highlights from day 2 of lfw with alexa chung, jamilla jamal and more!

one event, over 100 designers, thousands of fashionistas hydrated by yours truly, and countless sore feet, everywhere… it must mean that london fashion week has comes to a close for another season. (let’s speak no more about that, we’re pretty beat up about it.)

of course, we saw our fair share of trends, tickets, tears, and tantrums – but all with good reason… london fashion week isn’t part of the ‘big 4′ for nothing.

from the crazy patterns found on the runways of vivienne westwood, ashish and christopher kane; to the monochrome goodness of meadham kirchhoff and giles – london has certainly cemented it’s position as the home of edgy fashion! just ask the front row-ers (or frowers, as they like to call them), consisting of the who’s who (and wannabe who’s who) of the fashion world rocking more labels than you can shake a stick at!

the fash pack were certainly a sight to behold this season, as we saw everything from leather to leotards, feathers to frills, and even heelless heels! be sure to check out our favourites below, as well as albums on our facebook page. this season also saw a couple of firsts: the first time we realized that comfortable shoes are a must at fashion week, and the first time a show was shown on the piccadilly circus sign as we teamed up with burberry to broadcast their new collection!

phew! so as the bustle at somerset house winds down, we’re taking things easy at hq with long well-deserved sips of our revive. until next season that is…

most jaw-dropping heel award

cassette playa. we think gold paint and flat tops are a must for this season.

each season, designers and their creative teams give us a whole bunch of beauty ideas to play with.

i do not know about you but i am sick of the cold! i cannot wait to ditch my blanket heavy winter coat for spring alternatives.

what winter coat has seen you through the snow and cold? lately, i have been wearing lots of faux furs and faux shearling.

this spring is all about…

peacoats: why do peacoats work so well with spring? i am not sure but they cropped up everywhere on spring summer catwalks.

biker jackets: did you work the winter shearling trend? well swap it for the biker trend. not sure what you need to wear this trend? a leather biker jacket will do quite nicely.

trench/mac coats: chic, timeless and works a punch with the 70′s trend.

lingerie inspired bed coats: thoughts on the lingerie as outerwear? well it goes one step further this season with floaty, bed like negligee jackets worn over clothes.

long denim coat: it is soft, it is 70′s inspired, it is in a high street store near you. it will be everywhere this summer.

is it a trend or a tragedy? i think it should come with a ‘wear with caution’ label.

after all, no one wants to end up looking like they are in cowboy costume or even worse unraveling at their very seams!

1. belt purse: do you think the belt purse could the fancy cousin of the much detested bum bag?

2. wedges: has there ever been a summer when wedges were not in? not that I recall. the perennial summer favourite is back in force.

3. wide brim hat: you may need this to top off your blow out or glossy fringed bangs this summer.

4. tasseled bag: i lost count of how many shows had tasseled bags on the runway. how many tassels is a tassel too many though?

5. platforms: chunky, stacked and high. those are the keywords for platforms this season. they clomp the kitten heel of last season to the curb.

what do you make of the fashion pajama pant? also known as the slouchy printed pair of pants usually with drawstring waist.

1. kitten heels: with the advent of spring, platforms take over from the much debated kitten heel. did you adopt the kitten heel trend like michelle obama?

2. aviator jackets: fashion has switched its obsession with all things flying for all things biker. will you be getting on your bike and working the biker chic look?

3. camel: it came, it saw, it conquered. this classic colour makes way for summer 2011 colours such as orange, yellow and white.

4. buns: time to free the loose bun. the question is seventies big hair a do or don’t?

5. skinny leg:  pants go flared for summer. time to say goodbye to chaffed legs.

fashion always seems to borrow inspiration from past decades. what has been
your favourite fashion decade to date? this spring without a shadow of a
doubt the biggest trend is 70′s inspired fashion. here are five things to
get you looking on trend.

1. the high waisted skinny flare: designers cannot make up their mind. one minute they have us dashing out for skinny pants, the next it is the wide leg. which do you prefer by the way? as its name suggests this high waist pant cut has a narrow cut which gently juts out into a controlled wide leg. the less austin powers and more 2011, the better.

2. the glamorous dress: need inspiration? look no further then the opulence of Studio 54. the keywords are slinky, decadent and silk jersey.

3. the pussy-bow blouse: what was the first blouse you ever bought? mine was a bronze satin thing with a large bow at the neck. very miss moneypenny no? well the look is in and belted.

4. grandma’s knit pin piece: we have all got that piece that is a little ‘grandma’ and looks like she could have made it from a pin; knitting or other. drag out your crochet, broderie anglaise and macrame pieces as they are huge for spring 2011.

5. platforms/wedges: what did you make of autumn’s kitten heel trend? did you wear
it? it is being kicked out the way by its chunky cousin; the platform. designers keep it looking less shaft and more stylish by keeping it sculptural and streamlined.