New York Fashion Week SS 2012...Kristen

 

Model Kristen Knapp (Elite), NYC, September 2011.

It's the weekend! Well, actually the weekend is almost over (I was suppose to post these on Friday but life got in the way) so Happy Monday if you are reading this on Monday :) Love this fun, happy outfit on Kristen - perfect weekend wear especially with the cute straw fedora.

Recreate Kristen's look (kind of):

Topshop flower patch dress, Alice + Olivia Tavi pintuck dress, Rebecca Taylor leather trim shirtdress, Alice + Olivia Petunia Bell Sleeve dress, Isabel Marant Joane dress or Paul & Joe floral print dress

Maison Scotch straw trilby,  Eugenia Kim satin-trimmed fedora, Urban Outfitters fedora

Linea Pelle skinny braided hip belt

All Saints vintage lace up boot (in coral)

New York Fashion Week SS 2012...Martha

 

Martha Hunt, after Badgley Mischka, NYC, September 2011. 

Love Martha and her off-duty style. Simple striped shorts plus comfy loafers = easy weekend wear in the city.

Recreate Martha's look (kind of):

Show off tanned, toned legs in Rag & Bone Cohrell shorts , J. Crew Dapper striped shorts, Rory Beca Orissa silk running shorts, ASOS striped mini shorts or Victoria Beckham Denim sunset striped shorts

LNA Deconstructed zipper t-shirt  or T by Alexander Wang classic t-shirt with pocket

The loafer/slipper without socks or tights is a great alternative to sandals in the summer (and entirely useful if you have forgotten to have a pedicure ; ) - Barneys New York Co-Op loafers, Marc by Marc Jacobs New Vintage glam loafers, UNIF Hellraiser flats (best for fending off unwanted attention on the Tube/Subway/Metro!)

New York Fashion Week SS 2012...Kimberley

Graphic designer and editor of fashion blog, Eat Sleep Wear, Kimberley Pesch, NYC, September 2011.

Embrace the printed dress for summer - from bold prints like Kimberley is wearing to dainty florals. Wear with a belt to define your waist or choose a fit and flare dress to highlight curves.

Recreate Kimberley's Look (kind of):

Marc by Marc Jacobs blush Finch charm print dress, Oasis dress with scenic print, Miu Miu embellished collar print dress, Gryphon Mimi dress (such a cute dress) or Thakoon Addition Flower drawstring dress

New York Fashion Week SS 2012...Natalie and Hanneli

Natalie and Hanneli, after Yigal Azrouël, NYC, September 2011.

Although this was taken in the middle of the Meatpacking District, I just keep thinking that both these outfits would work so well for evening on a (glamorous) summer vacation (clearly not for those hiking Mount Etna as one of my best friend's has just done!). Think warm, sultry evenings in Santorini or on the Côte d’Azur....team with flat sandals for a more relaxed look.

Recreate Hanneli's Look (kind of):

Yigal Azrouel Drawstring maxi dress (this would be great to wear to a summer wedding as well)

Add silver sandals: Diane von Furstenberg Rehani silver and black sandals or Alejandro Ingelmo silver Gilda wedge sandals

Recreate Natalie's Look (kind of):

Slip on a racer-back tank or camisole top (perfect for showing off toned, sunkissed shoulders) - Vanessa Bruno floral print racer back top, Tibi sandwashed camisole, Patterson J. Kincaid Mariana tank, D&G racer back silk chiffon tank

Add easy, flowing wide leg pants - Elie Tahari Winona pants, Elizabeth and James Evelyn trousers, Rag & Bone Racine trousers or Warehouse circle printed pants

New York Fashion Week SS 2012

Nothing says summer has arrived more than a floaty maxi dress......mmmm except maybe shorts, a tank and a bikini!

Recreate her look (kind of):

Diane von Furstenberg Mirina maxi dress, Tory Burch Gail floral maxi dress, Thayer Wild One floral maxi dress, A.L.C Luisa dress, Winter Kate Kimono maxi dress, By Malene Birger Abondance dress

New York Fashion Week SS 2012....Susan

Susan Cernek, Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor, Glamour.com, NYC, September 2011.

Classic, elegant, sleek - this is perfect summer city wear taking you from the office, to meetings with clients, to drinks after work. Susan, we love your wearable style!

