TIP...a great way to include checks is wearing a blazer go for double breasted and add a colourful shirt and when worn with a maxi skirt it stops the look from being too boyish

blazer by river island http://www.riverisland.com/Online

shirt by whyred http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

skirt by zara http://www.zara.com

patent brogues by aldo http://www.aldoshoes.com

food from melrose and morgan http://www.melroseandmorgan.com

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

Trending with ASOS.....

about a boy...break up dark colours with a printed trousers it adds a more feminie touch as well and patent brogues give an added texture to the look wear with a structured coat

minimalist...the cocoon coat is a key style for winter and I have added snakeskin jeans to give the look a more roll n' roll edge

the vixen...leather and velvet all in black, long column skirts and you are done a wearable way to pull off this trend!

go native...a cape is a great way to update a double denim look add some studded boots to toughen it all up!

enter the ASOS competition and send in your pics to show how you wear yours!

http://fashionfinder.asos.com/competitions/how-will-you-wear-it-6

Knitwear.....

TIP...dress down floral trousers with a colourful knit florals could even be here to stay for next summer so invest now!

jumper by h&m http://www.hm.com/gb

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

boots by lala berlin http://www.selfridges.com

TIP...crop jumpers are great worn with high waisted pieces but for a change to trousers go for a denim pencil skirt great for fuller figures too and add a coloured boot to give more energy to the outfit

jumper by lala berlin http://www.selfridges.com

skirt by antipodium http://www.antipodium.com

boots by christian louboutin http://www.christianlouboutin.com

TIP...for a retro feel throw a t-shirt style jumper over a dress mix yp the retro colours and I love the shape of these shoes to give an added twist to the look

mohair jumper by theory http://www.theory.com

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

boots by h&m http://www.hm.com/gb

photographs taken by matthew smith using the new BlackBerry Bold http://uk.blackberry.com

Print.....

TIP...a big cardigan is a great way to add tribal prints to your wardrobe and have worn it with velvet leggings for an added texture

cardigan by sparkle & fade http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

shirt by lovelabel http://www.very.co.uk

leggings by siwy http://www.siwydenim.com

boots by kat maconie http://www.katmaconie.com

sunglasses by prism http://www.prismlondon.com

TIP...black and white print looks great with denim and add a spotted shirt for an extra quirk I love these heeled chelsea boots the chunky heel gives a strong shape for the feet which balances the look

silk bomber jacket by zara http://www.zara.com

spotted denim shirt by loft design by http://www.loftdesignby.com

leather skirt by joseph http://www.joseph.co.uk

boots by deena & ozzy http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

sunglasses by emporio armani http://www.selfridges.com

TIP...add a white t-shirt to a simple a-line skirt for a modern 60's approach and these simple pieces look great with a tartan cape great over a jacket or on its own

tartan cape rokit http://www.rokit.co.uk

t-shirt by lna http://www.lnaclothing.com

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

snakeskin belt by banana republic http://www.bananarepublic.co.uk

boots by marc by marc jacobs http://www.marcjacobs.com

sunglasses by thierry lasry http://www.thierrylasry.com

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

The Dress Code....

TIP...I love the graphic print of the dress and the detail on the top means that it draws attention away fro the bottom half of the body wear with fishnet or sheer tights to keep the look sexy

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

pony skin shoes by deena & oxxy http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

TIP...go for the 70's with a snakeskin dress add a colored tight and retro coloured shoe and a fur collar finishes the look for an extra detail go for a satin coloured bra underneath great if wearing wrap dresses

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

bra by etam http://www.etam.co.uk

fur collar by miss selfridge http://www.missselfridge.com

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

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

TIP...inspired by miu miu this great 40's style printed dress is great for a night out wear with short socks in a petrol bloe and strappy block heels for a quirky update and have added this metal bird lampshade as a hat!

dress by new look http://www.newlook.com

metal lampshade by habitat http://www.habitat.co.uk

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

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