VENICE FILM FESTIVAL RED CARPET – ARMANI BEAUTY

I am currently writing from my hotel lobby here in Verona, Italy. These past few weeks have been insanity. With the campaign shoots to my clothing collection, launch press events, and now, over a week working in Italy for the Venice Film Festival. I’m glad to be back to writing after a week of absolute crazy. I had to pinch myself as I found these images of me on the red carpet of the ‘A Star Is Born’ screening during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande in Lido! I feel so lucky to have an incredible Armani Beauty family. So far, we’ve already travelled all over Europe this past year from Paris to London and now Venice. Venice may have been the icing on the cake. I had my red carpet Giorgio Armani fitting back in NYC before we flew out and I think I tried on every single dress…from sequins to ruffles to chiffon. But there was something so special about this very simple, long and lean lace gown. It fit like an absolute glove. I knew it was the one. And with only 30 minutes to get ready before walking the carpet, we went with a simple red lip and clean face. My favorite red at the moment is Rouge d’ Armani Matte lipstick in #400. It’s that classic Old Hollywood “movie star” red that is my go-to for any red carpet event. I threw my hair up in a bun last second to show off these decadent earrings, and voila. I was ready. And even with the rain coming down on the red carpet, it still felt like magic. What a memorable night with my fellow Armani Beauty Stars followed by a team dinner with Cate Blanchett. Keep pinching me. Keep pinching me.

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SINGAPORE PART 2: Katong and Little India

Part 2 of my Singapore guide is here. It may have just be the craziest four days of my life. It was so hot that I wore bikinis as outerwear and spent the little down-time I had on the rooftop pool, soaking in the views of Katong. So much of DNA is rooted in Southeast Asia thanks to my mother. She was born in Singapore and raised in Malaysia. Give this lady a prawn-mee noodle soup and she is the happiest girl on earth. I’m the same way. Best meal hands down. Go on and take a peek at this amazing part of the world. It’s so far, yet feels so close to home and to my heart.

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AT THE LE LOGIS GREY GOOSE CHATEAU, COGNAC

My days spent in Cognac, France were absolutely divine. I stayed at the Le Logis Grey Goose chateau, one of the most beautiful properties in all of Cognac. I couldn’t stop lusting over it’s stone walls, cozy velvet chairs, and acres of lush vineyard. It felt like I stepped into my very own fairytale. I spent the day biking in my bikini through the town, and nights with the ladies sipping on my favorite vodka cocktail, the Grey Goose Le Fizz: a perfect mix of lemon, sparkling water, and St. Germain elderflower liqueur. Refreshing. Looking back, I miss everything from our decadent homemade meals in the kitchen to late night dance parties in the living room. We thoroughly got to enjoy this beautiful chateau, which welcomes friends of the Grey Goose family to come by and get a taste of the brand’s French roots. And I enjoyed it indeed, spending every sunny moment on the deck by the pool and having all the French bread a girl could eat. I packed loads of soft color palettes that easily blended in with my surroundings. Pastel trousers, soft pinks, a classic beige trench coat, and a ton of bikinis. As for the night, you would find me in silk mandarin style tops, pops of reds, midi dresses, and classic blazers. I even whipped out some sparkle. I could prance around in the French countryside all summer long. It’s sometimes nice to feel far from home, and in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

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COMING SEPTEMBER: INSPR-D BY NATALIE OFF DUTY CLOTHING COLLECTION

This summer has been wild in the preparations of my INSPR-D by NATALIE OFF DUTY clothing collection, launching online and in department stores this September. I can’t reveal where you can shop it just yet since I’m keeping a lot under wraps until the big INSPR big launch party later next week. A lot of you guys ask what goes into making a clothing line, and it really begins with finding a good team. Partnering up with INSPR came naturally. Our aesthetics aligned, they gave me full creative freedom, and their positive energy really just clicked with me! Plus, they’ve been a NATALIE OFF DUTY reader and supporter since day one. Next up, is finding a retail partner that loves your vision and wants to carry that through in store. This design partnership is special in that it will have it’s own very special section IN-STORE that really resonates with both the INSPR and NATALIE OFF DUTY brands. I’m excited that you guys will be able to have that in-store shopping experience and get your hands on something that you can live in. We’ve been working on two collections. One will launch in September, and the next in October. GET READY. With this project, I dug deep in my closet and looked around at what and who really INSPR’s me. I found I’m inspired by the everyday muse. She’s iconic. A muse is someone who stands out from the pack with her individuality. She helps me find the creativity within. These pieces are wearable and accessible, but made for the women who want to stand out. I love designing for the woman who is always evolving with her style. I spent an afternoon creating this vision board that intertwines both moods for the two collections. Notice a bit of romance and a bit of tough girl?

Stay tuned for more sneak peeks and info on the launch!!!

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