Monday, September 24, 2012

LONDON: to the Palace


(MUUBAA leather jacket, Vintage dress, Dr. Marten's boots, Rebecca Minkoff camera bag, monogrammed by Logan Real, and handbag)

Visiting Buckingham Palace was like a complete dream. Dylana and I literally ran through the giant park leading to the palace and I really did feel like a little girl again, with thoughts floating in my head of being a princess. Reckon it's too late? Every tourist in the city was peering in through the gates, snapping that one last picture to remember that royal moment. I sat back at the steps, looking in from afar. Clouds hovering overhead, with just random peeks of sunshine, London's history and charm makes it just so beautiful. I cannot even explain how much I love this city! Black quickly became my go-to color. The gloomy weather, carefree attitude of the Brits, sort of changed me and my style as I traveled through Europe. I've grown to love the disheveled look and unbrushed hair...the little vintage dresses with high colors paired with rock n' roll boots. Can you believe I didn't brush my hair once in the past 10 days? I arrived back in NYC with dreadlocks, literally. I honestly don't think I can ever do the "put-together" look after visiting London. The city's got it's beauty and it's got it's grime. Mixed to perfection. Did I mention it's magical? I'm going to bed tonight dreaming of this city.

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81 comments:

Michelleesque said...

Oh Nat, you are absolutely stunning! What a beautiful place, too!

Michelle
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AmericaLettuce said...

I've been waiting for you to post guurl! Haha. Im kidding... Lookin amazing of course. These pictures are so beautiful that thanks to you London is now one of the places I want to visit before I die. Im glad you are back in US though, eventhough I dont know you... I missed you hahahaha. Im kidding. I hope you had a nice flight. Yay! For the new post ;) lovely.

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The Fancy Teacup said...

Such a darling vintage dress! Love these captures of your time in London!

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Monique Cheney said...

I leave for England this Sunday...So, excited. I'm happy for your post while there because it gave me an idea of what I should take to wear while there. Being from Texas I don't know what to expect as far as the weather goes. Glad you had a great time. I can't wait to enjoy the city for myself too.

Aisha said...

You look super stunning, Natalie. I absolutely adore your dress and sunnies.

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So La Sally Lee said...

This was such a beautiful post! I absolutely love the atmosphere in all your photos. Your outfit is stunning as well! x

BERTHA NATASHA said...

Amazing pics! I really wanna go to London..
Love your the way you paired your cute dress with black boots!

Aubrey and Melissa said...

Love this look! The hint of lace is amazing!

Kiara Schwartz said...

Amazing outfit... so totally London Style

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Natali said...

Gorgeous photos! You look flawless even tho you didn't brush your hair at all for days which is quite cool :)!! I like your dress and camera bag so much.

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Angie Ang said...

Great photos, I love your black dress :)
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monkeyshines ♥ said...

adorable dress!

Bises,
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The Daydreamer said...

this city is amazing! I'm always dreaming that one day I'll have a chance to go there just like you and your sister. love how you rock that vintage dress with those boots!

Kaśq. said...

You are awsome <3 :)

thepinkmateproject said...

Great shots!

Vanessa

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Marie said...

Amazing photos! Your dress is super cute!
xx

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Mariana Glez said...

AMAZING.

Tori Bonaventura said...

Love this post and love this outfit.
xo, Tori
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Alessandra Mazzini said...

Amazing pics Natalie!

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kcomekarolina said...

omg! such a cool style!



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dieter michalek said...

soooo wonderful.

Hippy at Heart said...

London's really magical, and the style of London girls is the most effortless and stylish I've ever seen. xx

Camilla said...

you look wonderful!

xo Camilla

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soph (owl vs. dove) said...

All your latest posts have me missing London, big time!

WILDFLOWER said...

Wow London totally suits you Natalie!!! I am loving your London style ALOT. The dress in this post is absolutely incredible. Makes me realise I haven't been back to the UK in awhile, except I have missed the summer now!

Laura said...

Beautiful honey!

XX
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Chyrel Gomez said...

I wish I could visit London like you sisters did. Love the disheveled hair and why do you always look so amazingly gorgeous with whatever you wear.

Chyrel Gomez said...

I wish I could visit London like you sisters did. Love the disheveled hair and why do you always look so amazingly gorgeous with whatever you wear.

Raspberry and Rouge said...

Gorgeous! Xx Rebecca

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Mica said...

beautiful dress! I love the lace collar :)

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Vasilieva said...

beyond love that dress, especially when worn with a leather jacket

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x

Hanna &amp; Christel said...

amazing pics and outfit!

