Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Anouck

 

Anouck Lepere, before Carven, Paris, March 2012.

Recreate Anouck's look (kind of):

High, elastic waisted pants (no longer just for nana or a pregnant belly ;) - Girl. by Band of Outsiders Garland printed pants, Enza Costa Chiffon Zipper pants or Thakoon Combo seamed pants

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Ginta

Ginta Lapina, after Stella McCartney, Paris, March 2012.

Recreate Ginta's look (kind of):

Take a striped body-con dress or skirt: Alexander Wang Engineered striped tank dress, Splendid striped mini dress, Alexander Wang striped dress, Alexander Wang Engineered stripe skirt or Rachel Pally bandage mini 

Wear with a statement jacket/coat: Rick Owens Drkshdw dust denim jacket or Rick Owens Sparta wool flannel coat

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Doina

Doina Ciobanu from The Golden Diamonds blog, before Stella McCartney, Paris, March 2012.

Lemon + duck egg blue. The colours of Doina's outfit reminds me of ice-cold lemon gelato, small (the tinier the better of course ;) boxes from Tiffany & Co., a towering pyramid of pastel coloured macaroons, bars of lemon scented soap, bunches of forget-me-nots, a bottle of Elizabeth Arden's Blue Grass perfume, a robin's nest filled with tiny pale blue jewel like eggs....

Recreate Doina's look (kind of):

Free People Marl yarn pullover, ASOS two tone sweater, Sass & Bide The Driving Seat sweater or Vince sweater

J Brand aqua Luxe twill pants, Rebecca Minkoff turquoise Nicolas pants, Ellery Scuba Tux pants or Theory Yanette pants

Tibi Stella sandals

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012....Violaine

Violaine Bernard, Fashion Director Velour Magazine, before A Show, Paris, October 2011.

The simple sweetness of a summer sundress.....accessorised with a cute cork clutch and two-tone ballet flats. Oh those French girls: summer, winter, and every season in between - they always get it so very, very right.

Recreate Violaine's pretty summer look (kind of):

Minkpink Uptown girl sundress, Elizabeth and James Gauze summer dress, Thayer chiffon tiered ruffle dress, Jil Sander Zenith bow-front dress, See by Chloe printed silk dress (this one is brilliantly full like Violaine's), See by Chloe Denim bustier dress

Two-tone ballet flats (classic and elegant. always.) - Tory Burch Kaitlin ballet flats, Red Valentino cap toe ballet flats, French Sole glitter toe ballet flats

Laura Merkin Louise pleated cork clutch or Nasty Gal Confetti cork envelope clutch

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012...Anne-Catherine

 

Anne-Catherine, before Sonia Rykiel, Paris, October 2011. 

I can almost feel the heat (despite it still being sweater weather in the UK!) on the day I took these photos in Paris in early October last year. It was soooo hot.....and we had all packed for cooler, Autumn weather. Anne-Catherine got it right though - a sheer oversized shirt paired with a cute pair of shorts and loafers. Chic in the heat.

Recreate Anne-Catherine's Look (kind of):

Diane von Furstenberg New Boymuda plaid shorts, Milly Dickies shorts, Alice + Olivia slim shorts, Stella McCartney deckchair striped shorts, Burberry jacquard shorts or NW3 Ditsy floral shorts

Stay cool and fresh in a semi-sheer or sheer shirt: Free People Best of Both Worlds shirt, Rory Beca Laura pocket tunic shirt, Dsquared2 Gladis T top, T by Alexander Wang paneled silk shirt or ASOS pussybow shirt (in cream)

Linea Pelle mini harness wrap bracelet

p.s. Just got back from a week's glamping in Wales which was fabulous! Hence the lack of blog posts. Spain photos and photos from glamping coming soon (wish my blog would automatically update with new posts ;)

p.p.s. With all the time I have spent in the car over the last few weeks I can tell you that from Bordeaux to San Sebastian, Álava to Bidderay, Lampeter to Aberaeron everyone LOVES "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye (and featuring Kimbra). It is played everywhere! Fun fact: In 2010 I was wandering around Melbourne with my camera and randomly photographed Kimbra and her friend Devin. They were actually out shopping for a dress for Kimbra's first video clip (she ended up wearing Gail Sorronda)! Weird how you meet people in life and then they become super famous :)

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012...Before Hermès

 

 Before Hermès, Paris, October 2011. 

