MACY’S// THE NEXT STYLE STAR// SHINE EPISODE

Natalie Lim Suarez

Modeling since the age of 15, Natalie Lim Suarez has been a notable figure in the fashion industry for years. Based in NYC, she is 1/2 Chinese, 1/4 Spanish, and 1/4 Mexican. With her passion for photography, creative direction, design, music, writing, modeling, and style, NATALIE OFF DUTY was born. Completely inspired by the "model off duty" on-the-go lifestyle. Sharing her stories, inspirations, and projects through her own photography and writing. Already noted for her winning fans in Harper's Bazaar UK, featured editorials in ELLE, and WWD for her "Good Taste." Along with campaigns and ambassadorships to top fashion and beauty brands from around the world. Some including COACH, DKNY, L'oreal Paris, Saks 5th Avenue, Sunglass Hut, Levis, and Nordstrom. Her eclectic, unique style has launched many successful design collaborations sold in top retailers around the world. Next to fashion, Natalie's other passion is music. Singing along with piano/guitar continue to pop up in her upcoming fashion campaigns.

Natalie Lim Suarez is represented by Creative Artists Agency (CAA).

contact: natalieoffduty@gmail.com

Macy’s THE NEXT STYLE STAR episode featuring judges: Natalie Suarez + Whitney Port
Host: Jeannie Mai

My latest addiction is the new MACY’S The Next Style Star show…and it was incredible being a style judge alongside Whitney Port, for a few episodes! We’re a few episodes into this competition, and my first episode appearance is officially out now!

This episode takes our two NEXT STYLE STAR contestants, both California natives, Jasmine Vo and Melinda Choothesa, in a SHINE challenge, inspired by a shimmer eyeshadow, and matte-lip make-up look. With that, they were allowed to scour the incredible MACY’s IMPULSE collection with our amazing host, Jeannie Mai (such an incredible ball of energy!), and create one standout look for their models…each accentuating the metallic SHINE trend. Both of these girls were literally so amazing, and it was SO, SO hard to choose one winner. Their drive in this competition made it all the more exciting for Whitney and I to see what they put together. So much passion and love for what they do. As a stylist, you definitely have to know your “girl.” Who are you styling for? It an event? Is it an editorial photoshoot? Both girls were spot on with who their MACY’s Impulse girls were. They both have their very own aesthetics and visions…in both an editorial and streetstyle/wearable way. It was so fun meeting these creative ladies and getting to see how they played with the MACY’S Impulse collection. Both looks were very city chic and super on-point with the metallic shine trend that I’m such a fan of!

Watch the entire episode to see the winner…who will receive a $5,000 reward and also a step into the final stage of the competition.

The show is my addiction, and I keep watching for episode after episode. Watch the SHINE episode here to see the winner!