Every season before the Mary K show I wonder what major prints will she be showing us this time??? Season after season what I see I always deem GENIUS! This season was obvi no different as the fab prints really impressed me! This season it wasnt a landscape or interior or even lots of fun quirky objects it was Stamps and Money that took us on a cultured and vibrant journey around the world the overall feel was light,airy, quite eclectic and as always stunning! The stamp is something a traveller picks up from different places in the world and thats what it looked like, it was as if you opened an old travelers box and in it stamps and money from around the world all of these different things from different countries in different colors and shapes together made for one cohesive image of......ADVENTURE ! This is what I also saw in the clothes it was a vast mix of adventure,history and culture all in one making an image of excitement and I know I call this a cliche but when its mary Katrantzou is there any other word? The clothes were pieces of art......ekk omg such a cringey statement I know but..... ITS TURE! Each look was colorful bright and interesting and also had to be studied and thought about as you would with art then there were the more fashionable things other than the "art" the siloettes were wide,flowing,free and long I think just about everything was below the knee! The silhouette as we are seeing everywhere this season is free and less tailored unlike last season at Mary K were it was more structured! Though Mary Katrantzou's silhouettes may be more relaxed and more free than last season but they are far from the simple,minimalist and effortless looks we are seeing everywhere else this season I think its fair to say that this just may have been the most interesting to look at collection of the season it was just shirt dress,minimalist white,soft flowing dress etc... Though we don't see it everywhere it is strong and a Mary Katrantzou is breaking the season's mold and coming out on top and see is not alone! This season we can really separate the weak to the strong and Mary Katrantzou has been the strongest i've seen in london so far!
 
Its FNO tonight, the big gloabal shopping event which is deemed "Fashions Biggest Night" and its really just one major fashion party from 6pm-10pm. Cocktails,Designers,Super models,Crowds of fashionistas and a few celebs Justin bieber, Taylor Swift, Oliva Wilde, Victoria Beckham, Usher just to name but a few! I think this is a great fashion night out outfit, it may not be the johnathan saunders fno tee because everyone will be wearing that! This look is stand out fashionista FNO moment. A obvi Mary katrantzou dress in a fab pastel tone with major neutral accessories and pastel,light blue jewleary create a elegent,chic and very stylish look to let you go from DVF downtown to Bergdorfs Ups
 
In two weeks time, the Victoria & Albert Museum will open its highly-anticipated Ballgowns exhibition showcasing show stopping catwalk dresses and red carpet gowns worn by stars such as Beyoncé and Bianca Jagger. Have a look at this exclusive preview and this is not the whole exhibit be sure to see more showstopping gowns when you visit the exhivit!
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Pink embroidered organza evening dress with ribbon bow, Bellville Sassoon, 1964
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Silk evening dress with appliqué, quilting and beading, Erdem, autumn/winter 2008-09
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Gold leather jacket, corset and purple lace skirt, Ossie Clark, 1971
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Coral cape gown, Yuki, 1972
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Silk evening dress with net apron, Roksanda Illincic, spring/summer 2009
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Ruffled, dip-dyed silk evening dress, Felicity Brown, spring/summer 2011
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Pink embroidered and quilted silk bustier, jacket and crinoline skirt, Cindy Beadman, late Seventies
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Printed silk evening gown, petticoat and bodice, Elizabeth Emanuel, 1999
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Printed silk dress with pelmet, Mary Katrantzou, spring/summer 2011
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Black silk evening dress with red and black stiped bodice and bow, Victor Edelstein, 1986
 

 Balmain dinner in New York. 

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Karlie Kloss wore Balmain
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Constance Jablonski wore a Balmain dress.
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Arizona Muse wearing Balmain

Woman For Woman International Gala

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Charlotte Dellal in a black off-the-shoulder gown and carrying the Domino bag of her own design
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Olivia Grant in a Dolce & Gabbana dress

Out and about new york style

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Liv Tyler out in New York, wearing a trench coat, striped top and jeans.
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Emma Stone in a tartan jacket and black trousers, while walking her dog in New York.

A little bit of chole

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Chloe Moretz wearing a Dolce & Gabbana floral dress with Emma Roberts
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Chloe Mortez in a Christopher Kane dress for an appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman.

 Burberry party in New York

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cara Delevingne wearing white jeans, a leather-sleeved jacket and boots.

screening of documentary Christie's

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January Jones, wearing a Mary Katrantzou autumn/winter 2012-13 peplum dress.
 
Today is offical the first day of spring so lets review the essential spring wardrobe whats on trend and some perfect pieces the designers have shown this season we will all love and dye to have

The essential outerwear coat!

