Monochrome.....

TIP...this is the ultimate dress for a glamorous night out but wear with flat black patent brogues and the dress can also work well for the day keep accessories simple to show off the dress

dress by urban outfitters http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

shoes by aldo http://www.aldoshoes.com

TIP...a tux is big news for winter and the perfect way to wear monchrome I love the black leather collar on the blouse which with the two tone creeper style shoes is all the contrast you need

tux jacket by christian blanken http://www.christianblanken.co.uk

shirt by sandro http://www.sandro-paris.com

trousers by yong http://www.liberty.co.uk

shoes by sandro http://www.sandro-paris.com

TIP...a key piece to buy is a great knitted jumper wear with loose trousers in the same colour and add black accessories to keep this outfit looking minimal and slightly mod the metal heel is a great yet subtle added detail

jumper by sandro http://www.sandro-paris.com

trousers by finderskeepers http://www.asos.com

shoes by coccinelle http://www.coccinelle.com

hat by marlene birger http://www.bymalenebirger.com

photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk

Show Me Yor Wardrobe.....

Show Me Your Wardrobe - Natalie Hartley from Shimmy Ahmed on Vimeo.

My latest venture with Jackie Dixon for her blog!

Colour Blocking.....

TIP...go glam and mix your silks I have updated a simple black blouse with retro colours and the bright waistband give great shape and makes the trousers look longer and more shapely

blouse by banana republic http://www.bananarepublic.co.uk

trousers by bhs http://www.bhs.co.uk

waistband made with ribbon from vv rouleaux http://www.vvrouleaux.com

shoes by rupert sanderson http://rupertsanderson.com

TIP...leather is a great way to update the black trouser and add a bold colour jumper for a casual look if wearing peep toe shoes go for a strong nail varnish and red lipstick for an added detail

jumper by topshop http://www.topshop.com

trousers by acne http://www.brownsfashion.com

shoes by polini http://www.pollini.com

geranium lipstick by christian dior http://www.dior.com/beauty

TIP...this dress cover 2 trends colour blocking with a 40's twist let the dress be the statement and style with a different coloured shoe for more impact don't match it just compliment the colours

dress by primark http://www.primark.co.uk

shoes by aldo http://www.aldoshoes.com

photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk

Spots.....

TIP...go for androgony this season and get experimental with neckties and accessories like these perspex bangles for a more rock n roll look add snakeskin boots to clash the textures

blouse by river island http://www.riverisland.com

necktie and bangles by impulse http://www.topshop.com

jumper by m&s http://www.marksandspencer.com

trousers by dorothy perkins http://www.dorothyperkins.com

boots by lk bennett http://www.lkbennett.com

glasses by givenchy http://www.selfridges.com

TIP...play with details and look for collar or cuff details and pair with spotty culottes or simple trousers if you just want subtle detail and the hat gives the 70's twist

blouse by hobbs http://www.hobbs.co.uk

culottes by very.co.uk http://www.very.co.uk

shoes by thakoon http://www.net-a-porter.com

hat by rokit http://www.rokit.co.uk

TIP...the black spotted dress is a ket evening dress for autumn and go crazy with spots by adding polka dot tights but patent brogues gives the look more of an interesting edge for a short dress

dress by julian macdonald for debenhams http://www.debenhams.com

spotty tights by pretty polly http://www.prettypolly.co.uk

brogues by paul smith http://www.paulsmith.co.uk

photographs by myself