London Fashion Week AW 2012....Peony

Peony Lim, before Burberry, London, February 2012.

Colour in the depths of winter? Yes please!

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Gilly Forge Atlas faux fur hat, Salvatore Ferragamo fur hat, Topshop faux fur hat, Rachel Zoe fox trim knit hat, Missoni fur hat or ASOS faux fur hat

Coloured tights: ASOS 80 denier tights, Topshop 120 denier tights, or Falke cotton tights

Alexander Wang Rocco duffel bag

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

Peony Lim, before A Show, NYC, February 2012.

Another alternative to a party dress for events during the festive season is a pair of sequined pants..... either slouchy like Peony's or more fitted jeans or leggings. Dress down with flats and a sweater/t-shirt for day and change into heels for evening.

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

3.1 Phillip Lim sequined silk tapered track pants, Free People sequin party pants, Alice + Olivia sequined low-rise skinny jeans, Funktional Weiland pants, Blank Denim sequined skinny pants, Lanvin sequin print pants, Hunt No More So Long sequined pants, Style Stalker Gold Finger sequin pants, IRO distressed sequin pants or ASOS pants with sequin embellishment

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

Peony Lim, Tuileries, Paris, March 2012.

Peony's dress is by Isolda London. Love their new collection (gorgeous fruit prints and clean, bright white) and their jewellery is beautiful as well.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Peony

Miss Peony Lim, after Isabel Marant, Paris, September 2012.

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Black blazer: Joseph Sir Super 100 blazer, Acne Tate satin-trimmed tuxedo jacket, Smythe Hourglass Tuxedo blazer, Helmut Gala jacket,  ASOS empire line blazer or Topshop boyfriend blazer

Distressed boyfriend jeans: Current/Elliott The Boyfriend cropped jeans, ASOS ripped boyfriend jeans, J Brand Aidan slouchy Boy jeans, Genetic Denim Masen Ex Boyfriend jeans, or One by One Tea Spoon Awesome distressed jeans

Crisp white shirt: Theory Sanai luxe shirt, Boy.by Band of Outsiders cotton shirt, or ASOS white shirt

Black suede pumps: Jimmy Choo Agnes suede pumps, Boutique 9 Justine pumps, Christian Louboutin Particule 100 suede pumps, or Pour La Victoire Easton Pumps

ASOS straw cap with pom pom

London Fashion Week SS 2013...Peony

Miss Peony Lim, before A Show, Somerset House, London, September 2012.

'Tis the season for a little plaid.....update a traditional tartan kilt like Peony is wearing (this is an inherited kilt from her mama's closet) with some studded accessories (helllloooo Valentino clutch - I do love you!), strappy heels, and a crisp white blouse.

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Check/Plaid skirt: Thakoon Addition Plaid miniskirt, McQ Alexander McQueen tartan pleated skirt, Boy by Band of Outsiders pleated check skirt, ASOS check midi skirt,  B + AB check skirt, Burberry Brit kilt skirt,  J.W.Anderson plaid midi skirt, ASOS tartan mini skirt 

If you like a kilt shape but not the plaid, try Joseph Saki mini kilt or this kilt skirt by Topshop.

Valentino studded leather clutch (in beige), black or incredible fuchsia (wowsers!).

MHL by Margaret Howell cotton poplin shirt, Boy. by Band of Outsiders cotton shirt, Theory Macina luxe top, or ASOS shirt

Rag & Bone hammered triple wrap belt, Diane von Furstenberg Haley studded wrap belt, B-Low The Belt Grayson studded belt

p.s. I think a pair of cute heeled ankle boots + a coat would look fab with this look in the depths of winter.

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

Peony Lim, before A Show, NYC, February 2012. 

 Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Embrace this season's animal print trend in a coat or jacket

Coat: Tucker Pod faux fur snow-leopard print coat, Free People faux fur cheetah print coat, Girl. by Band of Outsiders leopard print coat, ASOS leopard print coat, Diane von Furstenberg Baril leopard print coat, Topshop Leopard wool coat or  Joseph animal-print coat

Jacket: By Malene Birger Galatea leopard print jacket,  Isabel Marant leopard print short coat, or Nasty Gal Edie faux fur short coat

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/13....Peony

Miss Peony Lim (in the rain!), after Chanel, Paris, March 2012.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Peony

Miss Peony Lim, before A Show, Tuileries, Paris, March 2012.

With a nipped-in-waist, luxe shiny fabric and abundant ruffles, Peony's coat/jacket is perfect for the coming season. Team with leather pants and super high heels to complete the dramatic look.

Burberry Prorsum sateen peplum jacket, Haider Ackerman wool and silk blend peplum jacket, Hakaan leather peplum vest, Willow peplum jacket, or Alice by Temperley Page laser cut ruffled leather jacket

J Brand Super Skinny leather pants, A.L.C Ridley leather pants, Alice by Temperley Liberty faux leather pants or ASOS leather skinny pants with zig zag panels

Christian Louboutin Particule 100 suede pumps, Jimmy Choo Abel pointed patent leather pumps or Boutique 9 Justine pumps

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Peony

Peony Lim, before Valentino, Paris, March 2012. 

It is wedding season in the Northern Hemisphere and with that comes the mild  full-blown panic over what to wear...and particularly in the UK, what to wear on your head! If etiquette dictates that you must wear something on your head but you aren't keen on a hat, try a simple tulle fascinator like Peony's or a lovely floral garland like Natalie's (in the post above this one).

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Haute Hippie peasant blouse, Joie Alpina blouse, Ruffle chiffon shirt from Peony's online store or Moschino ruffled collar tulle top

AG Adriano Goldschmied Stilt cigarette leg jeans, Rag & Bone/JEAN The Skinny Jeans or M Missoni Linda mid-rise jeans

Miu Miu glitter platform pumps or pointed pumps

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

London Fashion Week AW 2012...Peony

Peony Lim, Somerset House, London, February 2012.

The last post for a little while (well, except for the one below;) on the white suit and how to wear it as separates*. I love this simple, elegant look on Peony - a crisp white jacket, a beautiful blouse with lace detailing and a pair of gently flared jeans - it is difficult to go wrong. Adding a white fur (or fake fur) stole for Autumn/Winter makes it an outfit for all seasons.

Recreate Peony's Look (kind of):

Joseph Sir blazer, Thakoon ivory suiting blazer, Calvin Klein Collection Kamau blazer or ASOS white blazer

Alice by Temperley Esmeralda embroidered blouse (in ivory) or blush/ivory

MiH Marrakesh kick flare jeans or J Brand Stella high rise pants or Mother The Mellow Drama high-rise flared jeans

*when you aren't, as @Wild Flower commented on Audrey's post below, having a Bianca Jagger moment :)

Street style: Peony Lim!

photos via http://peonylim.blogspot.com/

New York Fashion Week AW 2012...Peony

Peony Lim, after Tory Burch, NYC, February 2012.

I love that Peony wore those glasses on the same morning that Jenna Lyons sent out models wearing her signature glasses at the J.Crew presentation. So fun (even if you don't have to actually wear glasses to see!).

Peony's beautiful snake-print dress (you can just make out the head of the snake on her sleeve)? It is from London-based brand Isolda.