RED HEADS RULING THE STYLE STAKES

Last week the Look show took place at Westfield Stratford and it seems from looking at the stylish audience red heads were the ones that ruled the style stakes. Having interned there previously I was asked to work the show but because of work commitments I couldn't *big sad face* but how I wish I had. Even Sarah Harding turned the red charm on with a gorgeous new copper crop. Check out my favourite looks from the red heads.

Images courtesy of www.look.co.uk

LAID BACK LOOKS FROM FASHION WEEK

As well as trawling through the hundreds of pictures on style.com and various other websites during fashion week, I also love spending a little time looking at what the fashion pack were wearing outside the shows. Having recently moved into the menswear industry I was pleased to see at the weeks LFW that the men were equally as stylish! I had a packed day on Wednesday going to various shows which included the Aquascutum presentation, Christoper Shannon, Oliver Spencer and the James Small show where I partied with the likes of Jamie Winstone and yes, the one and only Kate Moss. I couldn't hide my excitement when she walked in and let Facebook know where I was and who was here. I only wish I could have been cooler like it was an occurrence that happens every day! 

From walking around Somerset house it seems simplicity was few and far between but this is the sort of look I love. Give me a simple black dress to a wacky embroidered jacket any day. I'd prefer to just blend into the background and get on with my work rather than stand waiting to be papped by the many street style photographers.  Here are some of my favourite looks from LFW.

SIMPLES FROM SIENNA AND SAVANNAH

Savannah Miller presented the Twenty8Twelve s/s12 collection to a private viewing audience earlier this week. The collection by the lookbook on Style.com was a simple range of separates and key dresses, summed up in my opinion as the perfect capsule wardrobe. I could see Sienna sporting most of this collection and the model used, with her slick of a red lip was cast perfectly. I also love the feline shaped sunglasses.

I could imagine this collection on Rachel Bilson, Nicole Richie, Cheryl Cole, Emma Roberts and Dione Bromfield.

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IF ITS GOOD ENOUGH FOR KATE

Having recently come back from Ibiza, and having an amazing time at that, me and my friends were back on the holiday search 2012 as soon as the plane landed. We've chosen a gorgeous villa for 8 of us in Southern Spain which I'm incredibiliy excited for and although we're about to head into the midst of Autumn I can't help but look to my summer 2012 wardrobe already. Especially with the delights that came from Princess Catherine's favourite designer Issa. Big things were expected from the designer this season after all the fuss surrounding Kate and Will's engagement and 'that' dress. The collections didn't disappoint with some gorgeously colourful dresses and separates, with stripes and watercolour prints dominating the runway. Here are my pieces I'd be taking away in my dream suitcase.

Day time swimming and shopping

THE BEST AND WORST FROM THE EMMYS

The Emmy's took place last night with winners including Kate Winslet for the Outstanding Lead Actress and Mad Men for Best Drama. I think with all the madness of fashion week I completely forgot about the Emmy's until I saw Kelly Osbourne tweeting from the red carpet. There were some looks that totally floored me and some that didn't quite live up to the occasion. The main one being Gwyneth Paltrow who sported a mid-drift baring Pucci number which on another occasion would have looked fantastic but the slice of skin just wasn't fitting for the occasion. We know you work out Gwyneth, you don't need to constantly show us the results because it just makes me feel bad! Her hair and make-up however were flawless. Here's my pick of the bunch.

Kerry Washington in Zuhair Murad

Minka Kelly in Christian Dior

Emily Blunt in Elie Saab

CATCH UP WITH PALERMO

Olivia Palermo has now landed in London, having been spotted on the front row of the Toni and Guy hair fashion show at Somerset House last night. As we know Palermo is a huge fan of British designers and has become something of a regular of LFW. The socialite was also spotted throughout NYFW in an variety of gorgeous (no shock there) outfits. I'm loving the red leather look trousers shes sporting here with the perfect autumnal colour palette. So relaxed yet so chic. Here's a round up of Olivia over the past week or so...

Charlotte Olympia pumps are the ideal addition to leather shorts and crisp whit pussy bow shirt.

I want, need, have to have this jacket!! That's all.

Little black dress for Marchesa, accessorised with a not so little black Range Rover Sport. The fashionista's choice of vehicle it seems.

I adore both boyfriend and feathered clutch, although boyfriend wins this time...so god dam lush!



SUPERFICIAL GIRLS

One of my favourite past times is searching for new and undiscovered blogs. Although I don't post outfits myself I love to sit and be inspired by others. A blog which I recently came across (and plan to read tonight from begin to end) is Superficial Girls created by the gorgeous Carlinn from Cape Town. Not only is she gorgeous to look at, all blonde hair and sun tanned limbs, she has a fantastic sense of style. She isn't afraid to wear colour and lots of it, which as you know is a trait I also posses. You also get the feeling she's be a girls girl! I've picked a few of my favourite looks from the last month or so but check it out yourself and get ready to feel a pinch of wardrobe envy.

How gorgeous are these pink shorts with the McQueen skull scarf? I'm loving the oversized envelope clutch.

COLOUR POPPING TROUSERS

Milly

I'm hoping to slim down my larger than average thighs this season with regular trips to the gym and chocolate/Percy Pigs in moderation. One reason being colour pop trousers. What an horrific time I had last season trying to squeeze my trunks into Topshop red jeans to only accentuate their size more! According to the trends emerging from NYFW so far it seems coloured trousers are as prevalent as ever. I loved the Isabella Marant red 7/8 jeans of a/w10 worn with a pointed stiletto while s/s12 seems to have a more relaxed take with lose silk peg styles.

Elie Tahari

ALICE AND OLIVIA S/S12

I'm a sucker for colour which is why I was so shamed with myself that I've not paid much attention to NYFW s/s12. Like the majority of people in the UK, summer (or what we have of it) is my favourite season because I get to wear brights without looking like a complete fool. My winter wardrobe is a more subdued version but I fully intend to invest in some jewelled tones this season to keep my bright and happy. Colour blocking has to be one of my all time favourite trends, especially red and pink which shouldn't go together but as you can see on Sarah Jessica Parker here they clearly do!

The reason for my ode to colour is the fact that one of my favourite designers Stacey Bendet (who creates both colour friendly and accessible collections) has produced a gorgeous s/s12 collection which was showcased on Monday at NYFW. Like style.com said in its review the collection is best broken down in to pieces, a printed scarf here, a loose blazer there. Bendet also revealed her new shoe collection which have been designed to be worn with every single piece within the s/s12 range.

OLD HOLLYWOOD

With the accent firmly on the waist the s/s12 collection from Zac Posen, who returned to New York after two seasons in Paris, was like something from dress heaven. Inspiration was drawn from old Hollywood although I spotted various pieces which would well on the likes of Penelope Cruz, Scarlet Johanssen and Jessica Chastain...women with curves if you like. Colour switched between muted and delicate to bold and daring, such as the floor-length sculptured apple green gown. I can't wait to see who wears one of these stunning creations for award season.

Images courtesy of www.style.com