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Last night Storm Models agency invaded Westbourne’s Joseph boutique with an exhibition of photographs to celebrate its 25 years of talent.

The wall was decorated with images shot for Centrefold Magazine, curated by Sarah Doukas to cheer not only the agency’s anniversary, but also the launch of the magazine’s website. It was a fun cocktail night with great music by Bip Ling, Zara Martin and Noah Becker. The model of the moment that we all know about Cara Delevigne joined the celebration of one of the agencies she’s worked for and the exhibition that features gorgeous shots of her. An after party followed at London’s exclusive nightclub Boujis, but I was soon off to bed!

I was wearing a relaxed look, combining boyfriend jeans with my new favourite heels –> Leather jacket: Mint Velvet; Blouse: Jigsaw; Necklace: Sportmax; Jeans & heels: Zara; Handbag: MiuMiu

London Fashion Week embraced the gray capital from 18 to 23 February with a stunning Spring/Summer 2011 collection full of maximum metallics, bright colours, soft pink, fringes, and of course Black Swan-inspired tutus.

As London was still rocking the runways, London Fashion Weekend followed from Thursday 24 until Sunday 27, sadly saying “so long, farewell”, giving a break to the fashion euphoria that will be back for the autumn/winter collection reminding us that the summer was nice, but short.

Once again, over 100 top designer’s tempting sales invaded Somerset House. Their collections squeezed shopaholics’ wallets as they purchased fresh designs for a new look this season. Designers included: American Retro, Amishi, Bolongaro Trevor, Bora Aksu, Shakuhachi, Madeline Thompson Cashmere, Ella Moss, Finsk, Michael Lewis, Makki, Oakwood, Twenty8Twelve, Sam Ubhi and so much more.

Fashionistas couldn’t pass by designer’s exhibition without having a quick look and either finding what they were looking for or falling in love with a stylish piece.

Jewerlly was better than never before. The ultimate accessories invaded the sales corridors, a bit of everything for different tastes. Rockstar style, elegant, funny fruity pieces, flowerish, elegant and hot rings, necklaces and earings that could be wear not only in this sunny season, but also during a the stylish winter nightlife.

The catwalk gives an insight and inspiration for the new season hair and beauty makeovers

Zara Martin presenting the catwalk

For the second time, Zara Martin hosted the catwalk, and her boring words became more chatty, but I can’t leave behind her constant look to the floor. Let’s stop criticising the yummie presenter and focus on the catwalk.

In the year of the Royal Wedding, classy English style and ballet fever, LFW gathered the best designers and exposed their best trends on the runway, following particular themes: Swan Vesta, which with pop brights, pastels, crinolines, chiffon, laces, decorative small ribbons, feathers and and monochromatic elegant pieces sends you to a dreamlike catwalk; Lady Brights included flourocent heels, Grease looklike knee length skirts, sculpting the body and giving it volume with lycras, wools and knits.

In addition, the catwalk included two top designers that shared their best S/S 2011 pieces: Turkish-born Bora Aksu, inspired by ants’ body shape, introduced geometric padded pieces tucked in waists alongside striking mettalic palette of greys, silver and reds. The Canadian-born Mark Fast, inspired by the oil slick qand Icelandic volcano eruption, fascinated the crowd with stitching techniques. using blending lycra and the finest wool, pinks and red on black and white bases, resulting in a luminous parade of tropical spirit with an elegant inside soul. His pieces were simply stunning, shaping the body.

Spring/Summer collections are usually my favourite, showing a bit more of skin and wearing some true colours that cheer up the day.

FashionInsideOut’s favuorite this season: FRINGES!… I was too tempted by the leather clutches.

Tony & Guy added the springish hairstyle, Elizabeth Arden the hottest makeup, inspired by the metallic colours and 70s brights. The catwalk experienced gold eyeshadows, smokey eyes -always a sexy in- and orangy and red tones of lipsticks.

Elizabeth Arden team

As the last LFW, tickets are available online weeks before the event, tickets were being sold at the door as well, varying prices between £20 and £60: Black (entrance), Silver (entrance + showbag/catwalk), Gold (entrance + showbag + catwalk) , Platinum (Club Lounge). By adding £1 to your ticket you could take Elle magazine home with you and keep tasting the latest trends of the season.

See you all next season… et voilà!

Swan Vesta