Milan Fashion Week, Day 3

The Highlights

Today I started my day with the Nike fashion week concierge service and met them and Penny from Gentlewoman (also doing the marathon with me) for a 45 min run around Milan. Another chance to explore the city by foot but up for sunrise it was worth it with an early night before. The smoking and drinking over the show season has definitely put me back but as I can't say no at least I can say am still running ( or trying to at least! ). Anyway it was the first time I have ever set my alarm to do exercise but always try everything once I say!

This is the third time have worn this top over fashion week and it has become my staple piece that can be worn with everything. White is a blank canvas so look for graphic shapes and cuts to keep the top half fresh and modern and this time have worn with a loose wide leg trouser in a pastel shade and toughened it up with my black Margiela boots

Top JW Anderson

Trousers by Full Circle

Sunglasses by Prism

The Prada show became the talk of Milan inspired by artists including the graffiti artist Stinkfish the collection was a sporty mix of art and fashion....who will be heading down to JJB sports to cut off a pair of hockey socks and customise them for next season?!

Bold spots for Sportmax and cute Pom Pom heels

The crowds outside Armani show today it gets crazier every season

The infamous Fendi 'Angry Birds'

Milan FashionWeek, Day 2

The Highlights

Big oversized shapes in denim equals a prefect summer dress by Osman an old classic that always comes out at the shows I added colour with the Jil Sander bag and a black Margiela boot with classic round sunglasses to keep this clean and modern

 

 

Fendi today was soft with graphic layered silks in really great colour palettes that matched the invite

 

 

 

The Sergio Rossi presentation at a private home, the owner who was not named actually lives here all the time with amazing art work and tapestry's see what you think of it but I love it

 

 

 

Pomellatto jewellery held their presentation tonight but had archives of past ad campaigns shot by the likes of Helmut Newton the second one down is his work from 1982

 

 

A new label to know launching in Harrodsburg in November fresh from Milan gorgeous and wearable keep your eyes peeled!

 

And finally what more can I say about Prada! Sportwears meets art and everyone will want her ribbed leg warmers am sure! Once you have seen this you can leave milan satisfied amazing artwork by Stinkfish the infamous graffiti artist amongst others clothes to match it was a treat to see it all

 

 

 

 

 

 

Natalie Hartley Runs....to end London Fashion Week

So just so you all know am I definitely not a fair weather runner it has been pissing it down in London yesterday and have arranged through the Nike fashion week concierge service that a trainer meets me after the shows to train with me. Since New York the London shows have taken over and have not done anything (it's bloody hard to exercise during the shows!) but this was my moment and in the pouring rain we ran to the track in Regents Park. Today my trainer Gil has taught me the art of running today, using the ball of my foot to allow myself to not use too much energy and how to make a kong distance run easier on the body and he has also has taught me that as long as your heart rate stays the same all the way you will cross the finish line gracefully and not fall flat on my face once I cross it! Apparently the best investment is a heart rate monitor and as long as your heart rate stays the same all the way you are doing well. Also interval training ie. running fast for 30 secs and then slowly for 30 secs (repeat 4/5 times) helps your body get used to restoring your heart rate so practise this technique to improve your runs.

New running gear from the Nike team also mean in this shit weather and with it getting dark I won't go missing and will definitely been seen!

Milan Fashion Week, Day 1

The Highlights

Today's look is straight off the plane wearing my Céline trainers and a simple pale blue No.21 oversized coat with jeans it's easy dressing for the first day mixing blue and grey tones works really well together

Great gift from a favourite brand

Gucci goes sporty

Katie Grand's next collection for Hogan and free spotty cushions

No.21 love the embellished socks

Alberta Ferretti does floral

The venue for the Alberta Ferretti show

Today's food selection...it's the only fashion week where we eat well and get fat!