Natalie Hartley wears...: My Week With Rihanna, 777 Tour.....

Thanks so tour sponsors River Island I became one of the few people in the world to board the 777 boeing private jet and go to 7 countries in 7 days. Starting in LA we flew to Mexico City, Toronto, Stockholm, Paris, Berlin, London and New York. The week was a roller coaster of events an experience I will never forget! follow the full week through the InStyle diary I compiled but these are my highlights and what I wore on the trip!

This became the outfit of the week I wanted to wear something comfortable but still with a modern rock n roll edge and these leather trousers were perfect for the job worn with my trusted boots that never came off day or night they add a grungy glam feel to the look and go with everything much needed when you dont have time to work out outfits! I have thrown a loose grey marl vest over the top to play with the silver/ grey tones and the silver origami inspired bag lifts each outfit even though is clashes with the gold of the boots try metallics to lift your look
leather trousers by acne
boots by balenciaga
silver bag by issey miyake
grey vest american apparel

Black jeans were another firm favourite on the trip but have added my printed jumper to add some colour to the outfit as its easy just to stick to black or neutral colours these tones are a f=great match with basics
jumper and boots by balenciaga
jeans by topshop

Another piece from my wardrobe you have seen but the silk bomber jacket seemed to be the jacket of choice for other members of Rihannas team it is padded and so easy to fold into bags bit also good for warmth find your perfect one and add it to everything for an instant update this season!
jacket by horiyoshi the third

My scarf choice for the trip was a detachable wool hood great for warmth but also gives jumpers a more street look make sure your hair is tied back and add it to anything I have worn it with my galaxy jumper and jeans and again my boots give this a tougher look
PS. I am inside Rihannas dressing room
jumper by christopher kane
hood by alexander wang
boots and jeans as before

Finally the most important thing to pack was what I would travel in when sleeping on the plane became a major part of the trip! For this I decided to travel all in grey (being my new black) and cashmere was the way forward as it doesn't sag when scrunched up in a small space and keeps you warm at all times. I have added a printed scarf to give detail to a plain look good tip for travelling stick to simple pieces but add cool accessories
matching cashmere jumper and trousers by whistles
scarf by christopher kane
boots and bag as before

My favourite Rihanna look was her outfit she wore in Paris head to toe Givenchy mens silk tee and thigh boots. Rihanna's stylist Mel Ottenberg and her hair stylist Yusef both say that she finds her clothing inspiration through mens fashion magazines, a girl after my own heart!

The song set .....

The following videos are part of my favourite memories of the trip!
Video 1: sing a long on the plane with the band
Video 2: Rihanna hands out ace of spades champagne on our first leg of the trip en route to mexico city
Video 3: Landing in Toronto Rihanna even waits with us for her luggage at baggage reclaim

With Rihanna's Guitarist Nuno (aka Nuno from the band Extreme....More than Words fame!)

And DJ Reflex (far left), DJ Congorocks (middle) and Brett his manager with me in their dressing room in Berlin before they start to warm up the crowd!