Paul Costelloe SS12 Show

Paul Costelloe's SS12 womenswear collection delivered a 60s silhouette with a futuristic twist, with the menswear collection offering an eclectic mix of sleek, chic tailoring and relaxed cuts in bold candy colours...

Back-Stage

 

The Run-Through

Paul Costelloe at the run-through

The Show

The legendary Hilary Alexander

This week, I (also!) bought...

What do you wear when the dress code is black, black and more black? When even the deepest navy hue would be a serious faux pas?

Friday morning hails the launch of London Fashion Week, and with it comes this seasonal conundrum. I needed to pick an all black outfit to be worn with black tights, black heels and that's completely on-trend (ok, I added that last part, but it's Fashion Week for God's sake!).
As AW11 is all about the pencil skirt (midi-length where poss!), this was my first port of call. Super feminine isn't really me so I also located chunky knit sweaters and leather-look tees to balance the girlieness. 

Warehouse £40



Topshop Boutique £45

Warehouse £45



  Topshop £25

Unfortunately, as I'm on a budget (boo!), this option would mean racking up funds on the credit card, so I sought a purse-friendly dress instead. While scouring the shops in a mild pre-FW panic, I came across this great little number from Warehouse, priced at a super-reasonable £40.

Warehouse £40

The tunic style offers a silhouette that's very 'now', and the leatherette panels give it that non-girlie edge I was on the hunt for. I'll wear with the black tights, ribbed ankle socks and my new Zara boots. Done and done. Bring on the fashwan!