Three shows, two outfits, one goodie bag and no blisters! That’s a win in my book for Day One at New Zealand Fashion Week.

So just to explain a little more what I’m doing at Fashion Week. Traditionally, NZFW is showcasing NEXT Winter’s collections to fashion buyers and media from NZ and around the world.  I’m going along to a few relevant shows to see what is coming up on the radar for YOU, my readers, next winter so I can get a heads up on the colours and silhouettes that are coming through so I know what I’m working with when shopping for personal styling clients, and when writing blog posts for you guys.

I’ve just chosen a couple of designers that I think you guys will love and will do my best to keep you informed on what they are doing!

So on that note, here are my highlights from Day One:

What I Wore

As always, clearly the most important part of the day (insert tongue firmly in cheek). Because Spring in Auckland is actually a lie (it was 4 degrees yesterday morning) I planned to wear one outfit in the day, when I could rely on the sun to warm me up, and then I reverted back to my standard 7 layers of clothing for the night show – here’s both looks:

Trelise Cooper suit from her Spring 14 collection

A drop in temperature called for more layers (and the long walk from the car park called for more comfy shoes!)

Jacket – Bardot. Dress – Zara. Boots – Number One Shoes. Clutch – Thailand. Necklace – Forever New

The Shows

COOP by Trelise Cooper

COOP is the younger, funkier brand from NZ fashion goddess, Trelise Cooper. Clean, oversized shaped were complimented by bright oranges and pinks. One of the things I always love about any Trelise Cooper collection is there is something in there for everybody – literally – every body shape was covered. COOP is definitely a brand to watch if you want to get your hit of designer clothing, but with a fun, funky edge. (The sparkle shorts were my fave!)

If I could wear shorts like this, they would have my name all over them! Loving the winter print of this dress – dark and luxurious, but still feminine and fun!

The structure of this dress will hide a multitude of sins while giving any body shape amazing curves! And the butterfly print is a bit of fun when the weather turns cold again (although, I would suggest a few more layers underneath….. just sayin)

Check out the current season of COOP here

Hailwood

The surprise of the night for me! I was expecting all denim, androgynous, curve un-friendly looks – but there were some A.MA.ZING pieces. Beautifully but coats, dresses with strategically placed draping and some divine fabrics. This is definitely not a label to discount if you want something beautiful and feminine.

I’ll have one of this coat in every colour please! And the pic doesn’t even start to show how amazing the drape on this dress is! Great for covering all sorts of sins!

Check out the current season of Hailwood here

Andrea Moore

Andrea Moore has been a favourite New Zealand designer of mine since I worked for a PR agency in Sydney that did her Australian PR almost 10 years ago now! Since coming to NZ, I’ve noticed the label if more colourful and fun and I’m becoming a real fangirl of Andrea Moore.

The biggest message for next Winter? COLOUR!!! I don’t think there was a single black garment on the runway at all. Bright orange, pink, and purple were abundant and even our beloved neon is still hanging around (but looking really classy matched with black).

Colour is IN next Winter! As a Queenslander who never wore black before she moved to NZ, I’m over the moon – putting in my orders for that to-die-for hot pink jumpsuit with the Andrea Moore team now!

Check out the current season of Andrea Moore here

The other stuff

There is always lots to see (and lots of people-watching to do)at Fashion Week – here are a few snap shots that sum up the rest of Day One…….

The cool invite from Andrea Moore, hiding my high heels in my hand bag whilst walking in flats, a cute gift from VeronicaB for being one of the top 50 fashionistas on Day One and a snap-shot of the Andrea Moore show

So Day Two today – I’m off to the New Zealand Wedding Bridal Collection show (The Boy looked at me in horror when I mentioned this show….) and then Trelise Cooper tonight! Stay tuned for the wrap of Day Two tomorrow…. now I just need to work out what I’m going to wear today….eek!!

Cait xoxo

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