A LITTLE STRUCTURE

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.

Represented by FENTON MODELS.

contact: natalieoffduty@gmail.com

It’s amazing how many ways I can style this metallic skirt. It’s been my summer go-to. Here, I gave it a little structure. An asymmetrical off-shoulder blouse and new everyday bag by X. Nihilo. Shapes and edges that flow and compliment one another. Speaking of structure, it feels amazing to finally spend some quality time back home in NYC. Sweltering July travels, buzzing around the world, working on location, has transitioned into a grounded beginning-of-August in NYC. My family is in town, meaning things have been madness in Casa Natalie juggling both work and family time, but I love it. August is my time to re-focus, plan, and strategize for what’s to come in fall.

Having family visit always gives me a fresh, new perspective on things. It’s a time to finally stop, take a breather, and look at the bigger picture….from digging deeper into my work, career, and life, but also digging into all the little-things I so often overlook, like organizing my house and purging my closet. What can be improved? What’s next? As much as we laugh and joke with each other, my family gets down to business and helps me in so many aspects of my life…both the amazing and challenging ones. Sometimes I wish LA was so much closer to NYC so I could see my parents more often. One of my favorite sayings “the journey is better than the inn” is used a lot in my house. The team and I are always traveling, shooting, and working. It’s so important to live in the moment…live for the journey. It’s like taking a photograph…it’s the process of getting that shot that is more meaningful to me…the story and realness behind the lens. Basically, make the ride worthwhile…with whatever you’re doing, every single day. I’m feeling a bit grateful this Friday, and super excited for fall… for a re-vamp and a little more structure. But in reality, the unplanned moments are always the best. So, let’s just roll with it.