Monthly Archives: March 2014

VICTORIAN HARMONY

(H&M Conscious Exclusive blouse and jacket, AG jeans, Vintage CHANEL backpack, Ax+Apple necklace, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x MODERN VICE” Arianna FREE PEOPLE boots)

I now totally understand why I think of last summer at VERSAILLES, France when I look in the mirror. It’s the beige, it’s the embellishment, and it’s the FLY LIKE AN EAGLE wings of my blouse. It’s very Victorian and I can just see it in the modern-day closet of Marie Antoinette. The H&M Conscious Exclusive once again has blown my mind. It’s exactly the type of collection I’d wear on stage with my guitar. The sleeves allowing so much movement. The jacket so heavy thanks to it’s intricate details, it glimmers in the lights. I wish I could just place it in a glass box just for show, it’s THAT good. I happily took my two new favorite pieces out in neighborhood with classic black skinny jeans and little scarf around my neck (I took an old headband, tore it apart, just so I could wrap it around my neck). And no other shoe is more flattering with a good ol’ pair of jeans: our JETT Modern Vice boot design. Especially our latest Free People exclusive, which ERIN WASSON was just seen sporting yesterday. I’M CURRENTLY DYING WITH HAPPINESS that I had to wear my pair today. More on that soon.
For now, go gah, gah over H&M’s conscious collection like I have. Launching APRIL 10TH! 
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MODERN DAY BANDIT// JENNYFER

(JENNYFER shirt and jeans, VEDA x Pamela Love leather jacket, BELLE by Sigerson Morrison mules, Worth & Worth hat, MILLY handbag, Filili by Luiny rings)
There are the days when I’m dressed in head-to-toe black, like a true BANDIT, hiding around corners….grabbing onto my hat as the sun goes down. With sundrenched black denim, and a touch of navajo print, it’s something I’d wear on the road in the desert of California. JENNYFER in France, once again NAILING IT and bringing me nostalgic memories with these pieces, bringing back that Western biker romance I know and love from my hometown in LA. I love it with my new summer staple: a good pair of MULES. It brings what would be a tomboy, look so much sophistication. Looks like I’ve got desert and sunshine on my horizon afterall! After working in LA this month, I’ll be headed to Palm Springs for COACHELLA. Time for pool parties and desert heat. Let the games begin.
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TRUE RELIGION BRAND JEANS// SXSW TAKEOVER

(True Religion overalls and shirt, VEDA x Pamela Love leather jacket, Minnetonka boots// 
URBAN OUTFITTERS halter tank, True Religion denim shorts and denim shirt, Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply fringe suede jacket)
DENIM is my life and so it was extra amazing getting to work with TRUE RELIGION BRAND JEANS in realllyyy wearing in those denim blues to the bone! And at SXSW music festival! You can see more as I tookover their INSTAGRAM…and filled it with images of cowboy boots, bloody mary’s, and Sean Lennon + Charlotte of The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger. SXSW in Austin, Texas is absolutely killer. I’m still listening to my SXSW playlist, inspired to drop everything and pick up my guitar. At the festival, I went for the True Religion patchwork denim overalls, and rugged cut-off tank. Extra roomy and perfect for dancing from dawn till dusk! After 19 hour days, you end up stumbling back to you room with dirt on your knees and ketchup stains on your cuffs. How did it happen? I have no idea. All I know is that I did everything I could to make as many shows, while still managing to grab a bite in-between at the food trucks (hence, the ketchup mess). Festivals are supposed to be messy!!
As the days heated up, I opted for boyfriend shorts and lightweight halter tank I picked up at the local Urban Outfitters. Oh, and did I mention this suede fringe jacket? It’s an ensemble MADE for Texas. A little suede and a whole lot of faded denim goes a long way! True Religion has absolutely nailed their latest collection…with extra soft denims….perfecting the slouchy fit, and my favorite…the skinny. 
SXSW// TOP SONGS:
-Gardens & Villas: Chrysanthems
-Clear Plastic Masks: Shake Down
-The Ghost of the Saber Tooth Tiger: Jardin du Luxembourg
-Clear Plastic Masks: Baby Come On
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MINNETONKA// WILLIE NELSON’S RANCH// HEARTBREAKER BANQUET

Willie Nelson’s HEARTBREAKER BANQUET// Minnetonka Moccassins
Dresses by Free People
I grew up with a super soft spot for moccassins…Minnetonka to be exact. They’re like cushions on my feet, and I love them especially when I’m on the road, scruffing around the dusty streets of SXSW in Austin, Texas. Also, I’m proud to own a fresh new pair of the Kate Moss lace-up boot I sported nearly everyday in grade school. 
Anyways, I am so SO excited for the new Minnetonka lookbook to be released, featuring both me and my sister Dylana (whom I’m sure you all know n’ lurv!) We shot our looks right here on Willie Nelson’s ranch, just an hour outside of Austin, the morning of the HeartBreaker Banquet festival…soaking in that Southern sun and smell of barbeque brisket. His ranch is like an old Western film set. A giant set stage, mini white chapel where we watching all of our favorite intimate shows, and loads of FOOD TRUCKS, booze, and designer stations. It may well have been the hottest place in all of Austin, Texas last week! I of course, spent the majority of my down time under the shaded section of bohemian couches and pillows in a field of grass behind the stage. Complete with glowing chandeliers draping from the trees. 
Packing for SXSW really was easy as pie. I feel I’m always traveling and so now, I’m a master. I had just about every moccassin in the book…brought along the best printed dresses I owned (all Free People and all felt like blankets by the way!) along with a leather hat, 2 pairs of sunglasses, and DENIM and tank tops. Oh, maybe a fringe leather jacket or two. That’s really all you need when you’re at a festival.  Did I mention that morning cup of Joe? I spent my waking hours seeing endless gig after gig, each giving me the music itch..making me want to just get back to NYC and pick up my Martin guitar. The HeartBreaker Banquet introduced me to new favorites like Clear Plastic Masks….you must listen to “Come Back On”….along with Elle King and Nikki Lane. Some bands a little country, a little blues, and A WHOLE LOT of rock n’ roll. Willie Nelson knows how to throw a party now doesn’t he?
I’m still daydreaming of TEXAS. I kind of like those sleepless nights, crashing in your hotel room at 4 in the morning, and still managing to wake up for hotel breakfast. We sure do clean up well. 
Stay tuned as our MINNETONKA Moccassins lookbook comes out SOON!

(Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply fringe suede jacket and coin necklace, True Religion jeans, Stylestalker sweater, Original Penguine sunglasses, Minnetonka two-button boots)

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