Saturday 19 February 2011

Day 1 LFW AW11

Yesterday was my first time at London Fashion Week and I had such a fun day viewing the exhibitions and meeting a few bloggers. The atmosphere was completely surreal, so many fashionable people and press in one place, I've never been anywhere like it! I spent a good few hours viewing the exhibitions in Somerset House and chatting with some wonderful designers. Even though I don't have any catwalk invites apparently you can get into the shows by turning up early so I'm going to give it a bash.

The experience has taught me a few things about myself already. It's no use being shy, especially if you're on your own so you have to talk to people. I'm normally hopeless when it comes to meeting new people but I just got on with it and had fun. I did see a few bloggers that were chatting to other people so I didn't go up and say hello, it's really silly because I regret it now!

I handed my new business cards out to plenty of people so I'll hopefully be sent lots of shiny photos and press releases soon, especially since a lot of designers don't like you taking photos because there stuff wont be hitting the shops until September.

For my first day I wanted to dress a little edgy and embrace leather and lace textures.

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Lace top from F&F
Asymmetric top from Topshop
Leggings from Jigsaw
Coat, leather skirt and wedges from H&M

For once I'm not wearing an entire outfit from Topshop! I know navy and black is not a combination worn by most people but I really don't think it's that wrong. My pink socks add a touch of colour and I even had a little bow in my hair. In terms of jewellery I wanted to keep it to a minimum but still add a little statement so I chose a chunky bracelet and some big rings. I know everyone has these cross rings but I still love them.

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Rings from ASOS
Bracelet from Topshop

When exploring the Topshop NEWGEN exhibition space I bumped into the lovely Kristabel and Winnie, of course I had to take an obligatory photo of them =) Both girls were looking gorgeous in long pleated skirts and colour popping brights, perfect trends for the coming season.

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I also bumped into David when I was leaving Somerset House. He was taking street style pictures of gorgeous girls in furry coats. He was wearing a fabulous bow tie but I stupidly didn't take a photo!

Tomorrow will be my final day at fashion week before heading off to France on Monday but I promise to share all the photos I've taken over the next week. Sometimes I feel a little silly taking street style photos plus standing around in the freezing cold really isn't my idea of fun. But practice makes perfect so by the end of my 3 day stint hopefully I'll be a pro a style spotting on the go.

Attending a party tonight x

24 comments:

  1. Leather and lace are always a combination I love! Gorgeous jewellery too. Hopefully I can go to LFW next time :)
    x

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  2. wow!
    im so soo jealous!
    you look lovely by the way, did you do something different with your makeup? it looks even nicer than usual! :) xx

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  3. Love your outfit. Sounds like you had a fun day! x

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  4. Sounds like you had an amazing time. I keep promising myself that I will get myself organised to go too!

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  5. I think navy and black looks so nice toegther even though I've heard people state that it's a no, no! I love the look of your jacket, very military. Also the detailing on your leggings is very special.

    I'm also in love with that bracelet! dear lord!

    Katie. x

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  6. Your blog is really cool!!

    http://babyitsallgone.blogspot.com

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  7. gorgeous jewellery :) love your business cards as well! x

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  8. great lfw look :)
    Don't be shy! hope to see lots of lovely press photos on here soon, bet the business cards impressed a few people. Way more professional than scibbling your details on a piece of paper xx

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  9. So jealous! Love your super edgy look, its fab.
    http://cgdn.blogspot.com/

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  10. Glad you had a great first day! I love the assymetric top you're wearing: I love it with the lace top.
    It was so good to finally meet you today!

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  11. i love wearing navy and black... do it all the time.

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  12. This outfit is great, I particularly love your hair here :) So jealous you're at LFW at all! Hopefully one day soon....

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  13. I love your rings! And massively jealous of the fashion week fun!
    x

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  14. Hey I saw you today at the Issa or John Rocha show but I don't remember wearing bright yellow tights...I think.

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  15. love this. you look great in it. i like your jacket. i want those spikey bracelet. :)

    By the way, come over and join my Giveaway @ Thinking Out Loud .

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  16. love to mix blue and black.!! Those are topics that don't work now! ;)

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  17. I LOVE LOVE LOVE those leggings. you look fabulous.

    xoxo monika

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  18. SO JEALOUS! love your rings too :)
    I have mentioned you in a post recently on my blog if you would like to pop along :) xx

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  19. love your outfit, rings this post :)

    http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

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  20. How much do I love your rings? So much that I'm a little jealous. Stay fashionable.

    Julia

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  21. Looks like you had an amazing time, I'm so jealous! I love your leggings!
    xoxo

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  22. Finally getting round to leaving you a message. It was fun meeting you too, loved the leggings a lot and your sister's cam! Will no doubt be seeing you more for SS12!

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  23. wowza did you literally just rock up to ss house on the day or apply for a press pass? Would lvoe to know!

    Helen, X
    http://areyoudressingupordressingdown.blogspot.com

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  24. your entire outfit is amazing! i really admire a girl who can get out there and wear something a little different! i would never have thought to wear an asymmetric top under another top, but it looks really cool!

    love your lfw posts, the honest ones from a bloggers true point of view are the best!

    lots of love, Legs xo
    legs11eleven.blogspot.com

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