Monday, March 4, 2013

Runaway Cat


Philadelphia is one place where I can run around the streets and honestly, not even see a soul. It's can get so incredibly quiet in my sister's area called Fishtown that it can be so calming compared to NYC, where I literally step outside my doorstep and there's no avoiding running into people. The homes are narrow yet long, and each have that gritty, "been here for decades" type of feel. Old drapes shade the windows, and the colorful paint of the closely rowed homes have been chipped for years. There's a bit of charm in the place that I quite like. And it's been cold. Really cold! Cold enough for a vest, a wool coat, velvet, and sweater all layered into one! I found this vest lying on my sister's clothes rack and I fell in love with it. I needed that one extra layer before going out, and this quilted denim beauty was perfect. Shot on a sleepy weekend, I may have been the loudest thing on the streets that day, clickety-clacking in my western boots! Sometimes a sleeping city needs a little awakening. 

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48 comments:

Ayu said...

amazing!

santhi said...

love it!

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Corazón de Maniquí said...

lovely pics and skirt!!!
kisses!!

Natali said...

Gorgeous boots and coat!

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Mili said...

so envious of the way you styled your maxi for the cold!

Mili from call me, Maeby

Gabriella Briceño said...

I love the wild child 70's vibe of yours, I'll never get tiered or reminding it once again. You rock those layers just well, Nat bonita. xx from Venezuela.

Gaby,


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Nikki said...

I love your vest!!:) XX

Vanessa D. said...

So pretty as usual :)

Marta Carvalho said...

I love your skirt, great fashion sense!
xx
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Rhoda Wong said...

once again an amazing look!

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Juliette Laura said...

Love your outfit! Your writing makes me want to visit Philadelphia! I've never been.

irene wibowo said...

always love your outfit! :)
Irene Wibowo

Syrious said...

super great look!
the outfit is so cool and first pic with the wind is PERFECT!
xoxo
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Gioia said...

Wow, you did a great job! The velvet dress looks so beautiful on you
xo

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kcomekarolina said...

love your skirt!



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Jane said...

You definitely know how to wear hats <3 And this jean jacket is to die for !!

Melissa V said...

amazing boots x

Inggih Laras Ati said...

OMG., adore them all o,O
Nice somuch nice dear..

Xoxo,Ila

monkeyshines ♥ said...

wonderful layering!

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FASHION SNAG said...

I love your vest!

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MONI said...

love your hipsterness! i would love to see you all glam as well though :-)

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Bonnie,Clyde and Marni..... said...

Always Perfect.....


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Damira Daca Ibranović said...

lovely hat!

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Jeans Please! said...

I just love ur shoes, as always! :) And this beautiful hat!

Kiwi Fashion Blog said...

This skirt is so unique flowy and so you!!

Seeking Style said...

Gorgeous!

xo Jennifer

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ADELINA ALEXANDER said...

Love!
xo

Milex said...

you clearly know what works for you, perfect.

Pardoleta said...

Your style really rocks...

FashionFreak/Mihaela said...

i love this so much!

Vasilieva said...

layering!!


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carelessly cut said...

Your dress is gorgeous,

Rosie x

Am2Pm Chic said...

Love all the layering, You look fab as always !!! <3
xoxo
Christy

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bon. said...

will be taking a page out of your book this winter and layering up with maxi skirts and shirts and jackets :)

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Camilla said...

ugh that bag! Love

xo Camilla

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Amy N. said...

I want those shoes! And I love the skirt!

Andini Ria said...

Your dress and boots ahh such a perfect outfit <3

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Rosalinda Tjioe said...

Love the layering! Great outfit xx

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Oroma Roxella Rukevwe said...

Love this look!

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Maria Chloe said...

Gorg!!!!!!!

xo,
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Jada said...

I live near Philadelphia, and I love it! It's such a historic and beautiful city to be in. You are lucky you get to hang around there. Enjoy some philly cheesteaks!

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g.ta said...

gorgeous outfit!! loved it!! =`)

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Mica said...

Such a lovely dress! :) I really like it with the boots :)

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Evi said...

You look gorgeous! Great photos girl!

Evi xoxo

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Constance said...

This is one of my favorite outfit ever!

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Sweetmona said...

Amezing bag!
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wllwproject said...

Natalie you wear your layers with such confidence :)

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