London Fashion Week, Day 1

TIP...double denim day means I have worn a washed out denim shirt and jeans make sure the denim tones sit well together and I have rocked it up with silver metal heavy necklaces and bracelets and chunky metal belt with studded loafers the more silver and black leather the better!  A maxi coat is key for winter plus the dusty blue goes perfectly with denim
coat by dior
shirt by h&m
jeans by diesel
shoes by zara
jewellery by zoe & morgan
bag by pierre hardy

photographs by bonnie rahkit 

50's cool.....

This season the 50's turns bad girl its a harder look with more attitude but have added a laid back wearable twist.  This week you can win my oversized bag from the last look all you have to do it tell me how you would wear it and leave a comment below or tweet me @nataliehartley and will pick my favourite answer!  deadline is friday 14th september....good luck!

TIP...try a patent pencil skirt for a cooler way to do the 50's, I love adding a soft pastel knit for contrast and it gives a slightly more casual twist to the outfit with flats and no make up its a great daytime look
jumper by asos
t-shirt by zoe karssen
skirt by m&s
shoes by next

TIP...another classic turned on its head is the biker jacket look out for quilted details seen everywhere this winter and wear with a simple straight leg trousers and a white tee give it a modern edge and wear with cats eye shades for the 50's detail
jacket by new look
t-shirt by zoe karssen
trousers by ted baker
shoes by next
sunglasses by prism

TIP...berry tones have been all over the catwalks so why not try a high waisted crop jean and wear simply with this great round neck top the sleeve detail is all you need to nod to this trend and again wear with flats and an oversized clutch (its the new day bag!)
top by river island
jeans by DL1961
shoes by next
bag by zara

Free People.....

This week I have been taking street style photographs of cool Londoners for Free People who are coming over from the states and launching in the UK.  I have picked my 3 favourite things from their site to give you a taste of whats to come!  You can also win the cowboy boots from the first outfit (size 7) so leave a comment or tweet me @nataliehartley with how you would wear them and be in with a chance to win!  Good luck.....

TIP...the skater dress shape is still going strong and I love the tribal print of the dress and have worn with a pair of cowboy boots to dress it down add a great coat or even a comfy oversized cardigan
dress free people
boots by all saints 

TIP...printed jeans are everywhere so take the floral trend on with these skinny floral bleached jeans I have cut a denim short to give it a cool boxy shapes and worn with a white coat to give the whole outfit a more modern streamlined look
jeans by free people
coat by zara
shirt by gap
sunglasses by the row

TIP...I love the mix of embroidery and leather in this jacket and the bomber jacket shape means that these colours and detailing are bang on trend I have worn with baggy 501's and a colourful shoe to pick out the colour in the jacket (look out for steel toe caps too!)
jacket by free people
jeans by levis
shoes by thakoon


(please note that only the Free People clothing is available to buy now the rest is from past seasons)

Ragging Red.....

This week I am wearing RED its a colour that I feel suits most people and so want to give you the chance to get into this trend by entering to winning the red boots from my first look! ( NB they are a size 7) all you have to do is explain how you would wear them yourself, leave a comment below or tweet me @nataliehartley and I will pick my favourite answer!  deadline is friday 31st august...good luck!

Red has been considered a key colour for most autumn winter collections over the years but wearing it head to toe mixing up shades and textures is the most up to date way to wear it just look for strong simple silhouettes 
carpet top by neil barrett
skirt by new look
boots by zara

With this outfit I have mixed hints of red like the fur trim on the coat (look for separate fur pieces to update an old coat) and the red detail in the trousers I have styled both pieces with an old stones tee and worn red lipstick (the perfect finishing touch) this look is all about clashing styles but red is the continuous theme that pulls it all together
coat by carven
tee my own from beyond retro
trousers by chloe
shoes by h&m
lipstick rio by topshop

This winter its all about a great coat and great boots wear with bare legs to break up the solid colour look for these great coat shapes as this could also be belted to create more shape
coat by wallis
boots by christian louboutin


photographs by matthew smith

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