And now for a teeny tiny peek into my SXSW adventures here in Austin, Texas!! I have to admit, this city is incredibly rad. It’s like another version of Brooklyn. Some say it’s better, but I guess I’d just say it’s different, and I love it…a whole lot! There are a hell of a lot more taco trucks (I mean, we are only a few hours from Mexico!), more hipsters than you’d find on Bedford, and just as much incredibly good music. I can’t even count how many amazing bands we’ve seen so far. Unlike any other music festival, here is where I can actually discover brand new bands. I love walking up to the stage, having no idea what to expect, and leave completely mind-blown, telling all my friends “they are my favorite band!” like a crazy fan girl. Lately, I’ve been lathering sunscreen before heading out early for day shows, in nothing but little denim cut-offs, maxi dresses, layered with rock n’ roll muscle tees. Many of which are probably here on MyHabit.com (and definitely for some killer prices!) It’s just another Amazon site that I can spend hours browsing for specific pieces I need for my travels. My festival looks are literally throw on and go. I do this thing where I kind of throw in my suitcase tons of things that sort of flow. Tomorrow is my last day, and there are still so many events and shows to rock out to. I don’t think I’ve partied this hard in a long time! Gigs may be my favorite thing in the entire world! You know the show’s good when you’re screaming so loud that by the end, you sort of can’t hear yourself. Probably not incredibly healthy, but it’s only for a few days right?! You only live once, and it’s FESTIVAL SEASON. I’m going all out. 

Stay tuned on Instagram (natalieoffduty) as I share some of my new favorite bands and artists who’ve played in this crazy cool city called AUSTIN. I still have so many more images to show you.

For now, sign up today to MyHabit.com to grab some killer festival looks! And see more behind the scenes of my music festival adventures on My Habit’s THE FIX!

(10 Crosby Derek Lam via Amazon Fashion dress, Muubaa leather jacket, Vintage hat, Saint Claude necklace, Giles + Brother cuffs, Ax + Apple rings, The Two Bandits rings)

Though I’m normally super low key, I live for the days I can wear a long, beautiful dress. I mean, I am currently living the grunge life in Austin, Texas for this week’s SXSW music festival. But I LOVE LOVE, always need a little something that’s just so gorgeous and makes me feel like that super girl…a piece that blows in the wind. This 10 Crosby Derek Lam via Amazon Fashion beauty is too perfect. A pale pink, it’s peplum little waist, and bare shoulders make it so me. It’s a subtle sexy that I love. Mixed with a bit harder jewels taken from my overflowing drawer (we’re talking longhorns and sharkstooth), I was good to go. Spring soirees, take me to you! Right now, I’m currently resting in bed in our Austin hotel, having a late start, as really nothing happens around this festival till around midnight! The streets become flooded with people, our hotel has a constant flow of rocker boys in line to check-in, the weather is hot, and I honestly can’t wait to step outside outside, grab a taco, and just curl up on a bench in the sun. Rock tees and denim are all I can work with this week here during this crazy festival…hopping from gig to gig late in the night! Still dreaming of the next time I can once again sport a piece as beautiful as this one. 

(10 Crosby Derek Lam Spring ’13 blouse on Amazon Fashion, RVCA velvet overalls and denim jacket, Giles and Brother cuffs, Ax+ Apple longhorn ring, Vintage Shoe Company boots, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” JETT MESSENGER bag)

I am clearly in a cowboy sort of mood. Dreaming of my coming week in Austin, Texas…designing our new western boot in the factory…oh, and now I’ve got a killer 10 Crosby Derek Lam blouse to boot. This beauty resembles an old vintage gem, but it’s Derek Lam, and a luxury piece more than anything else. The collar and back detailing are just too beautiful. Paired with some downtown cool velvet overalls and a new favorite acid washed denim jacket by RVCA, it’s NYC designer and California street wear, all mixed into one happy jumpsuit of a look. I’m currently sitting by my overflowing suitcase contemplating what else to pack. I’ve got a killer project I’m working on and I can’t wait to spill the beans. Till then, I’m bouncing between castings, juggling emails, and packing my life into one too-small of a suitcase. See you tomorrow SXSW! There’s going to be way too many good tunes for my friends and I to handle. YEE-HAW!

Starting tomorrow I will be taking over all GUESS channels during SXSW!! Follow my Instagram for more details! 

Shoeline.com S/S ’13 featuring Vintage Shoe Company “Erin”