A simple summer maxi dress to slip on when it is unbearably hot.....as it was in Paris last September/October during fashion week. Accessorise with a simple pendant, sandals, sunscreen, a slick of eyeliner and a smoosh of tinted lip cream (nothing that will smudge or run in the heat). I love Fresh sugar lip treatment in rose (which I always stock up on when I visit NYC).

Recreate her look (kind of):

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Empire maxi dress, Patterson J. Kincaid St. Tropez dress, Chinti and Parker twisted shoulder dress (great empire line which would work over a bikini after a day at the beach), Leaves of Grass Avignon printed silk dress

UGG Australia Isadora wedge sandals or Mulberry leather wedge sandals

Gorjana Chloe shimmer pendant necklace, Phoebe Coleman The Power of Love pendant or Whistles Owl necklace

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012...Before Carven

Need new sunglasses for the festival season? Go oversized!

Recreate her Look (kind of):

Elizabeth and James Melrose sunglasses, Linda Farrow Luxe snakeskin round sunglasses, The Row round sunglasses, Charles Anastase round sunglasses

Slip on an elephant print shirt: Paul & Joe Sister elephant print shirt or ASOS shirt with elephant print

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012...Audrey

 

Audrey Leighton, before Hermes, Paris, October 2011.

Heading to the beach this summer or Glastonbury, Isle of Wight, Lovebox or Wilderness Festival? Take inspiration from Audreys's swimsuit/bodysuit and easy maxi skirt combination. Just remember to take along wellies as well as ballet flats.....and an umbrella and plastic poncho too ;)

Recreate Audrey's Look (kind of):

One piece swimsuit or bodysuit (with underwire for support): Zimmermann one piece, We Are Handsome The King swimsuit, Gunners Python bodysuit, Whistles petal spot swimsuit, Sweet Spot bodysuit or Dolce & Gabbana floral print bodysuit

Easy-peasy slip on maxi skirt: MinkPink Yoko maxi skirt, Sparkle & Fade maxi pleated chiffon skirt,

Wildfox White Label Desperado maxi skirt, Beyond Vintage ballet skirt, Paul & Joe Sister Edith broderie anglaise maxi skirt

Vanessa Bruno tooled leather shoulder bag , Madewell tassel flap bag or Cleobella Cantina bag

Ray-Ban Clubmaster sunglasses

Marc by Marc Jacobs Mouse studded flats, Tory Burch Reva Python print flats or ASOS Lille ballet flats with bow

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Elena

 

German model Elena Bartels, after Valentino, Paris, March 2012. 

Some weekend hair inspiration for you courtesy of the Valentino show and stunning new face, Elena.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Before Valentino

 

Pretty, dreamy, ladylike Valentino lace, Paris, March 2012. 

Some inspiration perhaps for anyone getting married and looking for something a little less traditional to wear...

 I absolutely loved the Valentino SS 2012 collection - so many beautiful pieces and exquisite hair and make-up. Most of us will probably never be fortunate enough to wear Valentino but it is still wonderful to dream :)

Recreate her look (kind of):

Imitation Molly lace maxi dress, Beyond Vintage lace maxi dress, Dolce Vita Valentina lace dress (love this dress if you are looking for a shorter style which can be worn with flat sandals for day and dressed up with heels for evening. This would be perfect to wear to a wedding if you don't think the bride would mind you wearing ivory....or even as a "party" dress for the bride for dancing in at the reception); Lover Wiccan mini dress, or Wiccan asymmetric dress (in slightly longer length), Charlotte Ronson drop waist lace dress (team with tan boots or flats) or By Malene Birger Illione ruffled lace dress

Valentino VaVaVoom flap bag

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012....After Akris

 

After Akris, Paris, March 2012. 

