AW15 Fashion Week Round up

Well... The parties have been thrown, champagne has finally stopped flowing (for now), Blue Steel is back with a vengeance and the street style fashion pose has been put away for the season. The AW15 show season is over; what a whirlwind it has been! 

LFW via W

I have trawled through the statics, shows and photos for my pick of my favourites so you don't have to.   

From New York & Milan to my Hometown (and my spiritual Home) I have picked my best of the week to help with with my winter wardrobe. 

New York brought us The 70s and the cold; London was all about 'a motorway restaurant', Milan brought craft to the forefront and Paris was all about new beginnings. 

#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 (21/05/14)

I have been surrounded by family this week. 

That can only mean one thing. I have  had a big family event. That can only mean one thing. I needed a big family party dress. 

It was particularly difficult because a) most of my family are incredibly conservative. So my rocking up in my preferred Mary Katranzou crop and wool mini and b) most of my family think I'm weird enough as it is. 

So I had to find something that I felt comfortable and fashion forward in and also would not get my Great-Uncle giving me the most disapproving of looks as I sashayed across the dance floor of my grandmother's 90th birthday. 

So what could I wear that would fit? I found the answer in this Beautiful silk shirt dress. This was the answer to all of my prayers! 

This is fun, chic as hell and is safe enough to wear in front of the fussiest relatives. The best part this looks extra amazing with a pair if jeans or a pair of kick-ass sandals. Topshop have found the answer to all of my prayers! It's a shame they don't come in a myriad of colours, I would have bought them all. 

I get to have my cake and eat it too! WIN! 

Get this piece of actual confection here. 

Details of all looks can be found here

#WantItWednesday (30/04/14)

Mary Katrantzou

I live in navy, grey & beige. I cannot get enough of the safest palette known to man. It's perfect for work, going out (with a few 'jazzy' accessories) or just slobbing about at a boozy brunch with friends. The colour palette is my best friend, my comfort and the easiest way to look chic on a daily basis. 

But then I saw this. This brightly coloured embellished piece of confection. The top MAKES me want to wear it and be impossibly glamorous. I want to go dancing and drink more colourful cocktails than I care to imagine this early on a Wednesday morning. 

It makes me want to be fun and it should make you too!

That's the beauty of Mary Katranzou and her impossibly fun collections. They make you want to be fun, all the time. They are cheerful and intricate and accentuate your best bits. 

This is part of a two piece (seen here)

This would be perfect as a luxurious wedding outfit.

I think the crop top is the most versatile piece and can be worn as an embellished casual piece or dressed up for maximum summer vamp appeal. 

If this can make me want out of the safest palette. I'm pretty sure it will make you too!