Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Velvet Youth

(C&C California velvet top, SW3 Bespoke Coat, Urban striped dress, Vanessa Mooney necklace, "Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice" JETT JODPHUR boots, Vintage Chanel bag)

If I could have a room in velvet, I really would. In winter, I deck myself in velvet...whether it be a vampy black maxi and low back, or oversize velvety top over a little dress. It's a big gypsy, a bit rock, and a whole lotta love. I've got two of these tops in different colors, they're just that good! These were snapped around Christmas, back home in LA. Somehow, I don't know how they got missing, but I'm happy I rediscovered them! We did everything LA natives do while in town...mall-crawl, and drive from Silverlake out to the westside, all while blasting old Zeppelin tunes, before grabbin burgers and sloppily eating in the car with a lap-full of napkins. I spent the whole time under this hat...it's been left behind in my old bedroom for years. This vintage beauty has now happily made it to my NYC apartment! 

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55 comments:

Lauren Williams said...

So gorgeous. I've recently acquired way too much velvet.

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Ivana Džidić said...

You rock this outfit.

Seeking Style said...

I can't get enough of you :) Wow, that's not creepy is it! haha

xo Jennifer

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Shandrese/ Natalia said...

you look amazing! love that hat!!!

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monkeyshines ♥ said...

fantastic styling!

Bises,
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bon. said...

velvet is amazing for winter. especially in that colour with some booties and a big coat like yours :)

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Lama Ibrahimli said...

You're just so so cute!

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katrinemariel said...

velvet is always appropriate. you look stunning

Nastya said...

You look so great dear! :)

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Love, Nastya!

The Power of the Curl said...

so beautiful!

Renata Wandega-Valente said...

Velvet is a magic fabric.. Makes you look posh, rich and chic. You're totally right in being obsessed about it.

Krissy ~ said...

i am loving the velvet top!!!

Andini Ria said...

Love the different textures and prints in this outfit <3

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Otro blog fashion said...

You're amazing!

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Sharmili said...

love the coat

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irene wibowo said...

love it! :)
Irene Wibowo

Tati Reyes said...

Your blog is just so beautiful! I look forward to your posts every single time and I'm saving up my money to buy a pair of your shoes! Stay amazing.
Love,
Tati

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Aubrey and Melissa said...

The velvet top is amazing! Love this!

Athena Ben. said...

I love this outfit.

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rimatambunan said...

cool as always <3

ponyhunter said...

that hat!!! you gorgeous thing, you <3

My Gaby said...

Amazing textures!

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canvasofculture said...

seriously rocking the velvet top! that color is gorgeous
xx

BERTHA NATASHA said...

Loveeee that coat!! Love your simple poses too

Oroma Roxella Rukevwe said...

Love your coat!


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Milex said...

you have my admiration

Am2Pm Chic said...

Loving the boho vibe of your look, Natalie. I'm going to stock up on velvet now. Thanks for visited my blog.
Xoxo
Christy

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christinamartinaxoxo said...

Such a great post!! Love it!

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g.ta said...

love your velvet top!! gorgeous!! =`)

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Alexia Mickens said...

Omg - I couldn't imagine wearing this in the weather we are having but then again you did wear it at home in California!! Oh how I wish I had a couch to sleep on in Cali right now! Too cold!
xx, sweet bird <

Ayu said...

lo ve your velvet top!

katherine gani said...

I got a crush on your vintage chanel bag. lovely.

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Natali said...

Great coat and bag!! Looking wonderful!

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Camille said...

Lovely outfit
Xoxo
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fran said...

you're amazing baby
forever

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Mica said...

Lovely casual outfit :) I like the mix of textures and prints :)

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Raspberry and Rouge said...

LOVE this jacket! Xx Rebecca

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Adelajda said...

so pretty!

Rocio Otero said...

este look es genial! me gusta tu abrigo!

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Malu Swartjes said...

Lovely! You look amazing :)
xx
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Stella StyleArua said...

EStas gaupisima, el abrigo es ideal!!!

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Domonique Wilson said...

I love layering velvet pieces in winter- you're right there's a laid back chic vibe to the fabric that's just so alluring.

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x

Huyen said...

You are so stunning!

Collections said...

This is a beautiful outfit. Love all the layering.

Collections

Katieli said...

So stunning!
I'm a sucker for anything velvet.

xo ohsokatieli

Evi said...

Love this outfit! Great bag...i'm in love!

Evi xoxo

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Em said...

I am LOVING that jacket! It goes well with your velvet shirt, plus the hat [glad it made it back to NYC].

Also, I'm seriously digging the Jodphurs. Wish I had the $$ to grab a pair.

xoxo, Em
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Sallytangle said...

Perfection. That is all.

Sal x

Malcriada said...

I need to get over my velvet-phobia, which many of us suffer if we lived through the 90s and have tragic memories associated with it, usually with a soundtrack by the Cranberries.

Jeans Please! said...

u look so beautiful!

Amy N. said...

Effortless, as always! I love the coat!
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Andrea said...

i totally adore this outfit!

Moira Parton said...

I love your hat and cardigan! You're so pretty. x

GirlMeetsGlamourWorld said...

I LOVE that coat!

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petit-chignon said...

You look stunning!

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