Monday, June 28, 2010

Self Expression

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I have been hitting up the Goodwill's around LA recently and just happen to score amazing stuff everytime. I ran into this vintage Yves Saint Laurent blouse in Santa Monica and these high-waisted shorts in the SF Valley. Together, they make up the ultimate summer ensemble that allows me to move freely anywhere, anytime. Most of my jewelry is vintage, but I like to mix in my rings from Forever 21 and Obey. But, I'm constantly on the look out for new designer pieces. Hope you enjoy these funky photos!

Overall, my weekend was pretty chill. I went on a really long 5 mile hike with one of my best friends (whom I'm hoping to photograph for my blog!). I did get a nice light tan and some really sore muscles! But it feels so good to get out there in the mountains and just sweat all your toxins out! My friends and I also went to Ventura Beach to read and relax. Right now, I'm reading Lolita which I totally recommend. I've just been releasing a ton of energy which feels great and refreshing. That's what I love about summer, the endless opportunities to enjoy yourself!

I try to use some of my time browsing the latest lookbooks of all my favorite designers as well. Here, I have brand spankin new images of Z Berg of The Like, and model Hailey Gates for Wren! Wren's soft fabrics and darling prints always keep me coming back for more. The cuts and shapes are my favorite. Girl-y with a little masculinity thrown in. It's no wonder girls like Z Berg and Hailey Gates are the faces for their latest collection. It girls + Wren make the perfect combination! Check out some of my favorite looks from the collection!

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97 comments:

amalie said...

love your outfit! great lip color :)
I love wren, they have cute stuff!

Roz said...

I've always wanted to go round a thrift store in America, to copare it with the British Charity Shop!
Great YSL shirt - I once found a really nice striped YSL men's polo shirt in a charity shop, it is so comf.
But nothing beats silk shirts for versatility!

Great lookbook images, I like the cuts and slight childhood nostalgia aesthetic.

http://clothescamerasandcoffee.blogspot.com/

Georgia said...

I've never got round to reading Lolita.. must do sometime. And WOW vintage YSL? Must feel like a dream. Perfectly light for summer I think
It would be mine

Lies said...

You look utterly perfect in such a laidback outfit!
I love labels like Wren <3

Marie Z. said...

Love it! Amazing find. I love how you can find the greatest pieces in thrift stores : )

www.mariealamode.blogspot.com

enter my MAC/Sephora giveaway

Laetitia´s Comptoir said...

Your blouse is great! love vintage clothes...and you look beautiful!

Polina said...

lovely outfit!
plus such a coincedence, i just watched lolita a few days ago and it's a great movie! i need to read the book!
x

joninel said...

i can't lie that i'm your biggest fan :D tottaly amazing

Bijou's Style said...

cute - this kinda looks like the outfit post I just did on my blog last night!!

xx

www.bijousstyle.com

Coffe at Morning said...

love the outfit :)

MMM said...

funny pics! love the shorts =)

have a look at
http://www.modemuffins.blogspot.com

be.aoi said...

you are gorgeous! love your shirt.

Amanda-TrainwreckMagazine said...

I love your vintage jewelry...and that YSL blouse is a pretty amazing find too. It seems you have a knack for finding great vintage clothing

Julls said...

Great finding ! You are very lucky with Goodwill.I always say to my friends that whenever I`ll arrive in USA, the first thing I will do - go shopping in Goodwill :)

Miri said...

I like your look, very simple and classy- The necklace with the key looks lovely!

XX

Ella said...

i liiiike the outfit!!

Agnes Juice said...

I've already read Lolita, it's definitely one od my favourite books and I love the way Nabakov writes, he makes me go totally into the story.
By the way, I love your fresh but impeccable outfit, it's so summerlike!

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Charlotte said...

Your vintage finds are envious green monster inducing!! You look PERFECT.

:D

Charlotte xx

The Style Rail

Luci Ana said...

Amazing outfit :) You're so beautiful!

Karobaro said...

Love your denim shorts!!

Jill said...

really great outfit, classic. congrats on all your model work that is super amazing. great stuff in f21.

thanks for checking out my blog that means a lot esp. from a big time fashion model like yourself.

