Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Under the Boardwalk







(Hallelu blouse, H&M skirt and sunglasses, Bally bag, Cole Haan boots)

After a fitting, I spent the rest of my evening on the westside, walking Main street in Santa Monica and the boardwalk of Venice Beach. It was so funny, I got recognized by a girl in a shop on Main street and she asked "why I look so familiar" haha. We ended up sharing stories about all the kooky characters out there in fashion. Hilarious! I love my readers. Overall, it was such a beautiful day to go out, laze around, and grab iced coffee! The weather has been in the 70s, 80s and it's still the middle of the winter! Super freaky weather, but it feels incredible! Threw on my favorite blouse from my new blog sponsor, Hallelu! All of there pieces are so wearable and fun. I nearly flipped when I saw this top in the mail, only because I have this wild obsession with all things related to horses. Paired this fun printed top with a bandage fitting skirt. Simple and comfortable for an evening out and about!

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170 comments:

jamie said...

oh gosh, im just so in love with your top! glad your week is going fairly well :) xo

Chelsea Lane said...

CA weather has been insane lately! I love the second to last photo :)

xoxo

Leya said...

ouhh i love your skirt...
you look amazing..very cheerful...
a great way to start a day right?
hehe..
take care natalie...
your amazing!!

bestie said...

Perfect model-off-duty look!

Heart Charlie said...

I love your printed shirt!

Nadia Aboulhosn said...

love the photo of you in the grass. and your skirt is super cute with both those zippers on the sides!

alannah. said...

looks like you had a such a fantastic day.
love the print on that bloue & how it goes so well with that unique skirt. youve done it again natalie :) x




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soph (owl vs. dove) said...

Such a quirky blouse! Really like the shape of those sunnies too.

Fashion Tidbits said...

You look so good and warm! I'm so jealous of LA weather right now. I'm in SF at the moment but when i come back in a couple of days, i can't wait to meet u!!!

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Closet Cupcake said...

Saw you in CLC's lookbook today. Very cute. I knew I recognized your face from somewhere, and then it hit me!

Doni Brown said...

You look amazing as usual.

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June's Very Own said...

Thank you so much for the sweet comment! You my dear, are GORGEOUS! And I love the outfit. If you ever need any photos done, my boyfriend is a photographer! Check out his website http://www.danielcruzphoto.com

Keep in touch!

xo sarina

jeanine romo said...

Super cute blouse!!

xx,
Jeanine

PUNKIE said...

this shirt is AMAZING!

Kathleen Rhea G. said...

:D FAVORITE OUTFIT YET!!!!!!
xo Kat

Ps. Stealing those sunglasses from you :) haha

Jessica said...

it's always nice to be recognized by readers.
btw, i love your blouse so much, it is very miu-miu-ish.
love the bandage skirt with zipper details too!
bottom line is this is my fave outfit!

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JT said...

OMG babe!!!!
You look Beeee-youuuu-ttt-full!!!!! Always flawless looking!!!! Love your top, you gotta let me borrow it! LOL

Misssss you already!! Seeeee u soon, at the melie thing right?
XOXOXOX

sincerely,
Jules

Ag Pe said...

You look great. The blouse is gorgeous.

lavel said...

Beautiful shirt and beautiful boots and beautiful photos! :)

Hanna said...

Wow the blouse is just perfect!!

fashionslap.net said...

I love that fun horse print it's just fun. Anyway your right about the weather freaky, but I wont complain summer was horrible here and we could use some sunshine and lollipops. :)

Jes said...

ohhh my love at first sight for your blouse hun. xxx

mademoiselleandcomag said...

very nice look ;))
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Vicky said...

Well and truly in love with your blouse x

NLR said...

Woah, I love this shirt!! xx

thelittledistractions said...

Youre gorgeous!
Blogger crush... Hehehe.

Loving the blouse, I'm off to that site right now! Xx

Rose said...

I'm in love with your shirt! So so lovely. and you've styled it really nicely. I wish i lived where you did, it looks sunny ALL the time xxxx

Marloes. said...

You are so lucky they are your sponsor now! I love their clothes!!
The top you are wearing is amazing

Carrie said...

you look fantastic! your shoes are so great!

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pancakeSTACKER said...

Oh, I am so in love with that adorable blouse! So cute on you!



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ola appletea said...

so so so cool post! and love your blog!

Have a great day :)

Beautycountry said...

wowza!!

