Key Pieces.....

I have picked out 3 pieces from the new collections that I think will take you through the season; the printed trouser, all in one and the suit and here is your chance to win the printed trousers from the first look.  All you have to do is tell me how you would wear them vis twitter @nataliehartley or leave a comment below and will pick my favourite answer and announce the winner on Friday 24th August.  Good Luck!

Get yourself a pair of printed trousers this winter look out for strong geometric prints (seen at prada and miu miu) and if head to toe print isn't for you then wear with muted block colours like khaki which also hits the military trend too finish with loafers for a boyish twist
jacket by h&m
shirt by cos
trousers by zara
shoes by river island

The all in one is fast becoming a wardrobe staple and this is my favourite one so far in a mix of velvet and silk this can be seen as a more evening piece but wear with a loose blouse and a chunkier shoe it can be a great outfit for the day (look out for steel toe caps on shoes too)
dungarees, shirt and shoes by topshop
sunglasses by the row 

My final piece would be to invest in a great suit I love this pale grey one and the double breasted detail gives this outfit a more masculine twist it is also great for this time of year and wear with a great knit (another must have investment statement knits have been seen everywhere!) the chelsea boot is a key style as well and love the tassels and buckles to toughen them up
suit by carin wester 
jumper by miss selfridge
shoes available at asos

photographs by jessica buttress

White.....

White is the perfect blank canvas for most outfits but be brave this winter and wear it head to toe and to start you off you can win the jacket from the second outfit!  So leave a comment below or tweet me @nataliehartley and let me know how you would wear it and my favourite idea will win! You have until Friday 17th to enter good luck!

The kilt is a big skirt style try it in a longer length and wear with a sporty inspired bomber jacket but I have added black boots to bring the white trend up to date go for lock heeled knee boots for the latest update nd we will all need a pair of winter sunnies!
jacket by mother of pearl
skirt by maison martin margiela
boots by chloe
sunglasses by miu miu

Why not take a pair of tux trousers and wear them for the day they look great with a simple jumper and this boxy white jacket is the perfect cover up as a short jacket shows off the peg leg and high waist then add these creepers in black and white for that mod twist
jacket by raoul
jumper by 3.1 phillip lim
trousers by dkny
shoes by underground

Its going to be a big hit the puffa jacket will be seen in all styles and colours but play with textures and wear with a simple knitted pencil skirt practical and I styled it with flat 60's minimal boots another big shape for winter shoes
jacket by uniqlo
skirt by tzegoh
boots by tibi
hat by marc by marc jacobs


photographs by matthew smith

The Jumper.....

TIP...I have worn this slogan knitted jumper with these great leopard print jeans to liven up the look and clash it all up adding the cowboy boots for a slightly rock n roll edge but have fun with print and colour and make sure the jumper is oversized if wearing skinny jeans
jumper by ashish 
jeans by thu thu
boots by all saints

TIP...houndstooth is becoming a big trend for the autumn but have some fun with it and try it with these untraditional colours to make this trend more modern I have worn the jumper with tracksuit shorts and the shoe add the extra sporty twist but keep the outfit looking sexy try shoes in bright colours for those scared of wearing colour!
jumper by henry holland
shorts by h&m
shoes by acne
sunglasses by linda farrow

TIP...the grey marl jumper is something that everyone needs in their wardrobe its great to dress things down but still look cool for day so go crazy with what you wear it with even if its a sequin skirt or leather shorts, I have worn it with these printed trousers as I wanted to add some colour and the contrast of both is exactly how I like to dress the trainers give it that laid back edge
jumper by zoe karssen at my wardrobe
trousers by j crew
trainers by converse
hat by marc jacobs 


photographs by matthew smith

Leather.....

TIP...if you dare the all over leather look is the new way to wear leather for autumn I have matched a leather tux style jacket with these amazing high waisted trousers and added a crop jumper in a high neck to give this a more grunge daytime twist the green shoes are amazing so add these for a strong statement and look for neon detail but keep it to a minimum detail
jacket by 2nd day
trousers and jumper by T by alexander wang 
shoes by acne 

TIP...the 90's parka it still around for winter but the new trend to look out for is contrasting fabrics like these leather sleeve that have been added to the coat and also contrast against the embroidery mix and match textures its key for this aw12 season i have worn with leather shorts and boots and keep legs bare to stop it looking so solid
jacket by asos
jumper by new look
shorts by theory 
boots by new rock

TIP...the pencil skirts remains a key skirt shape but the leather gives it a new 50's bad girl feel and have worn it with animal print slipper shoes as another modern take on the 50's the turquoise knit complements the green leather and also breaks up the look of you are choosing to wear more than one leather piece
jumper by l'agence
skirt by whistles 
shoes by lk bennett
gloves by cacharel 

(NB this is all new season samples so things may not have arrived in store yet but hope it inspires you for when it does!)

photographs by matthew smith 

The Chanel Black Jacket.....

Is it every girls dream to have a classic black Chanel jacket?  It was mine and I got to wear it for a month for a recent InStyle feature see how I wore it every day and hopefully if you ever get a chance to wear or buy one these outfits will inspire you!

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