New York Fashion Week SS 2013....Jemma

Hair and make-up inspiration via Australian model Jemma Baines (Next), NYC, September 2012.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Catherine

Hair and make-up inspiration via Australian model Catherine McNeil (Marilyn), Paris, September 2012.

Behind the Scenes....MiH Jeans Pre-SS13 Lookbook Shoot

Behind the Scenes @ MiH Jeans Pre-SS 2013 Lookbook Shoot, MiH Headquarters, London.

I make no secret of my preference for working with brands that I absolutely love, and MiH jeans (and the wonderful team behind it) is one of them. Back in the summer, I was fortunate to be invited back by the lovely Chloe Lonsdale, MiH's founder, to photograph behind the scenes on the MiH jeans pre-spring/summer '13 lookbook (studio) shoot. You might recall last year's behind the scenes shoot with the lovely model Beegee. 

The shoot took place at the new MiH headquarters in London where, by the end of the day, I was ready to move in (Dear Chloe, my bed would definitely fit in a corner of the photographic cove. I measured it ;)). The enormous space (it used to be a photographic studio) is beautifully decorated (vintage photographs and posters on the walls, a wonderful oyster-coloured chaise lounge, large wooden tables, white washed walls, antique blue & white china, a gourmet kitchen) and filled with light. All the things that make me extremely happy as a photographer :)

The team for this shoot were:

Model: gorgeous British model Milly Simmonds (Elite London)

Photographer: Oskar Gyllensward (who is a genius with lighting. I just watched on in awe - and stayed well out of the way - as Oskar worked his magic with the lighting, transforming the studio for the shoot).

Stylist: Simone Konu

Hair: Mari Ohashi

Make-Up: Hiromi Ueda

Set Design: Robert Storey

I am so fortunate to have worked with the MiH team on this (and last year's shoot). Everyone is a joy to work with and even though it is "work" (lookbook shoots are fairly fast-paced because of the number of outfits that need to be shot within a short period of time) it never feels stressful. 

You can find the lookbook with Oskar's incredible shots of Miss Milly and the new collection on the MiH website.

p.s. The prints in this MiH collection are by the wonderfully talented NY-based illustrator Bernadette Pascua (probably many of you know Bernadette's beautiful blog, Decade Diary). Last year, after I posted the photographs of Beegee from the behind the scenes shoot, Bernadette sent me an illustration inspired by one of my photographs. The MiH team saw her illustration, loved her work, and now she collaborates with them, designing the prints! I love a happy, inspiring story :) Well done Bernadette!

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

Estonian model Kelli Lumi (DNA), after John Galliano, Paris, March 2012.

Adore the heavy eye make-up and the way the fur is framing her face. It was horrid weather (I remember it clearly....it was raining and cold) but Kelli managed to look serene and beautiful.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Ruby

Ruby Aldridge (Next) after Roland Mouret, Paris, September 2012.

Hair inspiration via Ruby for those who are maybe contemplating a haircut for the party season.....

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Cristina

New face Cristina Mantas (Elite), after Akris, Paris, September 2012.

Oh I do so love a perfectly applied semi-glossy red lip.....especially on a Wednesday, when there is still 2 more sleeps until the weekend begins.

New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Jacquelyn and Frida

Jacquelyn Jablonski and Frida Gustavsson, after Michael Kors, NYC, Feburary 2012.

Some winter hair and make-up inspiration for you.....I love the heavy rouged cheeks (and in winter flushed cheeks often come naturally from biting winds, overheated rooms, and bracing walks in the cold) and beautiful red lips. And the side-part + bobby pin? perfect for growing out a fringe (Miroslava is doing it!).

Recreate Jacquelyn's and Frida's looks (kind of):

Diane von Furstenberg Hanovar printed scarf, Theodora & Callum Zebra Border Infinity scarf, Diane von Furstenberg Hanover scarf, Codello Patch scarf

Diane von Furstenberg Kenley leopard print scarf, Marc by Marc Jacobs Clara printed scarf, ASOS Dandizette print scarf

London Fashion Week SS 2013....After Holly Fulton

After Holly Fulton, London, September 2012.

Hair and make-up inspiration for the weekend: two-tone lipstick and a messy plait!

Recreate her look (kind of):

Denim jacket: Pepe Jeans denim jacket,  ASOS denim jacket, Mother denim jacket, or River Island denim jacket

Collar blouse: Boutique by Jaeger Thelma collar blouse, Topshop floral trim blouse, Topshop gold trim collar blouse, Paul & Joe Sister blouse, or Equipment Adele round collar blouse

Rag & Bone/JEAN The Tuxedo Biba shorts, ASOS tailored shorts, or Topshop tuck front shorts

ASOS Ikat backpack

London Fashion Week SS 2013...Hedvig

Swedish model Hedvig Palm, after A Show, London, September 2012.