The thing about being a blogger is that you can go from front row, to 5th row to standing all in one day and we gratefully accept every position we get.

Bryan Boy more known to frequent the front row, but also stands at some shows gave me a valuable advice. “If you are standing, stand by the photographers pit”.

It’s the best piece of advice I’ve been given because not only do you get to take great pictures, but you get to see the models up close and see the stunning details.

I stood by the photographers pit at the Gianfranco Ferre Fall 2010 show, which was one of my favourites of Milan Fashion Week.

Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi presented an amazing collection of mostly black, nudes, gold, tan and beige.

I don’t know why the fashion world doesn’t rave about these two very talented designers.

This was one of their more wearable collections to date, with many sleek tailored pieces which were both understated and timeless.

I felt that the elegant gowns were sign that they are making serious bid for red carpet contention. I loved the black one-sleeved black gown with a gold-braided leather side panel.

Apart from gowns we were also presented with high waisted pants, sweater dresses with leather sleeves, wool coats with furry sleeves (very much a trend in Milan) black leather skirt suits, leather dresses, skirts, woven heels and bags.

Touches of gold were evident though-out the collection.

At the re-see the following day, I couldn’t help for gush over the Look 27, Look 28 and Look 29 which were fully beaded – by hand.

Amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail. I have a new designer crush.

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The sound of motorbike engines revving before the Versace Fall 2010 presentation was a clear indication that this show was going to come at us hard and fast.

It was so fast that the pictures I took were nothing but a blur as the model stormed the runway.

The biker influence was evident in the first half of the presentation as models were kitted out in leather jackets, suede pants with leather panels and plenty of zippers.

The Versace gowns had a futuristic feel to them with geometric metallic panels, but they still retained the signature high splits and multiple cut-outs.

As the models stormed the runway one person sprang to mind. Kate Hudson.

Her body would look outstanding in these looks. She would equally do justice to the many mini dresses presented.

Like the gowns they had metallic geometric panels plus fringed details which worked both the futuristic and biker theme.

I especially liked the finale silver strapless dress with the fringed skirt.

It wasn’t all about sexy dresses.

Donatella also presented turtlenecks, sweater dresses, wool coats, furry gilets and a tuxedo jacket as worn by Freja who has the most controlled confident walk of all the models I’ve seen this fashion week.

Versace finale’s are always interesting.

This season the mirrored panels which separated the room lifted skyward to reveal the models perched on podiums or standing on the stage.

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Alberta Ferretti’s Fall 2010 presentation on Friday was magical with each look more beautiful than the previous.

The colour palette was muted with greys, nudes, teals, and black, but this allowed the exquisite details to stand out.

What I noticed whilst watching the presentation was the embellished sleeves on some of the dresses were actually two pieces in one. So don’t be surprised if you see an actress walking the red carpet with one of these looks sans embellished sleeves.

The gowns were exquisite.

The Magpie in me loved the embellished gowns, but my heart belonged to the nude embroidered lace gown with silk trims on the skirt.

I was happy to see Rachel Zoe in the front row, who was no doubt looking for Oscar gowns.

At the end I asked her what she thought of the presentation. She said, “many potential red carpet dresses”, much to my delight as so many deserve red carpet moments.

She had a lot to choose from.

A taupe chiffon gown with an embellished neckline, an amazing black tulle gown with a nude underlay, a blue drop-waist gown with double black sash accents plus embellished details and many many more.

I envy her job.

The coats were just as elegant as the gowns. I really liked the fur trims and the stand out green cape.

From my front row seat was very lucky to capture a close up of the embroidered ankle boots each of the models wore. Some were also embellished with rhinestones.

I love this video as you can see how beautifully those gowns will move on Oscar night…fingers crossed.

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Blumarine’s Fall 2010 presentation was full of uber sexy pieces, so James Brown’s classic hit “Sex Machine” was the perfect soundtrack for this show.

If you have a supermodel figure, very long legs with a love for animal print then this collection is for you.

Zebra, leopard, cheetah and snake skin prints swayed down the runway.

