My Math dress


SANDRA HAGELSTAM x MATH dress
KAREN LONDON jewellery
ALDO x J.W ANDERSON shoes

Here it finally is, the dress I designed together with My-wardrobe and Shaz, mastermind of the brand Math! I previously spoke about our collaboration on the blog, see these shots from the process. So this is the result of a day spend planning the design together with Shaz. I wanted something with sporty cuts and possibly a wrap skirt but Shaz turned it in to something even better. The dress is designed to match Math’s SS13 collection, that I had the privilege to attend, wearing this dress.

But on to the best news! My-wardrobe is hosting a competition where on of you can win a chance to collaborate with Math on a design, just like I did, head over here to take part. This is such a unique opportunity that everyone should take part in no matter if you are experience in the field or not, I promise that Shaz and My-wardrobe will make it a day to remember.
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VOLCOMUNITY: to all the Jane Birkins

 (Volcom skirt, Rugby Ralph Lauren trench coat, Sun Child sweater, Giles + Brother necklace, 80%20 ponyhair flats)

To all of the Jane Birkins out there, I love you. I'm getting back to that old school, retro look. Little loafers, a trench, and of course...those skiiiirts. I pulled out tons of these little printed skirts out of my latest Volcom package and I'm swooning over all the goodness. 

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Off to New York


I'm spending the next few days in New York, welcoming the exciting collaboration of MMM x H&M. I'll keep you posted!

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The Pumpkin Benni

The "Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice" pumpkin BENNI boot is one of the most beautiful shoes we've ever created in the NYC factory. Finding the perfect, most rich shade of burnt orange was difficult, but we did it. And now, the Benni is perfect! And what better to be released than in October! I'm living in the fuschia here in New York as Dylana is running around Philly in her pumpkin pair! Currently featured on Stylecaster, Elle, and Fashion Indie, it's true...every girl needs a one-of-a-kind beautiful shoe that kind of smacks you in the face the moment you step outside. The colors just really make me swoon. I just want to take them out on a gloomy day in the countryside, where they'll really pop. Right now, we're even making oiled black suede Benni's in the factory! I've been dreaming of this simple, clean boot in all black for the longest time. 

The Benni is now available in fuschia, pumpkin, and black suede on modernvice.com
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Lately on Instagram


Sorry again for the lack of updates, I've been super busy with the new flat! I just came back from Spain where I wore my new Acne jeans, LnA tees and a selection of Karen London jewellery more or less all week. I of course managed to squeeze in a bit of shopping where I managed to find those Balenciaga boots on -70%!

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Harper's Bazaar UK November '12 Issue

Woo! So excited to see myself in the pages of one of my top reads, 
Featured in the latest November '12 issue as "the new girl" 

I love youuuuuuuuu BAZAAR! Looks like I'll be sending a copy to the mum :)
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London Wit

 (Chaser Brand tee, Vintage military jacket, H&M hat, Vintage sunglasses, J Brand jeans, "Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice" JETT boots)

London still seems extremely close. Can I go back already? I miss the England chill, that witty attitude, and above all, those super cute accents. I have to say, this was my London uniform, and still, I'm wearing it here in New York. The military jacket, skinnies, and JETTS make for simple perfection. Oh, and a hat. Hats, hats, hats. I just got another one yesterday (it's becoming a problem.) I'm seriously in love. Anyways, I'll forever cherish those moments leaning against the red telephone booths with the sister, with not a care in the world, feeling as if I were out of some teenage British novel. I found myself tucked away in a small alley in Chinatown, thinking of reasons not to leave.