Crisp white and navy - you can't go wrong with this classic, elegant combination. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

White pants: Tess Giberson slouchy trousers, Alice + Olivia Eric pants , Sandro straight leg pants, Altuzarra Woodland crepe wide-leg trousers

Altuzarra white ruffled blouse,   Joie Marru top, Alexander McQueen silk creponne blouse, Elizabeth and James Jamie pussy bow blouse

Add a long-line statement jacket/coat: Stella McCartney Ray printed jacket, Miu Miu printed cotton twill coat, J. Crew Gondola striped coat, Christopher Kane floral brocade coat or ASOS zig zag coat

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012...Kate

Model Kate King, after Louis Vuitton, Paris, October 2011.

Love Kate's girlish white maxi skirt offset by the toughness of a denim vest - rummage through charity shops or markets for a vintage vest or deconstruct an old denim jacket from your wardrobe for extra street cred (and to show off your deconstructing/sewing skills!).

Recreate Kate's Look (kind of):

Current/Elliott The Sleeveless Snap Jacket, Rip it Up vintage denim vest, Moto Sleeveless denim jacket, ASOS Foldover sleeveless denim vest 

Michael Michael Kors crochet eyelet skirt (perfect with a denim jacket - sleeveless or not), Alice by Temperley Nina cotton maxi skirt,  Tibi maxi skirt,  L.A.M.B long pointelle skirt,  ASOS seamed maxi skirt (in white)

Rag&Bone/JEAN scoop neck tank  or Haute Hippie ribbed Longhorn tank

Add a carry-all tote: Chloe Madeleine leather duffle bag in toffee or forest green

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Susie

 

 Susie Lau,  working hard (in the rain!), Paris, March 2012.

The Christopher Kane printed sandal.....probably another one of those love/hate pieces rather like Hanneli's shorts.  I think they would be brilliant as a travel shoe - easy to slip on and secure (velcro is your friend in the heat!), super comfy with the rubber sole, easy to slip on after negotiating sand, rocks and hot cement, and they would look fab with shorts or a tunic dress over a bikini. And Susie shows us how they can be worn in winter as well!

Recreate Susie's Look (kind of):

Carven yellow and taupe jacket or Rag & Bone mustard yellow Tuxedo jacket

Alexander Wang Karlie sandal in blue or black

Add a cute purse in a bright colour: Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag or Proenza Schouler PS1 pouch in grape (amazing colour!)

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Elisa

 

 Elisa Nalin, after Dries Van Noten (in Dries Van Noten), Paris, February 2012.

 Adore the jungle print of Elisa's shirt and skirt but helllooooo have you seen her deep violet velvet sandals? Simply gorgeous.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012....Ursina

 

Ursina Gysi, Tuileries, Paris, October 2011. 

Recreate Ursina's Look (kind of):

Etoile Isabel Marant striped cotton dress, Claudia Schiffer crochet knit cotton dress, Soft Joie blush dress, Free People All Day long ribbed dress, Warehouse Pointelle maxi dress

Rag & Bone Moto Boots II

Karen Walker Von Trapp sunglasses,  or The Row round sunglasses

p.s. Sorry for the lack of posts over the last week....I took a week's break to tour the Basque region in Spain and France which was amazing. Photos to follow shortly!

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012...Anne-Catherine

Anne-Catherine, after Hermès, Paris, October 2011.

Hello hot, sunny weather....and leopard print!

