Happy Sunday! I love crazy weekends at home in the city…and in our new apartment! Already, we’ve hung our huge paintings on the wall, spilled wine (thankfully didn’t stain our rug), and chased around our friend’s crazy kid. It’s finally beginning to feel like home. This morning we’ve got bagels on delivery, and a day of thrifting with the sister on the itinerary. I’m dying to get back into recording more songs this week, so it looks like I’ve got loads to think about. For now, give me an oversize coat, a flared jean, and oversize hat…I don’t want this lazy Sunday to come to an end.

Oh, how I miss you sooo San Francisco! I have a secret love for huddling under umbrellas on your rainy streets and tucking away for soup in your tiny cafes. I still dream of those rows of vintage frocks (heaven) in the Haight. San Fran always reminds me of the 90’s and my childhood. Everything from the little restaurants to the charming little townhomes. My parents always called San Fran such a romantic city. My boyfriend and I were in town just around the holidays for our Modern Vice boots event at Rand + Statler, right on Hayes Street. I already miss the laidback Cali style…the boys, the whiskey, and nubby coats. How adorable is the Rand + Statler store…and with our “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” JETT collection! The flats are coming soon for Spring/Summer, and of course, our ever expanding boot collection is only looking better and better. I’m so excited working on our Spring shoes…all the colors, and dainty little flats. For now, I’m sitting back and getting nostalgic. I can’t wait to visit the bay again, and stay for even more days, to explore this rock n’roll heaven.

Stay tuned for my Rand + Statler x Modern Vice film photoshoot, shot right at Fisherman’s Wharf, coming soon!

 For now, get your BENNI and JETT at Rand + Statler, San Fran!

Follow all my upcoming adventures on Instagram (natalieoffduty)!

 (Muubaa leather jacket, Vanessa Mooney necklace/rings/cuff, Vintage Betsey Johnson velvet dress, Ar+O sweater, Topman beanie, Marie Turnor “La Rue” hobo, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” JETT JODPHUR boots)

This week is all about moving in our new apartment. I’ve been giving away loads of my old clothes, sending some back home to California, and ohhhh, going through the boyfriend’s clothing. He’s got more hats and beanies than I do! So I followed him to Topman, and scored this bright green beanie. A vampire’s velvet dress, ice-y leather jacket, and our JETT JODPHURS have been my life lately (well, not for long…we have some crazy new boot designs coming out of the factory this week!) I’m just that crazy lady walking down the Bowery in long layers, and a hat. I cannot wait to start fresh in the new apartment, and finally get re-organized. We just need to figure out today what Perisan rug we’re going to get that fits in with our eclectic mix of furniture. 

(Worth and Worth custom hat, Paul & Joe Paris blouse, Rachel Pally striped dress, Dylana’s coat, Vanessa Mooney necklaces/bracelet/rings, Iconemesis artwork cell case, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” JETT Messenger bag and VINTAGE JETT boot only at Cloak & Dagger)

Oh yes, one night in Philly, and it feels like an entire week. Dylana and I always know how to make the most of our weekends together. Whether it be coming up with design ideas or songs, everything’s easier when we’re together. This time, we went all out, along with the whole hippie Free People gang, for a night of Philly bar-hopping and dancing. Always everything seems to revolve around this hat. You won’t believe how many times creepy old dudes had a story about my hat…”you sure aren’t from around here.” uhhh, yeah. I guess my hat does all the talking! Philly will always remain that crazy city that will always keep me curious. The walls are covered in graffiti, and you can go a day without really seeing anyone on the streets…well, in Fishtown anyways.  It’s great anyways when you’re just with good company. Again, I overpacked for my night stay with blouses, and dresses. Oh, and it’s the first time taking our leather Modern Vice JETT MESSENGER for a spin. I grabbed a sample from the showroom for the weekend…this baby’s too good not to take on a roadtrip.