Cacharel Fall 2011

Cacharel collections usually conjures up my imagination of sophisticated French mothers bringing up their daughters to ensure they'd behave on a first date and appear like respectable young ladies. Preppy, French, and below-the-knee. But what I love about this particular collection, is the sweet floral prints on powdery make-up colours. 

Source: style.com

Obsession Du Jour: Capes

When you crave muffins, all you see are muffins. I'm obsessed with capes. And all I see on the street, online, in magazines, in boutiques are, oui! Capes!

Sources: stockholmstreetstyle.com, chicmuse.blogspot.com, google image search

Obsession du Jour: Camel Coat and Fur

Today I invested in something timeless I would wear forever - a luxurious double-breasted (rabbit) fur collared camel coat, that evokes a little bit of movie-star glamour. Camel and fur has been my obsession for awhile, until I finally made the wisest style choice in a long time - indulging in one. I think camel coat is a sign nowadays fashion is going back to classics. After all, warm honey-hues work with everything and every tone.

(From top left) Tommy Hilfiger, John Patrick, Michael Kors, Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam, DKNY, Rachel Comey, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang

Inspiration: Travel Wardrobe

So I have just begun to pack my travel wardrobe. I will be flying out in a few days, but I know myself too well, and if I don't start packing anytime soon, it'll be nightmare later. I'm thinking, neutrals like black, white, grey, khaki, denim and little hints of colour. I will leave most of my accessories at home, and buy local treasures. Warmth and comfort, and at the same time looking chic is the key. I'm hoping I will master the art of layering from the locals by the time I come back.

Source: stockholmstreetstyle

Neutral Territory

Camels, Coppers, Olives, Khaki, Taupe, Tan and Ochres. Timeless, classic, inoffensive colours.  It's only been these last seasons that I have begun to love wearing these essential hues. It is rather more interesting that a monochromatic outfit. Deftly blending multiple shades of khaki, taupe, and tan to create nuanced outfits, is an Art.
The runway origins of this neutral trend are vast, so it's impossible to narrow it down to a single, definitive example. That said, I do have my favourites! For inspiration purposes, check out the Burberry Prorsum, Celine, Stella McCartney, and Chloe 2010 shows. Neutral and minimal.

Country Road Look Book 2010

New York Fashion Week So Far

I love that the northern hemisphere fashion weeks always hit as we down here in Aussieland are going into the same season. That means plenty of inspiration. Jason Wu, Cushnie et Ochs, Vena Cava, Ports 1961 and Bensoni's stunning collection basically sums up exactly how I want to dress for spring and summer. Not only is is beautiful, delicate and pure of hue - it's also supremely wearable and weather appropriate. Light breezy layers are the best thing for warm weather, and have an elegance and classic purity. They are perfect example of longer lengths done with delicacy for summer. I will also be donning turbans, pussy-bows, butter-soft leather, sheer blouses, modest-length skirts and cinched belted waists this spring.
P.S I'm a mad Project Runway fan, but I'm not much of a fan of Christian Siriano's collection this week. It disappointingly wasn't "Fierce!" even to his standards.

Jason Wu

Cushnie et Ochs

Ports 1961

Vena Cava

Bensoni

The Angels Betrayed

October is shaping up to be a month of must-buy magazines.See this. Gorgeous combination of the ladylike pieces in smooth coffee hues with washed out blues. Beautiful colour palette, clean classic cuts, part-vintage, part-modern, and overall a perfect inspiration.

Vogue Nippon October 2010
Model: Mathilde Frachon
Photographer: Lachlan Bailey
Stylist: Beth Fenton

Camel: Colour of the Season

Vogue Nippon, Vogue Russia, Vogue UK, Chloe Campaign, Harpers Bazaar