Category Archives: Travel

SUAREZ SISTERS BERLIN // F21

These last two months for me have been filled with traveling! After Stockholm Fashion Week, Dylana and I hopped on a quick flight to BERLIN, Germany and we quickly fell in love with this incredible, vibrant city. I’ve never seen so much artwork and graffiti splashed on the city’s grey walls. Little messages from the city’s people always here and there wherever you go. I like to say Berlin is like Williamsburg on crack. There’s more food and beer drinking than anywhere else I’ve ever been. Yes, you can double fist and walk down the street without anyone giving you a second glance. Cheers! Who said you can’t have beer with your morning egg and bagel?! Morning and night, Dylana and I mapped our days. We have an incredible CITY GUIDE with Forever 21 coming your way super soon. So you too, can explore this crazy city, and drink unlimited glasses of wine (for 2 euros…I’ll tell you where soon enough!)  My suitcase surprisingly underweight by about 4 pounds, and I managed to have enough looks for our 10 day European extravaganza. I went with endless layers, and of course many LEATHER JACKETS. Rock tees, crochet vests, and killer cardigans. We topped it up with destroyed denim jeans, and perfect black boots. This city really doesn’t sleep, and that’s what I love most. The city has beauty, and it has grit. That’s what adds to it’s charm. We went into hidden techno bars that honestly didn’t start until 3am…where you could party and read a book in the library, or sit in a bed in a nearby room. Berlin is about enjoying life to the max, one cup of coffee at a time.  And if you’re up for those 24 hour sleepless days, go to Berlin.
// Forever 21 crochet vest, VEDA light pink leather jacket, AG jeans, Vintage boots, Worth & Worth hat, Sabrina SL choker //
// Forever 21 Icona Pop tee, VEDA navy leather jacket, Cameo denim jeans //
 
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CIROC NYFW // TROPICAL LUXURY

This season, I’ll be taking you on an adventure this New York Fashion Week with CIROC. I’m so excited to take you through this season’s #TropicalLuxury trends. We’re talking PINEAPPLE, gorgeous pops of colors, prints that bring us to Bali anytime of year, and of course…exotic jewelry. Ciroc Pineapple helps me celebrate life responsiblity, and what I love MOST about the new Ciroc Pineapple is how smooth it is. This subltle and sweet flavour allows me to relive all of my summer moments again and again anyday of the year. 
With NYFW showcasing all S/S ’15 shows, I was blown away with the BOLD hues and happy-go-lucky struts down the catwalk. From MBNYFW to MADE fashion week. I’m giving you the inside scoop.
Take a peek inside my world this week and follow the CIROC Instagram @ciroc as I takeover!
// Nicole Miller s/s ’15 //
// DANNIJO s/s ’15 //

// COACH s/s ’15 // 
// SAUNDER s/s ’15 // 

I’ll be taking over @CIROC from now until the 11th. Get ready to get whisked away! 

CÎROC Vodka. Distilled From Fine French Grapes. 40% Alc/Vol. ©2014 Imported from France by Diageo, Norwalk, CT.

HELLO THERE SWEDEN // Stockholm Fashion Week

Why hello there SWEDEN! I am BEYOND excited to be here in Stockholm for the very first time, covering all the shows for Stockholm Fashion Week. There’s something I just love about the air here in Scandinvia. The air so crisp, even better on a rainy day! It really already feels like fall here, and so I’m already living in a coat and boots. I’ll be covering all the shows with my sister Dylana and VIDEOFYME, an video app here in Sweden that I’ve used for years. They have brilliant filters to make short films, and it’s so easy to cut and paste. I’m a die-hard fan. I’m so excited to re-unite with the team, SWEDISH STYLE.
Speaking of which, I’ve always adored the fashion here in Stockholm. The focus on clean lines, and structured and beautiful quality pieces. They are masters of MINIMALISM. I love how they can make a total statement without the use of prints, but with textures, neutrals, and shapes. My style is absolutely eclectic and I love my wacky prints and bohemian layers, but those simplistic necessities are definitely in my closet. Did I say VEDA?! I packed a ton this time… like this plaid structured coat, and leather pale pink tank. Divine.
// VEDA coat and leather camisole, SIWY Denim ripped jeans (similar), Vintage boots, GUCCI bamboo tote, H&M hat, SABRINASL hand cuff, Lizzie Fornutado necklace //

Make sure to follow all of my VIDEOFYME videos, and of course, create an account and get started babes. You’ll be hooked.
Now take a peek at yesterday’s show, FILIPPA K. I love discovering these prominent Swedish labels. I was taken to heaven during this presentation. The water fountain, the model’s glows, and knits to wear for a lifetime.
 
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BYE BYE SUMMER CAMP

Now that I look back, our roadtrips out East felt a whole lot like SUMMER CAMP. I always kept the keys to our abode on my wrist, it jingling as I bike down to the ocean. Mosquito bites attacking my ankles on those drunken summer nights, living in a hammock, and becomming one with the caterpillars. You’d easily spot me at the bocce court in the mid-drift exposed rashguard, and my trusty vintage Levi’s (yes, this is my only pair, I couldn’t find a more perfect one). I’m currently enjoying these last few posts of laidback sunshine before the storm of FASHION WEEK. Bring on the crazy outfits everyone! New York City always has me insanely busy, and I’m always dashing around town. There’s always SOMEWHERE I have to be…rarely do I find a moment to just sit back and kick off my shoes. But believe me, I thrive off of craziness. So yes, next up is a flight to SWEDEN. I’m excited to once again put my foot into new territory, use a MAP, and have limited wifi.  It’s going to feel extra refreshing. I can’t wait for you to join me.
// VITAMIN A rashguard //
// VEDA leather vest, Dorothy Perkins pool slides, DIOR sunglasses //

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