London Fashion Week - Burberry Prorsum Fall / Winter 2012

Yesterday, I attended the BURBERRY PRORSUM Fall/Winter 2012 show across from the Royal Albert Hall. By "attended" I mean I hung outside of the venue, hoping to get some great shots. The temperature had dropped (it was just a little warmer than freezing), but that did not stop the invitees, bloggers, and paparazzi from showing up in their finest. Without an official invitation, you weren't allowed to get too close to the venue, a beautifully constructed white and cream tent with a transparent roof, but I still managed to get a few great snaps. After the show started, I watched a live stream from my iPhone, courtesy of BURBERRY on the nearby steps. Everything in the show, and I'm not exaggerating, was beautiful. More on that later. The finale of the show was easily the best of the week. A simulated thunderstorm aided by sprinklers that showered the entire tent. The models took their last turn under glitter rain and umbrellas. Life in London won't be right unless I have one of those umbrellas...

  

Hamish Bowles, International Editor at Large, Vogue               

Scott Schuman, The Sartorialist 

Justin O'Shea, Buying Director MyTheresa

I loved everything about his outfit. The coat, the tie, the beard, the tattoos... I was strangely drawn to him...

Leigh Lezark 

There was a lot of this yellow going around. What was in the Grazia bag? 

The Grazia Big Fashion Issue. 

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London Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2012

It's London Fashion Week and sadly, all my invitations must have gotten lost in the mail. I was determined to still be involved, so I decided to play paparazzi for the day. Let me tell you, this was not as easy as it sounds. First, I headed over to Somerset House to hang out in the courtyard and get a few snaps. I quickly found out that trying to get great street style shots was no easy task. Surprisingly, some people did not want their picture taken, however most were happy to strike a pose. The tricky part was that you usually have maybe half a second to get that great shot. After all, it is Fashion Week and everyone is in a hurry to get to their next show.

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Victoria, Victoria Beckham & Victoria Beckham Fall / Winter 2012

Victoria Beckham showed both her main collection and her sister line (not diffusion line) during New York Fashion Week. The main collection kept in line with the sporty trend of the season with Victoria citing David and her sons as references. I'm partial to black dresses, but was particularly attracted to the below the knee dresses. I love this length. Fitted with a sleeve and a skinny belt for a tiny waist... Yes, this works for me. Every season Victoria does a collaboration with a shoe designer for her shows. This season's boots were done by Christian Louboutin; some were even flat! I wonder if these will be going on sale? I'd like to buy a pair. I will send @victoriabeckham a tweet with my thoughts.

These two dresses are from the Victoria, Victoria Beckham line. They're clean and not too fussy. Two very cute day dress options. I'd add a couple of accessories, maybe a watch, some bracelets, and a cute handbag. No, not a handbag, a large clutch. These dresses are so perfect for London. I would wear either to go out shopping or to take tea with my in-laws. I want both of these dresses... and new pair of ankle boots.

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