Page said...

love wren :)
and your expressions are very cute and funny! :)
page

Charlotte Matthew said...

i love your shorts!

moded'amour said...

beautiful outfit! your blouse is soo beautiful.


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LV in the Starry Night said...

you look great with that outfit, your blouse is amazing :-)

xx

stairwaytothestarrynight.blogspot.com

Be Mode! le blog said...

i like your look ! xoxo

Carol said...

Pretty, pretty and pretty!

xoxo

Phuong said...

gorgeous photos of you. I love your look too

Daphne Arnold said...

This shirt is sooo cool!

María Rubio said...

great outfit!;)

[Unspeakable Thoughts Unspoken]* said...

lucky you, that blouse is awesome!

xxx

rebecca said...

Massive girl crush on z berg!!
And lucky you to find that blouse, it's lovely (:

http://itscohen.blogspot.com/

Francesca said...

i love going to thrift stores too- i get the best stuff!

xoxo,
F

lekisskiss.blogspot.com <-- Texas gal bloggin fashion from NYC!

Francesca said...

i love going to thrift stores too- i get the best stuff!

xoxo,
F

lekisskiss.blogspot.com <-- Texas gal bloggin fashion from NYC!

Lydia said...

Love your outfit!
So jealous you manage to find lovely things in charity shops, I'm going to have to keep looking!

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minnja said...

Wonderful look, you are so beautiful!

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yOka said...

Lovely pics, great shirt : )

慧萍黃 said...

欣賞是一種美德~回應是最大的支持^^....................................................................

nyc lu said...

that top is perfect and timeless--what an amazing find! and i love your hair!

soph (owl vs. dove) said...

That blouse looks absolutely wonderful. What a fantastic find!

CGBlogger said...

Lovely photos!
I like your outfit and accessories and the red lip color!

Nice blog hun!

sayablack said...

Woow,you look stunning!
I adore your simple outfit<3

XX
http://tokyofashionholic.blogspot.com/

caylee said...

summer uniform! i'm jealous of your absolutely amazing finds :)

Nadine2point0 said...

Love your look - it's fantastic!
You have a great blog here.

Style ninfa said...

Nice blog, you are very pretty and have great style :P
Thabks for your comment.
xoxo. Angie

styleninfa.blogspot.com

Friend in Fashion said...

This is a great collection! :)

Luv, Friend in Fashion
www.friendinfashion.blogspot.com
X

Kathleen said...

Great outfit! I adore your blouse!

WREN said...

Thx for the post, Natalie! wren hearts you big time!

Nina said...

if u look my blog our outfit have a touch of similarity.

elpequenomundodenina.blogspot.com

im so in love with the vintage shorts

Besos from venezuela

Jes said...

Such a cutie xx

said...

Hi! I love your blouse!!!

xx T
feel free to stop by sometime!

Valentina said...

Love the shirt!I'm kind od obessed by creamy silk shirt now...Can anyone ever have too many creamy silk shirts?I don't think so.

Valentina from Fashion Trotter – 100% italian street style

http://fashiontrotter.blogspot.com

Elena Vasilieva said...

loved this look, the shorts are so today and that blouse is kind of flowing on you. gorgeous

Elena

http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/

THESTREETFASHION5XPRO said...

Amazing!

Zinta and Sylvia said...

Shorts envy.
xx Zinta

Jessica Tsang said...

Woww nice finds! Love your outfit <3

behindblueeyes said...

amazing set :D simple but I like it
lovely pics. You've original and amazing beauty! :D

johanna said...

Marilyn is really an icon. Love her. Ah I'm loving this post!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment
Keep following
Love, johanna

Calliforniaction. said...

you are absolutly beatiful and perfect;)

bestie said...

You are so lovely! I sometimes feel like I'm looking at Dylana when I'm at your blog -- and vice versa! Haha.

Marina e Camilla said...

Wow.. Simply love this outfit so much! *_* a really inspiration.. Thanks for sharing.

irene said...

your blog is amazing
you've got a great sens for style !!

