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It’s here again! I get so excited by NY and London fashion weeks, as well as the fabulous runway looks we also get celebs and fashion muses turning out the style in the FRows and at the hot fashion parties. It really would’ve been too much to put into a single post (as well as including all of my other best dressed highlights from the week) so I’m making it a three parter. Enjoy!

Runway Fab

1- Naheem Khan
One of the first shows I think. Gorgeous pastel shades, ornate patterned gowns with sheer panels, shimmery beading and colour pop tribals. Great start!

2 – BCBG
More pastels lots of pink, yay! Most of the collection is beautiful silky looking garments with a lot of swish but they’ve also added in a little texture with faux fur (at least I hope it’s faux) and leather. Getting a bit excited as the prospect of rocking some chic pink pleather in S/S 2015…

3- Zac Posen
Dramatic ball gown glamour baybee! If I don’t see a few celebs rocking some of these beauties down the red carpets in awards season I’ll be shocked…
Maybe Anne Hathaway in this one

Sophia Vergara would look her usually va va VOOM in this one

Could really see Julia Roberts or Cate Blanchett in this

Maybe Kim K on a dressed down day?!?!

4- Betsey Johnson
My FAVE by far!! How could it not be? It’s a fabulous mix of 80s Madonna meets ditzy prints meets tulle meets a bit of 60s meets candy floss. They may work best as more editorial pieces but I can’t wait to see which celebs may be brave enough to wear these!

FRow and Fashion Party Looks

Quite frankly, my faith in humanity may have been shaken if I wasn’t including SJP and Olivia Palermo in this post. SJP has killed it for me this week (she’ll in my weekly style round up tomorrow) and this cobalt dress looks fabulous – the style is flattering and age appropriate and the extra pop of lime in amongst the already vibrant hue is guaranteed to make her stand out. She is SJP after all. I kind of feel like the armful of boho style bangles are throwing it a bit though as they take a little of the polish away from the overall look. And, as much as I’m crushing on her hair, I’m wondering if an up do may have been better? I like that Olivia has done two classy looks in completely different ways as well – firstly in the super chic 60s print monochrome shift with the sleeveless blazer (need. these. in. my. wardrobe. NOW) and then with the tailored pencil skirt/shirt combo in double denim. The best bit for me? She’s wearing the same shoes with both, which makes me feel a bit better about the fact that I pretty much wear the same 3 pairs of shoes with everything! I also really like colour blocking of Jamie Chung’s look as well it seems very typical fashionista at fashion week and exactly what I want to see!

Hey baby hey baby hey…again, it couldn’t really be fashion week without Gwen Stefani popping up! I adore this first look and am going to be trying my hardest to find a high street copy of it IMMEDIATELY (so if anyone’s seen it, let me know) It’s joggers, it’s animal print with tartan inside, it’s moody and fierce, it doesn’t look overdone for all the different trends it’s hitting….aarrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhhh!!!!! The other outfit is from her L.A.M.B catwalk presentation which a great alternative to a dark floral, possibly the non floral equivalent to the outfit I posted yesterday? Gwen has followed Oliva’s lead and worn the same shoes twice (and are also quite similar in their fierceness). Yay.

When your name is Coco Rocha, a combination of two high designer’s names, you kind of have the gauntlet thrown down to be one stylish chick. Coco laughs in the face of the gauntlet! Well actually she pouts those beautiful red lips and looks very polished with it.

Sometimes, particularly at fashion events like these, I feel like Poppy is my favourite Delevigne. Please don’t tell anyone.

This is the most shocking Rihanna look I think I’ve ever seen! I really like seeing her go a bit girly and cutesy, not that she looks too happy about it does she (there were pics of her smiling but you couldn’t see the outfit in its fully glory) she’s committed to the look with the pearl accessories and the white pointed court Loubs with delicate laser cut out pattern are a reminder that she’s attending a high fashion event, although I think the lace up bits may be a bit too RiRi and a bit less pure than the rest of her outfit. It’s nice to see her hair curly too.

Part 1 has taught us that fierce footwear is in! I will be shoe boots with even greater pride in this knowledge.

Hope you enjoyed the first part, Weekly Style Round Up is on it’s way tomorrow.