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Guilt vs. Happiness


GIVENCHY boots

When I saw the pre-fall version I fell in love, but when I saw this cleaner fall version I became obsessed. Somewhere in between that I placed a pre-order of these boots through Luisaviaroma. On some level it felt less naughty to not be charged right away, but now I'm struggling to balance the feelings of happiness and guilt. Life is short so I will go with happiness for now.
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The Fuschia BENNI

I am so excited to officially launch the 
Here, I'm shot in our fuschia boot (many more colors to be released soon). For now, you can see Dylana rocking the pumpkin boot, which I'm also secretly super obsessed with. I cannot decide which color I love more. Part of our JETT collection, the Benni is a much simpler version to our everyday flat boot. The laces, the rich suede, and perfect black heel. It's also the comfiest boot I own. With the BENNI, we wanted to create something that goes with just about anything this fall...tights, skinny jeans, shorts. It's a purely simple boot with clean lines and a perfect ankle.  After many visits to the Modern Vice NYC factory, we've been perfecting this boot for months. We got it just perfect and now, I'm super excited to see our readers not only sporting the JETT, but the BENNI. B-b-b-b-benni and the JETT...heaven.

For now, our fuschia and pumpkin BENNI is available on modernvice.com!

Also, watch the video we filmed along with the song I recorded in studio!
Shot by Kelsea Kosko.
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Windswept Hair

(Lauren Moffatt sweater)
Still, I have many more curl confessions to make. Thanks to Paul Mitchell, I'll be sharing all my little secrets. Yes, I love a little windswept hair. Naturally, just stepping out onto my fire escape can cause it get a bit crazy...and I like it. But still, I've got to do a little something to it every now and then before things get too insane up there. Running the "Beachy Texture Cream-Gel" through my hair with my fingers is a must, but I've just discovered something new. Tying my hair up in a bun with the "Full Circle Leave-In Treatment" in the morning is beyond brilliant. I then let the bun loose just as I'm leaving the house, and voilaaaa...rock n' roll waves, that are still soft. When I go out dancing, my hair's my weapon. I'm always the one whipping my hair on the dance floor.

I want to hear your curl confessions too!! Write them down here, on Paul Mitchell :)

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Finnish Elle


Last spring I was shot for Finland's Elle magazine! The feature, which is the Accessory supplement is now out in Finland, these are a few of my favorite shots.

And then on to some amazing news!! I've been nominated for best blog of the year by Elle Finland, so if you think I deserve to win, please click here to vote for 5 inch and up. Your support is really appreciated!

In the pictures above I wore a ZARA tee, H&M jacket, GINA TRICOT jeans, ACNE boots and a PHILLIP LIM bag in the first pictures, taken outside my favorite cafe, Kaffeine. I then changed to a H&M waistcoat, LNA tee, MARNI x H&M pants and hat, TOPSHOP shoes, DANIELLE FOSTER bag and MOXHAM bracelet while I took some photos of my J.W ANDERSON x ALDO heels in the park.

If you happen to live in Finland, get the magazine for more photos and the interview, a million thanks for Elle for the lovely feature!

photography by Karoliina Bärlund
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Plexistones


It's been quite a slow blogging week for me which I apologize for. I will spend a few days in Spain and have a lot to catch up on. These beautiful earrings came from Gina Tricot, who I did a little project with - out soon.

Back to proper blogging tomorrow x.
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Recording in Studio with the Benni Boot


Just this week I made an spur of the moment visit to the studio to record my own, softer version of Fleetwood Mac's, Rhiannon. It's simple. A piano. And that "live" feel that I love on records. And most importantly, I'm finally able to introduce you to the new
"Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice" BENNI boot! 
A classic spin-off to our JETT boot, it's got simple, clean lines and comes in some killer shades. For now, take a peek at our suede fuschia Benni boot, handmade right here in the Modern Vice factory...and with love of course! I've been wearing it non-stop with everything. Somehow this fuschia works with so many of my looks. I cannot wait to release Dylana's colorways next week, along with some of our special holiday designs.

Take a sneak peek at the BENNI, shot by Kelsea Kosko, along with the song we put together at Avatar Studios.
That's me singing on the track in the video...enjoy! I can't wait to put out more music very soon!

Listen here:



Our Modern Vice BENNI boot is now finally available to purchase on modernvice.com in fuschia and burnt orange!
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