It's all about Dries van Noten.....

This summer my I am all over Dries van Noten, inspired from one of my favourite decades, the nineties, it brings back good memories but in a more grown up way than I would have worn it back then. These are some of my favourite looks...

True Blue.....

This week its all about the color of summer BLUE! It's a versatile colour and cobalt is key but mix you your tones for the latest way to wear the trend! This week you can WIN the check jumper from the first look just tell me how you would wear it by leaving a comment below or tweeting me @nataliehartley.  Deadline Sunday 20th January... Good Luck!

TIP... I am very into hats at the moment and love these cotton 60's inspired domed ones in blue to finish off the outfit a print worn underneath helps break up head to toe colour and have styled it with this oversized suede bomber jacket which looks great with the girly skirt but both have a sporty element that ties it altogether
jacket by monki
jumper by warehouse
skirt by sandro
shoes by kenzo 
hat by y3

TIP...double denim never goes away and is a great way to wear this trend look out for patchwork denim details like the shirt I am wearing different tones of blue denim look great when mixed altogether
denim coat by monki
shirt by asos
jeans by genetic denim
trainers by nike

TIP... taking inspiration from the ss13 dries van noten show (my favourite show of the season) its all about playing with check the big 90's print inspired by kurt cobain so I have clashed the shirt and trousers (things don't need to match perfectly) and thrown over a mens jumper and blazer the metallic shoes gives this a modern twist
jumper and mens pyjama bottoms by mens gap
blazer by mens tommy hilfiger
check shirt by joseph
shoes by ld tuttle

New Season S/S '13.....

This week I am going to be showing you ways of starting to invest in the new season and you also have a chance to win the gold brogues from my final look!  Just tell me how you would wear them and leave a comment below or tweet me @nataliehartley.... deadline is Saturday 13th January...good luck!

TIP...oversized ruffles and frills its all about strong shapes for summer and this dress inspired by balenciaga is a perfect example of this trend I love dressing it down with a pair of cowboy boots but whatever your footwear do it in monochrome
dress by zara
boots by topshop

TIP... it's a 90's revival this summer seen at dries van noten and henry holland but why not try wearing it with pastels for a modern update tie dye and embellishment give this a more girly twist but beeny hats are the perfect grunge twist to the outfit and these sandals are a great key style to carry you through the summer 
t-shirt by agyness deyn for dr martens
jeans by love label
shoes by h&m
hat by river island

TIP... oversized shapes are key I love this giant short sleeve sweater and have balanced the shape with a pencil skirt keep things skinny on the bottom half if the top is oversized or vice versa, the metallic accessories add a statement and metallics are not just for night this season but should be integrated into your outfit for day
sweatshirt by cheap mondays
skirt by mother
shoes by zara
bag by h&m

My 2013 Resort Wish List.....

This spring I have actually been more excited about the resort collections than spring/ summer!  Easy, wearable but with a twist the pieces below are great for now and for the future!

Celine...

Need I say more!  Monochrome is huge for summer invest early I love the minimal sporty feel of this outfit and clashing shapes be inspired!

I love the use of print and colour here and the all white outfit underneath sharpens the look and keeps animal print looking very modern and chic

Stella McCartney...

I have always been a fan of all over print and this has definitely caught my eye slightly 90's revival with the puffa jacket and don't forget to match your shoes for the ultimate in head to toe print

3.1 Phillip Lim...

Get yourselves a pair of these leather dungarees is the new all in one shape for summer the black leather stops this looking too teenage and wear something looser underneath for a more grown up look

I love this denim jacket with the gaffa tape plaster effect (a technique also seen at Christopher Kane's ss'13 show) its a great way to update an old washed out denim jacket (cheap DIY tip!)  again wear simply with black and white and amazing sunnies

Balmain...

My new season investment is going to be the summer suit I love this pastel blue shade worn head to toe and the metallic shoes are a great way to finish the outfit a cooler more rock n' roll way to wear tailoring just keep it simple, button up your shirt and make sure your jacket is oversized

Mixing strong print and pastels is a great summer look go for an oversized blouse and masculine trousers

Acne...

Take a classic biker jacket and turn it white its a great summer staple and this look is another cool way to wear monochrome and the half cowboy boot is brilliant definitely a perfect summer shoe that can go with everything

Givenchy...

Try boxy shapes and playing with proportions again another take on the biker jacket its great to go over jumpers as we hit ac transitional weather moment wanting to wear new season but its too cold...oversized styles are perfect for this problem

Double denim is definitely making another comeback I love it and wear this trend fairly regularly and will equally tie my hair back and add a strong lip colour perfect spring dressing

Happy New Year!

Thanks to everyone for following the blog this year and hope you all have a great 2013 ahead! Next blog update with the new season starts next Sunday...