// Generation Love tweed jacket and skirt. Miu Miu handbag. Scanlan Theodore crepe jacket and midi skirt. Moeva London bikini top. Malone Souliers x Emily in Paris heel //

Spring 2023 is all about every shade of pink you can get your hands on. From pastel to flamingo pink, these are shades I can’t wait to travel the world in.

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// Chanel handbag, Reike Nen sandal, WOS Brand dress, H&M sunglasses //

Easing into spring with all of the classics. This silhouette just puts a spring in my step and I love the feeling it’s giving me. More dresses like this one please! 

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// Cecilie Copenhagen bucket hat and top, La Lingi handbag, MVP wardrobe pants // 

Match the grass to your top. Match your top to your bucket hat. So much green just in time for spring. This is something to live in come the long holiday weekend. 

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// Vintage Givenchy men’s blazer, EntireWorld shirt, Manuri tee, Lafayette 148 pant, Delvaux handbag //

A look that is a bit too large on me but just works. I snagged this vintage Givenchy men’s blazer at a Beverly Hills estate sale during my last work trip to LA. Paired it with creams and whites, and voila, I’ve got myself a Diane Keaton approved spring ensemble. Something casual and cool to run to the deli in. I’m staying on the sunny side of the street these days. 

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// Rebecca Taylor blazer and skirt, Benedetta Bruzziches bag, Dear Frances boots // 

These are outtakes from a lovely story we shot for Rebecca Taylor’s Le Journal, featuring the Tailored Spring 2020 collection. We sat down with the team to discuss everything from how we style up a suit to what defines a successful woman. To me, a successful woman is intuitive and always believes in herself. She makes bold decisions. She keeps her chin up no matter what and sees the good in every situation. She also likes to take on challenges, all of which create growth in all aspects of her life. Success is certainly a mindset. It’s about feeling comfortable, happy, and proud of who you are in any given moment of time. 

I can always counts on a powerful ensemble from Rebecca Taylor to challenge myself to look inward, and feel amazing every single day. I love this story! 

Read more on Rebecca Taylor. 

// Rebecca Taylor tweed blazer and pant, Tamara Mellon boots //

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Shopbop dress: Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini. Shopbop bag: Serpui Marie. Tights. Hue. Shoes: Sandro Paris.

This mini and bag from Shopbop is what spring in Woodstock looks in my mind….as romantic as my favorite folk song. With the change of season, you’ll find me in electric colors and embroidered daisies. It’s not everyday that you see me in something so feminine, but the freshness of spring makes me wanting more and more ruffled sleeves and voluminous skirts! My closet is suddenly feeling a breath of fresh air as a warm breeze hits the city. I have been stuck in NYC for work this past month but luckily, there’s a lot of travel on the horizon. Team Suarez is so ready to kick off spring around the globe although NYC in the spring is amazing thanks to blue skies, loads of sun, and a wardrobe that mentally takes you somewhere else. I’ll be in between the West Coast, Europe, and a few off-the-grid locations coming up and I’m actually so, so ready to hop on a plane. This dress reminds me of so many different worlds. Spring is going to be all about that for me. Exploring new worlds and taking you along with me. 

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NYC to Miami! I was just in town for the annual Veuve Clicquot Carnaval and it is by far one of my absolute favorite weekends. A day under the sun to sip champagne and samba dance?! Count me in. This was an extra last minute work trip for me, but I’m a master at throwing things into a little carry-on luggage. The best thing to live in? Denim. It’s light. It’s versatile, and you literally need 4 pieces to get you from Friday-Sunday night.

Here’s what I packed. Right now I love any sort of twin set. Ulla Johnson is killing it with pale pink denim in both fun and edgy silhouettes. Plus? The jacket and skirt can be interchanged with ever single look. Next, you’ll need 2 tops. It could be a silk cami, an off-shoulder blouse, or crop top. All work wonders with a sexy high waisted blue denim skirt and chunky belt. Classic with that Jane Birkin touch. The thing I noticed with all the spring collections is a real exaggeration and focus on the WAIST. So cinch it up ladies. Realize these pieces can be mixed and matched? I like to always finish off my easiest of looks with giant hoop earring or a statement pair of sunglasses. A gigantic bottle of Banana Boat and you’re good to go. Now where are you girls off to next this spring?

Ulla Johnson denim jacket + denim skirt

BOYY Boutique handbag 

Zadig et Voltaire tank

Dear Frances boots

Club Monaco blouse

Rebecca Taylor denim skirt

Dear Frances boots

Vintage belt

Gorjana hoop earrings

Elizabeth & James sunglasses (come in pink!)

