Sunday, January 27, 2013

The Traveling Nomad

LONDON to PARIS. 
 I miss the rock n'roll vibe of London, the bee-hived hair, and the lads, dressed in black trousers, smoking a cigarette down the road. All the cool kids eating Sunday lunch on the beer-ridden streets of Shoreditch in camo jackets, and ripped tapered jeans. I found myself doing the same, sporting all vintage, never brushing my hair, and picking up a pair of round John Lennon sunglasses. That "I don't give a care" attitude will always remain in my heart hehe. And that was before we made our way to Paris, where the people are posh, yet you could go to Le Baron and drink a beer and slam a tambourine with the locals. Little hats, a short frock, and a navy blue wool coat were all I had for our 2 day stay. By the end of Dylana and I's big Europe trip, we had ripped stockings and knotted hat hair. Talk about a wicked trip!
SWIMMING IN BARBADOS.
Luckily for work, I get to travel all over the world. BARBADOS is one little island that I still dream of visiting again. Between shooting, I swam in the clear blue waters with giant sea turtles and little fish swimming just by my legs...it was paradise. Island living really is a dream, especially during snowy NYC days! I can't wait for my next island adventure...and in this polka-dotted one piece :)
TO OUR VILLA IN MOROCCO. 
A last-minute trip, Morocco was absolutely beautiful. The large dishes of hummus, buttered rice, followed by small boat-rides through Oualidia, was like living in a Woody Allen movie. where everything's gold and beautiful. And I still think of the our villa, and cannot believe we actually stayed there! My room was like a cabin, with a wooden door and lock key, coal fireplace, and  Moroccan oils left in the bathroom to take home. Just a light leather jacket was all I needed for the days out exploring this colorful country.
AND THERE WAS WOODSTOCK. 
HOME SWEET HOME! AMERICA! Woodstock, just a roadtrip away from the city. Where Janis, Jimi, and rock n' roll legends have passed by, in flared jeans, and spray-painted cars. I loved the home-y vibe of the place. The small cafes, the New York accents, and charming little homes. HIPPIES WELCOME. 
I cannot believe how many little corners of the world I've come to know. London, Paris, Barbados, Morocco, and so much more. I want to dedicate 2013 to another year of living free, and traveling the world. Here's to crazy, wild adventuuures!!!!!

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68 comments:

Lucia Y said...

your photos are always so beautiful, and you're so lucky that you've done so much travelling. Must be amazing!
Lucia x

Bea S. said...

Wow, you're so so lucky... I miss so much Paris and I hope to go to London someday! Amazing photos :)

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Natali said...

Amazing and inspiring photos!! Love your blog!

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VALERIE WANG said...

aaah girl!you have no idea how much i'm jealous of you!<3 pretty pics!


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Ivana Džidić said...

all of these photos are stunning...I like the lay back kind of vibe that seems to radiate from them...I totally dig your style. Vintage is the best!

Adelajda said...

very nice pics!

moustachic said...

amazing shots babe! i love the very first one in london and the very first one of paris sitting in the grasss! so amazingggg


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kcomekarolina said...

so coo!



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Lippylash said...

Love this post and the text with it! I love traveling and want to travel more and more every year. Which I didn't have school or work and could jus travel the world with my friends and family!

Lens &amp; anything Else said...

That's my favourite kind of post!

Viola said...

A-m-a-z-i-n-g photos!!!

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Alice said...

Wow you're so lucky you get to travel to all these cool places :) I love your photography too :) xx

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Melissa V said...

Really love all the travel photo's! and you always like so right in every country haha x

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Liz Lauren said...

I have to go to Morocco and Barbados!! Amazing travels!!


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Inez An said...

There was no chance I would not answer a post called 'Nomad' as the owner of a blog called 'Nomadism'. So here I am .. loving your pictures and your travelproof-sense-of-fashion.


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FashMags said...

Beautiful pictures.

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Camille said...

My two favourtie places: Paris, where I live and London where my family is !
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Laurel said...

