Head to Toe Print.....

Across the a/w '12 shows its been all about head to toe print its an adventurous trend but am sure there is something for everyone!  This week you can win my shoes from the first outfit (size 7) so all you have to do it leave a comment or tweet me @nataliehartley how you would wear them and I will pick my favourite answer...closing date is this Saturday 13th October so good luck!

TIP...printed silks work really well together such a bold print like this is best matching to give the appearance of a jumpsuit add a coat and dress this up for night or wear with high tops for day
top and trousers by j crew
shoes by zara
bracelet by zoe and morgan
hat by madeline thompson

TIP...the printed trouser suit trend has been massively influenced by miu miu this winter emulating the 70's but you don't need to be so literal add a roll neck for comfort and a simple plain colour breaks up the print if its all too much for you and add a preppy brogue to dress the suit down for day
suit by asos
roll neck by uniqlo
shoes by pollini
hat by river island

TIP...the tracksuit goes chic!  This is a brave option but can look amazing with a great pair of statement sports inspired heels look for neon accents and strappy fastenings to enhance the idea but a good shoe is very important to carry off this look
jacket and trousers by matalan
shoes by jil sander

Paris Fashion Week, Day 3

 

TIP...next summer see the new all in one dungarees!  go for something simple if you are wearing a crazy print underneath you don't want to many statements in the same outfit!  I have added the cowboy mules make sure you always wear heels with a look like this so that the dungarees look dressed up and less farmer!
dungarees by free people
jumper by balenciaga
shirt by h&m
shoes by asos
sunglasses the row

Paris Fashion Week, Day 2

TIP...why not try and alternative style for leather trousers these are slouchy comfortable and the straight leg cut gives them a slightly masculine edge.  I have added this great check print jumper (look out for these cool graphic prints) and worn with white heels with a steel toe which is a great style to look out for especially as it gives a pointy cowboy boot style a modern twist
jumper by warehouse
faux leather trousers by theyskens theory
shoes by asos
sunglasses by theirry lasry

Paris Fashion Week, Day 1

TIP...embellished doesn't have to be thought of as a night time dress code.  I have worn this multi embellished and embroidered jacket with faded jeans and a loose mens shirt but have kept the colours washed out to allow the jacket to remain the key piece and then added a bright pair of boots to draw the eye from head to toe.  The black beeny is my way of adding my touch of grunge but because the outfit is still slightly dressier the whole lot balances against each other!
jacket by barbara bui
shirt by h&m
jeans by topshop
hat by madeline thompson
bag by tila march
boots by michel perry

Milan Fashion Week, Day 4

TIP...today I have decided to do the 50's but in a wearable way try a pencil skirt in a different fabric like pvc and then have added a silk blouse with a print to contrast against the heavy fabric of the skirt the studded loafers are great to wear with this outfit a for laid back day wear but toughens it all up as the studs make the shoes less traditional

blouse by miu miu
skirt by m&s
shoes by zara

Milan Fashion Week, Day 3

TIP...go for print and colour with a casual sweatshirt I love this oversized shape and it is perfect with denim I have layered a denim shirt underneath as denim is a good backdrop for prints and the loose jeans work well with the shape of the jumper.  I have added a red bag and the green boots for extra colour but you can leave it plain and let the jumper do all the work!

jumper by balenciaga
shirt by h&m
jeans by levi's 501
bag by jil sander
shoes by acne

Milan Fashion Week, Day 2

TIP...double denim day! match your shirt to your jeans and add a shoe with a neon accent try a boot style shoe to add some strength to the look and stops it looking to feminine as this should be quite a tough look 

shirt by mens river island
jeans by levis 501
shoes by acne
sunglasses by miu miu

Milan Fashion Week, Day 1.....

TIP...today I have opted for an all white day but don't think of white as being always so romantic wear jeans to give the look an edgier feel but keep them oversized and then have layered with a loose white jumper and added a great pair of shoes the tones can change and play with texture, I have broken it all up with a silk bomber jacket for a sporty feel and the snakeskin is a nod to next summer ahead!

jacket by horiyoshi the third
jumper by 3.1 phillip lim
jeans by mens gap
shoes by river island
belt my own
bag ebay