Bora Aksu SS13 @ LFW

I was super excited for the Bora Aksu show this SS13 - I'd never heard of him before and by the time I'd researched him I was desperate for a ticket to the show. I was lucky enough to be granted a front-row seat, so I can confirm the show was an absolutely incredible experience (and I have the photos to prove it!)

I had an amazing time looking at all the outfits - inspired by Queen Marie of Romania - and the way they were accessorised; with patterned tights, regal sashes, crowns and plain pumps. The show was accompanied by a string quartet playing slow, slightly ominous music. 

My goodie bag was equally incredible; a liquid pen eyeliner (that I have used religiously since), some face masks, a Louboutin luggage tag and - get this - CHOCOLATE CRACKLE SKINNY POPCORN.

If you know where I can buy it, give me a call. Otherwise - enjoy the photographs. 

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Caroline Charles SS13 @ LFW

Managed to wangle front-row at the Caroline Charles show (thanks guys!) and here are a few of my favourite pics, courtesy of my Blackberry PlayBook.

This show was incredible - I'm a huge fan of CC's sharp, feminine tailoring and there was no disappointment here. Simple, European tailoring was jazzed up by the patterns and festival colours of New Orleans (get it - jazzed?) and two-piece cotton dresses were a main feature during the second half of the show. My favourite piece (first pic, finale model) was a long white dress inspired by the Old South, accessorised with a large hat and plenty of red lipstick.

Crucifixes were utilised as belts, and some of the floor-length couture featured hats and face covers - the tailoring on these pieces was incredibly modest, with skirts taking inspiration from the robes worn by members of the Church.

The goodie bag was equally great - unfortunately I don't have a photo (I'll take one later) but I'm the proud owner of a Shu Uemura lippie and a gorgeous Kiehls clay face wash.