Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Andreea

Stunning Romanian model Andreea Diaconu (IMG),after Atelier Versace, Paris, July 2012.

Recreate Andreea's look (kind of):

Helmut marled pullover or vintage tape open-knit sweater (perfect for cooler summer nights)

Helmut Lang Asymmetrical skirt or side split maxi skirt

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013....Before Acne

Before Acne, Paris, June 2012.

Perfect weekend wear (particularly if you live in the UK where it is sort of sunny, then cloudy, then rainy, then sort of sunny again. It is exhausting just trying to figure out how many layers are needed for the day ahead! I went to the final of the Equestrian eventing the other day and it poured with rain on the way there. Never have I been so glad of my plastic "poncho". Highly unattractive but entirely useful when it rains.)

Recreate her look (kind of):

Leather jacket (versatile + excellent protection from the elements): Topshop traditional leather jacket, 3.1 Phillip Lim leather jacket, T by Alexander Wang paneled leather jacket

Shorts: Haute Hippie drawstring shorts, Rebecca Minkoff printed shorts, Thakoon Addition sport shorts, To Love Kuvaa printed shorts,Topshop animal print shorts

Wedges: Luxury Rebel Dani colourblock wedges, ASOS Harp wedges, See by Chloe wedges

Fluro green Cambridge satchel

Nixon The Time Teller watch or Casio blue watch (I haven't bothered to wear a watch for a few years instead relying on my iPhone. Um, unfortunately my iPhone died (not the battery) for a few hours in Paris during couture. Oh my goodness, the panic! I couldn't remember anyone's telephone number, I had no way to tell the time, no map! I didn't realise how much I rely on my phone until then. I think I will start wearing my watch again, especially when travelling. Oh and if your iPhone won't work, try doing a hard reset - holding down both buttons for ages. Works a treat :)

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013....Catherine

Catherine Baba, after A Show, Paris, June 2012.

There is a good article on Catherine's personal style in the September edition of Elle (UK) magazine (pages 188 and 189). I love this quote about her closet "Once you go in, you never come out" and her style "no rules! I go with feeling....more is never enough". I always imagined that Catherine lived in a bohemian, vintage and treasure-filled apartment (complete with magic wardrobe!) and from the description in the article, it sounds like it is true!

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Marine

Belgian model Marine Van Outryve, Paris, July 2012.

Another new face I would love to shoot with. Stunning.

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013...Esther

Fashion Director Rake magazine Esther Quek, after Juun J, Paris, June 2012.

Nobody does girl-meets-boy-inspired looks better than Esther. I have been photographing Esther each year in June at men's fashion week (Paris) for maybe 3 years now and it is always such a delight to see what she is wearing. I have never thought to ask her whether she was wearing menswear influenced pieces prior to working at Rake or whether she has been inspired by all the men's collections she works with as fashion director. Either way, Esther's outfit is a perfect (summery) intro to the menswear trend for this coming A/W.

Recreate Esther's look (kind of):

Statement blazer: Sass & Bide The End blazer, Derek Lam print blazer, ASOS premium blazer, Alice + Olivia Elyse floral print blazer or Clover Canyon printed jacket

Bright pants: Jenni Kayne pleated pants, J.Crew cropped pants or ASOS peg pants

Loafers: Charlotte Olympia Charlotte's Web loafers, Charlotte Olympia kitty loafers (oh the cuteness!) or Alouissa black studded skull loafers

Raid your dad's/boyfriend's/husband's/brother's wardrobe for a tie and tie-pin.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13....Caroline

Tank magazine's Caroline Issa, after Christian Dior Couture, Paris, July 2012.

Love Tank magazine (love the Venus As a Boy story styled by Elisa Nalin in the latest issue - one of the models looks remarkably like Anne-Catherine), Love what Caroline wears, Love her signature red lipstick. Love is all around, basically :)

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013...Zina

Zina Charkoplia from FashionVibe blog, before Maison Martin Margiela, Paris, June 2012.

I photographed Zina last year at men's fashion week but didn't know her name. Finally got it this time!

Recreate Zina's look (kind of):

Print romper/playsuit: Shoshanna Elizabeth floral printed romper, Zimmermann meadow playsuit, Dallin Chase Fieldston romper, Seafolly Tea Rose playsuit (cute for a summer holiday) or Wal G floral one shoulder romper

Vest/gilet: Donna Karan casual luxe suede utility vest, Peter Pilotto vest, BDG sleeveless hooded vest or Ecote sleeveless vest

Oasis ankle boots, Ash suede booties or Rag & Bone classic newbury booties