Bristol Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2013!

Saturday 28 September 2013

Yesterday evening I attended the blogger show at Bristol Fashion Week A/W 2013 with Brownie of Soul Sparkler. I always love going to BFW and after visiting London Fashion Weekend last week (and being majorly disappointed), I was keener than ever to drool over the Autumn/Winter must-haves on display.

Although LFWend is great for shopping (there are lots of discounted brands), the catwalk show was a huge let down. It was just darn right boring and over really quickly. I guess I expected more from a show which must have a substantially bigger budget than the one we have in Bristol. The presenter seemed like a nice enough girl but there was none of the banter that Andrew Barton and Mark Heyes have at Bristol Fashion Weekand those London models? Zzzzz...

Love Label Devoree Kimono
River Island AW13 LeggingsKimono: Love Label - Cami: Topshop - Leggings and boots: River Island - Necklace: Vivienne Westwood - Fedora: Primark - Bracelet: c/o Jon Richard

I've selected a few of my favourite outfits from the Bristol show which was full of energy, dancing and fun! Mark and Andrew were constantly giving hair/fashion tips and advice in between trends and as always they had awesome chemistry.

River Island at Bristol Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2013Outfits from River Island
Leopard coat from Marks and SpencerCoat from Marks and Spencer 
Menswear Autumn/Winter 2013 from NextSuits from Next
Fat Face AW13Casual cool at Fat Face
Per Una Speziale Wool Rich Belted CoatPer Una Speziale Wool Rich Belted Coat from M&S
Lipsy Autumn/Winter 2013Glitzy dresses from Lipsy
Tartan at Bristol Fashion Week AW13

I was happy to see lots of animal print, leather, embellishment and my favourite trend for this season - tartan! Marks and Spencer have some gorgeous coats at the moment, many of which were featured but my favourite is thPer Una Speziale Belted Coat shown above. I'd feel like the White Witch of Narnia in that beaut.

I had so much fun hanging out with some of my stylish blogger pals, especially the gorgeous Lorna of Raindrops of Sapphire and Amie of Credit Crunch Chic. Bristol Fashion Week ends tomorrow so you'll still have time to watch a show if you live local. I'd definitely recommend it!

Does your city have a fashion week? What's your favourite trend for AW13?

T - Representin' Bristol style. XoX

33 comments:

  1. PLEASE GIVE ME THIS OUTFIT. You absolute babe, this kimono is an absolute thing of beauty! As are you ;) I'm loving tartan too, and that white coat is gorge! xx

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    1. Bahahaha. You look awesome in kimonos Robyn, I'd let you share! ;) I want itttttttt. x

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  2. You look wonderful Tara, I love your hat! Looks like you had an awesome time! x

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  3. I thought the catwalk was over too soon too and I agree about the presenter at lfwend.
    I wish i went to bfw
    You look great
    X

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  5. Oh, you always look so beautiful! Your kimono is really pretty and of course, your boots! You would look totally gorgeous in that white coat too! xxx

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    1. Carly, I want to squeeze you! Thank you. :) I want to pretend to be the ice queen!

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  6. Absolutely love your Westwood necklace! I've got a tiny dainty one but I love the hugeeee ones like yours! x

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  7. I love your kimono! The show looks amazing xx

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  8. Looking beautiful as always x lovely to see you and B xxx

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    1. You looked incredible Amie, I still want your hat! It was so nice to see you. <3

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  9. I love your hat! Such a perfect Autumn colour. Now I want one!
    xxx

    Sarah Nunn | UK Style Blog

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    1. My local Primark still had loads, I hope I can get a navy one! x

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  10. aaah you look freakin' beaut! love everything about your outfit, so fab xo

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  11. Really love your outfit...especially the kimono-cardi!!

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    1. Thanks Madeleine, it's not too 'art teacher'? ;)

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  12. I wish we had a Fashion Week - looks so amazing! You look b-e-aaaaaaaa-utiful Tara!

    Megan xxx
    Thumbelina Lillie | UK Beauty Blog

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    1. I hope you get one up there soon! Oooooh gorgeous Megan. Thank YOU! x

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  13. Bristol does look WAY better than LFWeekend, I was really disappointed with the show too. And, tbh, the emphasis on BUY BUY BUY kind of took away from the true attraction - the admiration of the collections! <3 Claire @ Jazzpad

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    1. That's so true Claire! You need to come to the Bristol one. :) x

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  14. Gutted I missed out on the banter - it's one of my fave bit. Glad you had a fun time xx

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    1. Awww, sorry you couldn't make it SJ. Next time for sure! <3

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  15. Arrr I keep seeing those River Island boots on people. I neeeed them! Hannah x

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