Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Eleonora

The exquisite Eleonora Carisi, before Giambattista Valli, Paris, October 2012.

A beautiful, beautiful gown on Eleonora...and perfect inspiration for those who are looking for something to wear to a formal party/occasion over the next few weeks. Champagne, canapes, cocktails, a beautiful formal gown.....what could be more perfect to celebrate the year gone by.

Recreate Eleonora's look (kind of):

Nude gown: Rachel Gilbert Olivia sequin-embellished dress, Alice + Olivia embellished gown,  Lanvin belted silk-satin gown, Catherine Deane Giselle Strapless gown, or Imitation Molly lace maxi dress

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

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Ruby

Ruby Aldridge (Next) after Roland Mouret, Paris, September 2012.

Hair inspiration via Ruby for those who are maybe contemplating a haircut for the party season.....

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Renee and Xu

Friends (and models) Renee Germaine van Seggern and Liu Xu in the falling snow, after Ruffian, NYC, February 2012.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Lindsey

American model Lindsey Wixson (Elite) after Stella McCartney, Paris, March 2012.

Recreate Lindsey's look (kind of):

Rachel Zoe fox trim knit cap, Marc by Marc Jacbobs Dan sweater hat, or ASOS faux fur and knit Cossack hat

Snood: Augden lofty Argyle cowl scarf, Bop Basics thick knit loop, Marc by Marc Jacobs Margot sweater collar scarf, Bop Basics thick knit infinity scarf, Barneys Net Stitch cowl scarf, Donna Karan basketweave alpaca snood, or Duffy cable-knit snood

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....After Mara Hoffman

After Mara Hoffman, NYC, February 2012.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Eugenia Kim Jill beanie,  Sunghee Bang Thames Cable knit beanie, Plush Cable knit Pom Pom hat, Eugenia Kim Jamie Chunky beret

ASOS long basic scarf, or Bop Basics Fisherman scarf

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

Hanneli Mustaparta, before Donna Karan, NYC, February 2012.

A lesson in how to wear white in the depths of winter courtesy of Hanneli (Emily manages it brilliantly as well teaming her neutrals with black). And her Tibi velvet kitty loafers/slippers? So sweet (and definitely not to be relegated to inside the house only).

Recreate Hanneli's look (kind of):

Coat: Karen Millen icy blue pod coat, Carin Wester Rebecka wool coat, Surface to Air light grey Dana coat, or Reiss Hallie seafoam blue blanket hem coat

White jeans: Blank Denim Spray On jeans, J Brand 811 Ankle skinny jeans, Rag & Bone/ JEAN mid rise skinny jeans, or MiH Jeans Paris 7/8 slim jeans

White jacket: Twenty Quilted trim jacket (in off white) or Iro Anabela leather jacket

Velvet slipper-loafers: Charlotte Olympia velvet kitty loafers in burgandy or black, Charlotte Olympia Charlotte's Web loafers, River Island navy velvet slipper shoes, or Stubbs & Wootton for J.Crew classic velvet slippers

Gloves: Forzieri perforated Italian gloves, Rachel Zoe Quilted fingerless driver gloves, Agent Provocateur cutout leather gloves, or ASOS Revive cut detail gloves

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Elena and Codie

Models Elena Bartels (Premier) and Codie Young (Viva) after Kinder Aggugini, London, September 2012.

Aren't lucky enough to have a sprinkling of freckles on your face? Take inspiration from the Kinder Aggugini show (and Jade Williams aka The Sunday Girl) and just draw them on!

London Fashion Week SS 2013....After Burberry

After Burberry, London, September 2012.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Proenza Schouler embellished mini skirt

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Victoria

Model and stylist Victoria Sekrier,Somerset House, London, September 2012.

Another look that I love on Victoria although tights are probably required now if you live in the Northern hemisphere. I just got back from a short break in Stockholm and the temperature was -15°c (5° fahrenheit) on one day! It was rather cold but very beautiful (as Stockholm always is).

Recreate Victoria's look (kind of):

Miu Miu mohair coat, Free People Nordic poet jacket, Sandro leather paneled shearling coat, or Shine Zulma faux fur coat

Printed skirt: Red Valentino floral-print skirt, Red Valentino Meadow print skirt, Alice + Olivia floral pleated skirt, Oasis skater skirt or Marc by Marc Jacobs Exeter printed skirt

 

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Montana

Aussie model Montana Cox (IMG), after Antonio Berardi, London, September 2012.

Recreate Montana's look (kind of):

Black jumper: MinkPink Have a Yarn sweater, Acquaverde crew neck sweater, Thakoon leather trim pullover sweater, Antonio Berardi chunky knit sweater, or Vila roll neck knit slouchy sweater

A.L.C Daltrey haircalf skirt, Topshop Melton wrap skirt, See by Chloe stretch flannel wrap mini skirt, or Madewell Stella Tuxedo skirt

Church's Burwood studded brogues, Esquivel leather wingtip brogues,Steven Goldey Oxford flat, or Bass Enfield 3 oxford

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/13....Wen

Chinese model Liu Wen, after Tory Burch, NYC, February 2012.

