Hair today... Gone tomorrow

So a closer look at the hottest of hair dos from S/S'13 and I’m suddenly completely conscious of my top-knot which has become a bit of a uniform style for me whilst travelling.  There is only so much I can accomplish in a plane washroom mirror but I’m drooling after these chic looks from the runways and vow to attempt them once I am back in a constant time-zone and within the vicinity of my tools!

Rodarte

Marc Jacobs

Issa

 

This season, the runways offered us quite a variety of trends up top.  Whether you’re a no-fuss kind of gal or an OTT sort, there is something for you.

First up… the modern minimalist.  This, I’m afraid, I can only lust after as no amount of hair-spray will tame my curls into such sleek performance as was sported on the catwalks.  The rules for this look are ‘strict and sleek’.  Hair is scraped back into low buns or pony tails and bold partings reign.

It’s time to draw the line ladies!  Adopt a severe middle parting as seen at Givenchy or play with geometric partings as seen at Gainfranco Ferre or just a super deep part, seen at Chloe.  Whether it’s a complete comb-over or sleeked-back version, this look is all about being angular, superflat, neat, sharp and at times quite futuristic.  Although the look at Stella McCartney was more low key and easy… so distinctively Stella.

On the opposite side of the spectrum are the 60s inspired looks.  Yes, this is all about the typical volume but this is 60s like you’ve never seen it before and the characteristic beehives and bobs are injected with newness especially via hair accessories!  Armani and Vuitton, Fendi and Marc Jacobs all stood for gallant accessories from bows and veils to even orchids seen at Issa.

No doubt that these fab looks will be over before I’ve invested in my superhold hairspray, but I will definitely be embracing them for now…

My illustration of the top hair trends from S/S'13

New kicks on the block

It's hip to be squared this season with spring's cubism inspired accessories.  Introducing my new found favourite... block heels.

Fashion week streets

Balenciaga blocks their block heels... love it

Being 5 ft 2 I am a dedicated fan of the heel but I have endured many an embarrassing wobble and ankle twist whilst teetering on my beloved skinny, sky-high stilettos.  Block heels on the other hand offer the height without jeopardising your safety and grace status! 

Calvin Klein

 Although block heels started as more of a ladylike staple, styles have developed and evolved into much edgier takes on this trend and encompass platform characteristics, colour-blocking and mix and matching of textures.

My cute ladylike versions from H&M.  Please note the metallic heel!  Love.

Michael Kors' transparent take on the trend

Prada takes it to the next level...

and even more so... a block heel... literally

Casadei

I’m cheering all the way down the streetes as a more practical approach to styling creeps into fashion.

I heart block heels and quite frankly, for a change, so do my feet!

Walk the Line

A new trend is upon us and there is no need to read between the lines as the high streets are practically shouting it out!   Spring 2013 is all about stripes and vertical ones at that.  Anything goes from butcher stripes to leg-colourblocking to the more commercial pinstripe.  I’m especially loving the new take on pants…This is what i spotted last week on the high streets...

It was a total stripe-out for fashion week S/S13 with everyone from Marc Jacobs to Balmain sending candy-canes down the runways.

Marc Jacobs' finale pretty much summed it up...

Love this take on the trend at Balmain

Celebs everywhere are voting for this hot new trend.  If you feel the bold stripe is just too much for you and a little Willy Wonka-ish, the racing-stripe take on the trend (so it's basically a thicker stripe running on your outer leg seam) is a great way to play it safe and is ever so flattering as they make your legs look about half their width!  Score!

My model-crush of the moment and her statement skinnies

the good old pinstripe

racing stripe take on the trend

With love from London…