What to wear to Fashion Week

Try these looks for Fashion Week.

By Michiko Hylands

New Zealand Fashion Week and NZ Fashion Weekend are set to kick off. Wow the fashion elite in a show-stopping ensemble. Think tailored capes and crisp blazers. Play up the unusual with printed separates and lust-worthy accessories for cutting-edge style.

Hoskins embroidery detail shirt $444
Stitched graphite pants $479
Zoey Heels $719
3-Piece Tassle crystal earrings $280
All from Camilla and Marc
When your accessories steal the show, pare back the hair and makeup for a modern approach. Go for a flawless look and pull your hair back in a chic pony.

Sleeper jacket in platinum $775
Z Skins in Allblack $305
Classic crew in Black Magic $530
Visor sunglasses $450
All from Zambesi
Make the ultimate entrance in this covetable puffer. Metallic eyeliner intensifies a
space-age feel.

Sicily blazer $899
Idiom shirt $339
Gattopardo trousers $469
All from World
Don't be afraid of pattern. For those who want to tone it down a notch, team this blazer with tailored black pants.

Military cape $449.90
OCRF link detail shirt $159.90
Multi metal earrings $9.90
Lou leather crossbody $139.90
Ink skinny jeans $109.90
Faith booties $279.90
All from Witchery
Channel "Fashion Diva" in this chic look. High-waisted jeans are a great choice for petite ladies as they give the illusion of lengthening the legs

Gold Shoulder jacket in black $799
Ruffle Dutch top in black $399
Triangle Tart skirt in black $479
Colour Dayz sunglasses in pink $249
All from Trelise Cooper
Cut a fashion-forward figure by dressing head-to-toe in black. Metallic accents such as a gold bag and bold costume jewellery add an extra edge.

Wave jacket $829
Ruth shirt dress $549
Soleil drop earrings $540
All from Harman Grubisa
Toughen up the pretty with "too cool for school" mirrored sunglasses and a studded clutch bag.

Panelled camber tunic in ivory $357
Delimit bustier in ivory $399
Pivot skirt in ivory $465
All from Taylor
For a great pre-spring look, team this trans-seasonal skirt with heeled sandals and a cami.

BEAUTY BAR

Nude by Nature Flawless Liquid Foundation $45
Mecca Max Wink Weapon Mini Palette in Embellished $33
Tom Ford The Ultimate Bronzer $175
Dermalogica Antioxidant Hydramist travel size $23
Estee Lauder Pore Minimizing Shake Tonic $68
Ultraceuticals Ultra Brightening Serum $169

ACCESSORIES BOX

Deadly Ponies For My Little Pony Pony Puff in Twilight Sparkle $255
08.Jewellery Series 5, Earring 6 9ct gold plated sterling silver $580
Karen Walker Salvador crystal brown with gold sunglasses $389
Mi Piaci Benji heel in ox blood $250
Bess Scarf in Acid Rain $320
Deadly Ponies for My Little Pony Mr. Boxette $510