Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Half and Half


(Havealooook blazer, Blue Bird blouse, J Brand jeans, Vintage Versace bag, Dear Fieldbinder boots, Saint Claude necklace)

This is probably as simple as one can get for an afternoon out soaking in the California sunshine. Behind me is the bike path I take rides through...it's miles long, a little hilly, and one of my favorite places to go to clear my head. My friends and I love to spend afternoons out there, biking for hours...sweating our butts off. This time, I went out just for a long walk. I love all the open land and endless blue sky. Already, I miss it. Though my life can sometimes be crazy, I live for this type of peace and quiet. I guess you can call the simple life something I crave for whenever I'm in NYC. As for my wardrobe, I like to sometimes just stick with the basics. With a sheer half-and-half dotted button-down, a crisp blazer, and a sweet pair of skinnies, I feel most at ease.

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85 comments:

garde said...

i like a lot these californian pics. the shirt you wear is very original and the dots give a special touch to the clothes.
and the rest...very good combination of clothes...
kisses
fran

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L'art said...

I know what you mean... I need some peace and quiet too at times and what's better place to heal yourself than
beautiful nature!?

Photos are great, they might as well be part of some
editorial. Your posing is great and light is so dreamy!

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eDina said...

awesome blouse, love the whole look! as always :)


xx

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hannahalehandra said...

Great outfit, Natalie! Love the blazer it's the perfect fit. Much love, from England.

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Aida said...

That blouse is gorgeous!! So original!!! BTW, I received the skirt yesterday, she's amazing!! When I post wearing it, I'll link it to you!


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Fashion Tidbits said...

Your cali style is the best, natalie! :)

RASPBERRY JAM said...

Wonderful blouse!

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Annika said...

beautiful look! your purse is just perfect and that shirt i adore

Escape

M said...

When I was in Paris Volcom i saw the photos of you :D you looked great!

Luna S said...

loving your boots! x

luna
lunaoffduty

Collections said...

Beautiful shirt.

Collections

FLEUR DAILY said...

Nice setting! & Nice outfit of course!

X,

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plabs said...

i live already in such a peaceful place... i love walking in the desert beach with the dog and in the forest, this gives me such a great feeling! it's incredible how terrible and how good can be to be alone... it depends how is your relation with yourself.
love the bag.

xx

paula

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The Fancy Teacup said...

The way the blouse is spotted on one side is total eye candy. And that blazer...swoon. x

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Gela said...

sometimes, all we need is to go back to just the basics to breathe & calm ourselves. i love moments like these.

you look lovely, as always! :)


Gela
boat ride through the sky

Karin's Kloset said...

You have the best black outfits of all time!!! So effortless!!

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dimitri said...

Everytyhing is so nice, love this outfit.
Your blouse and your blazer are so lovely.
These photos are great.

Meganne said...

I love that shirt, it's simple yet the half and hal motifs make it stand out.
You do look very peaceful in this sort of environement, good luck finding anything similar in NYC!

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Lace and Tulle said...

I love your shirt

Monse Fuentes said...

beautiful pictures!



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VALERIE WANG said...

aw that blouse is so cuteeeeeeee!



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xxxx

KimChicSisters said...

love that top! xx

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Jaeger said...

Really cute shirt!

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xx

michelle_ said...

woah just found out that you're half chinese too natalie ! happy lunar new year :)

ps. loving the dotted blouse here ! you always look amazinggg !

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C.A.R. said...

i love your necklace :)

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Emmy said...

It's amazing that you get to enjoy both the different paces of life in the west and the east:)
That's an awesome jeans btw!

Carol said...

Lovely outfit and amazing sunshine!!!
xx

Bribes Ɖparses said...

Nice outfit and I love your blouse <3

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modern Suburbanites said...

great photos, i love your blouse!

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thestyleflux said...

Nice top! :)

Kaye
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weasel said...

This blouse is fantastic!

Elle R. said...

wow beautiful pics and beautiful outfit =)

Jenna Hughes said...

love that blouse! so unique. don't you love california?!

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umi said...

love this outfit!simple chic!

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Isabel said...

I really love your bag :)

xx Isabel

Renata Wandega-Valente said...

Your hair is so pretty!

Dinah said...

Absolutely in love with your blouse. Looks great. xx Dinah

Song Anh said...

What a beautiful place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city! You look gorgeous! Love the scenery along with your poses and attire!

Camilla said...

