Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Eleonora

The exquisite Eleonora Carisi, before Giambattista Valli, Paris, October 2012.

A beautiful, beautiful gown on Eleonora...and perfect inspiration for those who are looking for something to wear to a formal party/occasion over the next few weeks. Champagne, canapes, cocktails, a beautiful formal gown.....what could be more perfect to celebrate the year gone by.

Recreate Eleonora's look (kind of):

Nude gown: Rachel Gilbert Olivia sequin-embellished dress, Alice + Olivia embellished gown,  Lanvin belted silk-satin gown, Catherine Deane Giselle Strapless gown, or Imitation Molly lace maxi dress

London Fashion Week SS 2013...Eleonora

Eleonora Carisi, after Acne, London, September 2012.

LOVE this outfit on Eleonora (and the London light was so pretty as well): everything from her dip dyed hair to her sweet little hat (half cloche/half train drivers cap?) and gorgeous skirt. And on a day like today in London (grey, grey, grey) this outfit is the perfect, colourful pick me up (sort of like the effect production of a secret bag of boiled lollies has on passengers on a long, boring car journey ;).

Recreate Eleonora's Look (kind of):

Cozy sweater: Theyskens' Theory Knop Yourney sweater, Ganni Angora knit sweater, Tibi Cross Back sweater, A.L.C Bennie sweater, Acquaverde crew neck sweater or Acne Clementine boiled wool sweater

Sparkly, statement necklace (vintage/charity shops are brilliant for finding pretty vintage necklaces): Tom Binns Madame Dumont necklace, Noir Jewelry Nightfall crystal station necklace, J.Crew necklace, ASOS brooch statement necklace, or Tom Binns Regal Rocker Swarovski necklace

Lace up booties: Alexander McQueen lace up boots, Sam Edelman Knox booties,  Burberry Prorsum nubuck booties

Mini bag: Milly Emerson mini bag, Clare Vivier mini bag, or Diane von Furstenberg mini harper bag

Hat: Catarzi hat, Stella McCartney wool-felt cloche, Gucci leather trimmed felt trilby, or Albertus Swanepoel Bobby bucket hat