Paul Costelloe

Beyonce's energetic pop track 'Ring on it' officially opened up the first catwalk show for LFW, as well as providing the perfect track for Paul Costelloe's charming A/W '09 Collection.

Costelloe took inspiration from the beautiful 'Park Avenue' residents and the colour palette used oozed NYC chic. Using a mixture of brown, gold, silver, deep red, mauve and black, Costelloe brought a new twist on City Chic.

One of my favourite looks from the show was Look 10 - a beautiful wide hemmed grey short coat, with an exaggerated collar. Paired with thick tights, it's a must-have look for A/W '09! (Not to mention the quirky dress made with the same thick fabric, ribbed short sleeves and a gold neckline!! - The floaty hem is perfectly feminine for those cold winter days!)

Oversized collars were popular; sharp and edgy on coats, and round and pleated on dressed - whichever way, make sure all collars are big for your A/W look!

Wide hems, buttons, ribbed shoulders, exaggerated waists, deep zips and beautiful fabric's won the crowd's heart, as claps got louder and cheers were raised when Mr Costelloe himself took to the stage at the end.

Here are two of my favourite looks, again, it took a while...(http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/show.aspx/catwalk-report/id,7721)

Roksanda Ilincic

Before I write up my reports for the LFW shows, I would like to announce a rather serious growing obsession with Roksanda Ilincic.

Her A/W 2009-10 Collection was fantastic. I was only introduced to her designs around a year ago and I have been kicking myself for not worshipping her from the start!

Exaggerated shoulders seem to be a key look for A/W, and nobody is rocking them better than the models on Roksanda's catwalk. It took me a while to pick but here are a few of my favourite looks from her collection this week.
However, log onto Vogue (http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/show.aspx/catwalk-report/id,7403)
to look at the whole collection as these outfits barely skim the surface of her design talent! Prepare to drool...

London Fashion Week

Last thursday I travelled upto South Kensington in London for one of the best week's in Fashion in the UK; London Fashion Week (Autumn/Winter 2009-10) and to say I was excited was an understatement!

I went as UK Press for my University magazine 'RE:SUS' where I am the Fashion Editor. I was able to get tickets for four amazing shows:

- Paul Costelloe -
- Eun Jeong -
- Ones To Watch -
- John Rocha -

Anticipation couldn't cover how I felt about my first ever London Fashion Week. For a start - and a big one at that - what was I going to wear!?

My first show on Friday was also the opener for LFW - I had the memorable experience of sitting only three rows back from the stunning Erin O'Connor and Mr Harold Tillman - Chairman of the British Fashion Council, and watched in awe as he unveiled the new plans for September - a move to the beautiful Somerset House!

Whilst there I met a girl who worked for the Dossier Journal who offered me her Vauxhaul Fashion Scout 'Ones to Watch' ticket as she was helping backstage at the Central St. Martin's show and couldn't make it - an offer I was happy to take up!

After the Fashion Scout show, a friend and I walked over to the V&A for a late night opening of London College of Fashion students and graduate exhibitions - we had a creative sketch drawn of the two of us by one of the Fine Art students!

On Sunday I had the opportunity to work backstage for Fashion156 over at the Science Museum for the OnOff shows. Guy Hipwell - the Editor and Creative Director - ran a live shoot before Press and Guests were seated for the catwalk.

More to follow