You look gorgeous here Natalie, amazing outfit as always

xo Camilla

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Britt+Whit said...

love these photos! the shirt is so fun! love the dots!

love from San Francisco,
Britt+Whit

Memories from (fashion) wonderland said...

You look gorgeous! i'm so jealous of your legs! They are perfect! :))

el_martina said...

I love your shirt!!!

Marta Merino said...

Love your necklace!!!

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Dominika said...

really amazing look!
<3

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Ria :) said...

i love ur shirt :) xxxx

Elee. said...

Nice look!

Anaivilo said...

I simply adore this look, the shirt suits you great and the photos are as always, gorgeous! :D

pancakeSTACKER said...

adorableee blouse! and you're wearing my favorite neutrals!

xoxo,
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Ms.Fashionista said...

yay love polka dots.

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xo

Christina Wonsbeck said...

love the photos! the light is beautiful!

Malgorzata564 said...

nice post!!1 I love your blouse!!

the goorgeous said...

love your hair here ♥

Allison Young said...

love your photos! it's going to get hotter here..our weather is so strange.

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EJC said...

I loveee this look! Rad. check out my new look at stilettobeats.blogspot.com

xo
ejc

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danielle p. said...

love this blouse! it's perfect! wish they had an online shop; i'd definitely scoop one up.

Alexandra said...

That blouse is amazing, as are these photos! Beautiful.

Alexandra xo

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Bri said...

Love the cute, quirky blouse!
xx

Steffys Pros and Cons said...

the half polka dotted blouse is so quirky i love it!

<3 steffy
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BERTHA NATASHA said...

Great pictures Nat!
Anyway, thank you for replied my mention on twitter a couple of days ago. I'm sooooo happy, you know.

Have a nice day Natalie,
BERTHA NATASHA

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maggie said...

That is a beautiful place to go to relax! Living in CA is the best, they have so many little places where one can go to.

Love your blouse, it is very unique and cute

xx maggie
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Stolen from Grandma said...

i adore the simplicity of the outfit. You look incredible as usual!! xxx

Natasha said...

So perfect.

WearAbouts said...

gorgeous top! simple yet perfect.
Rory
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Michelle Lee said...

great setting!

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The Key To Chic said...

As a cyclist, I can relate to loving the views and the scenic bike path. I often do 10-mile rides in the mornings. That even looks a bit like the one on my area...any chance you're in the 805?

Mica said...

Such a relaxed yet stylish outfit - that half and half shirt looks so fun! :)


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Kristen Lam said...

Lucky, California has beautiful weather, perfect really.

Stephanie Lin said...

I love how half of your blouse has a print on it and the other doesn't. It looks great!

C A T H said...

Simple and splendid Natalie~ partly because it's paired with those JBrand jeans. That pair looks so great in various posts you've made so far Nat!! and you take such relaxed pics. with a story in all of your "off-duty" shoots. love them!!

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Kristel Louisa said...

Amazing pictures! Love the way this outfit works perfectly with the landscape. The shirt looks really amazing! Loveee your hair.

xx

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SAMANTHA said...

Love this blouse. Looks like a beautiful spot!



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Nikki said...

I love this outfit!! you look great:)Xx

Her Persona said...

great look.love the top



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ANDWHATELSEISTHERE said...

I'm having a hard time coping with my new hair length. Now that I'm seeing yours, I know how to tackle to problem to look as chic :)

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♥Run With Fashion♥ said...

Looove your half & half printed shirt! Very cool and unique! ♥ :D
And wow, love your pants, i love the fit of them, so perfect!
I love your booties and bag too!
Whoa, I didn't realize the top was sheer. O.o

-Eliza :)

Lischen said...

I always love your locations so much!!

xxx

Vina Yabut said...

Love your top and your bag, Natalie! :)

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Zoƫ Kate said...

I feel like everyone in the blogging world is in California right now! So jealous! haha. You look AMAZING. So simple and beautiful. You really rock a pair of skinny jeans like no one else lady. Love it.

xo
ZK
www.glitter-and-ink.blogspot.com

AnaMari said...

Es precioso el bolso, y las fotos alucinantes.

besos!

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alice san said...

wooow! it loook perfect too you and of course!wit open land is everyone favorite! everything can be soooo relax when in this kind of place. :)
everything look good n yeah! u rock it girl. :)

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Silvia said...

Love this!!!!
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Seeking Style said...

Super cute blouse. It has just enough detail to make it special :)

xo Jennifer

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