With London Fashion Week in full swing, the invites have been sent, the glam outfits have been picked and iPhone/Pad chargers have been fired up in prep - it's all turning rather fashionable. In true style, twitter is awash with press and bloggers having pre-LFW meltdowns about cramming in this show and 'will my print on print outfit clash enough?!', the rest of the us are clearly well aware that our invites didn't get lost in the post... They never existed. Sob sob.
Unless of course you plan on attending all the lesser known designer shows- and let's be frank - that's not really that exciting. Or perhaps you plan on spending eight hours traipsing around the famous cobbles of Sometset House in an outlandish outfit screaming 'STREET STYLE!' - again, not very err thrilling. Most of us do actually have full time jobs and not all of us attend the opening of an envelope. Oh how bitter Sarah? No, Mulberry are well aware of my address. Touché.
But that's not to say LFW shouldn't be a fun occasion for us normal folk, a true celebration of British fashion there are an array of stylish happenings open to us all...
Oxford Street Fashion Week Showcase
The most iconic high-street in the world of fashion, Oxford Street is literally waving the flag for British designers. With a staggering 72 flags propped up along the 1.2milr stretch, each depicts a different British designer look from the A/W13 shows, with the likes of Henry Holland, Alice Temperley and Giles Deacon.
And it doesn't end there, various retailers along Oxford Street are getting in on the action and joining in the fashion festivities.. Read more here.
David Townton at Claridges
Claridges, the hotel of timeless elegance, plays host to new exhibition called 'Midnight of the Moon'. If you managed to catch the amazing documentary of Claridges last year (link) we were introduced to David Towton, Claridges residence artist. Illustrating some of Claridges most charming guests, from the likes of Joan Collins, Diane Von Furstenburg and Christian Louboutin. Claridges are now opening it's doors for the public to see these charming portraits.
From the 14th - 18th, see here for more details.
Prêt-à-Portea at The Berkley Hotel
A famous twist on the classic afternoon tea, The Berkley serves up delightful treat of fashion inspired cakes. Inspirations taken from Manolo Blahniks sling back heels have been translated into a very elegant chocolate biscuit representation with baby blue icing with white iced pearls. A true indulgence but definitely a treat, I sampled the Prêt-à-Portea a few years back for Sarah's birthday and it was really very special (and scrumptious).
May Fair Hotel
For after work drinks make a beeline to the official hotel of LFW, the May Fair Hotel. With a special cocktail on offer, the Red Stiletto Cocktail will surely hit the spot. Or should you fancy, why not make a reservation for the SuperModel Menu served at the Quince Restaurant. Surprisingly tasty (actual food, not dust) with a healthy slant, not bad for £25 for two courses. Why not go the whole hog and book yourself in for the Murad Runway ReadyFacial? God knows it's hard being so stylish, we all deserve a pamper sometimes (especially for model like skin!).
Club to Catwalk at the V&A
Take a trip down fashion memory lane and explore the statement styles of the 80s! The latest V&A exhibition plays host to a number of amazing 80s outfits designed by the likes of Vivian Westwood and John Galliano. Understand the influence of 80s club fashion and how it transformed the runway, flicking through copies of The Face and ID to see how prominent these bold styles were on the runway and on the street.
So there you have it - a round up of very fashionable events. Anything catch your eye?
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