New York Fashion Week Day 5

The last day of this New York Fashion Week meant that I just had to wear my absolutely favourite Christopher Kane dress. I had always been such a huge fan of his designs since the unveiling of his first catwalk collection in Spring 2007 and it just astounds me that each and every new collection be brings out is more covetable than the previous (saying that, I would still die to have one of those neon and Swarovski belted bandage dresses - for any potential future boyfriend out there, track down one of those beauties for me and I have a small little spot waiting in my heart for ya, just sayin'). 

This Autumn/Winter 2014 show was no normal collection for Kane. Multi layered boasting all sorts from sharply tailored work wear and wool overcoats in the prettiest of pastel pinks to signature chunky knits with girlie frill and ruffle details. However this collection was a combination of rugged urban as well as his usual feminine style mixing almost bin-bag like nylon pieces accented with sumptuous mink fur. With only touches of his usual floral elements, Kane played on a botanical elements framing digitally printed flowers in a sheer organza on the front of A-Line shifts and mini skirts, yet scatters of crystals were seen on the fronts of suits and two piece ensembles creating an almost LED effect as the crystals shimmered and sparkled with the models strutting down the catwalk. Oh and what a way to close the show. Organza used to emulate pages in a book that moved magically down catwalk with a lightness and etherial finish that only Kane can do with such finesse. 

A wonderful (yet bitterly cold) New York Fashion Week, and a huge thank you to Snapette for giving me such a wonderful opportunity to go to so many shows. Next season in Paris..? Lets see where this amazing industry takes me. 

Heading off to a little shindig at the British Consulate in New York this evening, donning some printed trousers and a cut out blouse. Lets go rub shoulders with some of New York's and London's top social media professionals. 

One more day till Friday guys, I can almost feel the weekend!

Wolford Hosiery · London Rebel Flats · Boohoo Hats

Last Day

It's over. Today was officially the last university lecture I will ever have. Like ever. I have been looking forward to this day for goodness knows how long, so I could at last be done with education and start making my mark on this big ol' fashion world, but now that it has come around I am actually really sad. University has been the most amazing experience for me and obviously there has been all the highs and the lows, but what really has made it an experience of a lifetime are all the amazing friends I have made. I know that sounds like such a cliche "guys you've made this experience, like, totes amaze". But seriously, I'm going to miss seeing all of them every week in our usual stressed out yet extremely stylish state. Suppose it's not all bad, when we're all off living in LA, New York, Paris, Sydney & Dubai, we have the perfect excuse for a cheeky vacation. Naturally, I had to shoot this with the University's iconic red brick walls of the Clothworker's building as my backdrop and have fellow fashion student, Jess, taking the snaps. It just wouldn't have seemed right any other way. On another note, I haven't seen the back of this place quite yet, with an obscene amount of work to complete in just over two weeks, graduate shows, design catalogues, portfolios, it seems as though I'll be donning the title of 'Fashion Student' for quite a while longer and long may it last.

Before I forget, I need to tell you all about my gorgeous new bracelet by Eleonor de Casanovas from Lewis Andrews. If you follow me on Instagram (@georgiabenj) you would have already got a sneak peak, but I am literally obsessed with it! If you're thinking of jet-setting off to the Algarve this summer then you all need to head over to the no. 1 store in Portugal's, Almancil. Lewis Andrews is the go-to lifestyle store stocking some of the cutest brands and Eleonor de Casanovas jewellery is just one of them, be sure to check them out on Facebook (click here) for the most up-to-date info on all the latest products to hit the store. 

Satchel

What I'm Wearing: Vintage Fur Vest, Never Fully Dressed Neon Back Knit, Gap Jeans, Kurt Geiger London Calling Sneakers & Cambridge Satchel Company Fluro 15" Bag.

Say hello to my new Cambridge Satchel Company baby! As most of you know it was my birthday yesterday and this little neon number with my initials on was the icing on the cake. Had an absolute glorious day full of obscene amounts of food was absolutely spoilt rotten with amazing presents from my friends and family. And to top it all off, I got my dissertation bound and handed in, I've been bouncing around the apartment ever since. 

PS. I have to thank my gorgeous twin for getting me this knit from her favourite hidden online gem, Never Fully Dressed. Lots of one size fits all pieces and just the most unique beautiful designs out there. I'll do a full post on them soon, got a couple new cheeky purchases in the pipeline. Thank you so much J xx

KENZO

The endless hours spent in the library have finally paid off, and I finally get a well deserved rest.  Guess what, it's my birthday tomorrow. Forget presents, I'm getting my dissertation bound, as a very special birthday treat. Anyway off to get some much needed beauty sleep. See you on the flipside. 

Neon

What I'm Wearing: H&M Knitted Tee & Bag, Gap Jeans, Topshop Socks, Zara Platforms & Nasty Gal Cuffs.

Neon has always been a part of my life, from when I was 13 and used to walk around looking like a neon rainbow (my mother used to call it my 'colourful' phase). Looking back, I did rather look like a parrot, i think perhaps wearing 7 different colour items might have been a bit too far. Now I prefer to stick to one or two colours always mixed with a neutral. This knitted tee is so comfortable and I cannot wait to wear it with some daisy dukes and sneakers when summer finally arrives. For all of you fellow neon lovers, watch out because its back with a vengeance, and even better, it's gone all iridescent.