Ulyana Sergeenko outside Chloe - Paris, September 2013

Carine Roitfeld, Paris

On my flight back to London, I finally managed to watch Mademoiselle C – a documentary on Carine Roitfeld or to be more precise- whatever happened to Carine after her somewhat scandalous departure from french Vogue.

 I cant really say I ever had an opinion on Carine – obviously very stylish, successful, talented. But I couldn’t say she ever evoked any strong feelings of admiration, obsession or particular interest to her persona. I have seen her at fashion weeks in Paris and have photographed her but that was more because she is Carine Roitfeld, as opposed to because I simply love shooting her.   

 Neither could I say that I had any particular expectations for this film. I guess I expected it to be Carine’s version of The September Issue built on the same [successful but simple] formula. And that it was – similar structure, layout and story telling. However, to my surprise, what made this film an absolute pleasure to watch (and subsequently re-watch) was the human element. The Carine element – who came across as a wonderful human being who, albeit obsessed with fashion, has a life beyond fashion. I loved watching her obsess over Julia and the birth of her first grandchild, her vulnerability, her pride to be a Russian although has left the country many many years ago, her shameless embrace of the world of Kanyes, Beyonces and Jay-Zs. I loved that she opened up and showed herself not as an editor, for whom fashion is everything, but as a woman, a friend, a lover and a mother. I know it sounds really cheesy but to me that’s what has made the film so extremely relatable.

If you haven’t seen it yet, I strongly recommend watching the film – it will leave you feeling inspired! xx 

Nayoung Keem, Place Vendome

One would think bright orange would be enough of a statement when it comes to suits but I think the quirky cut in this case puts a modern spin on a classic shape. Wouldn't have any other way to be honest!

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Giovanna Battaglia outside Kenzo, Paris

I am absolutely loving anything blue at the moment in any shade or hue... LOVING!

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Little red riding hood... Paris

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Zanita Morgan outside Kenzo, Paris

Zanita Morgan looking Marilyn Monroe'esque in a skirt by an aussie designer Toni Maticevski

p.s. I have been following Zanita's blog for about 3.5 years now but this was the first time I met her in person. In the last 3 years Zanita's blog skyrocketed from being an aussie favourite to truly international and globally recognised. It is so refreshing to see that Zanita remained her humble sweet self in the process (unlike many other bloggers whose heads have become so big they no longer fit through the door :))

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Valentina Siragusa outside Kenzo, Paris

Valentina Siragusa - wearing top and skirt by Geeks & Stitches, Sessun coat, bag by Roger Vivier, Grey Mer shoes

Ella Catliff, Paris

Loving the pastel colour of Ella's skirt - so feminine! xx

Polina Sokhranova after Viktor & Rolf

Polina Sokhranova - Interview magazine Russia. I have been following Polina in the media a little bit but have never photographed her at fashion weeks before (to my shame I actually didn't recognise her when I saw her at the first show this morning!). Russian fashion media is very scarce when it comes to people who actually have their finger on the (right) fashion pulse and there are only about five Russian ladies who I follow closely and am interested in what they have to say and Polina is one of them.  For Russian speaking readers check out this interview with Polina on Look At Me and Wonderzine.  

Polina is wearing a dress by ORGANIC by John Patrick, Celine shoes, Vintage sunglasses and sweater

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