New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Olivia

Beautiful Olivia Palermo before Peter Som, NYC, February 2012.

You can find Olivia's blog here.

Recreate Olivia's Look (kind of):
MiH Marrakesh Kick Flare jean in colony or halley wash (love the halley wash) or James Jeans Humphrey High Rise Flare jeans

Every time I photograph Olivia she is unfailingly sweet and polite - you know, in the 2 seconds I have to get the shot! And from talking to a couple of people who have photographed her 'properly' she is an extremely nice person and very easy to photograph. We definitely like that :)

New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Andie

Andie Arthur, after DKNY, NYC February 2012.

I first saw these Rag & Bone jeans on Hanneli last season (and loved the way she styled them with (super) high, white sandals and a minty green short-sleeved top) but somehow managed to not get a photograph of her wearing them*....probably I was standing around chatting rather than shooting ;) And then each morning I walked past them in the window of a store in the West Village (where we were staying this trip - my most favourite part of NYC!), so when I saw Andie wearing them after DKNY I practically did a little happy dance. Of course it had to have been the -14°C wind-chill day so that it was bluddy freezing and everyone's hair was going a little crazy, but I am still pleased I finally got to photograph someone in them! And it is great to see how Andie styled them for winter (I never would have thought of them as a winter jean but the pale mint sweater and boots work really well together).

Recreate Andie's look (kind of):
Rag & Bone/Jean The Legging Jean in Goetz
See by Chloe Twirl lemon cross body bag

*which I remind her of each time I see her!  I always remember the photographs I miss out on although sometimes I think the ones I take in my head and better than the ones I take with my camera.

New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Shala

Shala Monroque, before Jason Wu, NYC, February 2012.

Love Shala's Chanel shoes (they remind me of little tap shoes).

Recreate Shala's Look (kind of):
Juicy Couture faux fur-trimmed coat (with pom poms!) - perfect if you prefer not to wear real fur- or Rag & Bone Duffel Coat with leather (I know, I know, I am rather obsessed with this coat. I think it is the beautiful colour and the not-too-long length).

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012...After Léonard

Butterflies for Spring: After Léonard, Paris, October 2011.

New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Kelly

Beautiful Kelly Framel of The Glamourai after Prabal Gurung. Love those coral trousers and cuffs especially against her black cape/jacket.

Recreate the Look (kind of):

Sonia by Sonia Rykiel colourblock trousers or See by Chloe papaya silk/cotton pants

New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Vilislava

Vilislava Petrova, Senior Manager, Trend and Colour at Converse, before Prabal Gurung.

Recreate the Look (kind of):
ASOS knitted dress with rose jacquard detail or Sandro surfing intarsia sweater

New York Fashion Week AW 2012...After VPL

Cute idea = bedazzle on your boots!

No doubt super talented Geneva could teach us how to DIY on a pair of boots that need a little rejuvenation.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012...Before Carven

Pretty, simple, fresh, wearable....hello Spring.

Recreate the Look (kind of):
Carven cotton-canvas and grosgrain skirt (it kind of reminds me of the Miu Miu skirt Tamu and Peony wore last summer but with a waistband)
Equipment Lowe washed-silk shirt

New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Jenny

Gorgeous Jenny Kang, Fashion Editor at New York Magazine, who always has a smile for us photographers.....even when we make her stand in the middle of a super-busy bike path (apologies to any cyclists whose bike ride we may have interrupted).

Recreate the Look (kind of):
Rag & Bone royal blue Duffel Coat with leather trim (very different from Jenny's plaid jacket but I love the bright pop of colour with the leather and lambswool trim)
Proenza Schouler PS11 white clutch

New York Fashion Week SS 2012...Oroma

I loved seeing what Pop Africana editor and founder, Oroma Elewa, wore each day during NYFW. She wears colour so well....the pretty emerald green sandals are a case in point. (And an easy way to update your existing wardrobe for spring).

And she also deserves the award for the most elegant runner in heels! Helllllooo I look like a baby elephant when I run while Oroma does it so beautifully.

Recreate the look (kind of):
Aquazzura Nina suede sandals (in hot pink/red) or Miu Miu snake-effect pumps (combining the green, and snakeskin of Oroma's bag).
Hudson The Signature Jean Jacket

New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Shannon

Shannon Yoachum from Lolly blog.

Love those Texan gals!

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012

Not sure of her name, or even after which show I took these photos in Paris, but I really like the man-ish striped shirt paired with the leather mini....and those kick'n lace-up boots.

Recreate the Look (kind of):
Rag and Bone Ezra pleated leather mini or Carven textured leather mini skirt
Karl textured-leather clutch

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012...Anne-Catherine

Anne-Catherine before Stella McCartney, Paris, October 2011.

Recreate the Look (kind of):
CC Skye portico bracelet or Gorjana Graham studded leather wrap bracelet

New York Fashion Week SS 2012...Lindsey

Lindsey Wixson (another teenage model who has such great personal style) after Peter Som, NYC, September 2011.

Recreate the Look (kind of):
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel multi-stripe breton dress
Miu Miu metallic-heel leather brogues
Mallarino gold-vermeil bow ring or Dogeared Whispers bow necklace

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012...Martha

Martha Streck, after Ann Demeulemeester (which I always pronounce incorrectly much to everyone's horror ;), Paris September 2011.

Recreate the Look (kind of):
MiH Jeans pistol suede biker jacket or Joseph Perfecto quilted leather jacket
See by Chloé cutout leather ankle boots

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012...Hanneli

Miss Hanneli Mustaparta in that upside-down Acne skirt

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012...Ruby

Miss Ruby Aldridge again...cos its Friday and I like a girl who winks, with style, and wears a single feather earring.

New York Fashion Week SS 2012...Karlie

Love this outfit on Karlie Kloss (after Michael Kors, September 2011) especially that dress and the leather woven in her braid from the show.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012...Emily

Dear Ms Weiss,

How do you keep your whites SO Macleans fresh and clean and white while you are travelling for the fashion weeks?! I am in awe.

enviously yours

Vanessa

p.s. I am also in awe of your most awesome shoes - I would last approximately 10 seconds in those.
xx

New York Fashion Week SS 2012...After Alexandre Herchcovitch

After Alexandre Herchcovitch, NYC, September 2011.

New York Fashion Week SS 2012

Love this pinny and button-up shirt combo...mmmm, okay, yeah I really do just like saying the word pinny!

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012...Mylène

Mylène Vallerent, after Valentino, Paris, September 2011.



Recreate the look (kind of):

Acne Fever Trash distressed denim jacket or J Crew Nolita jacket

Issa eyelet embroided dress or Milly matira dress

ASOS Agnes cowboy boots (in black) or Rag&Bone moto boots

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012...Antonia

Antonia Wesseloh, after Anne Valérie Hash, Paris, September 2011.

New York Fashion Week SS 2012...Caroline

Sweet Caroline Issa looking so fresh and pretty in stripes&white after Victoria Beckham, NYC, September 2011.

Recreate the Look (kind of):
Stella McCartney deckchair-striped top
Raoul mini mod skirt or ASOS ponti mini skirt

New York Fashion Week SS 2012...Zuzanna

Zuzanna Bijoch, NYC, September 2011.

I don't think I have ever seen Zuzanna looking less than amazing....she has a really great off-duty style (and she is still a teenager).

New York Fashion Week SS 2012...Valerija

Valerija Sestic after Tory Burch, NYC, September 2011.

I can't get enough lace for this coming season. Love how Valerija has layered it under a simple t-shirt.

New York Fashion Week SS 2012