her next move.

So this is what ex Paris Vogue editors get up to... when they're no longer editing Paris Vogue. Convincing the likes of Naomi Campbell, Dasha Zhukova, Mario Sorrenti et al to get together and in the name of a Barneys campaign. And, because they probably didn't have anything better to do that day, her kids offered up their time too. So here's an impossibly cool, Rick Ownes-clad Carine in her own ad campaign for her first client since going freelance. Julia in Tisci's panther-print Givenchy. Vladimir in his own clothes, because French boys are cool like that. And some Natasha Poly, just for good measure. And just like that, she's back. And so am I. 

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Family Matters

A random assortment of fashion's finest and their families. I had a lovely Easter with my cousin visiting me in Sydney - so glad I could spend it with some of my family! 

Natalia Vodianova and family. Stella McCartney A/W 2011 Show, Paris.

Miranda Kerr and Orlando and Flynn Bloom. JFK Airport.

Carine Roitfeld and Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld. Vogue Paris 90th Anniversary Masquerade Ball.

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. Annual Women in Need Benefit, NYC.

Arizona and Nikko Muse. J Crew May Catalogue.

Peder Bakker and Natasha Poly. Their Wedding.

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Waist(less) Coats

With all this talk of masculine tailoring, the most obvious (and easiest to wear no doubt) is the omission of the waistline. While a cinched waist will always remain a classic, the looser fit allows for a modern take on separates, especially where proportions are concerned. As seen in many a pre-fall collection, including Celine, Stella McCartney, Jil Sander and even Alber Elbaz's females-should-dress-as-females Lanvin - the last inclusion showing that this shape can be as much for the girls as it is for the boys. And it wouldn't be a waistless season without the drop-waists at the house that Coco built - Chanel. 

Take style cues from ex-EiC of Vogue Paris, Carine Roitfeld, for whom tights and obligatory heels create the streamlined opposite of her coat. Or make like model Martha Streck, whose waist is ever so sightly nipped in under her camel coat, or Natalia Alaverdian, whose lengthened silhouette is helped by a form-skimming maxi skirt. By combining a voluminous coat with more fitted pieces, big (and even baggy) shapes are suddenly a far cry from manly. 

via: Style.com, the Sartorialist and StockholmStreetStyle

7 editors in 7 days: Carine Roitfeld

After spending years getting where they are, these ladies have had the time, the experience and the know-how (not to mention those amazing closets) to be some of the best dressed in the biz. I'm sure not a week goes by without at least one popping up on The Sartorialist or Garance's blog.

So, first up. Carine Roitfeld, My absolute favourite. Refined, edgy, super chic but always done with a darker twist. Better than that, she never takes herself too seriously, an attitude that goes perfectly with her wardrobe.  With her fabulous collection of coats, her trademark smokey eyes and straight tresses, the editor-in-chief of Paris Vogue never puts a black strappy sandal-ed foot wrong.

Picture: Zimbio, Style.com, Vogue UK, Paris Vogue

Paris + McQueen = Erotica

Whilst avoiding study (which seems to be all I am doing these days) I stumbled upon an editorial from the May 2010 issue of Paris Vogue, on one of my favourite blogs for all things editorial; Fashion Gone Rogue. Shot by Steven Klein, the spread features Lily Donaldson and is styled by none other than the Editrix herself, Carine Roitfeld (whom I looooove).The shoot, titled Erotica, is a tribute to the late Alexander McQueen, and also features fashion from the Fall 2010 Haute Couture shows.

When I was looking through the spread my initial thought was that Lily looks a lot like Madonna! Especially with the '80s inpired shoulders and the peroxide blonde coiffure. As well as what looks like pink dishwashing gloves (such an unexpected, but much-loved "ingredient" in a Haute Couture shoot) I love the bold shadows. Magnifique!

Photos: Fashion Gone Rogue