The European Winter

 Such a sweet dress :)

Various Models 

Photographed by David Sims

Styled by Carine Roitfeld

Vogue Paris August 2010
Fashion Gone Rogue

Absolutely loving the styling in this editorial in the mecca of glossies, Vogue Paris. The ed is called L’hiver Avant L’hiver which according to an online French-English translation means 'The winter before winter". Note: French speakers, if I am mistaken, please correct me. I think it is a fantastic title for displaying the trends of the upcoming winter in Europe. Carine Roitfeld is such an amazing stylist. I admire the way she always pushes the boundaries and creates such dramatic looks. It's great to see Aussie swimwear label, Speedo featuring in the Oscar de la Renta & Burberry looks. 

Warm & Fuzzy at Chanel & D&G

 Chanel Fall 2010

D&G Fall 2010

Images from I LOVE WILDFOX!

I am a fur fanatic - both genuine and faux. I have a collection of fur hats, scarves, coats, bags, belts and even footwear.  How Cruella de Ville of me! It all began when I was 10 years old and my mother bought me a faux leopard fur coat in Katoomba which I wore religiously for many winter seasons to come and still wear from time to time. I only buy vintage real fur pieces and restrict myself to rabbit and fox. I am against the killing of endangered species such as bears and leopards etc for their fur, unlike rabbit and foxes which are pests to the environment they live in. I believe that fur should be bought as a classic, rather than something you wear of a season and then dispose of or keep in your closet unworn. On the weekend I was excited to purchase a gorgeous chocolate brown fur coat from an antique store in Berima on a day trip to the country. I was thrilled to see fur boots worn at the Fall Chanel and D and G shows in Paris. I can't wait to put my fur pieces to good use once the weather gets cooler. I think a trip to the snow is in order this upcoming season because  unfortunately, there are few Sydney Winter says which a cool enough to wear fur, other than the mornings and evenings.