Best of all, it is open to the public and I am so stoked that I get to invite all of you readers. Celebrating Joie’s latest Spring ’13 collection, it’s bound to be a beautiful night filled with pastels, gorgeous prints, and beautiful little frocks. I’ve grown up being inspired by this brand. Come Thursday for a little Spring inspiration, just in time to ring in these sunny days. I’m already brightening up my closet with this little high waisted red skirt and printed little flats…all ready to take on the city’s toasty streets.

So yes, you’re all invited!!! It’s bound to be a fun night filled with good tunes and loads of Spring must-haves!

What: JOIE event hosted by Natalie Suarez at SAKS! 

When: Thursday, April 11th, 6-8pm

Where: SAKS 5th Avenue (50th Street and 5th Ave)

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Life’s been a big bundle of events this past month. I already find myself trading in the skinny jeans for high waisted skirts and cropped tops…on rainy days I hide beneath my leopard hat…my family in Malaysia keeps thinking my boyfriend looks like the Armani model…my sister, Dylana, has more flares than I do…there’s always those long hours in the hair/makeup chair…our Modern Vice JETT can be found in super rad stores around the city (Cloak & Dagger, Wink) and I always go in and awkwardly take photos of our own shoes…I still go through my Texas photos only to make myself miss Austin and it’s dimly lit hideouts and rad guitars…the East Village is my new home (again), but now I’ve got an amazing pink striped couch. YEP, things really are looking good this month…plus, I pulled the best April Fools on everybody I know. It’s been a WIN WIN, and I’m excited for what’s to come!

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(7 for all Mankind corduroy flares, Evil Twin denim jacket, RVCA top, Aldo boots, M. Hulot bag, Vanessa Mooney necklace, Ela Rae chain bracelet, Jenny Bird snake cuff/ring)

Weekends in the city are getting more and more beautiful. It’s hard to explain. With just a little sun, a peek of Spring, there’s a change a mood. The happiness, the “I want to just walk in the park,” and almost, a sudden relief. Yesterday was incredible. I am having one weekend of calmness, before a super crazy week of shooting and work, before I’m off to bake in the desert heat (hello Coachella!) Just the walk home from brunch got me in a good mood. The boyfriend and I ended up playing remixed tunes in the house, as I got changed into one of my favorite little get-ups. Cord FLARES, YIN-YANG denim, my M. Hulot bag that’s just the right size for a cellphone and lipstick, and of course one of my all time favorite tees. One perfect for curling on the couch, and lying in the park. Yes, YIN-YANG is my new obsession thanks to Evil Twin (I’ve got the whole bustier and shorts set all ready for the summer ahead) and I live by my tee: “THESE ARE THE DAYS. WE ARE THE TIMES.” It’s true, today is all we’ve got! With a walk to the park, I was amazed by Washington Square Park’s glow. The red shining off of NYU…and people. Lots of people. Some lying on the grass playing a guitar, while others, well, most, were having one of the city’s largest pillow fights!! I was pleasantly suprised it was National Pillow Fight Day, making the day seem even lighter and more beautiful. If only crazy things like this happened everyday! Ended with some piano in the park, I thought, yep…todayw as the best day to wear this tee. We are the times. 

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(RVCA tee and denim jacket, Hudson “Nico” jeans, Free People hat, We are Handsome tunic, Vintage Shoe Co. “Covington” boots, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” JETT MESSENGER bag)

I’m taking you back a bit to my first night in Texas. After our flight and finally checking into our hotel, we hopped in a gypsy cab downtown, and ended up right smack dab in the middle of 6th street. We STILL agree our driver was drunk. The music was loud, the crowds crazy, and I think the whole city was down there for the night. The dreadlocks. The boys and their guitars high their backs. There really was a little bit of everything roaming the streets. Bars were completely packed, and you could literally see gigs just by walking down the sidewalk. FREE LIVE MUSIC!! All everyone needed on this crazy night. I was just happy to survive the crowds to snap photos, and with my 3 giant handbags! Talk about looking like a tourist. And the HEAT! First time in months we’ve felt anything like it. Laughing and smiling because we didn’t need a stupid heavy coat. So there you have it, our first night was incredible. Right away we knew SXSW was going to be amazing. After trying our very first tex-mex taco, we were back at our hotel for a short snooze, anxiously awaiting our first full day at SXSW. I miss these nights, just before what was an inspiring adventure.