<3

Mira said...

You have such a cool style and you look like you belong there :D
xo

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far and wild jewelry said...

i'm not usually into all black but i can't get enough of this gorgeous outfit! i love the subtle pattern on the dress and the crochet collar. and the green camera bag is such a lovely pop of color, or colour for this post i guess! gorgeous pictures as always. you've got me dreaming of london too!


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The Garage Starlets said...

So cool! Love it!

xoxo



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Lulut Marganingtyas said...

amazing look. love this look so much. love your black outfit..

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lifeisamaze said...

Amazing photos !

Agnes SchmĂ­z said...

You look like a beautiful porcelain doll on the pictures and I really like your unbrushed hair! :)
After your emotional words regarding London, I should really check my calendar and start planning my trip! :D

xx,
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Joana said...

You look incredibly cute, I love the vintage feel of all of these photos :)

Ari Ugalde said...

OMG, love dress, love u. All beautiful.
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Fashiable said...

What a romantic dress, I LOVE IT!

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suhanc said...

Elegant, graceful, larrikin and rebellious! I adore this outfit.. and London, too! :)

Closet Fashionista said...

I love these shots! You look amazinggg!!!
And yea, I love London soooo much, I wish I could move there...but it's just too far from my family :(
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Associés said...

magical photos, love your outfit!

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anna said...

you have a perfect outfit in this post!! love the contrast between the dress and the shoes!! ;)

Lucia Flores said...

Hehe, love your unbrushed grunge hair!! And really love your dress. Looking like a princess...Natalie style! :)

Love,
Lucia

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India said...

You look amazing! great pics!

Domonique Wilson said...

So pleased you gals had a blast and I'm so in love with the shot's in this post...the image of Big Ben....love!

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x

Adele said...

YOU LOOK SO PRETTY! loving your look and those shots are awesome, btw.

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lipoooo said...

So climatic pictures, some kind of magic :)

Fashion Tidbits said...

Omg!! The photography is just phenomenal! Who's taking the pics?

g.ta said...

love your vintage dress.. London looks so gorgeous!! =`)

Saphira Thenalia said...

a very classy you Natalie...cool with those black, black ;)

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H, said...

gorgeous, you have such a beautiful face.

Spoonful Of Diamonds said...

ahh ! awesome trip! the photos are great



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katieli said...

Love the Wednesday Adams vibe you're giving off. London is one of my favorites, so envious you got to go and play! I need to go back ASAP.

Vanesa Cruz said...

Love the vintage dress paired with the boots,so cool. These are such amazing pictures of your stay in London!

Andrea said...

beautiful and to me PERFECT look!

pinklola said...

You look beautiful Natalie, sooo dreamy!!

xx
Y.

Kelly Jaspers said...

You look so stunning! Love your style:)

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Joanna S. said...

oh wow !! amazing photos !<3

Milex said...

I can't stop looking at your pics, so good and you are so beautiful!

Seeking Style said...

Gorgeous photos! I've love your London posts :)

xo Jennifer

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Marta said...

Seeing all these places, after it's been a month since I've been there is so sad :( but you still look stunning

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Lisa said...

Gorgeous outfit!
x
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Sarah said...

Amazing dress!! love it <3

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the sisberry blog said...

You always look so stylish!

Phara said...

Oh, that's such an amazing dress!
X

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MINKPINK said...

Sugar BABE!


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Martina Longhi said...

Hi Natalie,
Glad you enjoy London, it's a great city, it has transformed my life since I moved here 4 years ago and I perfectly share that carefree attitude that I love so much from this city. It's funny because I hardly brush my hair neither! haha

Your look it's great, I love your vintage dress- fantastic!

Un besazo
Martina
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SIENA.STYLE said...

i love your pics!
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Stolen from Grandma said...

oh natalie, your posts always make me so happy! you look amazing and the palace looks like a complete fairtytale <3 xxx

impromp-two.blogspot.com said...

Hello, love your blog, you have an amazing style, the photos are GREAT!

White Girl said...

so amazing!
I love the "green photo"!

Aliya said...

london is musc a magical place, isn't it. love the collar of your dress so much!!

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Geraldine Pérez said...

You're gorgeous okay? Cheers from Venezuela. Lovely dress and the docs <3

Michelle said...

This look reminds me of Wednesday from the Adams family, love it. The dress with the leather jacket is lovely.

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Cafe24 Fashion Blog said...

She's very amazing.. :)

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