Thursday 28 March 2013

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Zen

 
Russian model Zen Sevastyanova, after Moncler, Paris, March 2013.

It is the quiet moments that I love to photograph the best.

And ribbons. I love photographing a good hair ribbon.

Recreate Zen's look (kind of):

Skinny leather pants: Current/Elliott The skinny leather pants, Rag & Bone/JEAN RBW 23 leather pants, Faith Connexion leather skinny pants, Saint Laurent leather skinny pants, Valentino bow embellished leather pants, Selected Sabrina leather pants, or Marc by Marc Jacobs Mirah leather pants

Print sweater: A.L.C. Hamilton sweater, Juicy Couture metallic sweater, Isabel Marant sweater, Topshop knitted graphic sweater, or Glamorous sweater

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....After Carven

After Carven, Paris, February 2013.

Love. Camel + Coral.

I think she is wearing pieces from Carven SS 2013 collection.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Sofia

Creative director Sofia Sanchez Barrenechea, after Chloe, Paris, March 2013.

Love love love Sofia's Rodarte dragon ear cuff.....so beautiful.

Recreate Sofia's look (kind of):

Jacquie Aiche Love ear cuff, Repossi Berbere rose gold ear cuff, ASOS triangle ear cuff, or Maria Francesca Pepe ear cuff

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Elin

The beautiful Elin Kling of Style by Kling, after Stella McCartney, Paris, March 2013.

Love this simple look on Elin (it reminds me a little of Audrey Hepburn's style).....perfect for the seasonal transition from winter into spring.

Recreate Elin's look (kind of):

Black sweater: By Malene Birger wool turtleneck sweater, Three Dots long sleeve turtleneck, Equipment Shane colourblock sweater, Miu Miu sweater, Michael Kors exposed-seam sweater, or Trina Turk turtleneck sweater

Cropped trousers: 10 Crosby Derek Lam plaid slim pants, Dsquared2 Pat Pants, Topshop mini Geo Tile cigarette trousers, Thakoon cropped slim pants, Lela Rose Everyday patterned brocade pants, or Topshop tiled print cigarette trousers

Loafers: Elizabeth and James court patent loafers, Repetto Michael patent-leather loafers, Ganni classic loafers, J.W. Anderson for Topshop loafers

Tuesday 26 March 2013

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....After Moncler

After Moncler, Paris, March 2013.

I love capes. They are especially good for hiding your camera under.....from rain, snow, thieves, etc.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Chloe leather trimmed cape,  Alice by Temperley cape, 10 Crosby Derek Lam cape, Maison Martin Margiela felt zip cape, Marni cape or Surface to Air Duffle cape coat.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Natasha

Natasha Goldenberg, after Chanel, Paris, March 2013.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Asia

Polish model Asia Piwka, after Ann Demeulemeester, Paris, September 2012.

Recreate Asia's look (kind of):

Leather jacket: Lot78 leather jacket, R13 moto/classic leather jacket, Topshop leather jacket, Vero Moda collarless leather jacket, or ASOS leather biker jacket

White sweater: J Brand Ready to Wear Griffith sweater, Equipment Ashton sweater, Theyskens' Theory sweater, Topshop knitted sheer solid Geo sweater or Vila cable sweater

Statement necklace: Shourouk necklace, EK Thongprasert necklace, Marc by Marc Jacobs necklace, Topshop rope and rhinestone collar necklace, or ASOS floral bug necklace

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Eva

Eva Fontanelli, Fashion Editor Elle Italia, after Ann Demeulemeester, Paris, September 2012.

Sparkly top, fun print skirt (elephants in Eva's case), animal-print flats, snakeskin bag + coffee = all the ingredients to make a good day an even better one!

Recreate Eva's super fun look (kind of):

Sparkly top: Marc Jacobs striped sequin embellished top, Rachel Zoe Ashlynn boat neck top, Stylestalker Brigitte slouchy top, Aryn K oversized sweater, French Connection sequin panel sweater, Jenni Kayne long sleeve top (I thought I would throw this one in - it isn't beaded or sequined but it sure is shiny!), River Island sequin top or ASOS oversized top with sequins

Print skirt: Carven Safari print skirt, Marc by Marc Jacobs Nata skirt, MSGM Ikat skirt, River Island cat print skirt, Red Valentino printed skirt, Topshop floral print skirt, or ASOS skater skirt in hummingbird print

Animal print flats: Diane von Furstenberg Botswana flats, Charlotte Olympia Kitty leopard print flats, Jimmy Choo Wheel flats, 3.1 Phillip Lim spade flat loafers, or Nasty Gal Pretty Prowl flats

Stella McCartney The Falabella tote

Monday 25 March 2013

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....After Ruffian

After Ruffian, NYC, February 2013.