Stay Stylish

J xx

This is definitely not winter floral…ain’t nuthon’ moody ’bout these flowers, they be shinin’ bright! I’ve had this fab lil’ co-ord all summer but kept forgetting to get a picture, I think it’s fine to post it now summer’s moving into Autumn as it’ll still totally work because of the dark background and thicker fabric. Clearly on these pics you can see I need to be less self conscious and try and learn how to strike a decent pose! Any suggestions will be welcomed on social media #ChannelYourInnerVogue

I still can’t believe I found these items from two different brands! Both also have the look in white (the PLT version comes with a skirt so opens up even more styling possibilities!) The great thing about these pieces is that they can be dressed up and down to suit daytime and evening looks with a quick change of accessories – I’ve just kept it simple with a pair of my fave little block heels to let the florals do the talking and put my hair in a baby bun to keep it casual. A change to a sleeker heel would glam it up or a cool pair of hi-tops could make it über funky. I’d probably resist adding a necklace as the detail would be hidden, but as with any two piece the set can be worn with other pieces and the accessory pot is then blown wide open! I could totally see the trousers teamed with a white shirt and some gold jewellery. Hmmmm….

Top – Pretty Little Thing http://www.prettylittlething.com/frankie-black-floral-print-silk-crop-top.html
Trousers – ILWF http://www.inlovewithfashion.com/products/LOVE-Black-Floral-Printed-Scuba-Trousers.html
Shoes- New Look (sold out) similar from New Look in a higher heel here
http://www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/view-all-shoes/monochrome-patent-block-heel-ankle-strap-heels_306201001 or in a lower heel from DP here http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?searchTerm=Block+heel&storeId=12552&productId=16076429&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33053

Photos by Lee Myers (http://www.leemyersphoto.co.uk)

This week’s style round up on Sunday may be a bit of a looooong post…as well as my fave catwalk looks from New York Fashion Week (I’m already peeing my pants based in the pics I’ve seen!) I’m sure there’ll be some fabulous FRow looks as well as other celeb looks this week I’m totally feelin’. May I propose it could be a fabulous alternative to the Sunday papers over lunch?!?!

Stay Stylish

J xx

2014 is apparently the year for celebs to get hitched! Congratulations to all the happy couples, but here are a few more of my faves

1- Gabrielle Union

She sexy and she’s cute, she’s popular to boot….anyone from my generation will totally get the reference, for anyone else you NEED to watch Bring it On! This beautiful woman looks exactly the same as she did in the film 14yrs ago, she’s in her 40s now and looked about 21 back then anyway! Her bridal look is fresh, flawless and effortless ethereal. Boom.

2- Ashlee Simpson

I’ve always enjoyed Ash being the antithesis of her big sis by embracing a rocky/boho style, however I could perhaps imagine that marrying the son of one of the World’s biggest diva’s could be a bit daunting. Yet I doubt I’ve seen a more relaxed bride, even in the face or rain when she’s about to walk down the aisle she’s beaming and having a chat on the phone! I really like the wavy boho hair and lace fabric coupled with the more traditional design of the dress. I almost feel like it’s a bit Middleton-esque but I think I may spy a slightly higher hem at the front which gives it a touch more of a fashion edge (whilst giving her the opportunity to showcase her sparkly wedding shoes!)

3 – Jessica Simpson

Both Simpson girls got married this summer (expensive time for their poor dad!) and as I’ve just said their styles are poles apart, yet equally as gorgeous on the big days. Jess’ look is sooo super glam – I’d almost say she could have taken off the veil and worn her gown to a red carpet event, but the intricate design looks a little like lace work and makes it feel bridal with bling. It goes really well with the moody ambiance of the decor that can be seen in this shot. Good job Mrs J.

4 – Naya Rivera Dorsey

I’m a big Naya fan (in both my capacity as a Gleek and in her pursuits of fashion and music) and lace gowns so these pics excited me soooo much! She’s nailed combining traditional wedding attire with retaining a sense of her own personality in her look – on the face of it you can see a grand lace creation with a long veil and sleeves, very traditional. You also noticing the subtle cleavage dusting neckline, wide open back and sparkly hair pin. Very Naya. No going all Lima Heights with this look honey!

All of these fabulous ladies are making me desperately want to renew my wedding vows so that I can wear a pretty dress, it wasn’t 100% with my look or pictures on the big day so there’s lots of reasons to do it all over again I think (just need to convince Mr Alice now, help appreciated) There is one more wedding that happened this summer that I’d absolutely kill to see the pictures of…step forward Mrs Cheryl Fernandez-Versini! Sadly I don’t think we will be doing for a while, if at all, sob!

What has been your favourite bridal look this year? Comment or get in touch and let me know.

Stay Stylish

J xx