The Dreaded LFW
You must be fed up of all the London Fashion Week talk by now, right? I know I am. Truth be told, I have a bit of a love/hate affair with the whole thing. I love getting the chance to go and see the shows of brands that I’m passionate about, but I’m not so enamoured with the endless street style photographers looking you up and down to deem whether you’re worthy or not, all the running around and politics of it all. But still, it’s a force that can’t be ignored, and despite only attending one show this season, I came out with hundreds of pictures that not even the most seasoned of bloggers could edit down concisely. So here we have a mini mash up of pictures from Day 3.
I wore a silky top and fluffy skirt from Romwe, and shoes from Urban Outfitters, but don’t be fooled, this ensemble was covered up with a big black coat for rest of the day, as I’ve become attached to my appendages which certainly would have frozen off had I taken a more fashionable approach! I have no idea how the girls wandering around bare legged coped!
Unique
The only show that I went to this season was Topshop Unique. Whilst their utility inspired looks weren’t really my bag, I can appreciate that it was one of their strongest collections yet. I saw more than a hint of Alexa Chung in some of the looks, which can never be a bad thing – if I was 2 stone lighter and 4 inches taller, I’d be in that velvet jumpsuit like a flash. The front row at Unique was nearly as impressive as the collection – I tried snapping the real Alexa over the shoulders of a crowd of photographers.
You’ll also spot Jameela interviewing Jade Williams, or Sunday Girl, who is my new style crush. If you don’t know her, get Googling, she wears a two-piece perfectly!
The Ladies
The reason I come away with hundreds of photographs at fashion week is because of all the beautiful people! I have to stop hanging around with such stylish ladies because it’s doing my hard-drive no good! But in all seriousness,chatting with my favourite bloggers is the best bit about fashion week. Above you’ll spot Jen, Sandra and Shini (who took the pictures of me above, thank you!) who I had to capture in the golden light after the Topshop show. See you again in 6 months, Somerset House! x
Beautiful images!!! What camera do you use?
Canon 5d MkII : )
your photographs are a pleasure to see
x
Haha, I nodded enthusiastically as I read that first paragraph! As someone who I thought had dinosaur-thick skin, I was really surprised and viciously angry with myself for feeling down in comparison to all the beautiful people there. I have never hated my appearance so much, honestly LFW is baaaad for your self esteem but I still go to see all my blogging friends
It really is the best bit! Speaking of which, you have made Shini, Sandra and Jen look so beautiful with that amazing backlighting! Beauuuutiful. Loved seeing you even if it was very brief – hope your hands made a swift recovery from that bitterly cold wind… x
Thank you for your gloves my lovely! Oh, I know what you mean. I’ve resigned myself to the fact that I don’t have the style that these Street Style photogs are looking for, but I’m happy with that. Everybody always looks the same! I’m sure we’ll catch up again soon x
Beautiful pictures! x
I love your outfit!
Thank you! My skirt was dangerously short, though! x
In my opinion the people is always the best bit of fashion week!
By the way, your hair looks lovely, Carrie! Both here and on your friend’s tumblr post, so shiny and it’s such a rich color. Approved
Ale
x
I like the photographs, especially the last one, x
I always love your photos!!And your outfits are so lovely!! =DD
You look ever so Parisian in your outfit. I have the same love/hate affair with London Fashion Week – I always come away feeling a little depressed. x
ahh your such a genius with a camera. So beautifull! I know what you mean though reading through hundruds of lfw posts is tiring business!
Do I spot a velvet skirt? Velvet never gets old and it looks great on you! x
Oh my goodness, everybody looks gorgeous! Your outfit is fantastic, you’re really werkin’ that hair!
Jessica | Vixenelle
You cannot imagine how much I adore your hair like that! You look like a pretty lady
I never attended a fashion week because I’m affraid of the people there ahah.
You take such beautiful photos, every one you’ve posted is just gorgeous! Your own outfit is very lovely too, incredible chic and your hair looks brill!
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Gorgeous photos Carrie! It felt a bit strange not being there this season, I definitely did miss you lovely lot! Though yes, I certainly don’t miss the street stylers and any blogging drama. Always makes me feel a bit…awkward!
Love your outfit and your other pictures are just wonderful xoxo
Great fashion week shots!
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Beautiful photos. Captivating.
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oh my god, such beautiful pictures! i love what you’re wearing too, your legs look like they go on foreeeever. xx
You look absolutely darling, and such magical captures of the runway and of the bloggers. Sandra and Shini look exceptional. x
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Love this post. All the photos are so crisp and clear and your little anecdotes are so wonderful to read. Topshop looks fantastic.
O, thanks for lovely shout out Carrie.
Was SO GOOD to catch up with you again this season… hopefully we can do it again outside of fashion week. Felt totally overstimulated the entire week.
You’re photos are SO beautiful! I’m seriously coveting about 1/4 of the looks shown at Topshop! Swooon!
p.s. obsessed with those polka dotted trousers. So cute.
so many gorgeous photos!
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Your photos are SO beautiful! The Topshop show was right up my alley!
All of these are amazing. I really dig the Unique collection, and now I have some new blogs to read!
love your pictures!!!! you look stunning!
I love the picture of the girl wearing the white leather motard
oh I have quite the same outfit today grey tights and black little skirt! well Im not that stylish;))
great photos of catwalk too!!
letiziabarcelona
Such amazing photos! You look gorgeous and it must have been such a great experience!
