These days a front row is not complete without professional Brit FROW-er (and model/gal-about-town) Poppy Delevigne. As with my other favourite style crushes, Palermo and Kruger, it’s the classic pieces that Poppy wears the best. Showing off those endless pins in minis and ankle boots is Poppy’s signature look, but she can pull off glamorous gowns (how stunning is the embellished dress on the top row?), dressed-up jeans and wide-leg trousers equally well. Always immaculately put together but never too try-hard, her natural beauty and poise ensure that all eyes are on her. Which, when you’re a FROW-er, is the ultimate aim. Are you a fan of Poppy’s style?

{images via pinterest}

I’ve got a bit of a fetish for coffee table books. I don’t think I’ve even read one… I just love the way they look all stacked up, and pages upon pages of incredible images. Don’t judge me. I have posted before about interior books (see here), and now I have a pile that completely obscures the flat screen, I want to move on to fashion tomes. So here is my shortlist; I believe the one with the most pictures will win the day:

{The World of Vogue, Mario Testino Portraits, Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Chanel, 100 Years of Fashion Illustration, Style A to Zoe, Jimmy Choo}

Ahh, Friday in sunny London town! So, looks like I was wrong about the whole Indian summer thing… the capital has had a second wind, and from my office window in the City I can hear the streets flooded with people enjoying a cheeky beer in the warm sunshine. And tonight I will join them. With a Cosmo. Speaking of Cosmopolitans, artist Kristina Hultkrantz (known on etsy as emmakisstina) caught my eye a few weeks back with her Hermès illustration (see here) and it’s her collection of iconic products and a few of our favourite things that I wanted to show you today. Along with the cocktail made famous by the SATC ladies, she’s captured classic style staples such as the Chanel 2.55, Loubs and the Mulberry Alexa. And a Ladurée macaroon for good measure. Her prints are so clean and, well, chic. I like the fact that they’re uncluttered, letting the subject shine through. I would love to have a gallery wall consisting of about ten of my favourites in simple white frames; I think that would look so striking. Especially in my dream closet, alongside the real deals. One day… *gazes into distance*

{all products available via etsy}
My look of the week goes to fashion (and real-life) royalty Charlotte Casiraghi, who has evidently inherited immaculate style from her mother and grandmother. Attending the unveiling of the Gucci Museo in Florence wearing Gucci (what else), she was a vision in emerald silk. As I mentioned here, emerald is a huge trend this season and has the ability to make clothes look incredibly luxe. Not that Gucci needs a colour in order to do that, but you know what I mean. My favourite room this week goes to a panelled, preppy, sophisticated space that is flooded with natural light. I can’t imagine it would hold up well to animals or children, though, so it would only suit a certain type of owner! One who had a Monica-like cleaning habit:

{images via prphotos & Design Atelier}
I hope you have a lovely weekend whatever you’re doing and wherever you may be…

I have amazing friends. Words can’t even describe how much I love them. Shall I give you an example? I return home last night to find a package sent all the way from Mount Kisco, NY (it’s awesome, you should visit – it’s home to the ‘Kisco Disco’, uh-huh)… once inside, the tissue paper has a Kate Spade sticker on it, so I know it’s going to be good. It gets better. It’s only bloomin’ well the bracelet that I posted about here… the one marked ‘my favourite’. Seriously. I die. You know who you are, and you know how grateful I am. Happy Thursday everyone, I hope you’re all wearing a smile like mine.

{image via Inkstagram}

Fashion Week is currently residing in chic Milano and therefore we’ve been treated to the likes of Gucci, Prada, Giorgio Armani and Missoni. The show that stood out to me the most, however, was that of Mr Roberto Cavalli… it was pure opulence as pleated drop-waisted skirts, gold-rimmed jackets and glittering sequins sashayed their way down the catwalk. The stunningly beautiful collection reminded me of a room that I’d seen on the blog of talented illustrator Caitlin McGauley. I’ve featured black and white rooms on my blog before (see here), and I’m a little smitten by the dramatic effect that monochrome has, especially with a splash of gold. Having a love of both interiors and fashion I often see links between the two, and this is a prime example:

{images via Style & Caitlin McGauley}