Monthly Archives: April 2013

Long Strides

(Muubaa burgundy leather jacket, Cheap Monday denim skirt, Lovers & Friends grey sweater, Dr. Martens boot, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” JETT MESSENGER bag)

These past few days, I’ve gone back to black. But only for a little bit. Lord knows I always need me some color! But yes, I’ve suddenly been throwing on my blackest of denim, my heavest of leather jackets, and knit sweater. Here, I’ve got this killer Cheap Monday find…the long maxi denim skirt. Yes, it’s a bit punk, but also something I think my mum would have worn back in the day. It’s only necessary to take extremely long strides with this baby, paired with a good chunky platform. Who said girls always had to be dainty? I mean, I learned from Dy, who as a kid traded in ballet tutus for platform sneakers hehe! Anyways, it’s back to work today…in between a morning stop at the agency, to checking in at the factory. Luckily, there are always lunch breaks in the park! Come Spring, days begin earlier and earlier, and are ending later and later. One more week, until just pure music and fun in the desert sun! Patiently waiting in my heavy layers…

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Rose Gold Glow

I’m currently addicted to metallics. Silver, gold, ROSE GOLD. I spotted this metallic rose gold leather jacket and I knew I had to have it. Already, my Muubaa leather jacket collection is growing. I’m honestly really obsessed with these soft, buttery things. There really is nothing cooler than a real beautiful biker jacket. One shine-y enough to stop traffic!! We had one gorgeous and slightly warm day this weekend and I thought, finally…a day without a one of those dreadful coats currently lying on one of my couches. Only a mint overalled dress, tank, and bucket bag to boot! Snapped in one of Soho’s most famous alleys, we met an old veteran to the street…a guy who secretly spies on the street all day, counting how many people stop by and take photos. I caught him taking a film shot of my boyfriend and I before he came up to talk to us. He lived up in those shuttered windows, and because the street was always so quiet, threw a TV down. Talk about insanity. Now everytime I walk by, I’m going to find that dude lurking in the corner spying on all those who want a little bit of this alley’s lovin’. 

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No Lifeguard

It's Only Rock n' Roll

It’s Only Rock n’ Roll by natalieoffduty
(Featuring Acne and Balmain leather pants, River Island and vintage vests, Raen sunglasses, and Lanvin hat)

I am beyond excited for this month’s California adventures. COACHELLA, Palm Springs, LA!!! HOME, HOME, HOME, is calling my name! And there will be music, lots of it! Currently dreaming of my swimming pool in the backyard, killer one-piece suits, desert sun, and palm trees. Coachella is just the start. Beginning with sitting in the grass with blankets and booze, I’m excited to let my hair down, and throw on the fringed vests, and denim cut-offs. The roadtrip up to LA is all about the leather trousers, and band tees we pick up a long the way. The freedom of having so much open space to play with! Adventures I live for every single year. That little bit of home I always get to revisit.

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Yellow Brick Road

(American Apparel hat, Vintage coat, Chaser Brand tee, Goldsign highwaisted jeans, Marie Turnor bag, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” SUMMER JETT boots)
Who knew Easter would be filled with so many gigs, and so much music. We danced front row to everything from some real British rock n’ roll, to some local Blues boys (tambourines and TROMBONES!) There was CAKE, and of course, there were nights ending at 4am. By Sunday afternoon, I could do nothing but actually plop down into bed early, as I could barely hold my head up, yet still managed to fill my night with sappy movies. There are always some weekends that just don’t feel like reality. Lately, I’ve been walking down the yellow brick road in my head…only my coat’s red, and my shoe’s are a bright yellow. Meet our new shoe design, the “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” SUMMER JETT! This has been one shoe I’ve been dying to release. Keeping our signature 3 buckles, kiltie, but adding a contrasting sole, and beautiful toe details. I can’t get enough of it! Yes, this baby comes in numerous colors…the yellow always stealing the show.  With the highest waist of jeans that I own, and a rock tee, they’re the perfect summer shoe! If only it’d get warmer and I can pair it with tiny dresses. With work, it looks like I’ll be seeing sunshine pretty soon anyways!! Making my way from Palm Springs to Vencie Beach mid-April. This LA girl needs some sunshine already!

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