The collection was heavily fringed from the leather jackets, to the skirts, to the blouses and bags.

I loved the way the models worked the details to full effect.

Towards the end of the presentation Anna Molinari moved away from prints to present sexy chiffon mini dresses.

Some were accented with rhinestones and some had trains which Abbie Lee showed just how floaty the fabric was as she walked the runway.

I did like this presentation. It was upbeat and energetic but I appreciate that it maybe not be to everyone’s taste.

Every time Anja stepped on the runway my heart skipped a beat. She’s AMAZING on the runway. I ♥ her.

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The models strutted the runway way 2 by 2 during the Emporio Armani Fall 2010 presentation.

Sometimes they walked wearing identical looks, other times wearing complementary looks.

The show was titled “Uptown Girl” which mixed classic elegance with a fresh approach to Emporio Armani’s design aesthetic.

The colour palette – as expected – was mostly black and greys, but the stand out colour were shades of orange which really popped in the dim lit venue at Armani’s headquarters.

Model walked the runway wearing classic skirt suits, masculine pinstriped suits, capes draped over one shoulder, fur coats, floaty skirts, sculptured dresses and sexy blouses.

I loved the rose theme which was evident on a few pieces. These looks still managed to look ultra feminine despite the punky hair cuts the models had.

There wasn’t a finale walk-through like most shows, but I love how the audience claps when certain stand-out pieces take the runway.

It was a respectful sign to Mr Armani that they loved and appreciated those particular looks.

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The Moschino Cheap & Chic Fall 2010 presentation was a lot of fun.

It was held in at the Maison Moschino, which is the brands new hotel.

Normally models walk the runway with stern expressions, but this one was very different.

The models each took on a character which represented many different types of women who would leave a hotel.

We saw the typical jet setter, a glamour girl, a rock chick, a businesswoman and a saucy maid.

There was even a Kelly girl, who walked the runway with a Hermes Kelly bag on her head.

The clothes were as fun as the presentation. We saw studded jackets, khaki pants, fur stoles, pink satin dresses, white ruffled blouses and sequin dresses.

All of the models wore ankle boots. Some were accented with studded details.

Luggage was a huge part of this presentation. Some were printed in black and white, whilst others were in a dark oak colour with the Moschino logo in black print.

After the finale British singer Pixie Lott came on stage to sing a few songs.

I was very impressed with her. Girlfriend can really sing.

I have a very busy day of back to back shows today. You can see my schedule on the Facebook page.

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Luisa Beccaria’s Spring 2010 presentation was the 3rd show I attended during Milan Fashion Week.

The presentation was in a much smaller venue to the Versace and Roberto Cavalli shows I attended, but that only added to the charm and the ambiance of this seductive presentation.

I’ve often said that I would wish to see Luisa Beccaria more on the red carpet as she produces such stunning pieces, and this collection proved no different.

The collection embraced femininity that evokes the 50s Hollywood glamour, bringing a fresh new perspective to the brands romantic aesthetic.

There was particular emphasize on bustier dresses with plunging necklines.

Volume was created via tons of tulle.

Ruffles draped like petals of flowers gracefully around necklines, shoulders and skirts.

The cocktail dresses and gowns were strapless, off-the-shoulder, knee-length, floor-length, mini and the finale gown had a rise and fall hemline. Luisa really did make a dress for every woman.

There were beautiful flowery prints on a colour palette of lilac, ivory, pink, grey, blue, gold and silver. Not a hint of black.

Here is the finale video I shot.

You can view the whole collection on Style.com.

At the presentation was a Citroen C3 Picasso, which was Styled by Luisa Beccaria herself.

The entire bodywork was floral from the seats to the instrument panel, it wouldn’t surprise me if the air bag had a floral design.

The gear knob was interesting as it was made out of Venetian glass in the shape of a rose.

Luisa dressed this Citroen as she dresses women, with a romantic senual empowerment.

Imagine receiving this beauty at your sweet 16.

Pictures taken by me & Luisa Beccaria