Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Tina

Stylist Tina Leung from Tina Loves blog, before Christian Dior, Paris, March 2013.

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Jane

Teen Vogue's Senior Fashion News Director, Jane Keltner de Valle, before A Show, NYC, September 2012.

Recreate Jane's look (kind of):

Halston Heritage Bubble hem top, MiH Jeans polka-dot cotton blouse, Topshop shell top with collar detail, ASOS blouse with pleated collar or Helmut Helmut Lang soft top

A-line skirt: Proenza Schouler leather-trimmed tweed skirt, Victoria Beckham A-line skirt, Ellery Pleat front miniskirt, Tibi striped denim paneled skirt, Marni metallic brocade skirt, Oasis Jacquard mini skirt, Topshop lilac floral a-line skirt or Rag & Bone Dakar skirt

Weekend Life....Place de la Concorde, Paris

Place de la Concorde, Paris, late February 2013.

I took this photograph on a very misty afternoon as I was heading to the Tuileries for a show. It is almost a game of "Can you find the Eiffel Tower?"

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Sigrid

Martinican model Sigrid Agren, after Donna Karan, NYC, September 2013.

Today's first three posts are all focused on a wardrobe staple: the white blazer/jacket: Sigrid has teamed her white jacket with super skinny jeans + scarf while Joanna and Lisa have opted for white suiting.

Recreate Sigrid's look (kind of):

White jacket: Rag & Bone 42nd Street blazer, Bop Basics The Fiance white blazer, Band of Outsiders crepe tuxedo jacket, Theory Tivona jacket, ASOS Premium blazer with longline lapel or Kaufmanfranco blazer

Rag & Bone/JEAN High Rise skinny jeans, Frame denim Le Color skinny jeans, Mother The Looker skinny jeans, or Topshop Moto Worn black high waist Jamie jeans

Alexander McQueen printed silk scarf, Marc by Marc Jacobs Drew Blosom scarf, Club Monaco Astrid scarf, Warehouse pink woven scarf, or Athena Procopiou Tribal rainbow wave scarf

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Joanna

Style Director Harper's Bazaar (US), Joanna Hillman, after Rodarte, NYC, September 2012.

Another beautiful white blazer/jacket + scarf look.....this time accompanied by matching white pants. Love Joanna's signature red lipstick against the stark white suit as well!

Recreate Joanna's look (kind of):

White blazer/jacket: 

 Band of Outsiders crepe tuxedo jacket, Bop Basics The Fiance blazer,  Karl Lagerfeld Jophra blazer (the lolly pink trim adds an extra-bonus pop of colour!), Reiss Tia Eve Off White curved jacket, Veronica Beard The 2-in-1 jacket, ASOS linen edge to edge jacket, or Vince lightweight blazer

Neck scarf: Tory Burch Akira scarf, Athena Procopiou print scarf, Cut25 by Yigal Azrouel Fanburst scarf, Spun Scarves by Subtle luxury, Warehouse blue & white porcelain scarf

Blue tote: Rebecca Minkoff Dylan tote, Reed Krakoff  Boxer leather tote, or Liebeskind Olbia Satchel

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Lisa

Swimwear designer and stylist Lisa Marie Fernandez, before Chanel, Paris, March 2013.

Go all out in a white trouser suit like Lisa Marie is wearing (note the high-neck skivvy she has on underneath: perfect if you want to wear a white suit in Spring or Autumn/Winter).

Recreate Lisa Marie's look (kind of):

Band of Outsiders tuxedo jacket + Band of Outsiders tuxedo pants, Theory Tivona Jacket + Theory Mitrana B trousers, Reiss Tia Eve Off White curved seam jacket + Reiss Lyonaise Eve Off White straight leg trousers

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Leaf

Senior Fashion Editor Elle China, Leaf Greener, Tuileries, Paris, March 2013.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Marie

Marie Myrhoj Jensen from Nemesis Babe blog, before A Show, Paris, October 2012.

Such a pretty summery look on beautiful Marie!

Recreate Marie's look (kind of):

Topshop Organza Insert Calf skirt, ASOS midi skirt (in white), 3.1 Phillip Lim leather skirt, or ASOS linen midi skirt (in white)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Tootsie printed shirt, Tucker classic blouse, or See by Chloe printed blouse

ASOS Miles leather loafers,  Rachel Roy Grace Tassel loafers, Keith Tassel loafers or Tory Burch Careen loafers

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Isabeli

Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana, after Louis Vuitton AW 2013, Paris, March 2013.

Another way to wear the bomber jacket....team with a pretty, feminine lace top. 