In a few weeks, I'm going to be in London too and I'm getting so excited when I see your beautiful pictures :)

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Nataliechristina said...

Travelling is living. Great post!

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Sallytangle said...

This was such a beautiful post, such heavenly pictures xxxx

Agyness Stone said...

Absolutely love your outfit on the last pic! your style is so 60's its gorgeous xxx

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Marta said...

Beautiful photos <3

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Jalecia said...

I enjoyed looking at these! Very nice photos :)

Moira Parton said...

Wow! I wish I could travel the world like you do too! x

bravegrrl said...

amazing photos grrl! i so have the travel bug!

Emilie said...

Such a cool post, love the pictures!!!

Lucia said...

i adore this post! you have taken some great travel photos too, my favourites are the 'Woodstock' ones. Looking forward to seeing more!

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Lama Ibrahimli said...

Wish I could travel more, so much to see and so little time!
You look wonderful, especially in the last shot.

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neverdreamedaboutthis said...

wow, you travelled a lot in 2012! Hope you'll get to know many more places in 2013 :)

Athena Ben. said...

Amazing pictures!!

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el_martina said...

last picture is great!

Mallory said...

Love these photos, I'm so jealous you get to travel so much!

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Lauren said...

Wowzers! Love how you described London~ I can smell the gardens and bakeries as if I were there now!

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Juliette Laura said...

Awesome photos! I love traveling!
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Malu Swartjes said...

looking gorgeous doll :)
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lavelle said...

You have visited such amazing places this year! I love following your instagram feed to see where you've been and what you've worn x

Photo Lorry said...

Wow Pretty nice set of pics!!!!!

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Sharmili said...

so jealous of your traveling adventures!

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India Zahn said...

your trip sounded magical! loved seeing the beautiful photos.

Gabriella Briceño said...

The best of traveling much are the memories, the little things like the smells, the food and flavors, sunshine and good company. Loved all your pictures, Nat. And you are always killing it with the funky 70's rock n' roll vibe of yours. Kisses from Venezuela.

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Ali of Dressing Ken said...

Your trip looked truly amazing. What wonderful photos. Yes live free as long as you can! I saw you shoot with Jeanie it came out great!

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Katieli said...

Your live such an adventurous life. I can't help by envy. Keep sharing your travels with us! It only gives us more of a reason to want to go off and travel for ourselves!

Francheska said...

Beautiful post !!!!! Whilst reading, I felt like I was traveling to all these places (except for London since I am actually here) :) xx

Am2Pm Chic said...

Awesome photos, traveling is the best way to enjoy and exploring the world.
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canvasofculture said...

this is what life is about!! gorgeous travel photos:)
xx

Oroma Roxella Rukevwe said...

Gorgeous photos. Envious of all the places you've been to! x

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Stella StyleArua said...

Las fotos son preciosas!!!

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Pardon My Fashion said...

I think I would fit right in in London...cuz I hate brushing my hair. I swear that's why I wear hats all the time ;)

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irene wibowo said...

wow.. that's so amazing.. :) i'm so envy with you.. :) really great trip! :) Irene Wibowo

Shell KittyAndBuck said...

ahhh Mama's Boy - that place rocks, if it's the one in Phoenicia? One of my favourite places in update NY

My Gaby said...

Love the pictures & outfit!

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Kacie Cone said...

SO jealous! I want to travel so bad! SO far I've never even been out of the US!

Milex said...

I could stare for hours.

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B. said...

Natalie, what an amazing year you had in travel! No lie, I'm jealous;) Yes, here's to more traveling adventures for us both!

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g.ta said...

living the life!! so fun!! =`)

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Adele said...

awesome shots! so fun and carefree.. so contagious!

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Regine Mercado said...

Love your blog!!! :)

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Mira said...

Your pics are always gorgeous <3

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eliza said...

These photos are amazing, I'm jealous you've traveled so much. I love embodying the vibe of where ever I'm visiting.

x

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monkeyshines ♥ said...

fabulous captures!

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Safira Azzahra said...

i wish i can travel the world like you natalie!:)

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