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The Comedown

                                                                           Photos by Lea, edited by me

Slush, drizzle, one degree weather and overcast skies. Reality has kicked in; I'm back in Berlin, knackered, with slightly greasy hair and wedding ringless (it has suddenly disappeared). London Fashion Week is over, at least for me, and Somerset House seems more like an adrenaline infused memory than something that actually happened just a few days ago. The comedown is now kicking in and it's all feeling a bit depressing. I never thought I would ever be able to partake in any of these events, even if mostly as an onlooked or behind the lens. Berlin, Milan and now London: sometimes it all still feels wonderfully surreal. For me the people themselves make Fashion Week so unbelievably exciting. Seeing old friends, making new ones and getting high on design in the process all makes it so worthwhile. Now, like an ostrich, I'm going to remove my head from the sand and readjust to work and normality. Less peplum, more TEDx. But don't worry, I'd like to leave you with an image unalike to today's greasy hair: my final Fashion Week outfit.

I am wearing an Asos shirt, Elizabeth & James trousers (similar here), an MMMxH&M necklace, Stella McCartney boots, a Proenza Schouler bag (similar here) and a Celine wallet.

The Somerset House Frenzy

                                                                               Photos by Lea and I

I survived my first official day of London Fashion Week with bare legs, a packed Somerset House, an anthill of photographers, bloggers and God knows what else. The atmosphere here is amazing! I finally met part of the CofD team: Lene, Lian and Suzanne and finally saw Anouk again. We first met in Milan. I was also finally reunited again with Kelley and her lovely fiance Sean who both interviewed me for their wonderful blog Majestic Disorder.

My white Celine pumps were taken out properly for the first time ever and although there was more stumbling than walking initially, I ended up being able to tiptoe about in them quite well. Today I'm off to the Grazia/Matches event and to see the Topshop Unique show, which I'm sure will not fail to impress. There's so much more to tell so a more in depth recap will be appearing here soon!

I am wearing an Asos dress and belt (similar here), Celine pumps and wallet, an Anton Heunis necklace and a Max Mara Atelier coat.

The Ol' Smoke

                                                                                Photos by Lea, edited by me

Lea and I are now in the ol' smoke until Monday evening for London Fashion Week. God I really love being in this beautiful city. After three hours of sleep, a ridiculously early train ride to the airport listening to amusing drunken banter from other passengers, sleeping on Lea's lap, hauling our luggage from one side of London to the other, we fell headfirst into our hotel bed at 10 AM. Napping didn't really work out so instead we decided to shoot some photos in the sunlight. A very good decision I think. Spring has arrived early in London while Berlin is still enduring Siberian temperatures. I can't believe I'm actually able to wear a dress!

Tonight we'll be heading to the Mawi afterparty and I'll finally get to meet some of the other lovely CofD bloggers that are also in London. See you tomorrow!

I am wearing a Max Mara Atelier coat, an Asos dress, Balenciaga boots and a Celine bag

Tweed on Tweed

                                                                                  Photos by Lea

I am obsessed with tweed. It is actually pure, genius coincidence that my boilersuit and coat are made of the exact same fabric. It's like a pair of twins separated at birth, joyfully reunited by me. Of course I could not allow for them to ever be separated again, that would be cruel.

This emotional aspect alone makes this, quite possibly, my favourite outfit concoction of all time. A see-through heel, a peek of bright, seasonally inappropriate colour thanks to this extremely versatile Zara blouse, and this grey bag with neon-orange trim (it goes so well with the removable coat collar) provided the final touches. I wish someone could-high five me on all these well thought out details.

Where did this mysterious specimen by Céline suddenly come from? I purchased it almost a year ago and it was stuck in customs until now, thanks to a faulty receipt. You can't imagine how tearfully happy I was when I was finally able to pick it up (there was a lot of hugging). After finding my way through a maze of administration, intimidating offices and having to wait for the person of authority to return from their two month vacation, we were finally united. Yes, it seems that those that work for a German governmental body are constantly on holiday.

I am wearing my trusty Carven coat, an Asos boilersuit, a Zara blouse, an H&M x MMM bracelet worn as a necklace, Chloé boots and a Céline bag.

The Poncho

                                                                                   Photos by Lea (Dörrface)

I dug up my old Asos poncho that, although failing to keep you warm, does reignite my love for aztec prints. Our golden Indian summer is still going strong and I'm using this opportunity to blend into my surroundings while drinking the best coffee in Berlin from The Barn. Pocahontas would be proud.

I am wearing an Asos poncho, an Acne knit, an Equipment blouse, a Fashionology necklace, Current/Elliot jeans, Isabel Marant trainers, and a Mata Hari backpack.