Cash, Credit, Debit… Olivia Palermo’s Cream Turtleneck Knit

October 22, 2013

I was looking for some fall fashion inspiration over the weekend and stumbled upon this image of Olivia Palermo out and about in a cream turtleneck sweater, leopard print skirt and Montblanc watch. The look is practical, chic and perfect for dashing around London. Luckily I already have a similar knit from Mango in my wardrobe, but if you’re looking to replicate Olivia’s outfit I’ve tracked down some lookalike pieces.

Olivia Palermo Style Turtleneck Sweater

Chunky roll-neck sweaters are a must for Autumn/Winter, so it wasn’t hard to find quality designs at every price point. Here are my top three selections, from UNIQLO’s £29 cable knit to The Row’s luxurious silk-blend turtleneck…

Turtleneck KnitCash: Cashmere Blend Cable Polo Neck Sweater, £29.90 at UNIQLO
Credit: Alpaca and Silk-Blend Turtleneck Sweater, £890 at The Row
Debit: Wool and Cashmere-Blend Turtleneck Sweater, £210 at Iris & Ink

The Iris & Ink knit is my favourite, as it’s the most similar to Olivia’s turtleneck. But I also think the UNIQLO sweater is brilliant value – and if you buy it a size or two larger it will be perfectly slouchy. Plus, if you want to copy Olivia’s look from head-to-toe, click to continue reading for a full get the look…

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Harry Styles and Sienna Miller Sit Front Row at Burberry Prorsum SS14

September 17, 2013

The Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2014 collection was shown in Hyde Park, yesterday afternoon. It was easily one of the highlights of London Fashion Week, but before we discuss the beautiful clothes on the runway I wanted to take a closer look at the front row. Because the arrivals at a Burberry show is like a red carpet premiere. And this season they had some very famous faces in attendance. Sienna Miller – the current face of the brand – rocked up to the show just as it started raining. Lucky for her she looks just as gorgeous mid-rainstorm as she does in every other situation. Then, of course, there was Harry Styles, who looked pretty cool in an animal-print Burberry T-shirt…

Sienna Miller Burberry Prorsum Front RowHarry Styles Burberry Prorsum Front RowAnna Wintour Burberry Prorsum London Fashion Week SS14

Olivia Palermo was also at the Burberry Prorsum show, and it was the first time I’ve seen her so far this season. She’s been keeping a slightly lower-profile at London Fashion Week – even skipping the Mulberry show, which is usually one of her favourites. Unfortunately I wasn’t that keen on her front row look, yesterday afternoon. See it after the jump and let me know your thoughts…

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The Belted Cardigan: Worthy of a Fashion Comeback? I Think So…

June 18, 2013

There was a really interesting interview with Katie Grand in The Sunday Times Style magazine, over the weekend. I won’t recite the highlights, as I’m sure most of you have already read the feature anyway, and if not you should be able to find the quotes elsewhere. What I would like to talk about, however, is the belted cardigan: a trend which Katie Grand kicked-off (as Style’s Claudia Croft points out in the profile) and sadly hasn’t been seen for a while.

Belted Cardigan Olivia PalermoOlivia Palermo belts a chunky cardigan at the Montblanc booth during the SIHH in January 2013

My belted cardigan memory is a little bit rusty, and I can’t remember the exact season the look became popular. Sadly the internet isn’t much help here, as the quality runway archives only date back to about 2005/6, but I do remember owning a slightly-questionable pale pink cardigan in my early teens which I used to belt at the waist. I think it had something to do with the first ever Marc by Marc Jacobs collection in Spring/Summer 2001, which featured those iconic elastic waist belts with the fruit-shaped clasps. They weren’t actually worn over cardigans on the runway, but everyone had one of those belts – whether it was an actual Marc by Marc design or a high street copy. Was that the birth of belted cardie obsession? Leave a comment if you can remember – let’s piece this puzzle together…

Belted CardiganBelt a Cardie: Ribbed cardigan by Bottega Veneta | Butterfly belt by Bottega Veneta | Drape cardigan by Etro | Seat belt buckle belt by Topshop | Crew neck cardigan by Uniqlo | Wine red belt by French Connection

Today the only (famous) women who regularly wear a belted cardigan are Olivia Palermo and Michelle Obama. Granted, that’s definitely not a bad selection, but considering the look is so versatile, flattering and feminine you’d think the style would still be a mega-trend.