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BURBERRY £2,195
Spring is a season of sunshine and fabulous weather but also it is the season for RAIN so a fabulous outerwear coat is essential but it must be bright and fun and not to dark because its spring!! this burberry print trench is a perfect example its a great coat thats practical but its also cool stylish and has a fun spring print!!!

The pleat skirt!

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HALSTON HERITAGE £380
A major trend for spring is pleats there feminine pretty and give fun movement to looks a great way to pull of pleats this spring is the pleat skirt, long short, or even a christopher kane mullet skirt short in front long in back these all work and are fabulous. This halston heritage maxi pleat is very wearable and a perfect pleat for spring it could be worn with a sweater and cool necklace with hat or nicely made up hair

The floral print dress

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ERDEM £535
Nearly every spring the floral print is huge this season is no different and a pretty floral dress is the perfect way to show off the amazing feminine florals the designers have to offer this spring. This Erdem dress is a fabulous example and a perfect pretty feminine  floral dress perfect for any brunch or classy garden party!

The pastel sweater 

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SEE BY CHLOE £220
The most major and essential trend for spring is PASTELS so lets start with an essential sweater that is youthful pretty feminine and is casual and pretty. This see by Chloe sweater is a beautiful example and can casually be worn with pleat skirt or a simple pair of jeans!

The pastel dress!

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JIL SANDER £1,060
The pastels trend is one of the hottest style stories of the season, so Jil Sander's lilac  dress is a wise investment. I love the clean silhouette of this piece, which perfectly showcases the brand's chic 50s look and  the  minimalist aesthetic.

The pastel pant

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PREEN £825
The pastel pant is perfect and essential for spring because it is soft and powerful and makes for great modern day minimalist work clothes with such a sweet edge. This yellow preens are prefect because of there relaxed tailoring and fabulous minimalist and sweet yellow color 

The pastel accessory 

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JILL SANDER £550
Is the perfect finishing touch to your fabulous pastel look it could be a sweet pair of pink pumps or fabulous blue bag as shown above whatever it is it is essential to complete the on trend pastel look!

The lace dress

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MIU MIU £1,370
The lace dress is a must have item no matter what the season it is the perfect classic feminine evening look and this red miu miu is a pretty example of the lace dress

Shorts 

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YSL £455
Spring is a season of separates with shorts in all guises taking center stage.These stand out ysls are perfect for the spring season but the trend this spring is  short and blazer so these shorts need a fab friend 

The blue dress

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DKNY £280
This season we were presented with a lot of fabulous blue tones and the blue dress is essential for spring. THis dkny is great because its care free so simple and is a fab tone of blue

The statement earring 

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MARNI £95
This is essential this season because it will give your look an added punch and make a huge statement has also been all over the runways especially at marni having the most acclaimed statement earrings this spring

The 20s flapper dress

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GUCCI £3,600
20s made a major comeback on the spring catwalks this year showing everything "all that jazz" and the flapper dress is now the essential party dress this season already being supported by the celebs! This gold fringe gucci dress is a more modern version of the flapper dress but you still get that flapper vibe from this dress

The ethnic Poncho

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TORY BURCH £600
Designers have been looking to the exotic and ethnic  destinations this spring and the cool nomad poncho is an essential way to channel Haiti,Africa,india or bali.This tory burch is great example has it has ethnic colors and nomad like fringe

The mixed up bag

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BOTTEGA VENETA £2,250
Mixed media bags make an impact of every outfit with contrasting textures and rich embellishments adding instant drama making it so essential for this spring. This bottega veneta is perfect example as its python mixed with fur creating fun dramatic mixed media bag!

The tropical print dress

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MARY KATRANTZOU £825
From graphic Hawaiian florals at Altuzarra to Peter Pilotto's hothouse stems, kaleidoscopic prints reign supreme.And this mary k colorful print tropical underwater dress is a great essential tropical print dress for this spring!

The super wedge

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JIMMY CHOO £695
Meet the new brand of super wedges: they're attention-grabbing and totally on trend.
 
The super star that is mary katrantzou didn't only show one of the best shows this london fashion week but one of the best shows we have seen so far. As always with Mary Katrantzou its quite hard to explain as her prints are so complex and beautiful. This is it broke down the prints were inspired by everyday objects include cutlery,vintage telephone,type writer, dress hangers and beautiful regal garden landscapes!!!! Sure a type writer or a vintage telephone may not be everyday items but thats were it had its theatrical and period quality also in the garden landscapes they were quite manor house period!!!! The tones were beautiful and light including divine blues, the silhouettes were flowing and structured!!!! Mary collaborated with French couture embroider leage is this a hint that she may be leaving london for the stage more suited for her PARIS!!! There is certainly o reason why not as she is truly at the top of her game!!! There were great knits that had a little embroider also there where really cute structured dresses which are really great pieces to own next fall!!!