FIT FOR A QUEEN

(Lauren Moffatt dress, RAEN sunglasses, ChloĆ© handbag, Modern Vice “carly” boots, Shashi bracelets, Vanessa Mooney cuff, BOERA knuckle ring)

In Paris, I woke up thinking of Marie Antoinette. Versailles. The Princess’s royal summer home. The gold, the dresses, the chandeliers. Everything I’ve seen in Sofia Coppola’s film, I wanted to see in real life. The cakes, the gardens. It was Bastille Day, and I woke up early…mapping out how to get to Versailles on this holiday…where roads were closed and people were already filling the morning streets in preparation of French Independence Day. I had to make it to Versailles this time, I thought. We were running late as usual, and so I threw on a this adorable little Lauren Moffatt number, a pair of white sunnies, slathered on my sunscreen, and called it a morning. Crossing the canal overlooking the Eiffel Tower, we finally caught and cab, and after snoozing in the back seat, we were pulling up to the royal gates before we knew it! This beautiful place! So so big, the palace stretching so far and wide. The shining printed walls, so elegant…with copper and bronze doors, so tall overhead. I didn’t want to leave this magical place. I could only imagine what it was like back in the 1700’s…those out in the hot sun in their elaborate get-ups, an umbrella and fan in hand. Making my way to the garden, I was amazed. The perfect lawn, the little trees…it was a work of art. So serene and peaceful. Grabbing Jordan’s hand, we made the long long walk down to the fountains, lying under a tree to keep cool. I got back to Paris with the white dust covering my shoes and knees, but a head full of dreams. It’s nice feeling like a queen for just one day. 

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BON VOYAGE

(MANGO leather jacket (similar), WILDFOX tee, Kasil high waisted flares, Modern Vice “carly” boots, Vanessa Mooney cuff, Rila turqoise ring)
Our Paris balcony was too heavenly for words. Where I’d drink my coffee in the morning in my PJs, yet still the absolute best place to watch the fireworks on Bastille Day. Each spark lighting up Rue de Tremoille at night like a street lamp. After days of traveling, all I could think of wearing was the softest tee I packed, and extra flared flares. Good enough to go out late into the night, and crash into bed with early the next morning. BON VOYAGE, so they’d say on Air France! I loved our flight…leaning on Jordan and honestly not really wanting our European adventures to end. Watching countless movies the whole 8 hours home. But I’m back in NY, and I’m quite happy to be back. There hasn’t yet been a dull moment…everyone’s constantly on the move, never really stopping, there’s always more and more to see and do! It seems every designer I know or who have worked with is in town for these two weeks…dinners start and end later and later, filled with laughter and wine…yet in the back of my mind, I know I should be going to bed. Anyways, I’ve gone from city to city to city, and I think one relaxing Sunday out by the beach is calling my name! Paris, I do still miss you…and I love how I always feel like I’m looking through rose-tinted sunglasses…especially in these photos…that pink hue I always talk about, taking over the frame. I’ve got many more little stories to tell. Au Revoir! 
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SAY W.T.F

(Urban Outfitters “Stolen Girlfriends Club” tank top, vintage hat, Free People studded skirt, Rebecca Minkoff backpack, Vanessa Mooney gold cuff, The 2 Bandits turquoise cuff and wing cuff)

Summer in the city means boys at Chrystie Street park, playing basketball and throwing their jerseys in the air…too hot to in anything else. I recently got a new basketball, and it’s only when the night cools down, that I find it bearable to break it out in sweat. I love the sporty vibe…I was that pony-tail, sneaker wearing tomboy as a child, and I have to admit, I love my jerseys. All I wanted was a Bryant LAKERS jersey during those games in the 90s as I sat in my mother’s lap. I found myself heading to an early brunch on a Sunday in this little get-up. My friends were surprised. “Natalie in a jersey?!” Yeah! Studded skirt, black boots, and all! W.T.F. 
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SONY: XperiaZ Smartphone Underwarter LAUNCH PARTY

It’s here! The Sony Xperia Z smartphone, exclusively at T Mobile, and I have to say, I am beyond excited to try this baby out. I flew back from Paris on Monday, and just in time for last night’s big SONY launch party and concert, out in Soho, in what used to be a gorgeous 5 story loft…so beautiful, and complete with an indoor pool! Yep, it was an underwater adventure, filled with violinists in the pool, and a blue-lit hue throughout the whole venue. The smartphone is one that works UNDERWATER, and we were all in there, throwing the phone in the pool, and yep, it does work in the deep blue sea and you can take absolutely gorgeous underwater snapshots. I’m dying to take this baby out to the ocean this summer when I’m back in California for work next month. It was another gorgeous, hot summer night in the city, and I’m so so so happy to be back. All of my favorite people together in one place again and most of all, PASSION PIT! I love these guys and so I crept right up to the front just to listen. Sleeeeepyhheeead still plays over and over in my head. With Dylana, Kelsea, and the rest of our pals, we had a LONG LONG Tuesday night, and honestly, I’m just dying to open up my phone and try that baby out in the pool! Here’s to a warm welcome back to the States! x

(wearing Worth & Worth hat, Vanessa Mooney choker (similar), Ax + Apple necklace (similar), unknown dress, The 2 Bandits cuffs, Rebecca Minkoff backpack)

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