Poser #14 - PFW AW13

These trousers were an absolute bargain find, £7 from H&M in the dregs of the sale. At the time I was like hmmm really? But I thought fuck it YOLO/FOMO (new one my friend taught me, fear of missing out).

Sunglasses & Trousers, H&M, Coat, Asos, Rollneck, Uniqlo, Shoes, Topshop

Poser #13 - PFW AW13

Oooo alor mon amie! I love looking sooo chic dahhhhling. Embarrassingly most this outfit is from Topshop but what can I say? Who doesn't own a good outfit from Topshop?

Sunglasses, Asos, Necklace, H&M, Clutch, Whistles, Coat, Jumper and Trousers, Topshop

PFW AW13 - Costume National

Set at the stylish minimalist venue, palais de Tokyo, the crowd were ridiculously avant garde and stylish which very much represented costume national. Tailored long length coats were the key focus of the collection. With splits at the side seams and others featuring a bottom open block with tie. Head to toe in black created a slick edgy silhouette, half way through blocks of white expanded the one tone colour palette keeping it clean and very much monochrome. Capasa was pretty safe this season, nothing was new but just as nice. He stayed within his comfort zone creating what he knew best. It was a shame to see such a safe collection, hopefully next season he will step out of his black box.

Poser #12 - PFW AW13

As I jet off to Paris each season a load of pictures are to come. Here's day one, me in a shit load of colours. Why not?

Beanie, Brick Lane Market, Coat, Asos, Shoes, Nicholas Kirkwood, Socks, Cos

Poser #11 - PFW AW13

Just landed in Paris and we were on our way for some food. I love my shoes so much in this. And Paris is so ridiculously pretty!

Sunglasses, Asos, Coat, Topshop, Clutch, Whistles, Shoes, Nike

PFW AW13 - Jean-Paul Gaultier

Ridiculously excited for jean Paul gaultier, it was set at the rather luxurious hall of walgram, the last time I was here I got a little I toxicated on free champagne. The stage was set in the middle with gaultiers name written in huge letters on the backdrop. Everyone had goody bags which were filled with his new scent jpg classique. Beautifully tailored coats with biker details were head to tow in black whilst leather was a constant theme. The fierce fashion music blaring coinsided well with the clothes, the models embodied a sexy and sassy feel blowing kisses down the runway. Texture was imminent and strong sharp shapes were key. Burn out striped sleeves paired with a PVC fur trim bikers was an empowering look which had a throw back feel of the 80's. Power dressing was an obvious inspiration as strong shoulders and streamline silhouettes made an appearance accompanied with hints of sequins. Androgyness goddess was felt from each model, with beautifully draped dresses with a side a split skirt and double layer biker top contraption it was cool, edgey but still fun. Signature fur floor length coats took stage and the finale looks went down as a duo and were made up of shimmering two tone fabrics in hues of epic bronze and silver futuristic tailored suits.

PFW AW13 - EACHXOTHER X BLAIR CHIVERS

Last season we met the lovely Blair, and this season we popped along to see his collaboration with Each x Other again as we loved him so much. This time they went all out, with huge lighting on the walls and the room decked out in his art work and the collection put together on little rails it was a beautiful sight.

Wall Art

Live silk screen printing onto clothes.

A little glimpse of the collection.

I had this done on the inside of my coat.

The collection is very cool edgey and androgyness, definitely worth checking out. I can see the brand sitting along side ACNE, Alexander Wang and all those hip cool brands.

Minna Parikka - Shoes

Minna Parikka, designer based in Helsinki creates the most exciting shoes, which are elegant, fun and feminine. Combining elements of surrealism and contemprary design, she believes that a beautifully made shoe can help create a womans style and poise.She has been worn by Lady Gaga, Beth Ditto, Paloma Faith and more, and these are all very stylish ladies, if not a bit mental but who doesn't love that? Watch out for their A/W collection, they have bunny ears on them! Pictures in my old post if you scroll down, Bunny Shoes!

Spider Woman Heels

£292

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Stocking Heel

£271

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Lulu Rose Heel

£242

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Red Custard Pump
£238
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Paris Fashion Week S/S 2012 - Day 1

Today was so ridiculously beautiful, the sun was shining so brightly! Sunnies, lipstick and heels on ready for the busy day ahead. After getting the coach at 10:30pm last night I got next to no sleep. Arriving at our hotel at about 7:30am, we were half dead and starving. We had to head back out after getting settled to collect more show tickets, it was great walking around because the weather was amazing. 

Myself and Jemima arriving in Paris

Amaya Arzuaga

The show venue was ‘Cite de la mode et du Design’ – a gorgeous metal and glass structure open plan setting on the river bank – the reception had lots and lots of red wine by the designer, and we got a free bottle once seated which was a nice delight. Last season’s show was packed out in comparison and we were asked to move forward to front row. This season reminded me a little of Burberry Prorsums Spring 2010 RTW collection, with its similar use of colour palette and techiniques, however this collection was a long show with short hems.

Jemima, ready to be moved to front row!

The show began with a stiff sheer metallic blouse with a plunging neckline and concentric pleats, paired with a skirt made of angled strands metallic raffia. The plunging necklines continued, adding backless pieces and using an array of sheer, metallic pastels of the palest shades. The pale pastels were offset with contrasting black panelling and trim.

There were two main silhouettes on the run way – the first a tight skirted mini with structured pleats adding interest and the second was a gorgeous bucket shaped, tubular mini that hung away from the body, the models tucking their arms behind the wide silhouette. The soft colour palette kept the look feminine whilst the strong structure made it edgy, with the hint of mesh it gave the whole look a finished yet slightly sexy feel.

The sheer bucket dresses barely disguises tight swimwear, bodysuits mini jumpsuits also toting the concentric pleat. The swimwear/bodysuits were in white metallic jersey as well as one pastel pink sheer knitted suit. The use of pleats from the centre have an art deco feel creating a very precise yet intricate detail.

Pleats began to accentuate the form with deep plunging neck lines featuring structured pleated busts – shunning the current lowering hemlines this collections microminis were a breath of fresh air while retaining the sheer trends and the metallic silks.

One of my favourite looks was this simple playsuit, with the beautiful black rimmed neckline against the faded satin cream the contrast was perfect, combined the pleats the kinda of looked like a bow at the front, it had the perfect level of tailoring to keep this look chic and elegant.

The collection was incredibly consistent in its use of fabrics and style and the pleating, structuring and draping was beautifully executed.A very wearable collection for those who don't mind revealing a little to a lot of flesh yet still delightfully elegant. 

Jemima and Sannita

Charlie Le Mindu to follow...