Recreate Anne-Catherine's Look (kind of):

Equipment Signature sleeveless blouse, Theory Duria Marvel top, Rachel Zoe Geri sleeveless button down top or Equipment Nixie blouse (the look of sleeveless but with long sleeves)

Add leopard print (purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr): Current/Elliott The Stiletto leopard print skirt, Current/Elliott The Stiletto skinny jeans, Parker leopard print pintuck skirt or Just Cavalli animal print skirt

Marc by Marc Jacobs classic moto boots, Chloe studded ankle boots or Steve Madden Frankie studded boots

Karen Walker Anywhere sunglasses, Linda Farrow oversized sunglasses, Illesteva Frieda sunglasses or ASOS keyhole sunglasses

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Sarah

 

 Sarah Rutson, Fashion Director, Lane Crawford, Tuileries, Paris, February 2012. 

I first spied this beautiful Celine floral skirt on Tamu in NYC  so it was nice too see Sarah wearing it in Paris as well (with slightly warmer weather!). They accessorised differently but both teamed it with a crisp white shirt. I love the tiny taupe shrunken sweater that sits snugly over Sarah's button-down shirt.

Recreate Sarah's Look (kind of):

Christopher Kane jacquard floral skirt,  Jonathan Saunders jacquard skirt, Sandro Joyeuse skirt or Christopher Kane Josefine floral skirt

Just Cavalli white poplin blouse, Theory Durlia lawn shirt  or Equipment signature blouse

Theyskens' Theory Jose Nota leather jacket, Joseph quilted leather jacket, ASOS quilted leather jacket (in black), Moschino Cheap and Chic leather jacket

Giuseppe Zanotti Justin patent leather pumps or Jimmy Choo Lennox patent leather pumps

Valentino VaVa Voom flap bag, Proenza Schouler PSII clutch

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012....Valentina

Valentina Siragusa, from Factory Style blog, before Stella McCartney, Paris, March 2012.

Despite the cold, windy morning (rather like today in London!), Valentina managed to bring a little tropical Hawaiian cheer to the day.

Recreate Valentina's Look (kind of):

Take yourself on a tropical holiday via Stella McCartney Hawaiian print skirt, Clover Canyon Tropical diamond skirt or River Island Tropical floral skirt

No. 21 blouse with lace detail, Miu Miu lace trimmed blouse (such pretty detailing on the "collar"), Club Monaco Alexandra top, Finders Keepers Just Dance lace top or Sandro Euphorie silk and lace blouse

Giuseppe Zanotti patent leather pumps ,  Chloe two-tone pumps or get the sock + sandal look in these gorgeous Miu Miu shoes

Calvin Klein mesh side-tie socks or ASOS Pelarine socks

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Peony

Peony Lim, before Issey Miyake, Paris, March 2012.

This is my favourite outfit that Peony wore during the fashion weeks.....chic, masculine, girl meets boy styling. My favourite part? Her hair. It reminds me of a photo I love from one of Mario Testino's books ( I think it might have been taken in Argentina or Spain).

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Suit up: Stella McCartney Iris tailored wool blazer + trousers, Maison Martin Margiela blazer + trousers, Thakoon suiting blazer + trousers

Theory Larissa shirt, Reiss Franny fitted white shirt, ASOS white shirt 

Leather neck tie from Peony Lim store (Peony has just added a load more products to her store....this leather neck tie being one of them. Head on over and check it out!)

Hare + Hart Selby Brief oversized clutch, Claire Vivier oversized clutch, 3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Second tri-tone clutch, Valentino Rockstud oversized clutch

Gucci fedora, Helene Berman wool felt fedora or Steven Alan Janis wool felt fedora

Paris Fashion Week SS 2012

Summer weekend hair inspiration.....a garland of tiny flowers.

Recreate her Look (kind of):

Tibi mint green sleeveless maxi dress , Raoul belted green dress, Madison Marcus halter maxi dress, Vince maxi dress or Maison Scotch washed silk cotton maxi dress

Johnny Loves Rosie garland headband, Johnny Loves Rosie rose bud garland, Olympia Le - Tan grosgrain and felt floral headband.... or better still make your own out of freshly picked daisies :)