Today was a bitterly cold day in London.....out came the gloves, beanie, heavy winter coat and scarf again!

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Hanneli

Hanneli Mustaparta, after Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, NYC, February 2013.

Recreate Hanneli's look (kind of):

Take Hanneli's lead and get your pleat on for the coming season: Tibi Eniko pleated faux leather mini skirt, Diane von Furstenberg pleated skirt, Sea pleated raw finish skirt, Viva Vena! by Vena Cava pleated skirt (metallic + pleats all in one!), Beloved Jade pleated skirt, Christopher Kane pleated mini skirt, J.W.Anderson pleated wrap mini skirt or ModCloth Accordion to You skirt

Shiny jacket: Faith Connexion metallic leather jacket, Alice + Olivia metallic Elyse blazer, Burberry Prorsum cropped satin bomber jacket, Camilla and Marc Great Fear jacket/vest, Sass & Bide The Ruler jacket, or Jofama metallic leather jacket

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Susie

Susie Lau aka Ms Style Bubble, before Dries van Noten, Paris, September 2012.

Susie's sweet rain hat came in handy later that afternoon......it absolutely poured with rain!

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Joanna

Joanna Hillman, Style Director Harper's Bazaar US, after DKNY, NYC, February 2013.

Recreate Joanna's look (kind of):

Red leather jacket: Saint Laurent leather biker jacket, Reiss Maya red moto jacket, Michael Michael Kors leather biker jacket, Lovers + Friends Sunday Ride jacket, Joie Lexandra leather jacket, or R13 glossed leather jacket

Sunday 24 March 2013

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Oxana

Oxana Ong, Fashion Editor Glamour Russia, after Miu Miu, Paris, March 2013.

Love this pop of red on Oxana....the perfect thing to wear on a grey, cloudy day.

Recreate Oxana's look (kind of):

Prada bow t-bar sandals (so cute with the white socks!)

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Sofia

Art and creative Director Sofia Sanchez Barrenechea, Paris, February 2013.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Alma

Actress and model Alma Jodorowsky, before Chloe, Paris, October 2012.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Chiharu

Weekend hair inspiration via Japanese model Chiharu Okunugi, after Miu Miu, Paris, March 2013.

 Recreate Chiharu's look (kind of):

Leather skirt: A.L.C. Reese leather skirt, Timo Weiland leather skirt, Alice + Olivia box pleat leather skirt, Rebecca Taylor perforated leather skirt, Urban Code leather mini skater skirt, Ohne Titel leather mesh skirt, ASOS leather skater skirt, or Rag & Bone Paris skirt

Markus Lupfer Cadillac sequin sweater, Equipment Sloane sweater, Madewell Lucia sweater, ASOS pocket sweater, or Topshop vintage angora jumper

Friday 22 March 2013

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Alice

The lovely Alice, stylist and editor of Hot and Cool magazine (love. Last night was the launch party for Issue 5), London, February 2013.

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Margaret

Margaret Zhang from Shine by Three blog, after Christopher Kane, London, February 2013.

Once upon a time....there were blue skies in London in February. And we were happy (note Margaret's smiley happy face) :) 

It is now March in London....and there are no blue skies in sight. And we are sad again :(

Recreate Margaret's look (kind of):

Floral top/jacket (to brighten up your mood on a grey spring day): Christopher Kane printed sweatshirt, Nicholas Tapestry print denim moto jacket, 3.1 Phillip Lim Scrapbook floral cord jacket (in cream), 3.1 Phillip Lim Scrapbook floral cord jacket (in blue and mauve), Topshop printed floral biker jacket, Topshop knitted gingham floral top, or Ted Baker floral sweater

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Tilda

Swedish model Tilda Lindstam, after Valentino, Tuileries, Paris, October 2012.

