LFW Day 1
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After four shows, covering one backstage, and wearing a pair of heels all day that just about broke my ankle I'm feeling ready to crash into bed. So, I'll keep this short and sweet. Currently loving all the revamped grunge looks that are rearing their head. The combination of cable knits, slouchy beanie, thick gold necklace, pleated leather, and purple Prada clutch won the look on the left the spot as my favourite outfit from the day. Also, loving Daniella's vintage ckOne t-shirt and faux snakeskin skirt.Pictured below from left: Matthew Zorpas, Charlie May in her own design (swoon), Daniella and Jackie in velvet boots, Frances in a mixture of grey (always a good idea) plus Kit and her braided silk scarf.
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Just barely made it into PPQ - was one of the last people let in and was so glad not to have been turned away. Was totally mesmerized by this pink haired model (that hair colour and those lips?! so good). The show felt like a combination of Zorro and Beverly Hills new money circa 1995. It was brash and super wearable - kind of loved it.
Get ready...
Everybody that knows me knows that I get way too overexcited about London Fashion Week. The buzz of it still just hasn't worn off. So, my feet will ache for six days straight, I'll be dehydrated, and loopy with the intoxication of it all... I wont sleep enough or eat enough and I'll have my camera permanently attached to my hand at all times. But, the truth is I still have to pinch myself because seriously I feel lucky to get to be part of it all. I'm aiming to update daily with all the madness but in the meantime follow along in all the other various places. First show is at 9am!
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Wearing: 3.1 Phillip Lim jacket (stolen from Jackie's closet - love it), Weekday tank, 7 for all Mankind jeans and Sambag Esther tote. Photos by Kit Lee.
Charlie May SS12
Charlie May debuted her SS12 collection yesterday in London.
Out of every show I'll see this season, this is the one I've been most excited about. After visiting Charlie's studio a couple months ago I couldn't wait to see how everything would come together. The transformation from a rough sketch to the finished product really is mind boggling. Each piece was so well tailored and the finishing was perfect. I'm itching to get my fingers on something and there's the most beautiful little motorcycle jacket that I've got my eye on...
Charlie's taking personal orders. Find her e-mail on her website here.
Monnier Frères
I'm a big sucker for accessories. Mostly because I tend to dress pretty simple... yes, I'm addicted to grey t-shirts and jeans. What can I say? I'm a girl of simple pleasures. So, when I found out about Monnier Frères, a French company specializing in luxury accessories, I was instantly hooked. They have loads of great brands that are hard to find. 3.1 Phillip Lim (the pashli bag has been on my wishlist for over a year - swooon), Jil Sander, Isabel Marant... plus tons of gorgeous labels that I'd never heard of before - but have now fallen in love with. Their English site is launching soon and I'll be doing a few guest posts for their blog... so ch-ch-check it out little chickens.
Wearing: DVF bag, Cutler and Gross sunglasses, Elena Meyer necklace (all from Monnier Fréres). Trouve white t-shirt (which I'm practically living in these days), 7 for all Mankind jeans and Topshop shoes.