Lace Dress and Slip: Vintage, Shoes: Bally

So this is my new dress that I love oh so much. Black lace is aaah! my fave! It gives off a dark, sultry vibe. I really lucked out on this one. The arms and waist fit perfectly, i couldn’t ask for anything more. Because I usually wear fitted dresses, the flowing shape at the bottom feels new and refreshing to me. Everyone needs a little change and variation in their lives right? I get bored of just one look or one particular style. This little getup is different from anything I already have…it keeps things interesting.

Anywhoooo, my trip to Asia begins Wednesday. I’m feeling the need to get out of the USA right now and start converting my dollars into ringgits! I’m working on doing all the laundry, buying the necessities, packing everything, yada yada yada. Basically, I just want Wednesday to come along. But I’m trying to take it just one day at a time, why speed up time even more? Besides that, I do have some cool new work photos that I will share with you guys soon! :))

xoxo, Natalie

Top: Madewell, Shorts: Vintage Versace, Booties: Stefane Kelian

These shorts are a little DIY! I just snipped these old Versace mens jeans into the perfect black high waisted shorts. I cannot get enough of high waisted denim shorts! Love them to death. Topped them off with a wool/cashmere crop top! I like how when I stretch my arms out, it creates a perfect rectangle! A simple sweater with a really cool shape. Now I have to get a bunch of stuff done around the house before my 5 week trip to Asia. I feel like I have seen everything and done everything there is to do here in LA. I am going to miss the comfort of my own home, but I’m super excited to see so many new intersting things and eat really exotic foods! Of course I will be documenting it all on here!

Silk Tank: Bebe, Shorts: Forever 21, Shoes: Via Spiga, Bag and Faux Fur: Vintage, Jewelry: Vintage, Sogoli, Elena Cruz

This past week has been so warm and beautiful, about 70 degrees. Downtown was even hotter, I was nearly sweating walking back to my car in the sun! Overall, it’s been so nice with the warmth. I’ve been using it to my advantage by taking more early morning walks and by eating on the porch rather than in the dining room. As you can probably tell, lightweight materials have been dominating most of my closet space lately. I hate feeling bulky with heavy clothes! I do have a love for fur though, so I wrapped this little faux fur piece around my bag. It is definitely a tank and shorts set that will be in my suitcase to Asia the end of this month! The collage I made below inspires me to pack worn-in white tees, lots of shorts, and killer shoes. Can’t hardly wait. Until then, I’ve got work to do.

xoxo, Natalie

Here is more of my work shot by photographer Lauren Ward.

My header photo is also from this shoot! I love the hazy photos and dusty rose colors.