why i do what I do.....

I am now Fashion Director at Glamour magazine but following on from the success of my weekly column in the Sunday Times Style magazine I thought I would bring this page to life every week and also give you the chance to comment. This page is not for me to dictate what you should be wearing but to offer ideas on how to put wearable outfits together. Its not what you wear it's how you wear it!



Sunday, 2 March 2014

Paris Fashion Week Day 5

The Highlights.....

The sun is finally out big whoops all round is this the start of spring? Let's put on the open toes and hope (although I spoke to soon and had to add socks to this look later)



Faded jeans look great with black tones and add a chunky sandal with a pastel toe and for all those who love something oversized then later with a polo neck for a minimalist touch
Jacket by All Saints
Denim top by Marques Alemeida
Rollneck by Uniqlo
Jeans by Topshop
Shoes by Marni
Sunglasses by Thierry Lasry


Sophia Webster says it as it is


The most anticipate show did not let us down another great collection by Phoebe Philo for Celine with great knits with a grunge twist and anothe set of chunky footwear




Style tip ..... Phoebe likes to make he shoes chunky as it gives the appearance of a slimmer leg

Next stop Claire Wright Keller for Chloe who also gave us an effortless collection in particular I loved the leather puffas (do we think this might be a trend yet?!)

If you come to Paris he on eying you must eat is the bread and butter so bad but so good!


"Excuse me I can't see a bloody thing" poor bloody dog stuffed in a handbag next to me


The final show of the day Givenchy with more beautiful tailoring (it has also become my favourite trend for the new season), I also love these strong block colours strips that gives everything and edge

Paris Fashion Week Day 4

The Highlights.....

Denim Days

Old faded jeans are a great canvas for most things but as the mood of A/W 14 seems to be all about grey I thought I would layer up with tones of and recreate what I have seen. When playing with shades of colour I like to wear simple strong shapes like this funnel neck top


Coat by Joseph
Top and boots by Margiela
Jeans by Levi's
Bag by Prada


Proenza Schouler accessories


If you are all about black and white hen this must be yours!


And then add some pink heels to the list great with jeans or even a tailored suit and style with a sock to be really on trend!


AF Vandervorst
Trend spot.....Thigh boots ae everywhere this season in Paris


The giant puffa at Junya Watanabe....surely the best way to stay warm! #duvet


Top 3 looks at Acne today (especially loving the knits)


Rodger Vivier has been inspired by Bob Dylan in the Casbah this season and animal print is having another moment

Tailoring and knits are this seasons biggest trends but this is the avant garde version at Commes de Garçons


The tickets for the Nicolas Ghesquiere for Louis Vuitton show arrived today in a perfect leather envelope (good for future use) stylish and very excited to see what he will be doing there for his first season!


As the shows do I will end with the bride (final look at Vivienne Westwood)


Saturday, 1 March 2014

Paris Fashion Week Day 3

The Highlights.....

Mixing textures and again adding a white shirt makes denim and leather work better together and freshens it all up! Knee high boots work really well with culottes or cropped trousers give them a try, and I have tied my hair back as well to keep the look simple and laid back


Today is Dior and one of my favourite shows and Raf Simons who is head designer there always manages to come up with something incredible that works for the Dior customer but also managing to use exciting fabrics and design details that makes you want it all!


The crowds are always a bit mental at Dior and the whole area needs policing but it's worth turning up as the people watching is amazing!


Inside the venue there are satellite style light boards that changed colours


This show was possibly one of his best with sporty details on the coats like these lace up sides and backs and the colours used worked amazingly well together tailoring was also a key trend throughout the collection and the accessories will definitatley not disappoint stripe snakeskin bags looked amazing


The puffa makes a new way into next season as the 'puffa dress'




I loved the colour but my favourite looks were these simple tailored pieces


Isabel Marant was back in business and showed an extremely desirable collection in particular these trousers are on my must have list, padded and so comfy!


Another favourite of mine was the Margiela show and this time tailoring contrasted to pretty lace or silk layers but the key fabric with Harris Tweed which was heavily used throughout and the label displayed proudly on the back of everything tweed!


The new bag shape above fits into the side of the body


The oversized jacket at Sharon Wauchob and more wa to wear white, black and grey...


You always feel like a tourist but it's so beautiful and quite like it when it's dark and moody


Been sent a box of all the latest Dior makeup
#spoilt



The Stella invite arrived today and it comes complete with neon plastic keyring

Friday, 28 February 2014

Paris Fashion Week Day 2

The Highlights.....

It's pouring with rain here and had to change from trainers to boots today


Clash navy and black together for a simple and minimal day look the white shirt keeps any look fresh and updated so use to layer with your our wardrobe as it's great underneath sweatshirts
Coat and skirt by Jil Sander
Shirt by Pringle
Sweatshirt by Acne
Boots by Balenciaga
Bag by Pierre Hardy



Add orange Mac eye shadow to complete the look

First show of day Balenciaga and love the simplicity of these looks the rounded shoulders and se of fabrics there is also a big trend for belts next season

Balmain also clashed prints and love the military green utility pieces in leather to make them cool and sexy still


Ann Demeulemeester famous for loose black dressing also grew in these simple head to toe all white looks for all the puritans out there! Simple yet effective dressing if you are brave enough to wear all white!


Nina Ricci pulled in the crowd (Jessica Alba) and the looks with her luxe track suit trouser




Love this range of colours and blush seems to be a big hit next season plus in luxe velvet it's a great winter look I particularly love the red leather trousers they seems like leather track suit bottoms ... so cool!


Barbara Bui is one of my hidden gems easy wearable pieces but effortlessly cool

One of my favourite models showcasing some crazy abs!


Lanvin was the final show of the day and I loved the dark and grungy feel that the show started with tweed ruffles and knits all with cool pointed flats and Alber Elbaz even managed to pull in the queen of pop for the FROW .... Rihanna who showcased another sharp new hairdo in the form of a bob. Her presence created pure mayhem