Kate - Feathers will Fly

Kate photographed by Mario Testino & styled by Lucinda Chambers for the May 2013 issue of Vogue UK. Donning Haute Couture pieces by Jean Paul Gaultier, Dior and Versace, this editorial is called Feathers will Fly. This is Kate at her high fashion, sultry best!

 

Winter Faves 2013

Kate in taupe camel coat & grey suede tote

It has been an unfeasibly long Summer in the Southern hemisphere this year. At the risk of sounding like a curmudgeon  I'm with the farmers - bring on the Winter! It's not so much the rain I like but brisk, cold days. Despite being part Polynesian, I veritably wilt in the heat & humidity, all the while trying to tame a excruciatingly frizzy barnet and blot the foundation havoc-wreaking sweat from my brow. I loved living in Sydney for 7 years, but the mugginess was relentless. I grew up in most Southern New Zealand with frosty mornings, long dusks and weekends in local snowy Queenstown. Give me a crackling open fire and a faux fur over sitting positioned between two fans trying to cool down! 

Kate chic in grey, Winter 2012

What I love most about Winter is Winter fashion! This Winter I am obsessed with a grey palette and taupes. I'm also loving neutrals, from vanilla to mushroom and tea hues. Due to the conversely long Winter in the Northern hemisphere, I'm still enjoying watching celebs dress in Winter fashion in Europe, especially Kate, and Victoria Beckham & mini-me Harper. Here are some of my favourite celebs' Winter fashion looks.

Harper in faux fur bomber jacket & 

VB in grey plaid coat from her Fall 2013 collection

VB in grey & red colour block jumper, skinny jeans

& knee high boots

 VB in skinny black jeans & coat and leopard stilettos

Camel shirt

VB military chic in her own collection

Kate in French vanilla shades

Kate in cream faux fur

Kate in grey

New Mum Elsa Pataky - my new style icon!

I love these beaten up mid-calf boots and black & grey palette.

Elsa in neutrals with leopard print scarf & baby bag

Sienna Miller in shaggy grey coat

Kate in Balmain leather pants, blazer, leather jacket and faux fur

Black opaque stockings - a Winter must-have.

(I wouldn't mind the leopard print coat either!)

Here are a few gems, must-haves (and 'wish I hads') that I am looking forward to this Winter. 

Workshop Breton Tee Shirt dress - Cotton Bamboo Cashmere - 

55% Cotton 40% Bamboo 5% Cashmere

Glassons Merino - an affordable Winter staple!

Grey mid-calf leather boots. I want some!

I love cashmere socks. Bubs however has her 100% merino Lamington socks. 
I must get the adult version!

Uggs. A Winter staple.

Gucci designer Frida Giannini's faux fur throw. 

Love fur throws for Winter! 

I'll continue to slather BB Cream on throughout Winter.

Tom Ford lippie 2013 - Love Blush Nude

Blistex & Nude Liner - Perfect Combo for parched dry lips.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream - a great product for parched lips & skin

I've ditched the balayage and gone dark for Winter.

Winter TV! Game of Thrones and Mad Men. Loving it!

To drink while watching said TV - Vittoria Hot Choc. I add cinnamon - delish!

Crumpets & honey, yum!