London Fashion Week AW 2012...Laura

Model,writer and cultural ambassador for the British Fashion Council Laura Bailey, before Christopher Kane, London, February 2012.

Such a pretty, feminine outfit - how beautiful is that Christopher Kane crystal flower embellished top? Perfect for the spring weather now (well, except for last night in London where I had to pull out my hot water bottle again. I thought I had retired it until next winter!) with a simple cardigan, and worn on its own when the weather warms up. And I love that Laura has worn such a beautiful top during the day....if you own a piece like this don't just save it for a special occasion/an evening out. Wear it as much as possible (I think the top would look fabulous with a denim jacket thrown over the top, for example).

Recreate Laura's look (kind of):

Vionnet embellished tulle and silk top or Topshop premium flower embellished top or Alice + Olivia embellished silk-chiffon top

Topshop pale pink high-waisted chinos or Alice + Olivia Arthur pants

See by Chloe wooden heeled sandals or Yves Saint Laurent Tribute wooden heeled sandals (add a pretty pair of lace tights or socks like Laura)  



London Fashion Week AW 2012...Lisa

Before Christopher Kane, London, February 2012.

I photographed this girl last September before Christopher Kane (she was wearing the gorgeous Christopher Kane patent pencil skirt with embroidered flowers) and I spotted her again this season. I really love the way she has paired trainers with the Acne Starlet leather skirt - casual, relaxed and cool all at once. Hands up who hasn't sported a version of this look? I am sitting firmly on mine (well, not literally as I have to type ;) as sandshoes (got to love a Dunlop volley!)/trainers with a shortish* denim skirt has been a look I have worn many times over the years. The leather skirt with trainers equals a fresh take on the sneakers/skirt look.

Edit: her name is Lisa Corneliusson from Rodeo magazine (thanks to the lovely and super stylin' Alexander from The Sceptic for letting me know!

Recreate the look (kind of):

Acne Starlet leather skirt (How cute are the glitter stars and stripes?)

Alexander Wang Dillon trainers or Topshop black canvas sneakers

*length = dependant on weight/mood/state of legs at time of wearing ;)

London Fashion Week AW 2012...Poppy

Poppy Delevingne, before Christopher Kane, London, February 2012.

Recreate Poppy's Look (kind of):

Christopher Kane metallic brocade top or ASOS jacquard shell top or  AWear foil print top 

Dion Lee Asymmetric printed mini-skirt or Zero + Maria Cornejo Tomo wrap skirt

Karen Walker Perfect Day sunglasses or Prism Portofino cat-eye sunglasses

London Fashion Week AW 2012...Camille

Camille from Over The Rainbow blog, Somerset House, London, February 2012.

Love Camille's style (she is half French/half English) and I am especially coveting that baseball cap (and the Celine bag, of course!). Before fashion month (and photographing Talissa in Australia last November), my response to wearing a baseball cap other than for sporting activities or for sun-protection purposes would have been, um, really? Are you sure?! Which is clearly one (of the many) reasons why I am a photographer and not a fashion editor ;) I have owned many a baseball cap over the years ranging from Polo Ralph Lauren to a Sydney Swans AFL supporters cap and a most-flattering fluro yellow Sydney Harbour Bridge 75th Anniversary cap circa 2007 however none have had quite the desirability factor that Camille's cap imparts.

Recreate Camille's look (kind of):

My Lovely Jean painter skinny jean (add your own strategically placed rips) or Helmut Lang metallic mid-rise jeans (with metallic foil swooshes) or J Brand Zoey triple zip skinny jeans

Bird by Juicy Couture slate grey sweater or ASOS grey double-layer t-shirt or T by Alexander Wang classic muscle tee 

Christian Louboutin Sixties black pumps (love the low cut side) or Gucci patent leather pumps

And hit it out of the ballpark in a baseball cap: Juicy Couture black cap, House of Holland baseball cap or Topshop acid wash cap

London Fashion Week AW 2012...After Vivienne Westwood Red Label

After Vivienne Westwood Red Label, London, February 2012.

Just because I loved the hair and the body stencils.....

London Fashion Week AW 2012...Alice

Alice Goddard, Somerset House, London, February 2012.

Beautiful, talented Alice - fashion student, stylist and co-creator of super cool magazine called, well,  Hot & Cool.

 I love photographing Alice.

Recreate Alice's look with a little tartan skirt:

Joseph Glen Plaid skirt with slits or See by Chloe wool kilt skirt or Juicy Couture tartan wool skirt