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It’s in the spring time that invitations come rolling through my mailbox. My school classmates are suddenly all grown up and having weddings. My email inbox is suddenly filling with “Save the Dates.” It’s the excitement of the beautiful weather, and finding any excuse to catch up with friends. But with that means upping it in the dress department. Gift wrapping. Making flower arrangements. Cooking. Extra girly things that I’m slowly but surely getting a lot better at. I love dressing for a special occasion, and that’s why I’m so picky when it comes to finding the perfect dress. Meet this lace beauty by EXPRESS. What I love most is the ability to dress it up or down. I gave it a bit of a tomboy vibe with my favorite metallic oxfords. For me, it’s all about the accessories. With the carefree vibes that come with this season, I’ve traded in my oversize shoulder bags for an EXPRESS embroidered clutch, and a feathered accessories. The lighter the better.

// EXPRESS lace dress, clutch, and necklace //

Shop the look at EXPRESS.

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When I see a burst of sunlight through my window in the morning, I can’t help but feel good and want to get dressed. New York City in the spring is totally magical, it’s so hard to pin-point the mood. It seems everyone was eating their lunch out in Madison Square Park this day. You just want to people watch, eat facing the street, and literally stop to smell the flowers. With the fresh new wave of energy hitting the city, I’ve been going for a lot more white denim, and of course, wearing the classic Kork-Ease platform sandal. The Lewy to be exact. I’m a huge fan 70’s inspired clogs with a cropped flare jumpsuit. It’s easy, classic, and just badass, especially with a little bit of stud action. Think of a more minimal Janis Joplin. That’s how I want to live my life. Killer shoes, a vintage coat from Mom’s closet, and loads of denim. It’s finally Friday and I’m gearing up for more time under the sun, scoping out the Dumbo flea, and laying out by the bridge. New York, I will always just love you.

Be sure to check out my other new Kork-Ease favorite, the HEIGHTS platform in collaboration with Free People.

// Kork-Ease sandals, Free People jumpsuit, Vintage coat, Breelayne scarf, WANT Les Essentials backpack //

shop more of my favorite sandals at Kork-Ease.

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Adios cold winter. Hello Spring! Boy did I live in this knit beanie and extra large coat. This day may have been the coldest day this year, and though it slaps you in the face like a block of ice, it also gives my body and mind a complete jolt. Talk about wake up calls. Believe me, I’ve had plenty. That 3 a.m alarm ringing to get you to the airport because you just found out from your agent that you’ve got a shoot across the country in 24 hours. The shock you feel when you find out your ex boyfriend was a complete fraud. Waking up to the craziest and happiest dream in the middle of the night and realizing you’re living the American dream. My winter wardrobe is finally in retirement, as I just put this look in the far, far back of my closet for the next few months. With that wake up call came a fresh start.  Whether it means getting rid of all your old junk, and planting seeds for your garden. Or clearing your mind and opening the windows to let in the fresh air. I’ve kind of been all over the place this year, so it’s time I finally give you a bit of a rundown. It seems that every other week I’m on a plane for a new adventure, and it’s actually a really exciting feeling. Visiting new spots on every shoot location. Working with a dream team and seeing our visions come to life. Finding a new coffee shop to love in every city you visit. In between all the madness, sometimes all I want is a back massage, mama’s cooking, a cup of tea, and a warm bed. But I can’t complain. Team Suarez has been working on a handful of dream projects. It’s only about time that I discover more in my new home of DUMBO, Brooklyn. That is, if I’m ever home. I’m still in the process of finding my coffee shop. Finding my go-to seat at the park. Making my loft a real home that I’ll keep forever. There’s too much to discover, but I guess I’ve got all the time and energy in the world.

Spring is that time of year where I plug into my headphones, listen to some rock n’ roll, and just get going. Every little negative punch along the way just motivates me to do more. So maybe negativity isn’t so bad. You have to feel the lows before you feel the highs. I feel our generation is all about independence and being your highest and happiest self. I don’t think I’ve smiled so much in a long time. I don’t think I’ve traveled the world so much in my entire life. It’s the first time I can say “man, I think I finally got my s**t together.” That last winter jolt is what we need because the best is yet to come. Don’t let anything or anyone shake you.

// Wool and the Gang beanie, Acler coat and pants, Stylestalker sweater, Charlotte Simone scarf, VANS leather sneakers, Kenneth Cole backpack //

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