Recreate Isabeli's look (kind of):

AG Adriano Goldschmied Scarlett peplum top, Dolce Vita Anja lace top, Free People Daydream lace tank, or Vila lace peplum top

Topshop Bird embroidered soft bomber jacket, Rag & Bone Astrid Blouson jacket, See by Chloe Jogging jacket, Maje Audace bomber jacket, Oasis Oriental print floral bomber jacket or Nicholas Goldie bomber jacket

Jeffrey Campbell Hanger leather raw bootie

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Emily

Emily Weiss from Into the Gloss blog, Tuileries, Paris, October 2012.

I posted a slightly different set of photos of Emily in this outfit in November last year but with the change of season from winter → spring and summer → autumn (depending on where you live), it seems even more relevant now. The trouble with trans-seasonal weather is that it can be just so unpredictable: cold or rainy in the morning, followed by warm sun in the afternoon and then freezing again in the evening. Layering a light trench or coat over a shirt/sweater and keeping your legs bare (either with shorts or a skirt) is (one) way of dealing with the complexity of four seasons in one day :)

Recreate Emily's look (kind of):

Costume National trench coat, Reiss Finlee Off White gathered back coat, Burberry London embellished trench coat, Topshop Ovoid parka, DKNY trapeze coat, or Edun drawstring parka

Theyskens' Theory Panther Flacky shorts, Vince linen trouser shorts, DKNY tuxedo shorts, ASOS tailored shorts, Theory Bistretch 2 Lynie shorts, or Alice + Olivia leather trim flutter shorts

Rag & Bone classic Newbury booties, Steven Regain booties, Acne Pistol leather ankle booties, or Topshop Mighty black leather zip boots

McQ Alexander McQueen Stepney tote,  3.1 Phillip Lim Scout drawstring tote, or Proenza Schouler The PS11 leather tote

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013

After a show, Paris, March 2013.

The continued rise of the culotte/long short! Keeping your legs a little warmer than regular shorts before the onset of high summer/ during Autumn.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Chloe pleated silk-blend shorts, Rag & Bone Dakar leather shorts, Topshop tailored culottes, ASOS culottes with pleat front, Topshop Boutique wide culottes, Haus Alkire Laryn Gaucho pants or Topshop Boutique wide leather culottes

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Egle

Lithuanian model Egle Jezepcikaite, after Costello Tagliapietra, NYC, September 2012.

A white tee + denim jeans + sun hat = the look of summer from the city to the seaside.

Recreate Egle's look (kind of):

J Brand Ready-to-Wear Janis V neck tee, Sundry Square tee, LA't by L'Agence Perfect tee, ASOS New Forever T-shirt, or LA Made V pocket tee

Goldsign Mr Right jeans, Blank Denim Distressed jeans, Rag & Bone/JEAN The Boyfriend jeans, One Teaspoon Awesome distressed jeans, or Only light wash destroyed jeans

Melissa Odabash Eva Panama hat, Eugenia Kim Max striped fedora hat, Eugenia Kim Craig embellished hat, Brixton Baxter hat

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Elisa

Stylist Elisa Nalin, Tuileries, Paris, September 2012.

I posted the with-sweater version of Elisa's outfit back in March and this is the more summery sans-sweater version. Both so pretty!

Recreate Elisa's look (kind of):

Current/Elliott The Perfect shirt, Rebecca Minkoff Santa Maria Luis top, Iro Brian Sleeveless shirt, or Topshop floral crop denim shirt

Christopher Kane pleated mint skirt

Barneys New York Co-Op Harper pumps, Manolo Blahnik suede BB pumps, Boutique 9 Justine pointed pumps, Topshop Gwenda pointed courts or Diavolina Divine pumps

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Sasha

Russian model Sasha Baldina, after Louis Vuitton, Paris, October 2012.

Recreate Sasha's look (kind of):

Acne Mape leather biker jacket, Proenza Schouler leather biker jacket, Faith Connexion Rush leather jacket, Whistles Mila leather jacket, Muubaa Tehmi leather biker jacket or ASOS leather biker jacket

Splendid vintage whisper slouchy tee, Rag &Bone/JEAN The Basic tee (in white), Kain t-shirt, or Topshop burnout t-shirt

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Christine

Vogue Australia Senior Fashion Editor, Christine Centenera, after A Show, Paris, March 2013.

Recreate Christine's look (kind of):

Josh Goot black track slim sweater

Midi skirt: Haider Ackermann stretch-wool twill midi skirt, L'Wren Scott Tuxedo skirt, Christopher Kane leather pencil skirt (not midi length but it does have zip detailing down the front), ASOS A-line skirt with chunky zip (and this skirt has a zip but is a-line rather than pencil style like Christine's skirt).

Alexander Wang Lovisa pumps, Steven Revolvir pointy toe pumps, B Brian Atwood Mercada stud pumps, or ASOS Prior pointed high heels

New York Fashion Week SS 2013...Franziska

German model Franziska Frank, NYC, September 2012.

