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IRIDESCENT SKY

(H&M x Minju Kim coat, Stylestalker black dress, Karen London necklace, H&M hat, Pedro Garcia heels, MILLY clutch)
I’m all about that iridescent glow for night. These are one pair heels that I’m totally A-OK with any night of the week. A slim heel, pointed toe, and slim ankle. I love this sleek beauty with some dainty white socks, and of course, this new yellow beauty that just entered my closet: the H&M x Minju Kim cacoon coat. Another sick collaboration I haven’t been able to take my eyes off of. The speckled yellow, turqoise blue, and blush pink. A combination worth lusting over. It’s so big, I could curl up into a ball inside it. With killer detail down the back, you feel like you can conquer the world in this coat. Like a really chic samourai in training! Oh, minus that henna tattoo you see peering out! The metallic MILLY clutch, straight off the runway, is just one other piece to really spruce up the LITTLE BLACK DRESS. Now this is how we do when you’ve got to layer up on a chilly NYC night!
And a side note// Tomorrow evening, October 25th, I’ll be out in New Jersey (and for the very first time!) to host the TOPSHOP launch event at NORDSTROM (Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ)! Super exciting, as the UK label just bleeds COOL. I’m excited to get dressed up for the evening and work with styling the collections in-store. See you there east coast babettes!
What: TOPSHOP x NORDSTROM launch event
Where: Nordstrom (Garden State Plaza) Paramus, NJ
When: 6pm

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PINK PLAID

(Paul & Joe wool coat and pleated miniskirt (similar), Shop CAMP sweater, Cleobella handbag, Stolen Girlfriends Club sunglasses, Modern Vice “Carly” Boots)

This look reminds me of my first day of school. The jitterbugs. The extra heavy backpack filled with super clean notebooks, stencils, and fresh markers. How do I miss that “shopping for school” excitement?! That perfect uniform for every single day. Though I was that total tomboy at school. The denim on denim and high ponytail ensemble my best friend, I slowly got into skirts, letting my hair down, and being a girl. This pink plaid beauty and perfectly cut navy blue winter coat is so charming, I’d wear them forever. And I love them paired with something so different. A casual CAMP, sweater. You know, from when summer camp was totally cool and all you and your pals looked forward to at the beginning of June. Thank you SHOP CAMP for takin’ me back to that time. So there you have it. Why I’m missing getting dressed for those old school days. And why I’m now pulling out my extra thick stockings to gear up for winter.


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HEY MR. DEAN

(10th Tribe tee, Rebecca Taylor leather/denim moto jacket (similar), AG JEANS high waisted jeans, Cleobella handbag, Kamryn Dame gold cuffs, Ax + Apple spike ring, Vans Girls sunglasses, Vanessa Mooney rings, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” STUDDED JETT boots)
There are those mornings where I accidentally snooze my alarm, and literally have about 10 minutes to get dressed. That’s when I go to my all time favorite look. The white & black combo. The very female JAMES DEAN version of my style. Retro sunglasses, the perfect crew tee-shirt (but with some added dots), a white leather moto jacket, and some killer pair of high waisted super-skinny skinny jeans. My true OFF DUTY days. But when i’m in the dusty Modern Vice shoe factory, I’m trying super hard not to get my clothes dirty, and stay put in the design lab. Our STUDDED JETT still remains a personal favorite next to our simpler styles. We’ve been working hard…but it’s a rewarding feeling, getting to see our creations in our all-time favorite retailers. This week, my parents will be joining in on all the fun. I’m so so excited to see them two, they’re so darn cute! Can’t wait to take them with me on gigs, and a big photoshoot coming up next week. For 8 years already, they’ve been following me for work, always waiting on set. It’s exciting they can now join me in NYC for just a few days!
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HALLOWEEN COSTUME// INSPIRATION

TWIGGY: HALLOWEEN ICON

TWIGGY: HALLOWEEN ICON by natalieoffduty 

TWIGGY:

-Miu Miu collar dress (see similar)
-Toga coat
-American Eagle knee socks
-Miu Miu mary-jane shoes
-BENEFIT BadGal mascara
Philosophy Candy Corn Shampoo

I gotta love my classic Twiggy ensemble! A little leather collared dress, fitted to perfection, a collar-less cacoon coat, some white knee highs, and a beautiful pair of magical mary-janes. I’d layer on that mascara like crazy before stepping out the door. The wider the eyes, the better. The cleaner the BOB, the BETTER. Oh, and what better than having your hair smell like candy corn before a night of trick or treating?! 



HALLOWEEN// WILLY WONKA

HALLOWEEN// WILLY WONKA by natalieoffduty

WILLY WONKA:

Marni blouse
-Valentino trousers
-Emporio Armani velvet coat
-CHA CHA’S House of Ill Repute custom top hat
-Karen Walker sunglasses
-Gucci men’s bowtie (similar)

Okay, is it weird that I’ve had Willy Wonka on my mind lately? Probably because I’m always seen around the city in my velvet duster of a coat, and button-down. He’s one person I maayyy just be for Halloween. For me, it’s super easy to re-create…and still roll out of bed to work in the next day. A gorgeous Marni printed blouse, high waisted beige trouser, and the raddest of all top hats! I’m obsessed with this burgundy hat…so scrunched and distressed in all the right places. The bowtie can be anything…I opted for this Gucci men’s bowite. Talk about CHIC.

BECAUSE THE NIGHT// PATTI SMITH

BECAUSE THE NIGHT// PATTI SMITH by natalieoffduty 

PATTI SMITH:

-The Row turtleneck
-Stella McCartney blouse
-Gitman Brothers skinny tie (similar tie by YSL)
-Barbour olive jacket
-Marni wool pants
-Vanessa Mooney cross necklace
-Givenchy black liner
-MAKE UP FOR EVER black cream eyeshadow

And now, my rock n’ roll lover, Patti Smith. Now, I don’t think I should be her for Halloween only because I’d look far too much like myself. A shaggy blunt bang, that perfectly loose, slightly unbuttoned blouse and skinny tie. She’s all about the men’s tailored pieces and that’s what I love about her. The classic turtleneck, wool trouser, and nothing else…just some black smudged around her eyes, and a little cross necklace for everyday wear. BECAUSE THE NIGHT.

This week, there are too many Halloween parties to handle. I think I’ll be needing about 4 costumes. This morning, I’ll be scouring Williamsburg for some sick pieces! This year, I want to go all out.

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