Somehow London Fashion week has very sneakily crept up on me, so no time has been allocated to thinking out chic ensembles- so in the likelihood I am going to look rather lackluster and off trend I am going to pretend my look is intentionally irreverent or that I am opting for that disheveled effortless look! hmmmm

So opted for a Graphic tee, tucke into a high waisted skater skirt, cardigan, tights and patent boots I arrive at the beautiful venue of Somerset House and instantly greeted with sightings which make me wish I could be more daring with my fashion choices…. There are all sorts of wacky creations plonked on peoples heads, shoes so extreme in height they are asking for trouble on the courtyard cobbles and silouhettes that makes the wearer almost inhuman looking - in a good way of course… on the most part anyway!!

My first show is Bora Aksu who I always enjoy and I wasn’t let down this time either….

Dresses were in light candy and natural tones  - featuring piping and spider web detailing the skirts were tulip or puff and short, modesty was maintained with black leggings which featured sheer panels and zip/toggle details. There were also some fab high shine bronze hareen trousers teamed with a shirt and cute crop blazer.

Jena Theo -  I was sat behind pale redhead goddess Nicola Roberts - definitely an underrated fashionista, who was causing a pap frenzy, other front rowers included Javine and her beau, Emma Noble, and Hilary Alexander.

Oversized and Volume were words conjured frequently during the show.  In terms of the tailoring, think of an exaggerated All Saints!

Prints were either monochrome or encompassing a teal ( these used large scale text ).

There were baggy wooly over the knee leg warmers which were teamed with an almost flat shoe with a fabric tie that were work throughout the show..

Some dresses and high waisted trousers were held by short halter neck braces.

Hair was up and quiffed and eyes painted with a dark dramatic flick.

Last show of the day and the one I was the most excited for was Oz duo Sass and Bide.

The drew in a models Lisa Snowdon and Twiggy, Jodie Harsh was also on the front row.

Instead of their wet look legging, jeans and slightly edgy androgynous looks we saw a more feminine side…

When I say feminine I do not mean overly pretty, there was a definite strength to the looks, often instilled with metal accessories such us the out there giant gold horn/teeth bags and head pieces.

One of my favourite looks was a sexy faded zebra print blazer-dress with gold zip pockets.

Dresses were cut out, sometimes replaced with sheer material or even ethnic looking beading. This ethnic/tribal aesthetic was continued through their prints - in monochrome on the most part.

Elegance was found through body con floor length gowns featuring intricate metal/beadwork round the neck or shoulders.

If you thought the whole shoulder thing was finall over you’d be wrong - whether it was drawn from lace drapes, feathers or bead work, the eye was continuously drawn to the shoulder.

A look featuring silken striped trousers a black jackets with embellished shoulders and a high neck shirt conjured images of clowns, pirates and the Edwardian era.

The finale had the aww factor when some adorable kids who were previously clapping enthusiastically were encouraged onstage to join their mummy who was receiving a loud applause.

I will be adding images and further information very shortly xxxx

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