(Triangl Swimwear White Neoprene bikini, RVCA kimono (similar), Estuaries one-piece swimsuit, Mary Grace blue printed bikini, Vanessa Mooney choker (similar) and beaded necklace, The 2 Bandits silver cuffs (similar) and longboard ring, Ax + Apple horn and spike silver ring, Wildfox Couture sunglasses)

It’s never too late for a swim round-up! When I was in LA for work, I made the most of using my parent’s pool. Lying back and squinting up at the palm trees. You won’t believe how many swimsuits I have. Neoprene. White. Retro. Classic. Psychadelic. Oh, and I live in NYC…a place you’ll rarely whip out a bikini unless you somehow end up in a car to the Montauk (on a good day). I packed them all for my California adventures. I miss having my hair wet, and chilling on our row of white chairs, shaded by a high brick wall. That lazy “I’ve had way too much sun” high. This white two-piece is by cult Australian label, Traingl Swimwear. Neoprene, and the whitest of white, it’s the best with a tan and soem good waves. The one-piece happens to be by local NY designers of Estuaries. I met them on the 4th of July and fell in LOVE with this “shorts” one-piece, reminding me of the best beach bums of the time….Brigette Bardot and Marilyn Monroe, all rockin’ the short shorts. And last but not least, the adorable Mary Grace blue suit…the tiniest of all, with a Mexican tile print, that could easily take me to Tulum and back. These babies are going to have to wait till next year to come out and play. UNLESS that island adventure we’re talking about still fits in our schedules. We’ll see! I’d have no problem throwing one of these on again. 

(Ti-Mo dress, Kenneth Cole bag, Dr. Marten “clemency” boots, GANT sunglasses)

So life is beginning to feel normal again. Fashion week, I love you, but sometimes I just wish I could watch and movie and curl into bed extra early, with no thoughts on what to wear in the morning. Yep, it becomes that time of year when even the sanest of people lose their sanity, and dress way crazier than they ever thought possible. Best way to avoid that situation? A dress. This little pink lace and silky rose number buttons up to my neck, but loosely hangs the body. I’m obsessed Ti-Mo! I’ve been wearing their stuff A LOT this fashion week. It’s that Norwegian style I guess! Paired with my favorite platform Docs, and I could have been walking in Shoreditch for all I knew (take me back London!) Anyways, there were a number of shows that impressed me. My camera came along for the ride. New label, SAUNDER, blew me away as they dug for bones, but in stunning gold dresses. Set at The Highline Hotel, it was a bit like out of book. As if these secret spies were doing reseearch…and the dirty work, all but in stunning pantsuits and printed silk numbers. And then there was Sass & Bide…Australia blowing me away constantly. Such a star studded event, there was probably ever girl called ‘It’ seated next to me. I fell for the sheer polka-dots, whites, and most especially, that pink tux with the low, low V. I need that in my closet right now. It’s been a rosey NYFW and I have so, so so much more to show you.

Threadsence Fall ’13 Lookbook, shot by Nicole L. Hill

I love you Threadsence, for always making me feel like a real rockstar. I shot their Fall ’13 lookbook out in San Deigo, California, and already, I’m missing our gorgeous shooting locations. A loft fit for a queen, and a wardrobe to match. Mixing and matching of prints, with rock n’ roll layers to boot, I was swooning. I’m excited for a bohemian winter full of fur collars and extra wide bell-bottoms. Here, we shot our story…”Inspiration Never Sleeps” because lord knows, it doesn’t. A girl taking time off to find her own words and make her own music. So funny when the director explained the film…it felt a little too similar to my real life. I had a blast. From twirling in the chair of our sun-lit bedroom, to sipping beers at 10 in the morning, and going up the long staircases of the bar BANGBANG (guitar IN hand), I didn’t want this day to end. I love getting to fly back to California for work..it always feels like home.

SHOP the new Threadsence lookbook HERE, and watch the film below. 

(MATE Vintage tank, Vintage lace top, HUDSON Jeans, Cleobella satchel, RAEN sunglasses, Kenneth Cole boots, BOERA ring, Jenny Bird earrings (similar)

Right when I got back to NYC, it’s right smack dab in the middle of New York FASHION WEEK! Running to Lincoln early for shows, all while throwing together a quick look in the morning. Luckily, I have these darling babes to plan the days with, and get a little crazy. Some of my show favorties? Rebecca Taylor, Herve Ledger (shown above), and Tracy Reese (I love colorful clothes and a playlist I can dance in my seat with).  There are still SO many shows I can’t wait to go to this week. Anna Sui, Tory Burch, Saunder, and countless more that I’m hoping time even allows me to attend them all! Ever since I’ve come back home, I’ve kind of been re-living in my vintage part of my closet. The little lace blouse I’d always wear under a band tee. That striped blouse I picked up at a local LA garage sale. Dylana has been surprised to see me this weekend as the “old Natalie” as she says. I love getting to snuggle up into a little bit of my Natalie Off Duty history. Not sure what’s gotten into me…but I can’t seem to step away from my old favorites in a sea of shiny stilettos and new, fresh off the runway looks that no longer grab my attention. Here is Dy and some rad, COOL girls… off the runway.

YOU’RE INVITED!! Excited to have all my closest pals as I host the upcoming ARTISAN DE LUXE store opening event in SOHO! The rock n’ roll, bohemian gypsy is out to play. I’ve got some Janis Joplin fur I’m ready to sport come Tuesday! Invite is HERE:

RSVP to: casey@stardustvisions.com

Feel free to bring guests!! See you tomorrow Tuesday, the 10th!!