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CACTUS CALIFORNIA

It’s on a foggy and grey NYC day that I miss California. It’s sunshine, and hills, and ocean, and cactus, and mountains, and oh, did I mention sunshine?! In the winter, it feels I’m always flying to sunny California for work. As everyone is scared to shoot in the middle of the NYC cold, and migrates somewhere warm and tropical…where tanks and shorts are allowed on set. Here’s a little behind-the- scenes peek at my Somedays Lovin’ fall ’14 campaign, featuring my lovely sister Dylana and boyfriend, Jordan. A park with rows and rows of travel trailors…the glorious Airstreamer, decked out to perfection. Shredded light blue overalls, the perfect ivory sweater dress, and classic pink coat. I can’t wait to show you more from this rad campaign. The rustic setting made everything all the more complete. A bit western, and a whole lot of grunge! My time in California went by fast, straight into Thanksgiving before getting back on a plane. Still, I wish I could spend a good month or so there. A girl needs a vacation every once in a while! During my downtown, I drove down the coast just to overlook Malibu at sunset. The best view you could ever imagine. Always taking my breath away. It looks like I’ll be spending the first time away from home this Christmas.

Stay tuned on my next travel adventures!


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WILD WOOD

(Preston & Olivia hat, Rebecca Taylor moto jacket, RD Style coat, Rebeca Minkoff handbag, J Brand ripped jeans, Ax + Apple earrings, Mania Mani choker, Vanessa Mooney cuff and ring, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x MODERN VICE studded JETT boots available now at Urban Outfitters)
We just took a red-eye back to NYC late last night, and honestly, I couldn’t get out of bed. JETLAG to the max. With Thanksgiving and having all of my neighbor’s over, it was like a full-on catering service in my house…me, my mom and dad handling turkey, stuffing, and spilled juice on the kitchen floor. But it was SO SO worth the craziness with laughter and overflown glasses of wine. My family’s LA home is like an old cowboy town…the horses, the giant oak trees, open land and hills. During my little downtine, I’d hike up back to the woods with Dylana. The holes on my knees getting more and more ripped the higher we went. With a simple speckled grey sweater, and black & white leopard moto, it’s the perfect travel pallette. Greys, blacks, whites, with a little sparkle. Yep, now you can get our STUDDED JETT boot for 20% off with our huge HOLIDAY SALE
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WORK// PLAY// TRAVEL

Work has got me jetlagged and forever sleepy this past week. Flying to LA for a shoot down in Huntington Beach called for early morning calltimes, and soaking in the hot westcoast sun inbetween shooting breaks. Those misty mornings overlooking the mountains just make waking up 10x more brilliant! It felt so much like summer that I had to even change into a pair of short shorts on set while working for Spanish brand, Lavand over at the GrassMonkey outdoor studio! LA DONNA DE LA VIDA! Anyways, I’m finally learning to travel light. My floral hocus-pocus bag, a hat, and tiny leopard carry-on luggage to boot. Cuddled in my pink plaid coat, I realized my family’s LA home only get’s prettier with time. The yellow roses bigger and brighter…the sheets of my bed softer than ever. I can’t believe I’ll be back in LA in just a few more days! More work, and TURKEY TURKEY! Leaving on a snowday, NYC has been calling me to the Russian fur hats, extra long wool vests, and super heavy knits. Oh, but the parties never stop, rain or shine. Thank you for having me for the Moschino x Disaronno launch and EPIC, EPIC, EPIC Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (if only I wasn’t traveling!) Till Monday, it’s all about catching up on much needed ZZzZZ’s, seeing old pals, and gearing up for yet another WHIRLWIND NYC week! 
Featuring: Paul & Joe plaid coat, Lush Clothing white sweater, Motel Rocks plaid top/skirt, Topshop blue coat, Worth & Worth hat, Preston & Olivia beige hat, W Concept fur hat, H&M vest, Paul & Joe knit sweater

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