PFW Favourites

Some favourite fashion moments from Paris so far:

Uber sexy day wear:

Stretchy mini-dress and jacket in scarlet by Isobel Marant

Funky, too-cool-for-anything casual wear:

Chunky sweater and floral shorts, again by Isobel Marant

Doll-like glamour:

Baby pink and coral with blanket stitching by Viktor & Rolf

Givenchy's sheer power:

White tiered layering.

Pastel pallets with a jewel detail hip bag.

Flowing yet crisp lines - power in disguise.

Shell pink and sequin shine.

Stella does it again:

As worn by my favourite model, Natalia Vodianova

Anyone for tennis?

Close up - sporty mesh and delicate flowers.

Halo girl:

Angelic yet sexy by Andrew Gn

Demure lilac by Andrew Gn - perfect city chic.

Rich girl glamour:

Pale gold cut-out floral motifs by Giambattista Valli.

Now for the top set: Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu!

The Hot List - A/W 11-12 Bags

Following yesterday's post, I thought I would share ideas on how to accessorize the only way possible this season - with a hand-held mini bag! Yes, large shoulder bags are, for the foreseeable future, a thing of the past, and it's all about clutching yours in your fist, to the waist or to your chest.

To begin, British Heritage brand Mulberry:

I'm feeling black bags right now (more below...), and I love the tassel on this one.

Shiny, black and mini. Perfect!

This time delicious plum.

The coveted one:

By Celine, this bowling bag is the one everyone was talking about.

In close-up detail.

Another bowling bag by Dries Van Noten, this time in navy velvet with a tan trim.

The fur show-piece:

By Ellie Tahari. I'm currently having flashbacks to Clueless (I must watch that film again soon). Guaranteed attention for wearing this.

The monochrome:

Both by Louis Vuitton, these would carry an entire A/W wardrobe.

Love the metal strip and tiny studs on the base!

See the silver padlock?

The hold-all:

The larger bags this season really are all about the above, credit goes to Marc Jacobs.

The white clutch:

Again a white clutch like this one by Miu Miu, similar to Louis Vuitton's, would pair with anything you wear now - jeans, jumpers, suits, LBDs...

And lastly:

The new it-bag:

A shiny white cylinder by Stella McCartney that you just know is full of precious objects wins my vote.

Buy your miniature bag now and I have a feeling your small and discreet accessory will be with you for a while.

Dressy Inspiration for Autumn

I thought I'd take a step back from London Fashion Week and the forays into the Spring/Summer trends, and share some catwalk inspiration as to what to wear NOW. Out, at parties, in the office...below are some of my favourite dressed up ensembles from this season's shows:

The Optical Illusion 

Stella McCartney's famous silhouette.

And her cut-out polka dot creation in white.

The Stunning Shift

Classic understated elegance by Calvin Klein

Sixties Cool

This one by Giambattista Valli

A Night at the Theatre

By Marni. A lustful black faux fur jacket and peach knee-skimming skirt.

The Print

One of Mary Katrantzou's more wearable creations (though I love all of them).

And lastly, my two favourite dresses by Emilio Pucci:

Baroque

Black velvet Pucci and a stately neckline.

The Fur-ball

This actually reminds me strongly of the blue faux fur jacket I bought two days ago (which I am in love with and will be wearing every chance I get)...

Hopefully that has given you some inspiration as to what to wear out this Autumn! Which look will you be wearing?