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!



Wednesday, 10 September 2014

New York Fashion Week, Day 3

The Highlights...












Monday, 8 September 2014

Today's Look



TIP...for the ultimate nod to the seventies try patchwork but in denim like this jacket it keeps it more modern and add a loose tee which dress down a sexy skirt blue cotton and black look great together too

jacket by christopher kane
T-shirt by current elliott
skirt by altuzzara at matches
shoes by marni


NYC Fashion Week, Day 2












New York, New York

Head to Toe Grey...




TIP...loose grey vest goes perfectly with my grey jeans and top tip the Seventies are looking like they are on their way back so start checking out some straight leg to wide leg trousers like these

jeans marques almeida
shoes celine
bag fendi










Opening Ceremony production a one off play that had an outstanding cast (see below) but included Elle Fanning and Dree Hemingway as the  main characters and JonahHill co wrote the play too...not bad for a sunday night 







The Karlie Kloss cookie





Time for a drink at the Standard Hotel always a perfect view from the top




Night Night

Sunday, 31 August 2014

Blue.....

Blue has become the shade where everything goes from denim to pastels to navy its one of my favourite tones and this week while the weather still hangs on I wanted to wear the lighter shade of blue and give someone a push in the right direction as you can WIN a blue shirt to add to things in your wardrobe by the shirt king's Equipment.  Just retweet the blog or leave a comment below or on my twitter feed @nataliehartley or Instagram @nataliehartleywears to enter!  Deadline is Saturday 6th September...good luck! 




TIP...mens loose cotton boxer shorts are a great shape and perfect alternative to a traditional style and adding this oversized shirts in similar tones gives a slightly boyish twist to a pretty pastel

shirt by equipment
shorts by banana republic
shoes by celine





TIP...a bold ultra blue works really well against the pastel back drop try a cute mini size for day you really don't need all that stuff in your bag do you?




TIP...total opposites but in shoes of blues these are two perfect ways to wear with an outfit like this or even just add either pair to jeans and your blue shirt




This shirt is what you can win this week!




And why not finish the look with this cool stainless steel bangle by the jewellery name to know Maria Black 

Thursday, 28 August 2014

My Autumn Wish List.....

If money were no object...



TIP...add a vintage looking tee to tartan for a modern and wearable nod to punk




TIP...loose shirts over over a skirt needs a bit of skin to balance it out




TIP...add a collarless white shirt under a blazer to keep symmetry with block colours jeans dress the look down




TIP...grey is the colour for winter wear it head to toe but mix up the textures




TIP...channel the 80's with checks and bows and add a roll neck for this seasons new update




TIP...the puffa coat looks great when belted to create shape and is perfect worn with a pair of high tops (these are my top tip for winter shoes pony skin on the outside and sheepskin lined on the in!)

Everything featured is available at Browns  

Monday, 25 August 2014

Go Graphic.....

Add a simple touch of graphic print to your outfit , simple bold statements is all you need and this weekend you can WIN a fab new t-shirt from the uber brand Etre Cecile (its the one in the last outfit).  As usual leave a comment below or retweet the blog on twitter @nataliehartley or via Instagram @nataliehartleywears
Deadline Saturday 30th August...good luck!




TIP... go sixties with a boxy jacket in black patent but a monochrome stripe adds a touch of Parisian chic plus a silk scarf is anise addition to add to plainer pieces

scarf by ISSA
jacket by tory burch







TIP... I love this sleeveless vest the shape gives a 90's twist to a modern top and looks great worn tucked into straight leg jeans 

vest by etre cecile
jeans by marques almeida








TIP...go for graphic trainers and top but keep the jeans neutral indigo denim goes really will against white 

top by etre cecile
jeans by marques almeida
trainers by riccardo tisci for nike