why i do what I do.....

I am now Fashion Director at Glamour magazine but following on from the success of my weekly column in the Sunday Times Style magazine I thought I would bring this page to life every week and also give you the chance to comment. This page is not for me to dictate what you should be wearing but to offer ideas on how to put wearable outfits together. Its not what you wear it's how you wear it!



Saturday, 15 February 2014

London Fashion Week, Day 1

The Highlights.....

Luckily I wasn't one of the many who flew over from New York and got diverted in Newcastle ( apparently Hamish Bowles of American Vogue was last seen at Gregg's Bakers!)

So London Fashion Week kicked off today in style and this is what happened....
Wind swept hair always adds to a look!









Leather jacket by Acne
Mens denim top by Marques Almeida
Jeans by Topshop
Shoes by Celine
Bag by Pierre Hardy

Spoilt brats we are our driver and his car comes fully equipped with TV!


My show tickets for today


First show of the day one of my favourites JW Anderson

Padded seats are always a winner


Neutral palette and draping with his version of a pointy shoe






The UGG Creatuve Council holds a lounge during the shows to drink and eat and be pampered in between shows and you can also see their new collection and the trainers are one of my favs!


The serpentine held the first ever Joseph show today showing big knits, sheepskin coats and wide leg trousers it's what they do best!


Another new comer today was Hunter with chief main man Stella McCartney's husband Alistair Willis. The clothes were great and the front row better including Jesse J and Kate Nash who were joined by the magician Dynamo. He ended the show by levitating himself amongst the models at the finale(see my Instagram nataliehartley wears for the full video!) I was star struck not by the others but by him! A definite fashion week highlight!





Henry Holland show broken chandeliers take centre stage





Thursday, 13 February 2014

New York Fashion Week, Day 5


The Highlights.....

The snow blizzard arrived and this Stella McCartney jacket was all that kept me going, I braved the snow and walked to the first show!


Ralph Lauren starts the last day off


Ralph Lauren styles his looks with his simple white high top trainer and mixes pastel punk and cream tailoring



Grey seems to be a big colour during this weeks show and here styled with pink it's a great colour combo for winter


Every New York trip needs a stop at my favourite store Opening Ceremony!


Essential footwear


Second show of the day Calvin Klein went for a grunge look of knits and posh DM style boots


Make a stop at cool eaterie Dutch in Soho


The snow stops and my look for Marc Jacobs is tailored in navy and grey
Coat by Jil Sander
Under coat by Cedric Charlier
Shirt by Atea
Trousers by Acne
Trainers by New Balance




The best end to a great week, Marc Jacobs
We enter the cloudy world, does every cloud have a silver ling? Am sure they do in his!



Spongy seats and flowers for all


My favourite pieces had to be the giant sheepskin jackets





Trend spot...GREY.....the whole show was a neutral palette of sixties minimalism light and airy, dream like but the grey was stand out for me, start adapting your wardrobes!



The man himself Marc Jacobs



And it ends with a plate of cheese to finish a great week away snow and shows it's been fun now on to London for the next leg

New York Fashion Week, Day 4

The Highlights….





Today's outfit
Coat Jil Sander
Jacket Marques Almeida
Hoodie Nike
Trousers acne
Bag dkny
Trainers new balance

The day ahead…..


The fashion week snack...lots of salt ( I know it's bad for you!)


Edie Campbell opens the show at Hugo Boss

Favourite looks at Michael Kors included menswear pieces and knits




Celeb spots Frieda Pinto and Blake Lively deep chats and Michael Douglas



The show I look forward to the most Proenza Schouler




It really is all about a pointy shoe next season


Minimal draping at Philosophy


Another NYC hotspot, The Standard East Hotel


Oysters and chips yes please!



Steak tartare? Yes please!