(White + Warren cashmere sweater, H&M skirt, Dolce Vita boots, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Accessorize rings)

Taken just after a photoshoot down in Tribeca, I became inspired by the quiet and gorgeous cobblestone streets of the area. It was one of the most beautiful days in the city. I live for the clear skies and cool breeze coming from the Hudson. But now, as the chill slowly creeps back, I feel more and more safe reaching for an easy cable knit sweater before leaving my apartment. I’m pretty awful at predicting the weather just by looking outside! Paired with a high-waisted knee skirt, it’s totally granny approved! Sometimes the granniest looks are the chicest. Do mama proud.

I immediately hit it off with the two amazing designers of Alex & Eli, a NYC based label I’m completely in love with. Not only are the two designers Anna Zeman and Aja Singer complete sweethearts, but they make the most AMAZING suiting for women. They have perfected everything from blouses to blazers and trousers. I swooned seeing their pieces. As most of you know, I’m all for classic cuts and colors, and so when they wanted to collaborate with me on designing a one of a kind “Natalie” blazer, I of course said “yes!” So here we are, in the middle of our very first meeting, discussing cuts, colors, and fabrics down in SoHo. We decided on a lace detail with contrast lining, but just today, we made a few last minute tweeks, and I am SO EXCITED for you to see the results. What is going to be totally surreal? Getting to see girls in NYC walking around in the “Natalie” blazer. I think I might die when that happens! For now, check out the Alex & Eli Tailor Shop, which is a new addition to their store, allowing you to also create your own perfect blazer by giving you the option to choose lining, buttons, and styles. Heading to the offices today to get working with the tailor and toy with it as it is still in production! woot woot!

(Volcom cargo shirt, Club Couture blouse, SOLD Design Lab cords skinnies, Dolce Vita boots, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Milor Italy rose gold jewelry, Ax + Apple necklace)

Snapped at around 9am, this is definitely one of my throw it on and GO GO GO looks. I was running SO late, sprinting from the East Village down to Soho for an early morning breakfast get together. Whenever I’m in a hurry, it’s easy for me to just put on a few light layers. Rolled up sleeves perfection. Helps too when I want to nearly disrobe/take a few layers off when I’m entering the steamy subways (ew). Oh and hello, there is a new twist to the skinny jean, skinny CORDS. Yes, I’m obsessed obsessed obsessed! Desperately on the search for a similar pair in a deep brown or dark red. A jean that easily makes just about any casual outfit look cool is GREAT, considering I’m a lazy one when it comes to getting dressed early in the morning. Speaking of which, I’ve also been extremely, unforgivably lazy with my bangs these past few days. A mini bottle of dry shampoo is always with me, yet doesn’t quite do the hair fix compared to the power of a vintage hat! This was the one I bought back in March from Spain…oh bringing back memories of Las Ramblas and all it’s glory! With a label inside stating “tramp,” I swear it’s one-of-a-kind. Haven’t found one as perfect since. HAPPY WEEKEND LOVEBUGS.