(Free People blouse, Cameo overall dress, Vintage Shoe Co. “Covington” boot, Jenny Bird netted bucket bag and snake cuffs, The 2 Bandits “longboard” ring, Vanessa Mooney necklace, Karen London silver ring, Raen “Fairbank” sunglasses)

The sun is out, and the city’s so beautiful…beautiful enough to make that trek up to Central Park, to lie back on the grass, and fall asleep. Almost like everyone that day. In my mind, I was running to the middle of the field, twirling like a child until I feel down, so happy it’s Spring. Who knows, in this dress, anything’s really possible. It was a lazy, sunny day and I finally had one moment to breath. I wanted nothing more than to be in loose, flowing layers. An overall billowy dress, and Free People blouse, with embroidered flowers up and down my sleeves. Speaking of which, Coachella is right around the corner!! With my friends and sister, I’ll be staying at the Free People house…it’s bound to become one big hippie spot…where we’ll do yoga and make things out on the patio, before getting our music fix. I’m beyond excited to bring out my inner hippie, play with flowers, and dance to my favorite tunes. My Coachella adventures are bound to be crazy and wild. I just can’t wait to get dressed in colorful prints, and patterns…and once again, become a desert creature. It’s the homeland for me!

See more and follow my Instagram (natalieoffduty)!

Best of all, it is open to the public and I am so stoked that I get to invite all of you readers. Celebrating Joie’s latest Spring ’13 collection, it’s bound to be a beautiful night filled with pastels, gorgeous prints, and beautiful little frocks. I’ve grown up being inspired by this brand. Come Thursday for a little Spring inspiration, just in time to ring in these sunny days. I’m already brightening up my closet with this little high waisted red skirt and printed little flats…all ready to take on the city’s toasty streets.

So yes, you’re all invited!!! It’s bound to be a fun night filled with good tunes and loads of Spring must-haves!

What: JOIE event hosted by Natalie Suarez at SAKS! 

When: Thursday, April 11th, 6-8pm

Where: SAKS 5th Avenue (50th Street and 5th Ave)

See more and follow my Instagram (natalieoffduty)!

(RVCA tee and denim jacket, Hudson “Nico” jeans, Free People hat, We are Handsome tunic, Vintage Shoe Co. “Covington” boots, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” JETT MESSENGER bag)

I’m taking you back a bit to my first night in Texas. After our flight and finally checking into our hotel, we hopped in a gypsy cab downtown, and ended up right smack dab in the middle of 6th street. We STILL agree our driver was drunk. The music was loud, the crowds crazy, and I think the whole city was down there for the night. The dreadlocks. The boys and their guitars high their backs. There really was a little bit of everything roaming the streets. Bars were completely packed, and you could literally see gigs just by walking down the sidewalk. FREE LIVE MUSIC!! All everyone needed on this crazy night. I was just happy to survive the crowds to snap photos, and with my 3 giant handbags! Talk about looking like a tourist. And the HEAT! First time in months we’ve felt anything like it. Laughing and smiling because we didn’t need a stupid heavy coat. So there you have it, our first night was incredible. Right away we knew SXSW was going to be amazing. After trying our very first tex-mex taco, we were back at our hotel for a short snooze, anxiously awaiting our first full day at SXSW. I miss these nights, just before what was an inspiring adventure. 

(Muubaa burgundy leather jacket, Cheap Monday denim skirt, Lovers & Friends grey sweater, Dr. Martens boot, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” JETT MESSENGER bag)

These past few days, I’ve gone back to black. But only for a little bit. Lord knows I always need me some color! But yes, I’ve suddenly been throwing on my blackest of denim, my heavest of leather jackets, and knit sweater. Here, I’ve got this killer Cheap Monday find…the long maxi denim skirt. Yes, it’s a bit punk, but also something I think my mum would have worn back in the day. It’s only necessary to take extremely long strides with this baby, paired with a good chunky platform. Who said girls always had to be dainty? I mean, I learned from Dy, who as a kid traded in ballet tutus for platform sneakers hehe! Anyways, it’s back to work today…in between a morning stop at the agency, to checking in at the factory. Luckily, there are always lunch breaks in the park! Come Spring, days begin earlier and earlier, and are ending later and later. One more week, until just pure music and fun in the desert sun! Patiently waiting in my heavy layers…