Recreate Liu Wen's warm, cosy, cool look (kind of):

Alice + Olivia Verity fur jacket, Iro Lorna patterned bomber jacket, Rachel Zoe Brooklyn faux fur coat, L'Agence Faux fur bomber jacket, Topshop plain faux fur bomber jacket or Pepe Jeans faux fur coat

Mother The Looker skinny black jeans, Rag & Bone/JEAN high rise skinny jeans, or J Brand Power stretch legging jeans

Tory Burch Toby combat boots, Theyskens' Theory Yvanka combat boots, Alexander Wang distressed leather ankle boots, or River Island Surley military boots

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Before Rodarte

Before Rodarte, NYC, February 2012.

I think I recall her saying (and I could be very wrong....I have had a lot of sleeps since February ;) that she owns an art gallery in NYC. Regardless, I think she looks fab!

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Miroslava

Miroslava Duma, Tuileries, Paris, March 2012.

How gorgeous (and cute!) does Miroslava look in this outfit?! I think it was my favourite from the fashion weeks in February/March.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012....Daiane

Brazilian model Daiane Conterato (Elite), after Viktor & Rolf, Paris, March 2012.

A beautiful, polished look on Daiane....just love the colour of her coat. 

Recreate Daiane's look (kind of):

Topshop Mohair boyfriend coat, Antipodium Vallance coat, Vince Shirttail coat, Thakoon Addition printed coat, or Matthew Williamson Paneled coat

Team a voluminous boyfriend coat with super skinny jeans: Rag & Bone/JEAN The Legging Jeans, Vince Denim legging jeans, or Current/Elliott The Jean Legging coated jeans

Gucci felt fedora, Rag & Bone Floppy Brim Fedora, Maison Michel fedora, Topshop studded fedora

Theyskens' Theory Taylor boots, Alexander Wang Aymeline boots, or Burberry Prorsum leather ankle boots

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....After Custo Barcelona

After Custo Barcelona, NYC, February 2012.

All of the essentials for wrapping up warm in the city: coat, scarf, boots, cosy hat. Take that winter!

Recreate her look (kind of):

Belted coat: Marc by Marc Jacobs faux fur lined Oaks belted coat, Mackage side zip coat with tie, 10 Crosby Derek Lam Herringbone combo trench, Gucci belted wool-felt coat, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel double-breasted wool coat, French Connection Imperial Lux trench, or ASOS oversized pocket belted coat

Black jeans: Vince Denim Calgary jeans, 7 For All Mankind The Skinny jeans, Current/Elliott The Jean Legging coated jeans, or Moto Worn black high waist Jamie jeans

Knee-high boots: Tory Burch Irene boots, Kors Michael Kors Mariel Riding boots, Burberry riding boot , or Percival strap riding boots

Trapper hat: Brooks Brothers Fox trapper hat, Karl Donoghue Shearling trapper hat, Bop Basics Faux fur Trapper hat, ASOS faux fur trapper hat, or Barneys New York Reversible Chapka trapper hat

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Hanne

Belgian model Hanne Gaby Odiele, after Giambattista Valli, Paris, October 2012.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Ava

American model Ava Smith (Wilhelmina), after Kenzo, Paris, September 2012.

For chilly winter weekends, a cosy oversized knit is a must.

Recreate Ava's look (kind of):

Mason by Michelle Mason car coat, Sonia Rykiel cream with black cardigan, See by Chloe looped chunky-knit cardigan, Haute Hippie hooded vertical stripe cardi coat, Thakoon Addition patchwork-intarsia cardigan coat, or Paul & Joe Sister Navaja cape cardigan

Red bag: See by Chloe cherry textured leather bag, Jerome Dreyfuss Etienne hobo bag, Opening Ceremony Pop Up bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Natasha bag

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Vanessa

Fashion editor and stylist, Vanessa Traina, before Chanel, Paris, October 2012.

Recreate Vanessa's look (kind of):

Slip on a tunic dress over super skinny ankle-zip jeans (perfect for the Christmas holiday season when delicious food is on the daily agenda.....nobody will know if you have to secretly unbutton your jeans after a meal ;) : 7 For All Mankind skinny Savannah jeans, Habitual Amalia zip skinny jeans, Karl Blondie coated skinny jeans, or Whistles Erica cord skinny jeans

Tibi Shane clear strap pumps, Marc Jacobs multi-strap suede pumps, Elizabeth and James Sand leather pumps

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Asia

Polish model Asia Piwka (Ford), after Roland Mouret, Paris, September 2012.

Love this look on Asia......and clearly bow ties are not just for boys. Raid your boyfriend's/Dad's/grandfather's wardrobe or the nearest charity shop for a cute bow tie to wear with a crisp white shirt and leather jacket.

Recreate Asia's look (kind of):

Leather jacket: Iro Adama leather zip jacket, Nicholas leather biker jacket, Haider Ackermann leather biker jacket, or ASOS Revive motorcyle jacket

Black sweater: ASOS rib sweater with hem detail (in black), Marc by Marc Jacobs Zag cashmere, Minkpink Have a Yarn sweater, or ASOS zip detail chunky sweater

Black jeans:Rag & Bone/JEAN high rise skinny jeans, Current/Elliott The Legging jeans, or River Island Amelie skinny jeans

White shirt: No.21 blouse with neck tie, Theory Sanai luxe shirt, or ASOS white shirt

Combat boots: Zadig & Voltaire Joe combat boots, Nasty Gal Crash combat boots, Tory Burch Toby textured leather combat boots, or Theyskens' Theory Yvanka combat boots

ASOS reclaimed vintage bow tie