Recreate Susan's Look (kind of):

A statement crimson blouse: Rachel Zoe Sawyer tie-collar top, Equipment Signature blouse or Derek Lam scoop neck blouse

Navy trousers (a wardrobe essential especially for summer). Thakoon slim navy pants, Marc by Marc Jacobs Kline navy pants, Miu Miu midnight blue pants

Alejandro Ingelmo Grace navy platform pumps, Christian Louboutin navy New Declic suede pump 



New York Fashion Week SS 2012...Maria

Glamour magazine's Maria Duenas Jacobs

A crisp basic white t-shirt + a pair of printed shorts + strappy wedges = perfect summer in the city wear.

Recreate her summery look (kind of):

Basic white tee: Vince Little Boy Tee,  J.Crew vintage cotton t-shirt, Theory brushed jersey t-shirt

Tailored printed shorts: Carven high waisted shorts (fab colours and the perfect length for city wear), J.Crew printed cotton shorts, No.21 printed silk shorts, Jil Stuart Abelie quilted shorts (love the bird pattern and quilting detail on these shorts) 

Diane von Furstenberg Opal crisscross wedge sandals

New York Fashion Week SS 2012...Jourdan

Jourdan Dunn, after Michael Kors, NYC, September 2011.

Love this outfit on Jourdan. Suede shorts, oxfords, an oversized sheer blouse.... Teamed with her messy braid (do you see the tiny threads of leather intertwined in her plait?) it has a faintly urban safari-ish feel.

Recreate Jourdan's Look (kind of):

Slip on a pair of suede shorty shorts: Surface to Air suede shorts, Pepe jeans suede shorts, Donna Karan casual pleated shorts (these aren't suede but have the same feel as Jourdan's shorts), Maison Martin Margiela suede shorts or findersKeepers faux suede shorts

Add a floaty, sheer blouse (great for days when the heat feels unbearably stifling*): Haute Hippie peasant blouse, Winter Kate Pushpa blouse (add a pretty bra or cami underneath), Thomas Wylde Devil's Daughter blouse, Jeunesse Francoise blouse

ASOS Marksy leather brogues, Rag & Bone Hanalei oxfords or Esquivel The Wing Tip brogue

* we haven't had one of these days yet in the UK...although tomorrow promises to reach 23°C. Woot!

New York Fashion Week SS 2012...Gertrud

Love this cute shorts masquerading as skirt look (apparently it is uncool to say skort?! who knew;))

p.s. Anyone know if this is Gertrud Hegelund? It is embarrassing when I get people's name wrong so I like to be sure :)

Edit: yes, it is Gertrud! Thanks you @anonymous

Recreate her super cute look (kind of):

Pull on a lightweight sweater (layered over a tank or t-shirt) until the weather gets warmer: Nation LTD Pomona sweatshirt, Joie Denis pullover, Raquel Allegra two-tone sweater

Marc by Marc Jacobs Saatchi shorts, Thakoon banded shorts, Cheap Monday Janey shorts or D&G floral print shorts (such a pretty print for spring)

Slip on some sandals: Rachel Zoe Gladys sandal, Steven Benit suede sandals, Maison Martin Margiela suede ankle wrap sandals or Steve Madden Bethany sandals

Balenciaga handbag

New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Margaret

Margaret Zhang, from Shine by Three blog, NYC, February 2012.

Recreate Margaret's Look (kind of):

Theory leather Oleksa skirt, Thakoon leather tulip skirt, Free People vegan leather skirt or Miu Miu leather mini

Preen Kimono printed silk satin top or Carven printed shantung top 

New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Andie

Andie Arthur, after Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, NYC, February 2012.

I am a big fan of the tuxedo stripe pant (see my post on the lovely Natalie Hartley here) and these Rag & Bone jeans are a brilliant, versatile interpretation of the trend. Dress them down with flats (a brogue perhaps?) and a blazer for day and for night, wear a leg-lengthening pair of heels.

Recreate Andie's Look (kind of):

Rag & Bone/Jean The Tuxedo skinny jeans (slim stripe), black and blush (wider stripe) or charcoal grey and neon (slim stripe)

Rag & Bone Classic Newbury booties

p.s. Love the way Andie is joyfully swinging around that Celine bag! I probably would be doing that as well if I owned one ;)





New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Krystal

Krystal Bick from This Time Tomorrow blog, before Prabal Gurung, NYC, February 2012.

