Monthly Archives: September 2014

BRITISH WIT // LFW

London is my TOP, TOP place to visit. I don’t know why, but I’ve been madly in love with England before I’ve even been there years back. Maybe it’s the accents? Maybe it’s the gloom? Maybe it’s the rock n’ roll? But honestly, I love everything London brings. I try hardest to go during fashion week each season. Luckily, I had a shoot there right smack dab in the middle of fashion week. Couldn’t be a better excuse to see friends and catch some shows! So knowing I’d be in London for literally only 2 nights, I packed about 4 items. This blouse, a skirt, another shirt, and a pair of jeans. After all the years of overweight baggage fees, I’ve opted to go for a carry-on and nothing else. Packing toooo light is now my problem, but I basically just mixed and matched everything I had. Going for this ruched camo bomber jacket (it’s insane!) with some florals, and some leather. VIOLA. That’s me at Somerset House. Snapped by my favorite Brit/Scottish girl EVER: Jennifer of StyleEast! (See her image below walkin in some vintage trousers and trainers) I became friends with this babe years ago in NYC. Now, I never make a London visit without WhatsApping the heck out of her and all our friends.
 // Anna Sui bomber and blouse, Tommy Hilfiger skirt, RAEN sunglasses, Marie Turnor backpack //
Another amazing thing at Somerset House? The streetstyle. So. Many. Hot. People. Londoners have this easy way of dressing. Thrown together and cool. So of course I snapped away. I used most for my WhoWhatWear Instagram takeover (thanks for everyone who followed along!) Here’s more snapshots to add to the bunch!
// photos by me //

HEAVY METAL // BCBGeneration x The Influence

Photographed for BCBGeneration x The Influence
Sneak a peek inside my latest shoot for BCBGeneration, now featured on The Influence. It was all about HEAVY METAL. Statement jewelry with cheeky sayings and intricate detailing. The “In Your Dreams” bracelet, and “LOVE” ring are bound to make the boys holler. I fell madly in love with their new fall collection as well. A houndstooth skirt and oversize fur vest. Giving the jewelry collection a downtown vibe. Who said you can’t ride a bike in heels?! Watch the film now on The Influence, and shop the shoot!

JUST OFF BOWERY

You’ll find me off St. Marks toying with the trinkets or tucked in the back of The Bowery Hotel in my favorite ripped pair of jeans and boots. Lately, I’ve been all about the Sorel Out n’ About lace-up boot. They’re made for a weekend adventuring, playing tourist in my own home. Hopping on citibike to citibike, racing down Freedman’s Alley with the boys.
Take a spin around my neighborhood, and how it’s inspired my looks now on NYMAG’S The Cut.

SUAREZ SISTERS BERLIN // F21

These last two months for me have been filled with traveling! After Stockholm Fashion Week, Dylana and I hopped on a quick flight to BERLIN, Germany and we quickly fell in love with this incredible, vibrant city. I’ve never seen so much artwork and graffiti splashed on the city’s grey walls. Little messages from the city’s people always here and there wherever you go. I like to say Berlin is like Williamsburg on crack. There’s more food and beer drinking than anywhere else I’ve ever been. Yes, you can double fist and walk down the street without anyone giving you a second glance. Cheers! Who said you can’t have beer with your morning egg and bagel?! Morning and night, Dylana and I mapped our days. We have an incredible CITY GUIDE with Forever 21 coming your way super soon. So you too, can explore this crazy city, and drink unlimited glasses of wine (for 2 euros…I’ll tell you where soon enough!)  My suitcase surprisingly underweight by about 4 pounds, and I managed to have enough looks for our 10 day European extravaganza. I went with endless layers, and of course many LEATHER JACKETS. Rock tees, crochet vests, and killer cardigans. We topped it up with destroyed denim jeans, and perfect black boots. This city really doesn’t sleep, and that’s what I love most. The city has beauty, and it has grit. That’s what adds to it’s charm. We went into hidden techno bars that honestly didn’t start until 3am…where you could party and read a book in the library, or sit in a bed in a nearby room. Berlin is about enjoying life to the max, one cup of coffee at a time.  And if you’re up for those 24 hour sleepless days, go to Berlin.
// Forever 21 crochet vest, VEDA light pink leather jacket, AG jeans, Vintage boots, Worth & Worth hat, Sabrina SL choker //
// Forever 21 Icona Pop tee, VEDA navy leather jacket, Cameo denim jeans //
 
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