I'd *alsmost* kill for that blouse!! :D

Mila Rock Baby said...

that blouse is fabulous!!

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MELISSA Z. said...

love these pics so much and that shirt is aadorable, wow! <3

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FLEUR DAILY said...

You are gorgeous!

X

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Gertrude said...

Thanks a lot for stopping by!! Love love the top.. and you are so gorgeous! x

Krystal said...

the pic of you with the sun is so very great!

CHRISTINE YUN said...

Cute shirt and love the skirt! I shop at H&M all the time and haven't seen that skirt yet! Is it recent?? I would love to get my hands on it too!

-Christine
http://trendenvy.blogspot.com/

lozza said...

cutest top :)

The little world of fashion said...

Love your blouse.

Cindy, fashionsbeauty said...

Love the loose blouse, so gorgeous xoxo

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TIMELESS IS MORE said...

such a lovely blouse :)

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Raspberry Jam said...

Very nice blouse!

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XOXO

cuteredbow said...

i want the same shirt !!! and the skirt is perfect too !

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Alessandra said...

Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog. I'm happy I've discovered yours. Gorgeous photos and I love that bird shirt!

3andahalf said...

love the look, specially the boots



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THE said...

The sunglasses and top are my fav!

XO thefashionguitar

KcomeKarolina said...

you look amazing doll...i want that - EVERYTHING!


xoxo from rome
K.
http://kcomekarolina.blogspot.com/

Mlle C. said...

I love the glasses ! :D

Mila said...

Oh this is an amazing look,love!!

Emma said...

love the top!

XOXO

samia said...

thank's for coming to my blog :)
i love your's!!
you look amazing


samia
fashionitsmyway@bogspot.com

VicissitudiniLombarde said...

Your sunglasses are amazing!
Love 3rd photo :)



Marc.
http://vicissitudinilombarde.blogspot.com/

S. said...

love blouse!

S.

maybeyoumaybe.blogspot.com

Raquel said...

the blouse is amazing!
oh and i wish i could be just half photogenic as you...

Ramsey said...

Oh yes...love love love the blouse! A. I love button-ups. B. I love random prints. Horses=awesomeness!

laurenjean. said...

can i just have your zip up skirt right now!

oh my goodnss... this look is the best... love the shirt and the boots... i never would have thought to pair them with this mini.

kisses.
laurenjeanskinny.blogspot.com

Eda ♥ said...

The blouse is very pretty, you look lovely as usual darling ♥

*following your blog*

EDA ♥

ThE fAsHiOn WoRsHiPeR said...

Great top dear, love how you paire it with that skirt :)

XoXo-Kelli K
http://thefashionworshiper.blogspot.com

It blog girls said...

Thank you so much Natalie for your lovely comment
Your blog is stunning i'm following right away!
Love the outfit!

Closet Fashionista said...

That top is so pretty! And I looooove the skirt, so cool!
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Abaca said...

LOVE IT, great blouse!

NobodyKnowsMarc said...

you look great!

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PS: I've just added a bunch of Vintage stuff in my SHOP..
www.nobodyknowsmarcshop.blogspot.com

Purdey Singleton said...

That shirt is gorgeous x

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Sofia said...

so beautiful shots! love your blouse, and you, and your skirt...everything in this blog

Anaivilo said...

God the photos are amazing! I love the blouse and how it goes so well with the skirt. The contrast is lovely.

Meri. said...

one word: AMAZING!

Lisa Fergus said...

Love that blouse! You look amazing!

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Catherine Au Jong said...

aaw love the style a lot! >,<
following you ^^

Love,

Catherine.
http://etinological.blogspot.com/

Cowbiscuits said...

you are stunning, that blouse is amazing xxx

kb said...

I love this blouse and will definitely check out Hallelu!

Aimee said...

that blouse is to die for! I'm crazy about that print!!



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Elegantesque said...

Your outfit is fantastic and in particular your blouse! Love love it reminds me of miu miu collection!!

hannah
elegantesque.blogspot.com

Jelka said...

Such a lovely blouse!

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Anazuz said...

you are so beautiful, :) very nice photos!!

Netalamode said...

Great hallelu blouse!

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plentyforpennies said...

Love the blouse!

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yOka said...

looking great!
love blouse and boots!

~Rauschgiftengel~ said...

Pretty Girl <3 :)

Becky-May said...

love that printed blouse! you look lovely!

i can't get over those boots. i would die for a pair!

