(BCBGMaxazria jacket and leather trousers, Chaser Brand tee, Vanessa Mooney necklaces, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” black BENNI boot)

Yesterday I had to miss an entire day of NYFW due to a shoot, and I have to admit, it was actually a much needed break from all the craziness. I did give in though late in the night for one more party. I swear the socializing never quite ends this week, but isn’t that the point? Liquor, and all things naughty, surrounded by people in adorable little get-ups. I have to say this may have been one of my favorite looks this week. A boyish leather trouser, a Pretenders rock tee, and beautiful printed suede jacket. Oh, and can’t forget the 90’s choker necklace!!!  With all the pretty dresses floating around Lincoln Center, I almost forgot how amazing it was to sit back in a t-shirt. Holy Moly! I live for the slouchy things in my wardrobe…pants so cozy that I can dig my hands into my pockets on a cold, windy day. I was dressed for the BCBGMaxazria show, and yep, I was backstage with Max. He called me “cool” and I nearly died. Yep, NYFW rocks. Take a peeky here at some of my little snaps along the way! Pretty little shoes at Jenni Kayne, and some neon doll-like babes at Kate Spade. I’ve got one more day of shows before I can finally wrap myself around the real world. 

(Stolen Girlfriend’s Club mustard sweater, Hudson Jeans, Joie “Avis” sweater, Black Water Moon “Horns Up” necklace, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice VINTAGE JETT boot// Citizens of Humanity “Nepal” Coat, Free People skirt, Gypsy clutch, Timo Weiland for TSUBO booties)

This NYFW revolved around lots of snow, and a ton of layers. I could barely feel my fingers the entire time! Just before the shows began, we went a little crazy preparing for the blizzard at home. We’re talking 8 a.m. runs to Whole Foods to stock up the refrigerator, you know, grabbing ice cream and Pirate’s Booty “just in case we need it!” Pretty soon, we had a house full of snacks and frozen pizza. That’s how you get BLIZZARD READY. Luckily, just as the wind was hitting and the rain turned to snow, my lovely Hudson Jeans driver for the day, Leo, came to the rescue! Friday may have been the perfect day to have the driver! The car was already fully equipped for a crazy blizzard day for fashion week. Copies of Elle magazine in the backseat kept me occupied running around town between shows, there were a ton of sweets (GUMMYBEARS), oh, and even a few bottles of vodka (UHOH)! It really wasn’t a party until Dylana showed up, and we could finally blast music and make dance videos with our driver (who was actually a total hunk)! I think we made our way to about 5 shows that day. BCBGMaxazria, with it’s badass babes clad in beanies and flowing maxis. CANDELA, with the free spirit, and vintage inspired skirts and dresses. Rebecca Minkoff, WHIT, Nicole Miller, Stephanie Pleet, and Kate Spade to name a few. Our night went on and on, and before we knew it, we had Leo the driver on the list to the night’s party, and memories to make us laugh for the rest of lives. Thank you Hudson jeans for an incredibly kickass day of Argentinian hunks, a car that allowed for a last minute outfit change, and of course, a fresh new pair of tapered pants.

(Chaser Brand coat, Free People blouse, Hudson “Nico” jeans, Dr. Martens “classic” boots)

I had to take a break yesterday from fashion week for a family tradition, CHINESE NEW YEAR! Gong Xi Fa Choy everyone!!! Wishing you all good health, prosperity, and lots and lots of LOVE. I’m half Chinese, and so every year since I was a baby, my parents would take Dylana and I down to Chinatown, with boba milk teas and red bean buns as snacks in the backseat. We’d watch the colorful dancing dragons as we sat in little sundresses to blow confetti on the streets, before ending our day downing jasmine tea and eating fried rice and dumplings tucked away at our favorite little Chinese joint. Still, to this day, I always keep my fortune cookies in a secret place that go with me everywhere. This year’s Chinese New Year for me was a little bit different! I left Lincoln Center early this Sunday to head downtown, just as Chinatown was slowly quieting down after the long day of celebration and crowded streets. Sparkles covered the floor. The snow’s turned to slush, and honestly, the place looked insane. But still, it was full of color and life…and the little Chinese women greeting me “Gong xi fa choy!” as I walked down the street. I had to say, I left smiling and laughing with my sister and boyfriend as we tried to speak cantonese back. During fashion week, it’s sort of necessary to step out and breath normal life again. And I love every minute of it.

For now, I’m currently flipping through all of my NYFW snapshots. Till I get those up, my Instagram (natalieoffduty) and Vine will keep you in the loop!!