(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…

(American Apparel hat, Vintage coat, Chaser Brand tee, Goldsign highwaisted jeans, Marie Turnor bag, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” SUMMER JETT boots)

Who knew Easter would be filled with so many gigs, and so much music. We danced front row to everything from some real British rock n’ roll, to some local Blues boys (tambourines and TROMBONES!) There was CAKE, and of course, there were nights ending at 4am. By Sunday afternoon, I could do nothing but actually plop down into bed early, as I could barely hold my head up, yet still managed to fill my night with sappy movies. There are always some weekends that just don’t feel like reality. Lately, I’ve been walking down the yellow brick road in my head…only my coat’s red, and my shoe’s are a bright yellow. Meet our new shoe design, the “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” SUMMER JETT! This has been one shoe I’ve been dying to release. Keeping our signature 3 buckles, kiltie, but adding a contrasting sole, and beautiful toe details. I can’t get enough of it! Yes, this baby comes in numerous colors…the yellow always stealing the show.  With the highest waist of jeans that I own, and a rock tee, they’re the perfect summer shoe! If only it’d get warmer and I can pair it with tiny dresses. With work, it looks like I’ll be seeing sunshine pretty soon anyways!! Making my way from Palm Springs to Vencie Beach mid-April. This LA girl needs some sunshine already!