The Flower Girl

XXX

Simply Bubblelicious said...

Love Love Love that top!

Carla
http://wwwsimplybubblelicious.blogspot.com/

Neysa Bové said...

lovely as usual :) xo -nb

devorelebeaumonstre. said...

LOVE that top.. great store! xx


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Vanessa C said...

Beautiful :)

XXX

amalie said...

love that blouse! gorgeous

FASHION GALAXY said...

love the boots!

Elettra said...

I love this outfit! So simple and fresh but particular at the same time!!

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Ju liette said...

Really nice top ! Xx

Joan Domenge said...

got that skirt! and love it too!

Keilit said...

Love the outfit! Posted some of the pictures of it to my blog too. Check them out: www.lafourchettedelamode.blogspot.com

Phuong said...

you look cute, love the blouse

FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

Love that top! You've styled it perfectly with the skirt and boots...and yes, how amazing is this weather?! Love it!

Emma Jade said...

I cannot wait for the weather to be like that here in the UK, it looks amazing, beautiful light for photographs :)
I love that shirt! And your hair looks stunning!

zeste de citron said...

wow I love your outfit so much !!!

Sonia said...

Your outfit is perfect, I absolutely love your sunglasses and blouse!
You have such amazing clothes!!

Sonia // Dozen Dresses xo

Panda said...

THAT SHIRT. Oh my god, I love it. Thats so adorable that you get recognised too. Love your blog :) Panda xo

Violetta E. said...

LizAnn said...

Great outfit! I love the shirt and the detail on the skirt!

LizAnn
VPV Intern
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Michaela said...

I love everything about this outfit!

Lainey said...

Amazing blouse, Natalie! I love that its horses, because I don't think I've seen that print on a shirt before. Very unique indeed. Can't wait for the 29th. :)

Ade said...

you're so beautiful !
i love your shirt !

Diana said...

stunning! i am crazy for this print !! xo

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Bog-Bog said...

The blouse is wonderful!

Lindsay said...

i love the way the sunlight is hitting you in the third picture. the blouse is so fun yet sophisticated, and i love your sunnies!

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Miss Van der Woodsen said...

I love your blouse !!!!.

Nice outfit !!

Kisses from Barcelona :)s

creme powder ♥ said...

gorgeous <3

Gemma said...

The third pic is to die for! You look totally gorgeous with the stretch skirt! :-) Love how you matched it with the booties!

mikala said...

you look stunning! this shirt are so beautiful!

greetings from
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Dressed 4 Success said...

Lovely outfit girl!!

www.dressed4success.blogspot.com >;-)
…1KiSS!*

sami said...

love your blogs!!
thanks for your comment, now I follow you, kisses from Madrid!!;)

The Fancy Teacup said...

That blouse is just so darling! I'm in love with it too. You look gorgeous in it, like how you paired a flowing top with a fitted skirt. Envy the weather!

www.TheFancyTeacup.com
much love.

Egoitz Azcona said...

MÁXIMA LA BLUSA. Y la falda es lo máx(imo)! :P

XTASIS

(:

alexandra grecco said...

Love the blouse.
xo!
alexandra
www.alexandragrecco.etsy.com

adele said...

oooohhh! i love that top && skirt!!! <33
xx

-adele
yougotsomestyle.blogspot.com

JESSICA LANDER said...

Aw I have a horse, love this top.

DIY / The fashion building said...

Love your blouse, love your outfit!

Song of Style said...

love your zipper skirt!
oh and love the collaboration u did w/ Mango and my lil jules!
ahhh we must all play soon! wish u were coming w/ her to SF this weekend!
xo

maduixetes surprise said...

lovely blouse!http://maduixetessurprise.blogspot.com/!xoxo

fashionDrip said...

you look amazing!!! Cute blouse.

fashionDrip

katerina said...

love that miu miu- ish blouse! always amazing natalie!
<3
katerina
fashionalgorithms.blogspot.com

Ruth said...

I'm loving that top! I would so pair it with a long skirt and some sandal wedges in an imitation of Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday...

I just watched the film (again) and I'm obssessed with white shirts and non-fussy dressing :)

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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Lola said...

Thanks for yor comment!
I really like your blog and your style!!
I want this blouse!!! It suits you!!
I follow you ;)
U inspire me today!

Paola said...

fantastic!!!!

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Kristel Louisa said...

