DECEMBER IN LOS ANGELES

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

I just spent over a month in Los Angeles and I couldn’t be happier. When NYC gets cold, I just hop on a plane home to the west coast to take the load off. It’s my time to disconnect, and it’s certainly a luxury. After what felt like the craziest and most exciting work year, I needed a few weeks away from it all…to be in the simplicity of my family’s home and in the company of the people I love most. I had a real off-duty moment where I wore no makeup and lived in baseball caps and jeans. That’s just what you do in LA. But when it’s time to go out and have some fun, trust in me to throw on some color and my luxurious accessories. It’s in my blood. As an Angeleno, I’m not afraid to be bold and wear every color of the rainbow. Luckily, this sunny city is my home away from home. Think a December in rose-tinted sunglasses, drive-thrus, and tee-shirts.

I soaked in the sun and spent some real quality time with my parents. They’re a lot more like my best friends. We can do anything together, talk about anything, and most importantly, laugh at just about anything. The boyfriends even flew out out for a little California Christmas…the Suarez Sisters way. We showed them where we were born in Santa Monica, just off Montana Avenue. We took them to In-N-Out for the very first time. Mom made her famous curry chicken at home (it’s so good you want to lick your plate clean). We stopped at just about every single mall in Los Angeles County because that’s just what you do in LA…become a mall rat. We even teamed up with Maserati…making long hours on the highway a lot more chic. It’s always hard for me to say goodbye to my LA home and get on that plane back to NYC smack dab in the middle of 5 degree weather. But it’s when I land and go back to my Dumbo abode that I realize, I feel more alive than ever. LA will always be there for me when I need it most.