC, September 2012.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Tian

Chinese model Tian Yi (Storm), after Valentino, Paris, March 2012.