Category Archives: Travel

ROYAL versus REBEL? REALITY versus FANTASTY? Dylana and I were in Paris with the Cartier team for one of the brand’s biggest jewelry launches, Clash de Cartier! We had a few days of press appointments and brainstorming meetings in preparation of the campaign launch. Celebrities, influencers, and editors from all over the world flew in to be the very first to get access to this exclusive launch. To kick things off, Dylana and I shot this iconic Clash de Cartier ring in four major style clashes, all of which have been slowly been released this month. Our next #ClashdeCartier series is launching on Monday and I can’t wait for you to see more! For now, here is part 1 of our campaign. This spiky gold ring has multiple personalities, and I love how it embraces opposites, clashes, and contrasts. For our photoshoot, I am royal, while Dylana is rebel, yet we find harmony in gorgeous yellow ensembles on both sides of the style spectrum. You’ll also see that I am reality, while Dylana is fantasy. Honestly, I’m normally caught between the two clashes, keeping my feet firmly on the ground while also daring to dream. My sister and I represent both sides separately, yet we’re always tied together with our Clash de Cartier ring. Opposites attract in the best way.

TAGS: Cartier, Clash de Cartier, paris

Thursday, May 23, 2019

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TWINNING AT THE RITZ PARIS IN MULBERRY

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Style, Travel

Mulberry jacket, skirt, tights, and bag // Reike Nen shoes // Moya earrings

Yellow! Swirls! The new Mulberry Ready-to-Wear collection is absolutely outstanding. It just makes Dylana and I want to move and groove as if we were in the 60’s. I feel a lot of mod inspiration came into these looks with the fabulous round collars, boxy shapes, and statement buttons. We definitely brought the fun to The Ritz in Paris. The hotel is fit for a queen. The moment I walked in, I was blown away by the decadent decor and amazing hospitality. I think this might be my favorite hotel to stay in Paris! I immediately soaked in all of our gorgeous surroundings. Everything in our rooms was immaculate…from the golden swan knobs on our sink, to the pretty tassels hanging on our beds. Why is everything so golden and shiny and picture-perfect at The Ritz? I feel so lucky to have been able to spend the week here with Dylana along with our special guests, Mama and Papa Suarez. It’s not everyday that my parents get to travel with us on a work trip, so it really was just magical. I’m savoring all of our recent family time. They really do keep me going. Team Suarez never stops.

TAGS: Mulberry, paris, The Ritz

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

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ICELAND WITH NARCISO RODRIGUEZ PURE MUSC FOR HER

Saturday, April 20, 2019

Beauty, Style, Travel

The moment I checked into The Retreat Blue Lagoon hotel in Iceland, I did an immediate exhale. I had just landed after two back-to-back work trips in Europe and I was so ready for a real calming getaway. At The Retreat, I was welcomed by giant windows overlooking pools of blue and land covered in deep green moss… as far as the eye could see. I was in town with the Narciso Rodriguez team to shoot for the launch of the new fragrance, Pure Musc for Her. Iceland is certainly as naturally beautiful and pure of a location for our project and I was so excited.

The Retreat, the home base and main shoot location for our project, has incredible clean lines and strong but simple architecture. Pure Musc for Her has a very similar feeling. Elegant. Powerful. Sensual. This is Narciso Rodrigiuez’s new edition of his musc collection. Pure Musc focuses heavily on musc in it’s most raw and natural form. It’s really just an addictive, sophisticated scent. To celebrate the launch, press from all over the world met in Iceland to really immerse in the art of the fragrance and the inspiration behind it. We indulged in all things pure and natural from the earth. Between shooting and long swims in the Blue Lagoon, I found myself at the spa, covering my entire body in a scrub, silica cleanse, and algae mask ritual. I even did an in-water massage in the Blue Lagoon which is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our days were made for rejuvenation of our skin and body, while nights consisted of indulging in freshly made dinners of local fish and vegetables. We even caught the Northern Lights on our first day…talk about lucky! But every morning I couldn’t wait to wake up and do it all over again….exploring new locations, creating iconic imagery with the Narciso Rodriguez team, and adventuring.

There was one morning where the team had a surprise, and drove us 4 hours out to an Icelandic glacier. It was a super bumpy ride with one stop at the amazing Faxi Waterfall. We held on tight as our giant wheels sped through thick pillows of snow. I think the best thing about traveling in Iceland is hopping in a car, going, and looking out the window. The views of the rocky land, cliffs, and ocean is absolutely breathtaking. By the time we reached our destination, we hopped on snow mobiles to our secret shoot location, which happened to be beside an adorable little igloo and a spectacular Pure Musc for Her ice sculpture. These are just moments where I go, wow. So much hard work and creativity has gone into this project launch. It’s unbelievable. I could of stayed out there all day in our heated little igoo, sipping on hot chocolate in my oversize snow jumpsuit. Purely perfect.

As if things couldn’t get any better, the team and I met on the black sand beach, shooting with stunning white Icelandic ponies. They were so sweet and so gorgeous. We met here to have one last lunch get-together before everyone took their departures at the airport. I didn’t want to leave. I was actually so inspired by this work trip that I want to plan another time to return, rent a Jeep, and simply keep discovering. My camera in hand.

Outerwear: Canada Goose.

TAGS: fragrance, Iceland, Narciso Rordriguez, Pure Musc for Her

Saturday, April 20, 2019

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VALMONT PURITY | SPORT HERMITAGE HOTEL & SPA IN ANDORRA

Friday, April 5, 2019

Beauty, Style, Travel

Being in Hermitage, Andorra, situated between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains, was the perfect place to celebrate the launch of Valmont‘s new Purity collection. Valmont Purity is all about the art of cleansing. The ritual of cleansing just got deep and I found it the key to discovering your most amazing skin. Think make removal, cleansing, toning, smoothing, purifying, and more. There really is something for everyone in this collection. My two favorites happen to be Wonder Falls, a nourishing cleansing cream, and Bubble Falls, a balancing face foam. I like to alternate between the two depending on how my skin is feeling.

This luxurious ski trip to the Sport Hotel Hermitage & Spa in Andorra was the most perfect spot to focus on wellness. I could sit out on my balcony and just simply breath in and out. To slow down really is a breath of fresh air. When I wasn’t on the slopes or speeding on my snow mobile with the team, I found myself sneaking away to the spa: a multi-level retreat of pools, hot tubs, and brilliant saunas and steam rooms. Valmont has luxury spas all around the world, the Sport Hotel, being one of them. I went for two facials during my stay. Each unique in their own yet both extremely intricate. Valmont is known for their symphony-like, delicate facials. Each move of the towel across my face could immediately put me to sleep. It was purifying, exfoliating, and totally nourishing with a focus on anti-aging and hydration. Every time I left the spa, I liked to step out and feel the cold rush of the mountain air hit my face. It’s the best and most invigorating feeling in the world.

This was a week to really learn more about my skin. My morning and nightly cleansing ritual is now my favorite part of the day. I find it a luxury to rejuvenate, slow down, and simply indulge in art of purifying. I can’t wait to visit all of the other Valmont spas around the world.