Recreate Tilda's look (kind of):

Shirt: MinkPink Once Upon A Time shirt, Halston Heritage Bubble Hem top, Theory Rosita shirt, or Topshop lace applique shirt

Denim shorts: Rag & Bone/JEAN Boyfriend shorts, 7 For All Mankind Josefina roll up shorts, Current/Elliott The Girlfriend shorts, Saint Laurent cut-off denim shorts, Glamorous distressed denim shorts, Diesel denim shorts, or Topshop vintage high waisted hotpants


Thursday 21 March 2013

London Fasion Week AW 2013....Juliana

American model Juliana Schurig, after Peter Pilotto, London, February 2013.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Tian

Chinese model Tian Yi, after Chloe, Paris, October 2012.

I overalls/dungarees in a very big way.

Recreate Tian's look (kind of):

Current/Elliott The Ranch Hand overalls, Citizens of Humanity Quincy distressed overalls, Current/Elliott The Overalls, Topshop Moto full length dungaree, 3.1 Phillip Lim cut-up Chambray overalls, The WhitePepper denim dungarees , Siwy Jeans Sasha slouchy skinny overalls, or Viva Vena patch pocket dungarees

Alexander McQueen Heroine tote

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Ajak

Sudanese/Australian model Ajak Deng, after a show (and post- Nemo!), NYC, February 2013.

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Elena

Elena Perminova, before Topshop Unique, London, February 2013.

A cute print dress for Spring/Summer? Yes please. And while we are at it, could London please have some sun?! Pretty please.

Recreate Elena's look (kind of):

Mary Katrantzou Starsailor print dress, Mary Katrantzou Rodizio print dress, Yigal Azrouel Aquamarine Ikat dress, Clover Canyon Old Cow Hand dress, Viva Vena! by Vena Cava Weekender dress, Rebecca Minkoff Santa Maria Luis dress, Peter Pilotto printed dress, BCBGMaxAzria Odette dress, Topshop Hawaiian boat print sundress (wildly different shape to Elena's dress but I love the fun print!),  ASOS Wiggle dress or Topshop letter print dress



Wednesday 20 March 2013

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Peony

Peony Lim (who has a new .com home!) wearing Isolda, before Hermes, Paris, October 2012.

Today is the first day of Spring....so I thought I would post something suitably flowery, soft and pretty....but

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Nastya

Russian model Nastya Kusakina, after Yigal Azrouel but pre-Nemo, NYC, February 2013.

....with the weather still like this (okay, so no snow but still cold)....

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Hedvig

Swedish model Hedvig Palm, after Louis Vuitton, Paris, October 2012.

.....We will be wearing something more like this (hello layers).....

Recreate Hedvig's look (kind of):

Shrunken-ish sweater:Topshop cropped sweater, Milly oversized chunky sweater, Christopher Kane sweater, Girl. by Band of Outsiders chunky crop sweater, Miu Miu cotton sweater, Etoile Isabel Marant sweater, T by Alexander Wang Herringbone knit sweater, or Kore by Sophia Kokosalaki fluffy angora sweater

Sheer blouse: Equipment Daddy blouse, Winter Kate Fay top,  Thakoon Addition print chiffon blouse,or Reiss Anatasia lace and silk shirt

Alexander McQueen Heroine tote

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Olivia

Olivia Palermo, after Antonio Berardi, London, February 2013.

....and this!

Recreate Olivia's look (kind of):

Tibi drop waist Checker dress (team with a coat or jacket plus boots and tights as Olivia has done for the cooler months)

Burberry Prorsum twill peacoat, Juicy Couture 2 pocket coat, ASOS a-line coat or ASOS double collar duster coat

Antik Batik Banjo clutch, or Matthew Williamson embellished clutch

Tuesday 19 March 2013

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Susie

Susanah Erskine, Global Online PR manager for Christian Louboutin, Somerset House, London, February 2013.

Recreate Susie's look (kind of):

Christian Louboutin pumps and clutch

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Donna

British Elle Accessories Director, Donna Wallace, Somerset House, London, September 2012.

Denim shirt: AG Adriano Goldschmied Dakota shirt, MiH Jeans chambray shirt, or ASOS denim boyfriend shirt

Knee-length shorts: Thakoon Addition brushed chambray shorts, Riller & Fount drawstring chambray shorts (these roll up or down, which is handy!), J Brand knee cuff short, or Halston Heritage leather shorts

Bomber jacket: Vince Bi tone leather jacket, Francis Leon Runamuck jacket, T by Alexander Wang bomber jacket, or Topshop Premium Varsity bomber jacket
Round cross-body bag: Carven round bag, Tory Burch Perforated logo bag,  Rebecca Minkoff Skylar mini cross-body bag (not quite round), or M Missoni Space Dye canteen bag