#WantItWednesday (17/09/24) NYFW/LFW Breakdown

I have been rather preoccupied for the last few weeks or so as I have been up to my neck in fashion week, amongst other things. So I thought, in lieu of my usual #WantItWednesday I would look at and review my comprehensive list of #Wants from NYFW and LFW.

I love this time of year. Summer is over and you are inundated with parties, trends and most importantly fashion! You find out what in your wardrobe you can carry forward to spring (because, SAVINGS!) and what you will need to quietly retire for a throwback in a couple of seasons' time (or throwaway).

I'm happy that overalls, dungarees and loose fits were a firm favourite at NYFW a particular favourite of mine is this beauty from Alice + Olivia. Prints were bold and striking. Co-Ords are (thankfully) ever present; 

I am not yet ready to give mine up yet either.

Pastels (especially coral) will continue to run through from AW to SS, which will help you to save those all important pennies.

The comforting and chicest of fashion colours; browns, camels and creams (not particularly summery, but whatever) were all over The Row.

Silhouettes were loose and almost medieval, a look that perfectly encapsulates the Olsen Twins aesthetic and I think that's probably why I love it so much! This was a particular favourite of mine. 

I was a huge fan of the details seen on Proenza Schouler. The handbags were prim & proper and the sandals were a strong look, one I just might copy 

(as a non sandal wearer, this is a REVELATION!) 

As a born and bred Londoner, I think I am most impressed with the offerings LFW had to offer. 

Stripes were EVERYWHERE and I for one, could not be happier. This cape from Giles is certainly on my want list, I would make this an casual masterpiece with a pair of light skinny jeans and a pair of plimsolls. 

Pastels were ever present in this excellent and I am surprised that I love this rather grown up collection that exudes fun and frolics in the brief moment of summer we get here. 

One of my faves, Mary Katrantzou stepped away from the bold and striking patterns is best known for this season and produced a sombre collection that better reflects the incliment weather we have become accustomed to. The collection was a rather moody affair, which I for one, loved. There were definite elements of the Pastel Goth that I have yet to get my head around, but no doubt will be covered in soon. A particular favourite of mine were the trousers seen here. I would love this with a pair of (my) nude heels and a slouchy, white T-shirt

While at Burberry Prorsum it was a much more light hearted affair. The skirts were ruffled and light and were edged up with denim and cropped jackets. 

The trench came in an array of fun and citrusy colours; a particular favourite of mine is the yellow that is 100% on my want list

Anya Hindmarch continued on with her irreverent charm and a wonderfully tongue in cheek collection. Tassels were ENORMOUS (I do love a big tassel :))  and the appliqués were graphic and eye catching that is all you could ever want in a handbag in my opinion.  

This was by far my favourite as it was chic enough to make you feel like you were being a good pretend grown up to others, but with enough sass and humour to make sure you didn't take yourself too seriously. 

I had been very impressed with what I have seen so far, and I absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on some (in my dream world all of them!) 

I'm off to submerge myself in MFW now... until next time! 

#WantItWednesday (03/09/14)

I have mithered on about the cold weather for a couple of weeks now, so it's only right that I start suggesting things that will keep you warm for the next few months. 

(and it's foggy this morning to add to my woes)

This Extra Large Tartan Scarf from Zara is something to get excited about for sure. 

I love a good scarf when it's cold and it can be the perfect autumnal accessory. 

I love the size of this, you could do your best Cara Delevingne impression with this, or weave this up and over a cocoon coat for your best nomadic impression. 

The colour on this is wonderfully on trend too. AW14 LFW was awash with brights, oranges & red to cast off (the feeling of it at least) the cold. 

If you aren't brave enough for a tangerine hue in your coat; this is an excellent nod to the trend without feeling like a total slave to fashion. 

(IMHO - nothing is wrong with that at all)

Saying that, this would also look AMAZING with my pick of AW14. 

I am totally okay with looking like a tangerine; if I feel fab I don't care and it will (mentally at least) make me feel like it's July. 

I for one wish this were in a few more colours; this is easily going to be my new favourite. Zara's large scarf offering last year was one I had just missed and I still regret it to this day. 

So get it while it's hot. You'll only regret it if you don't. Trust me. 

#WantItWednesday (19/02/14)

For this week's #WantItWednesday I am thinking in Bling.
With the dank, wet weather (hopefully) behind us and the

end of London Fashion Week, I am bringing a little embellishment with me, just like the runway of Mary Katrantzou. 

This piece of neck confection does this perfectly!

From one of my ultimate favourites (I actually squealed with delight when the Rhianna for Balmain pictures emerged, relive the beauty again here!) This collar is perfect with jumpers and shirts, it can be worn with a spaghetti strap dress or a T-shirt. It can, essentially be worn with anything!

Look at the neck perfection! 

You can dress up with this, dress down with this, you could conceivably wear this everyday and make every outfit look different.
You'll want to be snapped, just like at fashion week!

Balmain Collar, £415

Collage info

Top: Schumacher

Bag: Alexander Wang

Trousers: Helmut Lang

Shoes: Charlotte Olympia

LFW AW14 Preview... Ones to watch!

With less than a week to go before the special heels are taken out of the wardrobe and the blogger pose is perfected I thought now would be a good time to go through the collections that I am watching out for during London Fashion Week.

Daks

I am an old lady at heart when it comes to some labels. I look back the silhouettes during the Art Nouveau and Deco periods and wish I could fill my wardrobe with their sumptuous delights. Daks evokes this for me, time and time again. it does not mess around. It is clean, simple and more importantly ELEGANT AS HELL.  You put on a Daks blazer and you feel the history of its 120 years on your shoulders, expertly crafted you feel like you have dropped right into the middle of Brideshead, ready for an adventure on the lawn. 

Daks, 14th of Feb, 2pm

Hunter

EVERYONE is talking about Hunter's first foray into London Fashion Week and I couldn't talk about one British heritage brand without mentioning another. 

Expect, elegant updates on the good old gumboot, with bespoke designs (excruciatingly on trend of course!) There is no stopping this internationally recognised brand.

Hunter, 15th of Feb, 6pm

Preen

A celebrity staple, found on the backs of everyone from Chloe Sevigny to Rhianna and Carey Mulligan this collection is fun, relaxed and bright Expertly crafted with its tongue planted firmly in its cheek. Saturday cannot come soon enough for me!

Preen, 16th of Feb, 9am

Peter Pilotto

Another brand on the tip of everyone's tongue is Peter Pilotto. This young, fun and rebellious label has just completed it collection for the American Superstore, Target to great aplomb. Expect another bright, pattern heavy collection begging for it's pieced to be clashed. I already want it all!

Peter Pilotto, 17th of Feb 4pm

I do love Fashion Week!