(Havealooook blazer, Blue Bird blouse, J Brand jeans, Vintage Versace bag, Dear Fieldbinder boots, Saint Claude necklace)

This is probably as simple as one can get for an afternoon out soaking in the California sunshine. Behind me is the bike path I take rides through…it’s miles long, a little hilly, and one of my favorite places to go to clear my head. My friends and I love to spend afternoons out there, biking for hours…sweating our butts off. This time, I went out just for a long walk. I love all the open land and endless blue sky. Already, I miss it. Though my life can sometimes be crazy, I live for this type of peace and quiet. I guess you can call the simple life something I crave for whenever I’m in NYC. As for my wardrobe, I like to sometimes just stick with the basics. With a sheer half-and-half dotted button-down, a crisp blazer, and a sweet pair of skinnies, I feel most at ease.

Here I am standing in front of this giant billboard of me for Volcom Brand Jeans, right on Main Street, in none other than SURF CITY: Huntington Beach, California. So unreal! Only later did I even notice my name was printed on the wall as well. I love you VOLCOM sooo sooooo unbelievably much. They’re one brand that I’ll always call “family.”

Be sure to see all my Volcomunity posts and stay tuned as I give you updates on the upcoming “Natalie Suarez for Volcom” Fall and Holiday ’12 design collaboration! xx

(Juicy Couture coat, Hudson snakeskin jeans, Romwe sweater, Marie Turnor bag, Gap leather gloves, vintage Cole Haan boots)

To all my Chinese readers: GONG XI FA CAI! It’s Chinese New Year and I wish you all prosperity and good health. Being half Chinese, I grew up with the tradition of spending this wearing red, and attending the parade in downtown LA…blowing horns and acting silly. Those were the days!

As you can see, I’m back in the New York groove and enjoying every minute of it. It’s kind of weird to arrive back to the city with snow covering the sidewalks! Slowly, I’m learning to walk in this icy slush without falling on my butt! The chill even feels…well, nice. Not to mention, it’s been pretty rad getting to just bundle up again. I swear I woke up extremely excited to throw on a scarf! I went all east coast this past morning and threw on this dark colored look. I love a giant faux-fur coat, and some sparkly knitwear topped off with a snakeskin printed jean. I love the understated yet totally hot print on these jeans. I’m bound to wear these year-round.

I’m back in New York baby!! Felt like throwing some inspiration your way this morning. I now want some funky sunnies, crazy leather skirts, a skateboard, and some heavily chained jewels. Talk about badass.

From two of my daily reads: studded hearts and tales of endearment