(Muubaa leather jacket, Vanessa Mooney necklace/rings/cuff, Vintage Betsey Johnson velvet dress, Ar+O sweater, Topman beanie, Marie Turnor “La Rue” hobo, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” JETT JODPHUR boots)

This week is all about moving in our new apartment. I’ve been giving away loads of my old clothes, sending some back home to California, and ohhhh, going through the boyfriend’s clothing. He’s got more hats and beanies than I do! So I followed him to Topman, and scored this bright green beanie. A vampire’s velvet dress, ice-y leather jacket, and our JETT JODPHURS have been my life lately (well, not for long…we have some crazy new boot designs coming out of the factory this week!) I’m just that crazy lady walking down the Bowery in long layers, and a hat. I cannot wait to start fresh in the new apartment, and finally get re-organized. We just need to figure out today what Perisan rug we’re going to get that fits in with our eclectic mix of furniture. 

(Worth and Worth custom hat, Paul & Joe Paris blouse, Rachel Pally striped dress, Dylana’s coat, Vanessa Mooney necklaces/bracelet/rings, Iconemesis artwork cell case, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” JETT Messenger bag and VINTAGE JETT boot only at Cloak & Dagger)

Oh yes, one night in Philly, and it feels like an entire week. Dylana and I always know how to make the most of our weekends together. Whether it be coming up with design ideas or songs, everything’s easier when we’re together. This time, we went all out, along with the whole hippie Free People gang, for a night of Philly bar-hopping and dancing. Always everything seems to revolve around this hat. You won’t believe how many times creepy old dudes had a story about my hat…”you sure aren’t from around here.” uhhh, yeah. I guess my hat does all the talking! Philly will always remain that crazy city that will always keep me curious. The walls are covered in graffiti, and you can go a day without really seeing anyone on the streets…well, in Fishtown anyways.  It’s great anyways when you’re just with good company. Again, I overpacked for my night stay with blouses, and dresses. Oh, and it’s the first time taking our leather Modern Vice JETT MESSENGER for a spin. I grabbed a sample from the showroom for the weekend…this baby’s too good not to take on a roadtrip. 

Yes, all this time, next to getting down and dirty in the shoe lab, we have also secretly been working on creating our very own HANDBAG! I am pleased to introduce to you the

“Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” JETT MESSENGER, 

another gorgeous piece made right here with the boys, Jordan and Jensen Adoni, at the MV factory in Manhattan. Dylana and I wanted to create the bag we could wear everyday, large enough to carry everything in, and travel the world in. It’s just one spin-off to our Modern Vice JETT booties. Here, I’m sporting our designs with my favorite little Lauren Moffatt striped dress, vintage leopard coat, and one swipe and smack of red lipstick. 

With the JETT, we totally brought back the kiltie in a big way, and so we took that idea, and incorporated it into a bag. With the tassels, and perfectly cut lines, we took a classic shape and gave it a rock n’roll/ boho look. In a luxurious brick red suede, and cognac brown leather, the more I wear it, the better it’s going to look, and the softer it’s going to get. This is just another piece to our JETT collection that blew our minds the moment it came out of the sample room. And wait till you see what we have in store for fashion week!

For now, get your hands on our beauty, the JETT MESSENGER, only at ModernVice.com

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