Recreate Franziska's casual, easy look (kind of):

Madewell Diego striped pullover, Theory Lissa B top, Michael Kors hand-knitted sweater, Topshop mix knit slouchy jumper, Vince stretch crew sweater, or Joie Shantal top.

Rag & Bone/JEAN Skinny jeans, J Brand Maria High Rise power jeans, Saint Laurent high rise jeans, or R13 skinny jeans

Fiorentini & Baker Elis leather biker boots, Ash Titanic studded boots,Jimmy Choo Youth leather biker boots, or ASOS America leather biker boots

Clare Vivier simple woven tote, Reed Krakoff Track tote, Maison Martin Margiela leather tote, or Pauls Boutique Stella leather tote

Aurelie Bidermann lace cuff, Forever 21 Classic Filigree cuff, Alexander McQueen silver cuff, or Julie Tuton sterling filigree cuff

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Sofia

Art director and fashion consultant Sofia Sanchez Barrenechea, before Rodarte (wearing Rodarte leather jacket + ear cuff), NYC, February 2013.

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Leandra

Leandra Medine aka The Man Repeller, NYC, February 2013.

Looking at these photographs of Leandra, I want to chant overalls, overalls, overalls sis boom bah! Love me some overalls :) I think these are the same pair of overalls that Leandra is wearing on the cover of her book (due for release in September this year) Man Repeller Seeking Love. Finding overalls.  

Recreate Leandra's look (kind of):

Current/Elliott The Ranch Hand overalls, Citizens of Humanity Jeans Quincy overall, Topshop Moto bleach long leg dungarees, River Island Boyfriend denim dungaree, ASOS vintage wash denim dungarees, 3.1 Phillip Lim Cut-Up Chambray overalls, or G-Star 5620 Salopette ankle overall

New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Meredith

Vogue Senior Market Editor, Meredith Melling Burke, after Rodarte, NYC, September 2012.

Such a great outfit to show off a post-holiday tan (the only way I have ever been able to achieve anything similar is via a visit to the spray tan salon!).

Recreate Meredith's look (kind of):

Chalayan Grey Line Whirl skirt, Carven structured skirt, Thakoon Addition Star leather trim skirt, Carven Flared skirt, Reiss Char Cobalt frill skirt, Three Floor Frenzy skirt, Topshop black ribbed hip skater skirt (a little shorter than Meredith's skirt but it has the same-ish fit and flare feel), Ostwald Helgason flared hem skirt or Chloe Flounce brocade skirt

Carven crew neck sweater, Banjo & Matilda Neon Sloppy Jojo, By Malene Birger Sunnia sweater,  BZR cotton melange sweater, Topshop knitted stitch sweater, or Reiss Daisy cream silk front jumper

Tory Burch Amalie sandals, or Diane von Furstenberg Jeanette cutout sandals

Weekend Life....Aldeburgh, Suffolk

Easter Weekend 2013, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, United Kingdom 

We spent the Easter long weekend with friends in a cottage in the lovely seaside village of Aldeburgh in Suffolk. The weather was wonderfully romantic (British weather must be thought of as wonderfully romantic to keep the spirits up!) with sleet, snow, biting cold, heavy grey clouds and, just as we were leaving, a tiny burst of brilliant blue sky. We stoically played beach cricket in the sleet (mighty tricky/exhausting on a shingle beach), went on an Easter egg hunt at Orford Castle (well, the littlies did....we provided the encouragement from the sidelines while sipping coffee!), took in the country air with a bracing walk from Aldeburgh to Snape Warren, and explored the shops and galleries in Snape Maltings.

Eat:  

Pump Street Bakery, Orford. Fabulous sourdough bread, Monmouth coffee and sweet treats (try the bear claws, croissants and jam doughnuts). Wish this bakery was a little closer to London! 

Two Magpies Bakery, Southwold. This artisan bakery/cafe opened a week or so after Easter so we didn't get to try it out unfortunately but the bread and pastries look amazing! The owner/baker is a former army bomb disposal expert....presumably his patience (and nerves of steel) came in handy while learning to bake artisan bread. ;)

There are a number of smokehouses/seafood shacks along the waterfront in Aldeburgh where you can pick up freshly caught local seafood, and smoked fish. Smoked fish on buttery toasted sourdough with an egg on top and finely chopped chives is a fine weekend breakfast treat.

Richardson's Smokehouse, Orford. 

Aldeburgh Fish & Chip Shop, Aldeburgh. The line up outside at lunch and supper time says it all! Delicious battered fish and chips. Buy cold beverages at the White Hart Inn next door and sit outside in the sunshine (???!!!) to devour your battered cod and chips.

Cragg Sisters Tearoom, Aldeburgh. I didn't have time to try this tearoom but our friends loved the scones here.