Nathalie's Style Files: March 2014

Zara is one of the world's biggest fashion retailers and has amassed a stylish following of celebrities, bloggers and fashion editors, transforming this fast fashion chain into a cult-like brand.

Taylor Tomasi Hill is one of the chicest women in fashion, with her off beat quirky style being captured by street style blogs all over the globe. Tomasi Hill has teamed up with Zara, along with former Barney's Fashion Director Amanda Brooks, editor Sherry Shen and The Paris Review's Hailey Gates to star in the brand's latest campaign.

These four fashion icons were photographed in their hometowns in their favourite pieces from Zara's latest collection. With each look styled by the fashionista's themselves, fans will get an inside look at the art of personal style.

Below are a few of my favourite looks from the new campaign.

To view the full campaign online at Zara click here.

Taylor Tomasi Hill

Amanda Brooks

Hailey Gates

Sherry Shen

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's itinerary of their upcoming royal tour of New Zealand and Australia has officially been released. The royal tour will commence in New Zealand on April 7th, ending in Australia on April 25th.

There is a huge feeling of excitement surrounding the royal's visit, as this is their first official visit with their 8 month old son Prince George. 'The tour has been designed with Prince George's consideration and comfort in mind" said Miguel Head, the royal couple's private secretary.

The public will only been given six glimpses of Prince George throughout the 3 week trip, including the same iconic location as his father Prince William, with a photo call at Government House in Wellington on April 9th.

Government House in Wellington

Prince William's iconic moment on the lawn at Government House

The couple will be based in Wellington for the majority of their trip to New Zealand and will travel around the country visting a local hospice Rainbow Place, the Royal New Zealand Air Force, War Memorials, and competing in a yacht race on his and her boats in Auckland's viaduct harbour.

The Duchess wearing Canadian-born designer, Erdem on her royal tour of Canada

All eyes will be on the Duchess, who is reported to have 32 wardrobe changes throughout the trip. The Duchess will not have a fashion adviser on the trip, however, her hair dresser Amanda Cook Tucker will be on call throughout the tour. Fashion insiders expect the Duchess to wear international designer's such as Alexander McQueen, Jenny Packham, Emilia Wickstead and Alice Temperley, as well as her trusted high street favourites including LK Bennett, Reiss and Zara. The Duchess is always very thoughtful when selecting outfits for royal tours, seen wearing Canadian-born designer Erdem on her royal tour to Canada in 2011. So it is more than likely that she will wear a leading New Zealand designer on her trip, choosing from the likes of Trelise Cooper, Karen Walker and Helen Cherry.

I for one cannot wait for the Duke and Duchess's royal tour, as you all know I am an avid Kate fan, and hope to spot her in Auckland's viaduct harbour.

Below is the royal couple's official schedulde, courtesy of the Daily Mail:

Monday April 7: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George arrive in Wellington on Royal New Zealand Air Force aircraft. Ceremonial welcome at Government House including a Maori Powhiri, guard of honour and 21 gun salute.

Tuesday April 8: Day of leisure for family after 25-hour flight.

Wednesday April 9: Engagement to recognise work of the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society at Government House.

Thursday April 10: Wreath-laying and Commemoration, War Memorial, Blenheim, attended by veterans and senior politicians. Then onto the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre for the Knights of the Sky exhibition and WWI vehicle and aircraft display with Sir Peter Jackson.

Meeting with the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition in Wellington and State Reception given by Governor General at Government House. Prince William to give first speech of the tour and unveil a portrait of The Queen.

Friday April 11: William and Kate fly to Auckland for a visit to the RNZAF at Whenaupai, home to more than a thousand service personnel.

The couple will also celebrate New Zealand’s Americas Cup winning teams by joining a yacht race on ‘his and hers’ boats before boarding a ‘Sealegs’ amphibious craft in the harbour and travel to Westpark Marina before returning home to George.

Saturday April 12: The Duke and Duchess travel to the Waikato region of the North Island where William will visit the Pacific Aerospace company at Hamilton Airport, viewing the P-750 aircraft. Kate will attend the Rainbow Place children’s hospice.