Really good picts!
Nice!
Almu
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Carrie I am so so in love with your hair! I adore that colour and your fringe. Do you by any chance have a tutorial for the plait-crown you’ve been doing a lot lately? I’m desperate to give it a go, although I’m not 100% sure my hair is long enough!
Thanks so much!
Charlotte x
oh I just found it! *facepalm*
oh a wonderfulpost! I really can understand that the whole fashion week thing must be a bit exhausting, and I must admit, more than the photos of the collections, I enjoy looking at the street styles, because they are really inspiring for me (and because I don’t feel like autumn/winter clothes when spring is just around the corner…)!
xxx Anita
Its funny you should say about the street style photographers. One thing I noticed You have either got to be completely on-trend, as in not dressing for the season we are in, but next. Which is kinda ridic as it was freeeeeezing. Wearing a hyped item (i.e Isabel Marant trainers) or dress yourself up completely ludicrous. The results… hundreds of sites with the same people and the same looks. You have fabulous, unique style and an artistic eye. Too worthy I would say xx
I believe I saw you last Friday on your way to Sommerset House, could that be? You looked lovely with half of your hair up, cream coat and red lips.
xxx
Possibly! Yes!: ) x
It does sound like a bit of a bother being judged by all the street photographers. But the photos you took turned out great, using the sun and making it spotlight on various people just like on the runways. So pretty.
So many great outfits there, I would have had problems choosing as well!
PS: Are these Poppy Delevignys legs in one of the photos? I’ve seen her outfit with the blue dotted jeans everywhere lately.
They are! Love those trousers! They are Topshop x
I know what you mean. I love going to the shows at Milan Fashion Week, but I hate the whole politics on who sits where and who’s more important than who. I just love the beauty of the shows, while I’m allergic to the “world” that surrounds it all.
Hey Carrie!
This was my first LFW and it was amazing! So inspiring and exciting to see some shows!
I also got to work back stage with Todd Lynn! Am waiting to get back to London to post my photos!
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The photos are so beautiful! And a post including my two favourite bloggers just can’t go wrong! Plus so much love for alexa x
As always, your pictures are so amazing! I love how you capture the sun, beautiful!
Ps also love your black dress!
Ginger Pickle ♥
Amazing pictures. And you look gorgeous! xo
Your outfit is beautiful! Love the skirt!
Carmen Ri.
i LOVE your photos they always captuure things perfectly!
Xo,
steffy
Steffys Pros and Cons
beautiful ladies!
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I found you on lookbook.nu and hyped this look.
Lovely dress!
I like your new hair so much
So beautiful! everything are so beautiful! ♥ xx
Love looking at your photos, just beautiful
Your hair looks amazing by the way xxx
Great pictures!
xx.
bbeeaauuttiiffulll!
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My oh my these pictures are enchantingly beautiful. And so are you ofcourse, that outfit is just perfect!
you look amazing as usual
it all just looks amazing xo
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i adore your blog..can’t stop look at your pics!
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kiss kiss from italy!
Fiorenza
Aw, you look lovely with your new haircut! Beautiful as usual!
You look so beautiful in black and white, even if you had your coat on the whole time, I’m pretty sure! <3
And I bet I'd feel totally down at this kind of events, it wouldn't so any good to my low self esteem, hahaha!
Girls that glitter love the dark
xoxo
Really nice pics, thanks for sharing. I agree with your opinion about fashion shows, I even extrapolate it to the whole fashion world. I really like clothes, beauty, the artistic part…but I don’t like at all the fashion industry, consumerism…
Your photos are absolutely gorgeous Carrie! Your new hair really suits you too.
love your new hair !!! <3
aww you do look great with the fringe and darker hair! i have to admit i was curious to see more pics of that
lovely outfit! i am also wearing lots of black, collars and red lips recently hehe
the background is stunning! as well as you ♥ great post
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lovely lovely pics! thanks for sharing with me here in unglamorous Cali <3
Meghan
These photos are absolutely dreamy, and you are beautiful.
Gorgeous photos, love your outfit. And I completely wish I could have gone to London Fashion Week.
xx
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I love your shoes!!
Beautiful photos! xx
Your photos never cease to amaze me, they’re what first grabbed my attention to your blog, and although they are not the only reason I stick around, they definitely help!
ADORE your outfit xx
you look stunning as always, your hair is super cute! the show looks amazing and your pics are so pretty
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xxx
Ahhh I am annoyed at myself. LFW happens to take place right next door to my uni, and I wish I had made a vague attempt to sneak in as KCL owns part of the building..
How do you do it??? These pictures are sooo beautiful, especially the ones where the sun is getting caught in. Makes me cry for summer!
I love your blog so much, can’t stop looking at your pictures they are just so.. perfect! What camera do you use and also please can you go and look at my blog http://laurenlovesstyle.blogspot.com thankyou xx
your soooo lucky to could be at London Fashion Week! and the outfit… hmmm… so perfect!
Beautiful as usual!
It was lovely meeting you after the show! I’m still excited to be able to say that I had already seen some of these pictures. How sad?!!!
-Elodie x
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The cat is doin it right! Why bother walking if you can take a walk while chilling like a boss? Those humans are really handy.