BRIT GIRL MEETS NYC GIRL | RIVER ISLAND

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

NYC girl style is all about “doing things.” No matter where we are, and where we’re going, we like to dress up for the occasion….but in an effortless, undone way. We’re busy people and we’re always on our feet. That makes starting off our day in the right look super important. NYC is a place that is right on trend, if not, ahead of the trends. River Island fits perfectly with my NYC lifestyle. They make the most incredible staples that every NYC girl needs this holiday…the perfect trouser pant, the glamorous mule heel, the oversize shearling biker jacket, the leather mini. I like to go for chic, timeless pieces in classic New Yorker black and grey, mixed with a pop of color and shine in my accessories. Last night, River Island hosted a gorgeous and intimate #ImWearingrI dinner with Who What Wear at the Crosby Hotel and I am so glad I got to meet the lovely team alongside so many inspiring women. I am already mentally doing my holiday shopping.

I like to say that I’m never too girly. You will always find me in pants as my true “off duty” style, even if it’s on a day I need to dress up and wear heels. If I’m wearing something more feminine like a skirt, it’s more like this one by River Island…leather and tough around the edges. But no matter what, I love having a pop of color. For the holidays, my color is red. These River Island metallic jacquard mules are stunning and I wear them both day and night. River Island was born in London, and I can totally relate to classic Brit girl style. They love classic rock n’ roll. They love music and art, which inspires their eclectic sense of style. They love a messy head of hair and a red lip just as much as we do! Brits are always ahead of the trends. I can’t wait to wear this beautiful grey jumper just about everywhere this winter.

#ImWearingRI