With the British weather in such a dismal state at the moment I think the belted cardie could actually end up being the summer style saviour. I’m going to start belting my cardigans again… How about you?

Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Montblanc

Hitchcock’s Leading Lady Inspires Temperley London AW13

February 22, 2013

Temperley London AW13

The last time I visited The Dorchester, in Mayfair, it was to interview Kourtney and Kim Kardashian. Back then there was a sea of paparazzi camped outside the hotel. And for the Temperley London AW13 show it was a similar scene – except the street style photographers were snapping away, this time.

Alice Temperley presented her Fall 2013 collection on the third day of London Fashion Week, and it was easily the most elegant and sophisticated show on the schedule. Inspiration came from Alfred Hitchcock’s muse, Tipi Hedren, which is particularly timely, as the recent release of Hitchcock has put the iconic director’s leading ladies back in the spotlight.

These backstage images – photographed by Alice’s sister, Matilda – show the collection’s strongest looks. Highlights include an ivory swing coat, worn with a classic black cashmere jumper and movie star sunglasses; a cap-sleeve ivory mini dress with crystal studding; and a pair of wide-leg checked trousers. And with any luck we’ll soon see these designs on the leading ladies of today!

Temperley AW13

Olivia Palermo sat on the front row, alongside Alice Eve (of Sex and the City 2 fame) and models, Anouck Lepere and Jacquetta Wheeler. Pixie Lott and Peaches Geldof were also in attendance – all wearing Temperley London, of course.

Alice Eve, Olivia Palermo, Anouck Lepere, Jacquetta Parfitt. Photographer Matilda Temperley

See the Temperley London Fall 2013 collection in full on style.com. Do you like the elegant Hedren-inspired designs?

Photos by Matilda Temperley, courtesy of Temperley London

Kate Bosworth and Olivia Palermo Sit Front Row at Topshop Unique Fall 2013

February 21, 2013

The Topshop Unique AW13 front row was the place to been seen a London Fashion Week, this season. The celebrity guest list included Kate Bosworth, Olivia Palermo, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, Demi Lovato and Delilah. Plus – chic to the next level – P’Trique made her LFW debut. Obviously the hottest looks belonged to Kate, Olivia and Daisy Lowe. All three ladies wore Topshop, with Olivia adding a bit of Tibi into the mix. Which front row outfit is your favourite?

topshop unique front row olivia palermo kate bosworth

I like Daisy’s checked suit the best. You can find the trousers, £35, online here, and the jacket, £55, here. It’s a fabulous way to tap into the season’s monochrome trend without spending more than £100.

Anyway, enough about the front row, because the Topshop Unique Autumn/Winter 2013 collection is the real newsworthy item here. Ex-British Vogue editor, Kate Phelan, is continuing to lead the high street retailer down a stylish path, and this was possibly Unique’s strongest collection to date. The designs were wearable, but still trend-focused. If you buy one thing from this collection make sure it’s the sequined, midi length, pale pink skirt. It’s screams of Carrie Bradshaw.

topshop unique aw13

The other looks worth investing in are the glossy red raincoat [below] and the oversized pink coat [above]. Note how big the pockets are – you won’t need to bother with a handbag if you’re wearing this! I’m also obsessed with the chunky, multi-strap heels. They look like they’d be easy to walk in, as well, which is always an added bonus.

topshop unique aw13 collection

Once the Unique show had finished, Cara Delevingne and Jourdan Dunn celebrated backstage by performing the Harlem Shake. If you missed the hilarious video earlier in the week you can watch it here. I guarantee it will bring a smile to your face! Do you like Topshop Unique’s offerings for Autumn/Winter 2013? Which looks are your favourites?

Images courtesy of Topshop
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