ABIGAIL NY said...

love your blog and your style is so stylishly laidback!...
love the outfit above...the short are lovely!

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Jakob said...

thanks for your comment on my blog... ;)
follow you

Nana said...

gorgeous<3

Loïc Laugier said...

Thank you so much for your lovely comment on m'y blog !
You are so cool ;)

xx

L. From http://loic-laugier.blogspot.com

Ivania said...

wooow! amazing finds! YSL blouse?! good will store employees have no idea what they are selling.. haha I love it

Julia said...

Thanks a lot for your comment! :)
Love your blog. You're incredibly pretty and I wouldn't mind changing my closet with yours. ;)

And you've good taste in music.
Best wishes from Europe. :)

http://smell-of-spring.blogspot.com/

S. Bernstein said...

You look gorgeous, as per usual!
I actually recently me Z Berg, she is quite lovely

http://freshonpr.blogspot.com/ said...

Hi Natalie,
thanks for visiting my blog.
i love too your pics and blog.
tomorrow i will write about Paris Fashion week (fashion show and parties).
if it interesting you can follow me.
Let me know.
great work. i know your work because my girlfriend is a booker to the most important agency in Milan (my next, next post i will write about model agency,from casting to editorial, from fashion show to fitting or show room.)
ciao
Nicola FreshONpr

Kelly said...

Such a perfect, cool outfit. Love it. And those wren pieces are all so adorable!

-Kelly
Sequins & Shadows

maria bros said...

wow, I can tell that you're a model - you have such a strong face. beautiful!

and as for the outfit - I would steal those shorts!


http://mariabros.blogspot.com

Jenny Cindy said...

That blouse is wonderful. You make those simple jeans shorts with the skirt look so chic. I love this look on you.

MONI said...

great outfit!!

Kallie said...

I love when I score at goodwill. you can always find something pretty at the mall, but at goodwill its like a victory!

Riumni Oolya said...

gosh! i love how you wore that outfit! so stunning on you. and look! i like your eyes!!! beautiful! :)

please comment back on mine if you don't mind :)))))

MEVISH said...

love that top your so beautiful :)

laratierchen said...

Thanks for your comment :)
Like ur blog! :)

Priscilla said...

Very cool!

Call Us Mesdemoiselles said...

beautiful and always effortless!

Danielle said...

Those shorts are so perfect!

APieceOfCrap said...

coooool girl :D

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Cassie Franz said...

love your outfits and your pictures!!

thanks for visiting my blog!

follow you!

xoxo


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Anna said...

I love your outfit!!!!

Kiss from Valencia ;-)

Anna.

Elizabeth said...

Such nice photos, and that winking one is adorable, haha :)

Michelle Elaine said...

super sexy dvrling and without even trying! ;)

I saw that you commented on the most recent post at Alice Point and thought you might be interested in my post where I did a DIY body chain: http://www.fvncy.com/2010/06/tied-up.html

KeepItFvncy,
M.E.

Nathalie Maggiori said...

These shorts and blouse are two perfect pieces!

Erica said...

Love your look! Isn't it amazing what you can find in thrift stores. I found a great Elie Tahari jacket at the Salvation Army. I posted it on my blog!

Anthea said...

Gorgeous! These actually remind me of Dylana Suarez.

Taylor Sterling said...

Great vintage look!

shoeless simone said...

That shirt looks like it would be perfect for the hot weather. And I adore how you paired it with those shorts, it makes it much more casual and adorable!

-Shoeless Simone

Lydia Shahmoon said...

If you're looking for cool jewelry designers you should seriously check out Made Her Think (www.madeherthink.com). I think their style would match your aesthetic well!

avalonne lou summers said...

I need to go to Goodwill, I was going to go yesterday!!! I love the simplicity of a silk shirt and denim shorts :)g

magdalena said...

your hair is amazing!!that simple outfit looks great with that red lip!!

http://fashionablylonely.blogspot.com/

adele said...

that outfit really looks good. the shirt && shorts looks good together!

xx



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Irene's Beautyblog said...

STUNNING!!! I love it so much!!

xoxo,
Irene

Angy said...

i love this outfit you look great!

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