The couple will then travel together to the town of Cambridge to pay their respects at their war memorial and then onto the new national velodrome, the Avantidrome, to meet the country’s recent Olympic medallists. They will start a number of races and view a BMX display.

Sunday April 13: The couple’s first night away from George on a trip to Dunedin. William and Kate will be greeted by representatives of the Ngai Tahu tribe of the South Island before attending a Pal Sunday Service at the Cathedral Church of St Paul.

The Cambridges will then travel to the city’s famed rugby stadium for a festival of Rippa – non contact – Rugby with local youngsters and All Blacks stars.

They will then fly to Queenstown to visit the Amisfield vineyard to sample local wines and food before experiencing a 50mph white water rafting expedition through the canyons of the Shotover River. The couple will stay overnight at a local hotel.

Monday April 14: The couple fly to Christchurch to pay tribute to the 185 lives lost in the 2011 earthquake. They will be greeted with a Ngai Tahu welcome and then tour the central business district, which was worst hit by the catastrophe.

They will also attend an event to celebrate the coming of the 2015 Cricket World Cup to the region and then travel to the Wigram Air Force Museum to view the city’s rebuilding plans and attend a chamber of commerce business lunch.

Before they leave, William and Kate will view the Memorial Wall dedicated to those in the air force who have died in service of their country.

Tuesday April 15: William, Kate and George will spend the day together privately ahead of the Australian leg of their trip.

Wednesday April 16: The couple will visit the Royal New Zealand Police College outside Wellington, opened by Prince Charles 30 years ago, where they will acknowledge the sacrifice of the 29 officers killed in service. They will view several demonstrations including dog handling.

William and Kate will then sign a visitors book back in Wellington and say farewell to members of the public before embarking with George on the three hour flight to Australia.

Arriving in Sydney they will head straight to the Sydney Opera House for a reception thrown by the Governor and Premier of New South Wales.

William is expected to give a short speech to mark the start of the visit.

The couple will then travel by boat across Sydney Harbour to Admiralty House, the residence of the Governor-General, which will be the base for their stay.

Thursday April 17: Visit to the Blue Mountains to meet families affected by the recent bushfires.

Friday April 18: Good Friday and a visit to the Royal Easter Show at Sydney Olympic Park which celebrates the country’s culture and rural traditions.

The couple will then travel to Manly to visit the Bear Cottage children’s hospice and then onto Manly Beach for a display by surf live-saving volunteers.

Saturday April 19: A visit to the Royal Australian Air Force at Amberley where they will inspect the Guard and view aircraft and their crews. They will also plant a tree in the Memorial Garden before attending a reception for personnel and their families.

They will then travel into Brisbane to attend a reception hosted by the Governor and Premier of Queensland for local young people.

Sunday April 20: Easter Sunday service at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney where they will sign the First Fleet Bible, used in the first Christian service held in Australia in 1788.

The couple – and possibly Prince George – will then visit Taronga Zoo including the Bilby Enclosure named after their son. They will also view kangaroos, koala, giraffe and birds of prey. They will then fly onto Canberra, their base for the rest of the tour.

Monday April 21: Easter Monday and a private day for the family.

Tuesday April 22: William and Kate visit Uluru – Ayer’s Rock – their second night away from George.

They will meet Aboriginals at the National Indigenous Training Academy and enjoy a ‘welcome to country’ ceremony at the Uluru Cultural Centre before attending afternoon tea with the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory.

Later in the day they will visit the rock itself in the company of a local guide and will remain overnight in the area.

Wednesday April 23: The couple fly to Adelaide in South Australia to visit the suburb of Elizabeth, named after the Queen.

They will tour a music studio for young people and watch a skate-boarding display. Later there will be a reception hosted by the Governor and Premier of South Australia.

Thursday April 24: A visit to the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra and then onto Parliament House for a reception hosted by Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

In the afternoon William and Kate will plant a tree at the new National Arboretum and meet local children before their final reception of the day at Government House.

Friday April 25: The Duke and Duchess will attend the annual ANZAC Day March and Commemorative Service to mark the loss of all those who have died in conflict.

They will then plant a tree in the Memorial Garden, planting a seed from a lone pine taken from the site of the Gallipoli Battle.

The family – including George and his nanny - will then depart for London.