Think you can't do double-floral? Think again!

Edit: thanks for letting me know Krystal's name :)

Recreate the Look (kind of):

Floral pants: Clements Riberio silk pants, Thakoon rose print pants, ASOS ankle grazer floral print pants, Tucker cuffed pants or Alice + Olivia print Arthur pants

Floral top: Peter Som floral tweed blouse, Thakoon rose print top or ASOS shirt in black rose

Smythe leather trimmed duster coat

Miu Miu two-tone sequined clutch or Anya Hindmarch Valorie clutch  

New York and Paris Fashion Weeks AW 2012....Homage to the Umbrella

It has been so rainy in London these last couple of weeks that I felt like posting these drizzly day photographs. Don't get me wrong, I do love London in the Rain but it is nice to see the sun once in awhile :)

p.s. I have more photographs of Peony (in the top photograph) in that outfit which I will share soon.

New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Alison

Model Alison Nix, after Diesel Black Gold, NYC, February 2012.

Love this colour block look on Alison (how cute is her short haircut? there is another photo I took of her backstage at Margaret Howell which shows it more clearly) especially her Carven sweater. I think she has styled it all brilliantly (note the crop pants + boots).

Recreate Alison's Look (kind of):

Carven colour block sweater or Alexander Wang colour block sweater or Rag&Bone Dakota colour block sweater 

3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli croc-print mini satchel

Acne Clover wrap strap boots or ASOS black Albi leather chelsea boot (these also come in a few colours with contrasting inserts - very fun).

Persol round sunglasses

ASOS boyfriend knit beanie



New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Codie

Codie Young, after Tory Burch, NYC, February 2012.

Recreate the Look (kind of):

Iro Isabelle camel leather jacket or Warehouse tan leather jacket or Joie Ailey leather moto jacket

Seriously fun black & white* stripes for your legs:  Alice + Olivia high-waisted pants or Motel Jordan black and white striped jeans or 10 Crosby Derek Lam wide leg striped pants

Miu Miu black leather tote + Bag Swag faux fur fox tail keychain or See by Chloe faux fur fox tail keychain 

New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Pauline

After J. Crew Fall-Winter 2012, NYC, February 2012.

Not sure of her name, but I thought she was incredibly beautiful (as was the make-up - and clothes!- at J. Crew) and I liked her bright blue sneakers. Edit: Her name is Pauline van der Cruysse (thanks @B)

Recreate her look (kind of) and pound the pavements in these fun blue Superga Cotu sneakers or Vans blue Authentic sneakers



New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Bunny Girl MJ

HAPPY EASTER!!!!

Aussie model MJ and her super cute bunny hat and scarf in NYC!

New York Fashion Week AW 2012

I love her wispy, sheer skirt with the heavy jacket and lace-up boots....proving you can wear sheer fabrics even when the temperature is sub-zero. Well, within reason. Heating always helps ;)

Recreate her look (kind of):

American Apparel sheer maxi skirt or ASOS sheer black maxi skirt

Rodarte for Opening Ceremony crochet lace-up booties or Topshop Abbey lace up booties or See by Chloe wooden heeled leather lace-up ankle boots

New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Chantal

Chantal Stafford-Abbott, after Tracy Reese, NYC, February 2012.

Recreate Chantal's look (kind of):

Marc by Marc Jacobs olive green Delancey parka coat with removable hood  or ASOS khaki parka with detachable faux fur lining.

MiH Marrakesh kick flare jeans (a subtle flare) or Current/Elliott The Low Bell low rise flared jeans



New York and Paris Fashion Weeks AW 2012....Puppy Love

Just because it's Wednesday...and  sometimes a little puppy love is what you need to get you through the rest of the week.

p.s. the little foot "socks" are to protect paws against the salt (which can burn the paw pads), ice and snow....one woman was at great pains to reassure me she wasn't one of those* people!

p.p.s The dog at the bottom is a Briard - so much personality! Although he did have an obsession with suitcases much to one make-up artist's dismay ;)

*dress up your dog