Hi Natalie,

Love this simple outfit! This whole outfit is so you. The loose shirt, the pencil skirt, the boots.
Amazing.

xx,
Kristel

Rosa Bueso said...

Hi!

I love your shirt, is beautiful!

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sbot said...

Gorgeous again.

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-Stephanie

Lauri said...

hey girl.
thanx for your comment. when i look at your pics i can see that we have the same style. lovely.
good day. xoxo
L.
www.lolajezebel.blogspot.com

quirien said...

wauw the photo's and outfit are stunning!

Zoë said...

wonderful skirt!

Ambypure said...

Beautiful!!

crystal glamour said...

great top!

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Natalya's Closet said...

Thanks for your comment on my blog! You are beautiful too, and I love your style~ I'm your new follower :). XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com

ggoodrich said...

Your skirt is really great! I adore it especially because I am addicted to black suits and black wear as well.

Kasia said...

Sooooooooooooooo envy this blouse!!!!!!!!

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Méliné said...

You're absolutely amazing ♥

Nadine Flatt said...

you're beautiful madame!

Jazzy E (hivennn) said...

Cute blouse.x hivennn.

Bleinch said...

Love the shirt!
Yo have a great style and the pictures are amzing!!!

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Love that outfit, especially the blouse. Great blog, I'm now following, hope you'll do the same :)

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Stella* said...

Love this look! That blouse is so so cute!

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Taj Acosta said...

Just lovely! xo

eugenialejos said...

oooh! just great look nataLIE!!

margarita ts said...

amazing!love your style!

Aniek said...

Wowie, love these pictures. Your hair is pretty :)
And the blouse is AWESOMEE

Amy Joy said...

Bellisima!

maggeygrace said...

There aren't words for how beautiful you are! You are the most stunning person I've ever seen. I love that shirt so much!

CessOviedo said...

<3 the print on your shirt! So cute, great shoe choice!

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Paula Villalobos said...

Love the blouse :)!!
kisses, Paula

Julia Calhoun said...

Hi honey,
thanks for leaving such a cute comment on my blog! thank u!!!
Would LOVE to have u as my follower!!

KISSES Julia

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Kathleen Carla. said...

BEEAUTIFUL! i adore your blouse so much!! and since I've seen your new sponsor Hallelu on your blog, I've been hooked to their shop ever since, everything's amazing. aw and hope school's going good for you too!! Yes girly get your butt up over here in NorCal lol, so I can treat you out to shopping + FOOD! Btw, we have an equivalent of the Sprinkles cupcake place down in SoCal up here called Love at First Bite :).

<3, Kathleen.

AlvianaKalin said...

How I love this look!!! I wish I could wear this kinda outfit sooner..because the weather's too cold here :(

Jennifer said...

Great photos!! I LOVE your hair!! Brilliant!!

Sofi Stellar said...

Hey Natalie-
Wow, seriously, I SO wish I lived in Santa Monica right now. We're approaching our subzero weather for the month and it's horribly frigid outside all the time. What I wouldn't give to just walk outside in...well, what you are wearing!

I really like the outfit. The shoes are just too cool.

It's so sweet that someone recognized you! Congrats, hehe. I would be kind of intimidated if that happened to me, but still, it's so cool!

Def. going to check out Hallelu!

Andee Layne said...

im OBSESSED with your hair!

FATIHA FAULZI said...

Ahhh the top is just so lovely.

xoxo, http://heelsandwedges.blogspot.com/

ams said...

you look wonderful

Lauren said...

Thank you so much for your comment!
I love your hair! And all of your outfits are amazing!

montse said...

love your blouse and your sunnies!!!! perfect!!

kisses!!

Montse

http://streetdressed.blogspot.com

Marie said...

I'm in love with these photos and your outfit :)

Catita said...

both the top and skirt are amazing!
xoxo
catita

Ivone F. said...

I love this outfit!! so nice blog :)

Jay said...

I love this, especially your shirt :)

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Al said...

love the blouse !

kristine said...

Wow, that shirt is amazing!

Kristine. Or Polly.

Bia said...

lovely shirt. i should get one like that ;P

kisses, bia.

Jenelle said...

Great look, the blouse is brilliant!

annalisa said...

love the blouse so much! your blog is so inspiring!

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thestylevoyager said...

Love the shirt and the way you work with simple outfits.
Following on bloglovin'.

Sybil

http://thestylevoyager.wordpress.com