As day three comes to a close, your reader is probably packed with London Fashion Week posts. So here’s another! Sorry.
I spent a couple of days in the city watching some shows (thanks vitaminwater!), hanging out at Somerset House and generally pretending to be fashionable. Take a look…
What I Wore
Day one: Warehouse maxi skirt, H&M cardigan, boots c/o Sarenza, belt c/o Next, Cambridge satchel
Day two: Topshop top and jeans, Michael Kors leather jacket, Vivienne Westwood shoes c/o Sarenza, ASOS necklace, Cambridge satchel.
I was street style snapped a few times, but my satchel and shoes got far more attention than anything else!
Who I Saw
Grace Woodward and Paloma Faith sitting FROW at Ashish
Ashish SS12
I absolutely adored Ashish’s bright, bold, beautiful looks. The sequinned sunflowers, the mixed prints, the relaxed shapes – the show was a feast for the eyes (and ears – even Grace Woodward was singing along to the awesome soundtrack). Ashish is known for statement design but I can see these pieces filtering down to the high street and being mixed with denim for the everyday.
Jean-Pierre Braganza
In stark contrast to Ashish, Jean-Pierre Braganza showcased sharp tailoring in classic white, black, grey and a pop of pink. I loved the structured jackets and spike heels – a look so easy to replicate with pieces from my own wardrobe. The cute fishtail plaits had me yearning for long hair, too.
What I Did
Projection at Jean-Pierre Braganza
Somerset House
Somerset House is an inspiring location for style – the building is stunning and although they make walking in heels almost impossible, I love the cobbles. Anyone can walk around the grounds during Fashion Week, and many hours can be whiled away just watching the comings and goings of London’s most fashionable.
Bloggers now have their own registration area
The beautiful Susie from Take Out in Couture and gorgeous Jazmine from Jazzabelle’s Diary
The very best bit about Fashion Week is meeting up with so many gorgeous bloggers. The British Fashion Council, who run LFW, changed their approach to bloggers for this season and in some ways, it meant we were a little left out. Of course, that didn’t stop us getting together to chat, laugh, eat and enjoy ourselves.
The designer exhibition
BFC NEWGEN exhibition
Exploring the exhibitions is a great way to discover new designers and see the trends for the coming season up close. This season, the jewellery displays seriously impressed me – if I was looking to blow a chunk of cash I don’t have on something bling, it’d be by Mawi or Holly Fulton. The stairwell installation looked amazing, too.
My Fashion Week was fleeting – I spent most of Saturday at Westfield Stratford City for The Look Show, which I’ll tell you about tomorrow – but I thoroughly enjoyed it all the same. Bring on next season!
aah you looked amazing!! that maxi skirt is divine 🙂 im sure you had a blast! looks like it!! i wish i could have been there! would have loved to meet you 🙂
Thanks for sharing- the bag and shoes are gorgeous! xx
Your bag is beautiful! x
Loving that red pleated skirt Jen as well as the satchel. To quote Rachel Zoe – I die!!
I love your red skirt! And the colour of your bag is fantastic!
xoxo
It looks fun, so jealous *pouts*. Those VW shoes are so pretty 🙂 x
Looks like great fun, I love your Vivienne Westwood shoes! x
That looks so exciting I love that second outfit it’s very nice, something that I would wear =)
-Farrah
I don’t think you can pretend any more, I think you are just fashion!
haha, gorgeous outfits. I must say I do love the bag rather a lot.
xx
I love the leopard print top with red skirt! Still so jealous of your Viv Westwood shoes too!
Helen x | half the world away.
This post shows just how far you’ve come, I’ve always been a huge fan of your eclectic style, you’ve always got something unique going on and that is fundamentally what I admire the most about you.
The satchel and Westwood shoes are definitely show stoppers, wow, just WOW you look fabulous in both outfits xxx
Absolutely loved both your outfits Jen and it was great getting to meet you too x
Such a great outfit, I can see why your shoes and satchel got a lot of attention, they’re gorgeous! x
Sirens and Bells
I LOVE both of your outfits! That red skirt is simply amazing, and you look very chic in the jacket-jeans-heels combination
Amazing post 🙂
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Lovely post… The bag and shoes are gorgeous! Comfort inspires me! Your blog very best content about fashion….I love..!
LOVE that skirt, gorgeous colour.
And you know my feelings about the VW shoes. 🙂
Heard that a lot with the bloggers side of things. Shame, nothing wrong with being selective, but no need for the straight no I heard a lot of people getting.
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You look fab, Jen! Was so lovely to see you. Wish we could have hung out more! xoxoxoxo
Both outfits are so beautiful. I can’t get enough of that leather jacket.
C x
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You look super pretty. I wish I could wear shorts right now. anyway, this look is really nice. Such a gorgeous dress for the currently gorgeous fashion! Thanks for sharing!
love your second outfit!
LOVE that you took the Melissas to fashion week. I was at Westfield over the weekend too!
OMG you look fab! Great pics, the Ashish florals are my faves! x
Absolutely loved seeing what you got up to. Loving the shoes and satchel and just generally both your looks. Looks like so much fun! X
Grace Woodward looks over the moon to be sitting next to Liz Jones!