As you know, I’m obsessed with all kinds of rings. Right now, I can’t stop wearing this Jewelmint key ring. I love how it comes as 3 separate pieces that I can wear anyway I want…either stacked all together or each on a different finger. It’s a bit mysterious, with it’s dangling locks and little open key hole. Speaking of dark, mysterious things, I’m back to black and it may be because of the weather that I’m leaning towards darker shades. I wish it hasn’t been so cloudy here in SoCal. I need me some sun! But I still went out in a tiny figure hugging dress. With something so prim and proper, my leather jacket made the whole look feel more me.

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(Doris Apparel sweater, Paige Premium Denim leather leggings (get them here), Matt Bernson shoes, Ax + Apple necklace, Marie Turnor bag)

I spent my afternoon up in the serene hills of Los Angeles, home to Beth Goodman, the designer behind the handbag label, Marie Turnor. As the designer to this wonderful bag I’m carrying, it’s no wonder that her home is just as beautiful as the bags she creates. After driving up narrow, winding streets, I finally arrived at her beautiful Spanish-style abode. Beth is such a free spirited, amazing woman, and I’m so pleased we finally got to meet in person. We first met virtually via email and when I checked out the Marie Turnor website, I knew right away that her pieces were right up my alley. She described my style as “feminine, but without all the frills” (SO TRUE) and same goes with her handbags which are simple and classic to the max. Plus, the leather she uses are superb and I love the fact that everything is made right here in Los Angeles.

For this day at Beth’s, sipping fresh berry and kale smoothies (fresh straight from her garden) and overlooking the gorgeous LA views, I went with a very beachy, surf inspired look. I’m obsessed with this crochet knit, which reminds me of a fishing net, and so paired it with something on the opposite side of the fashion spectrum: leather pants. It was such an awesome day running around town…with great company, and of course one super cool new handbag. I’m addicted to it’s effortless vibe.

(“Natalie Suarez for Volcom” blouse and vegan leather skirt (in stores June ’12), Volcom leopard jacket)

I’m pleased to introduce “Natalie Suarez for Volcom Fall ’12” WOOHOOO! These are just two pieces out of my collection that I’ve been wearing like crazy (the top comes in another colorway too). Though the entire line won’t be in stores around the world until June, I’m allowed to give you readers a sneak preview! For fall, I’m BIG on this gorgeous bright coral color. And for the blouse, I wanted something just super oversized and very, very square. I can wear this daily, it’s that amazing. And the color is definitely a head turner! This vegan leather skirt has to be one of my favorite items out of the whole collection because it’s just so simple, but still super sexy and rock n’ roll. The extra high waist gives my figure some shape! Here I was caught lolling around Abbot Kinney in Venice…you know, with the itsy bitsy spider, and all. I think everywhere I go, I fall in love with certain walls. This one, with it’s splattered yellow paint and cheeky wall art, made it picture perfect. Throughout these next few months, I will be giving more sneak previews of my designs for Volcom even before our lookbook is out, so stay tuned babes!

Looks like The Golden Globes are just around the corner! The other night, I was invited to attend a Golden Globes event to kick off the awards show this week! I brought along my very good friend, Kelli, and I’m so happy she came…we had the best time! At Cecconi’s, a gorgeous restaurant in West Hollywood, it was a whole other world. We ate too many mini bites of pizza and had one too many glasses of champagne. Let’s just say it was one very “Old Hollywood” night. I went with my flapper, vintage inspired Of Two Minds dress. That sheer back is just too amazing! Keeping the look very simple and fresh, I didn’t wear much makeup at all. We danced the night away, went a bit photobooth crazy, and of course spotted some of our favorite tv characters. Nights like these never seem real…