Paris Haute Couture Week - Chanel Spring/Summer 2015

Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is my favourite event in the fashion calendar. The designs are simply incredible, and the glamour of the whole event is frankly unparalleled. Last year Chanel debuted newly glamourised 'sneakers'. This year it was the turn of the humble beanie; transformed from everyday to high fashion, and ethereal and embellished to match the other accessories. I have no doubt that the Chanel beanie will become a much-copied cult trend.

A secret garden hidden within the Grand Palais was adorned with mechanical origami-esque white flowers and foliage, which came to life as they bloomed and exploded with colour, perfectly setting the scene for the elegant and intricate collection to be showcased. As always, Chanel brand heritage was evident in the couture; the Little Black Dress made an appearance, as did the Chanel Tweed, and even Edwardian picture hats, nodding to the First World War which was such a heavy influence on the brand and Coco Chanel's designs.

You can watch the full show here.

The show begins...

 

As usual, the show ends with a one-off wedding dress, designed by Karl Lagerfeld.

Favourite Autumn Fashion Trends

So Autumn has suddenly appeared, temperatures have plummeted, and it's time to pull together your favourite Autumn trends for this season. Here are a few trends I am currently loving... 

1. Hats
Whether it's a fedora, a floppy hat or a classic beanie, hats are great in Autumn. Why? Because not only do they help keep you that little bit warmer, but they can also completely transform a look. I recently bought this Burgundy Floppy Hat from Topshop (£28), and I can't get enough of it. 

2. Over the Knee Boots 
Whilst they made their biggest come back last year, it seems as though over the knee boots aren't going anywhere for this season. From Chanel, Balenciaga, Versace & Margiela, OTK boots have been spotted upon celebrities such as Blake Lively, Gisele, Olivia Palermo & Miranda Kerr. 

Cara Delevigne in the Chanel AW14/15 campaign. 

Olivia Palermo wearing Stuart Weitzman OTK boots with a gorgeous personalised Burberry Prorsum cape.

3. Outerwear 
People often leave outerwear as the last piece to pick when pulling an outfit together, but if you think about it, it is actually key. At the moment, oversized pastel coloured coats are all over the high street. From baby blue, lilac and baby pink, this trend is guaranteed to brighten up a dull Autumn day. I have this blue one from River Island (£80), but I also love the French Connection version.