New York Fashion Week AW 2012....After Lorena Sarbu

After Lorena Sarbu, on a very cold and windy day in NYC, February 2012.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Beanie: Eugenia Kim Genie Andrea Trooper cap with pom poms, Plush Pom Pom hat with fleece lined ear flaps,  Mischa Lampert Knotty 1 Pom hat, or Mischa Lampert Fro Tri 2 tone pom hat

Trench coat:10 Crosby Derek Lam Herringbone trench, Aubin & Wills Colson cotton trench, Oasis jersey lined trench, AllSaints Vladimir coat, or Vince trench coat

Leggings: Splendid Modal leggings, Topshop ankle leggings, or David Lerner high waist leggings

Boots: AllSaints Low Hair Damisi boots

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Before Louis Vuitton

Before Louis Vuitton, Paris, March 2012.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Jumpsuit:T by Alexander Wang crepe wide leg jumpsuit,  Rebecca Taylor pebbled crepe jumpsuit, Stella McCartney wool jumpsuit, A.L.C. May jumpsuit, A.L.C. Scout jumpsuit, Topshop silk pinafore jumpsuit

Jacket:Rag & Bone Wynn quilted jacket, A.L.C. Nathalie jacket, Theyskens' Theory Jilla jacket, or Topshop bomber jacket

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

Ukrainian model Alla Kostromichova (Women), after Ohne Titel, NYC, February 2012.

Love the vibrant splash of colour of Alla's bag against her black coat, jeans and boots.

Recreate Alla's look (kind of):

Rag & Bone Scalpel coat with fur collar,  Karl Donoghue shearling coat in brown or midnight blue 

Tory Burch Michelle Angelux tote, Opening Ceremony Ace bag, Proenza Schouler PS1 tote, or See by Chloe Cherry shoulder bag

Frye Lindsay plate boots, Stuart Weitzman Arlington boots, Stuart Weitzman Pantalon fold over boots, or ASOS Clover leather knee boots

Marc by Marc Jacobs Dreamy graffiti scarf

ASOS Boyfriend knit beanie or Plush Barca slouchy hat

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

The one and only Leandra Medine (Current relationship status: breaking up with Lydia*) aka The Man Repeller, after A Show, NYC, February 2012.

Recreate Leandra's look (kind of):

Shearling trimmed coat: Rag & Bone Scalpel coat with fur trim,  Preen Zora shearling and cotton blend twill coat, Marni shearling and houndstooth coat, or Joseph Dallas shearling and wool coat

Boy. by Band of Outsiders t-shirt, Club Monaco Faye stripe tee, Proenza Schouler striped top, or MiH Jeans striped top

Jeans: Citizens of Humanity Dylan boyfriend jeans, Current/Elliott The Rolled skinny jeans, or Topshop Moto bleach boyfit crop jeans

Open toe booties:Camilla Skovgaard Open Toe cutout booties, Christian Louboutin Col Zippe booties, or ASOS Twilight peep toe shoe boots

*be sure to read Leandra's latest post!

London Fashion Week SS 2013....Nadia

Nadia Sarwar from FrouFrouu blog, after Matthew Williamson, London, September 2012.

Love Nadia's style....and this season she was absolutely rockin' the onesie/jumpsuit. 

Recreate Nadia's look (kind of):

10 Crosby Derek Lam plaid wide leg jumpsuit, Matthew Williamson Marble floral jumpsuit, Kookai floral print jumpsuit, River Island print urban jumpsuit, or ASOS Premium denim boilersuit

Plush cable knit pom pom hat (in green), Topshop Clean knit hat, Pieces Belma Pom Pom hat or Eugenia Kim Jon Slouchy beanie (in green)

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013...Violaine

The lovely Violaine Bernard, Fashion Director Velour Magazine, before Guy Laroche, Paris, September 2012.

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

Angolan model Maria Borges (Women) in the falling snow, after Ruffian, NYC, February 2012.

Recreate Maria's look (kind of):

Wrap up in a long cardi...belt at the waist to emphasise shape: Mara Hoffman Long Scarf Sweater, Dolan Asymmetrical hooded maxi cardigan, Gucci belted cardigan, Rachel Zoe Nikki Jacquard cardigan, Topshop longline cardigan, or Rick Owens draped knitted cardigan

Marc by Marc Jacobs MBMJ Sweater beanie, Topshop beanie, All Knitwear beanie

Andrew Hobnail lace up boots

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

Natalie Hartley, Senior Fashion Editor InStyle magazine (UK), after Chanel, Paris, March 2012.

Love the pop of colour in Natalie's outfit - the fuchsia lace skirt is a beautiful contrast against her black sweater, tights and heavy combat boots.

Recreate Natalie's look (kind of):

Don't be tempted to wear all black when the weather turns cold and rainy - add a splosh of colour with a bright skirt:

Jil Sander pleated fuchsia skirt, ASOS hot pink lace midi skirt (you could shorten this skirt to make it knee length like Natalie's), Milly Racquelle flared skirt or Halston Heritage Bell skirt with pockets

Thakoon leather trim sweater, Joseph leather elbow-patch sweater or ASOS pocket sweater (in black)

Alexander Wang Daria high combat boots, Tory Burch Toby combat boots, Burberry boots or River Island Surley military boots

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Natalia

Natalia Alaverdian, Harper's Bazaar Russia (photographer, stylist & fashion editor), Tuileries, Paris, March 2012.

I think Natalia looks so cute in this outfit....like a winter pixie. 

Recreate Natalia's look (kind of):

DKNY faux fur coat with ponte inserts, Thakoon Addition faux fur hooded coat, Miss Selfridge chocolate faux fur coat, or Kate Spade Rossalyn faux fur coat

Boots with heel detail: Alexander Wang Sigrid knee boots, Miu Miu Swarovski crystal heel boots, Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Wells riding boot or Yves Saint Laurent Rita riding boots (these have detailing on the toe cap rather than the heel).

 Rag & Bone felted cable beanie, Topshop cat ear beanie or ASOS rib boyfriend beanie

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Nadia

Nadia Sarwar, before Isabel Marant (I think!), Paris, March 2012.

Recreate Nadia's super cute look (kind of):

Zero + Maria Cornejo Devo dress (add a navy long sleeve tee like Nadia until the weather warms up) or Carven dungaree style dress (adore this dress especially the back with the crossover straps) or Topshop hooded jersey midi dress

ASOS Abel leather lace-up boots

ASOS boyfriend knit beanie



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



Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Grace

There is something about New Zealand born, Paris based Grace's style that I absolutely adore. It's...unaffected, undone, honest somehow....rather like that of another one of my girl style crushes, Ursina. It is refreshing to see at fashion week. And of course I am crazy about Grace's freckles ;)

One of my friend's said to me at Chanel, "Ness, I just photographed a girl you would love....she is SO your type". When I looked at the photograph on the back of her camera, it was Grace! It is funny that most of us photographers at the fashion weeks have a particular type of girl/style we like photographing. It is what keeps things interesting, I think.

Recreate Grace's look (kind of):

Whetherly Noam double jersey tee or ASOS double-layer tee

Max Studio dark brown leather coat or Marni caramel leather coat or Vince leather coat (a great trans seasonal piece) 

Duffy grey wool and cashmere beanie

Marc by Marc Jacobs electro blue Too Hot to Handle zip around wallet or wristlet  
Smythson orange Keep Calm and Carry On notebook (a motto I like to play on repeat in my head during the fashion weeks ;)

Essie mint candy apple nailpolish (do you see the colour of Grace's manicure...and her hand chain? So cool!)