The man himself at ease on Sunday, 4 days before his show.

It's Monday, a quick brekky before show, I could see staff frowning at my order of ' Sorry but... could I please have a pot, not cup, POT of boiling tea, and hold the tea please?' You have to press the 'boiling' bit otherwise they just don't get it. Some of the essential must haves in the make-up kit whilst traveling are: P.G. Tips, instant porridge oats, marmite...

Strangers always strike up a conversation with me, even if my head is buried in a book or I have my 'frosty face' on. I am waiting outside OhNoGrunge for my car to Monique show and I have just been told 'The definition of love' by a passing man. Apparently, it's patience, something I am not very good at. It might have something to do with the book my head is buried in, 'The History Of Love' by Nicole Krauss, which of course is a bestseller on a lot of lists - I think I am over it already. At least he didn't give me a blow by blow of his latest operation...

What joy! Decent delicious backstage catering at Monique L'huillier - Montarroni Catering

Next fitting with Mary Katrantzou at 2pm: just a little minute to squeeze in a perusal at two of my favourite shops in London. Dover Street 1st - Comme and get it, I am in the mood, loving the school girl vibe, sensible shoes, very plain teacher look, so me! Came out with school satchel from labour and wait .... Overalls ... And bright red Comme blouse ... Going back for school marm skirt , quite taken with the brown brogues but fear its a shoe to far for me being rather thick of hoof .... Dashed into Acne .... Not a name I would personally think about calling a brand but I love the clothes ... Got my winter slouchy jumpers ... Contemplating a three quarter bobbly coat ... But I must wait ... Just heard my clothes I ordered from Roland Mouret have arrived .... Can't remember exactly or how much I have ordered .... Oh dear ....

Michael Arthur, archival artist illustrating behind the scenes at New York fashion shows for Vanity Fair. Incredibly fast, amazing, caught up with him yesterday at Malandrino presentation.

Noah Shelly Is NOT a show producer!!! He is a casting director and very available ...!

James Cochrane Vogue UK photographer seen at every backstage, currently loving 'This is England 86'. On BBC 4 .... As am I .... Okay, I was going to rattle on about backstage beauty BUT THERE IS A FASHION DRAMA !!! All hair and make up beware!!! There are thieves backstage at the lincoln centre!!! When I went into line up some sodding ****ard stole my Chanel handbag!!! CHANEL ! Credit cards, money, Hermes wallet, Chanel make up bag and make up, Chanel Sunglasses .... My book I was reading this morning ' The History Of Love'. Well I definitely do not have patience now! How can I be taken seriously as a 'Fashion' person without de rigueur shades? How can I shop without plastic ... How will I survive? Seriously ... the most important thing in my bag was a photograph of me and my mother taken a couple of years ago just before she passed away ...

Now here's one for GaGa ... Customised bling blackberry !

Okay, a thought. ... Why is there not CCTV backstage at The Lincoln Centre? They have security staff ... Well, that's working really well ... The reception staff at hotel asked how was I enjoying my stay in NYC so far ... IT'S FINE ! Was my reply, rather hysterically .... A fire the other day and now robbed!! Oh so fashion ....