Nike...Just Do It

For those who don't know I have signed up with Nike to run the half Marathon in San Francisco....for those who don't know I smoke and drink and not sure that I particularly wanted to put these things to one side but I do also want to get fit and thought this would be a great opportunity to challenge this. Another struggle (or excuse) is I am not sure how to fit exercise into my schedule and this will be another obstacle, I would always say yes to a drink after work than even think of doing exercise...will this change?! I am intrigued to find out.

So I said yes and today I find myself at Equinox gym with my assigned personal trainer explaining how I got myself into this mess and maybe I now regret saying yes!

But deep down I am really excited about the next 3 months and hoping this might be the kick start I need to get fit! Nike have kitted me out in all things black and white and wearing my new trainers (this fashion and fitness thing is fun), I have been analysed and assessed and this Thursday I will get my full training schedule.

After this I will get a personal trainer once a week and if this wont work to get me up and out then god knows what will! But aside from all the gimmicks I actually have to get off my ass and run for myself and this is the biggest challenge. So from this weekend here it goes.....Natalie Hartley Runs

I am going to document this experience on the blog and maybe inspire some of you (or not) but hopefully the journey to fitness and San Francisco will be a fun one! I will also be raising money for charity and that's an inspiration in itself.

Checks.....

The print this season is CHECK but there are 2 ways to go... are you the punk girl or the future girl?  Take your side here and accessorise as you wish but t help you along you can win the latest necklace from Eddie Borgo that I am wearing in the first outfit.  Just leave a comment below or retweet the blog for your can to win! Deadline is Friday 2nd August...Good Luck!

TIP... check shirts dont have to be reminiscent of the 90's why not wear a classic check shirt in a more grown up way by mixing embellished textures against the check and wear a loose shirt like this tucked into a pencil skirt for a modern update that can also be great for the office or a night out and wear with brogues 
shirt and skirt by no.21
shoes by jil sander
sunglasses by topshop
necklace by eddie borgo at shopbop

TIP... strong graphics look great on oversized shapes wear with a pencil skirt to balance the look another good tip is to use a jacket as a top try which works perfectly if they are bigger in shape
jacket by lucy offen
skirt by joseph
trainers by new balance

New Season Tips.....

 This week's heat wave means you can win the sunglasses from the first 

look just retweet the blog or leave a comment below for your chance to win Deadline closes Friday 19th June...good luck!

TIP...print is everywhere for autumn clash it or maybe try monochrome 

silks for a sporty twist next season

Dress by Josh Goot

Sunglasses by Marc Jacobs

 

TIP... Look out for camouflage go traditional or experiment in colour and add to anything plain ideally a full circle skirt ( it's the shape to be seen)

Vintage jacket from Rokit

TIP... Finally add a metallic shoe to your outfit I love a plain 

statement heel but flats are great for this style too, perfect to dress upyour jeans too!

Shoes by Chloe

 

InStyle, August issue.....

Chloe Moretz

Shot by Sofia & Mauro

Road Tripping

Route 1 road trip in California...see you in a couple of weeks!

Think Pink.....

This autumn PINK is going to be huge and am giving you the opportunity to get ahead of the game and WIN this perfect pink skirt that I am wearing below in the first look.  It is available at Atterley Road and this week they are celebrating their first birthday so if you don't win here then please head to their site where you could win a whole wardrobe!  RT the blog or leave a comment below (to win the skirt). Deadline is Friday 14th June...Good Luck!

TIP... colour block pink and keep it simple with the shapes accessorise with pink too by adding sunglasses or anything else you prefer you can wear pink head to toe or broken up it just depends on how much you love it!  even if you never thought pink was your thing try a softer tone and you just might be converted
silk top by sonia rykiel
skirt by filipa k at atterley road
trainers by new balance
sunglasses by prism

TIP... if you buy anything at all next season it has to be a coat and why not try it in pink?  this is a muted version and easier to match with your wardrobe but why not mix up your shades and brighten it against white add a trainer to dress it down
coat by topshop
roll neck by negarin
skirt by jil sander
trainers by nike at office

Wear it with...

personalise your clutch and add your initials
clutch by whistles at dover street market

The Summer Coat.....

By the looks of it we will all be need a good lightweight coat this summer and these are two of my favourites. I am really loving the 3/4 length coat this season and in these lightweight fabrics they are perfect to see you through.  This week you can WIN the coat in the second look just leave a comment below or retweet the blog...deadline Friday 7th June  

TIP... try a minimal shape in a neutral colour and the collarless detail gives this a sharper finish and looks great over round neck shapes brighten the look with a colourful trainer
coat by cos
jumpsuit by topshop
trainers by nike at office

TIP... this coat is still minimal in style but the fuller shape means it is a perfect coat to wear over more fitted pieces of clothing you can also belt this shape tight around the waist and wear it as a dress with the collar up this can be a really sexy alternative
coat by monki
dress by jospeh
shoes by celine