FASHION, ILLUSTRATION Kelly Smith FASHION, ILLUSTRATION Kelly Smith

Valentino PINK PP COLLECTION

A personal piece I couldn’t resist after the RTW Pink PP collection was unveiled by Valentino during Paris Fashion Week; featuring the stunning Kristen McMenamy and swathes of pink silk tulle…

View the video below for the full collection. Flawless. Stunning. SO PINK.

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ILLUSTRATION, FASHION, BEAUTY Kelly Smith ILLUSTRATION, FASHION, BEAUTY Kelly Smith

PRADA BEAUTY

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I've long followed the make-up legend that is Pat McGrath on Instagram, marvelling with stars in my eyes over her delectably inventive beauty looks for various design houses - be it during any given fashion week, or the editorial pages of a magazine.

One particular show captured my imagination during the Fall/Winter RTW showings - namely Prada - which saw beautiful tweed Winter coats breezing down the runway, paired with rubber boots, shockingly bright neon bows tied in tulle and brilliantly shiny diamanté cat eyes. It was a collection of beautifully ethereal, wet-haired aliens and I loved it!

I couldn't decide on any one look in particular as each girl varied wildly between outfit and beauty looks. So I combined my favourites to create the ultimate Prada girl!

I hope you like.

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