Monday, January 21, 2013

Old School Charm


I miss old school dressing...the cardigans, tiny smock dresses, all topped off with a heavy shearling coat. In a burnt red, and bold blue, it reminds me of my LA school's colors. We were the Indians and I have to admit, we were pretty darn rad. Here, I'm caught on the steps of an old building in Philadelphia, right by my sister's home. The city is full of old-school charm, and I could sit on it's steps any day of the weekend and chat up a storm with Dylana. It wasn't long before she reached over and snagged my little Teddy case...how adorable is this thing?! I have no idea why I'm so smitten by it...it's so giant and squishy, doesn't quite fit in my pocket, but sure turns heads on the subway.  I have a feeling it's going to be passed around our group of friends before I ever get the little thing back. Anyways, I'm still currently awaiting my very own JETT MESSENGER from the Modern Vice factory...the boyfriend is promising it very soon! Then, I can finally stop snagging this sample from the showroom. 

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68 comments:

moustachic said...

gorgeous coat and bag! youre so cuuuute!

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Natali said...

Gorgeous dress and bag! You're so beautiful!!

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g.ta said...

really love your bag!! =`)

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Mandy B said...

I love your style. You always looks comfortable. :)

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Katie said...

Gorgeous outfit, you look amazing. Love the mix of colours and the dress!
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love your perfect style <3
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Milex said...

Love it from head to toe

irene wibowo said...

i really love your dress! :)Irene Wibowo

putri soe said...

So in love with this style!
Lookin' effortless, Natalie!

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fa boheme said...

Amazing. That jacket is fabulous, and I love your bag, it's perfect, congratulations for your collection

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Marloes said...

The dress is so cute!

kcomekarolina said...

love your bag!



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Soha♥ said...

Lovely outfit, you look gorgeous dear! ♥ XOXO

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Mira said...

Awesome dress and bag <3

xo

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The Fancy Teacup said...

That messenger bag is quite a beauty. x

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Gabriella Olivia said...

you look gorgeous as always!
your bag is to die for <3


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Alexia Mickens said...

Adore your style! Congrats on the bag! It's fabulous!

xx, sweet bird

Camille said...

Your Iphone case is so cute
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Sabrina T. said...

GREAT outfit honey!

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Pili's style said...

the bag looks so cool!
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LaceandPearls said...

Perfect combination, that bag is so cute!

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Anita said...

A lovely outfit! Your haircut is so beautiful! X

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Rachel, Cold Knees said...

gorgeous <3 love the bag!!x

monkeyshines ♥ said...

adorable bag!

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Olivia Law said...

That bag is absolute perfection! Yo look gorgeous, as usual xo

Mei めい said...

love your outfit!
and the bag is so cuteee <3

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Theonlyfashionprincess said...

your bag is really fabulous dear. x

Liz Lauren said...

love the bag you designed!!


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Melissa V said...

the bag is pretty awesome! love it x

Fashion Railways said...

your bag is stunning!!!
you look amazing!
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Stolen from Grandma said...

amazing! x

Jane said...

Ho la La, your coat is wonderful <3
Must be so warm and comfy !

Safira Azzahra said...

cute iphone case, nice look btw :)

Stamina Scar said...

Nice outfit!!

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Otro blog fashion said...

Love your dress and your bag!

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Jenny Reid said...

beautiful photographs. You are such a huge inspiration to my style. xo

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Evi said...

So in love with your style! You rock girl!

Evi xoxo

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Sharmili said...

you always look so cute in dresses! love the phone case :)

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Lyrica Onyrica said...

No comments. Just staring at your outfit. Just dying for your own designed bag. WWWaaaaaaaaa.....

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thingstoholdandstir said...

That bag is delicious.

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Adelajda said...

nice skirt, shoes and phone case!

Andrea said...

gorgeous combination!

Sasha said...

I love your dress and I am so jealous of your coat I have been lusting over one for age.
Xoxo
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looking cool


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Vasilieva said...

looking cool


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el_martina said...

your bag is super cool!

sofia said...

I love everything about this post - the cardi and boots are amazing. I love thrifting oversized cardigans and sweaters.

Domonique Wilson said...

Philly looks like such an awesome place!

p.s your hairs pretty epic in this post. You make me want bangs!

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x

Gabriella Briceño said...

Muy guapa, Nat. Loved the messenger bag, the color is bold and lovely, just the perfect pop of color. xx.

Gaby.



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Andini Ria said...

The orange and navy go beautifully together! Love your bag <3

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Jalecia said...

Very nice outfit! It looks super cozy and warm which I'm sure is coming in handy in New York, haha. Also, I love your blog! <3

Oroma Roxella Rukevwe said...

Love your bag!

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Kstylick said...

She's so pretty there. :)

Isabelle said...

I love your coat and dress together. You look lovely.

Isabelle
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Descontraidas said...

I love your coat !!
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Kacie Cone said...

So cute, I love that phone case!

Les is more said...

I love this outfit! Your bag is amazing! Love love love.
New follower is born! ;)
xoxo

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Lauren said...

This post is a-dor-able! Want some of this Teddy Bear swag including the fringed messenger! Yes, evocative of the way we were in high school and the cozy and mod dressing up that went along with it!!!!

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Mica said...

Your phone case is adorable, and I love your bird print dress :)

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Rocio Otero said...

me encanta ese vestido! estas guapisima!

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You look great Natalie!

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Tamara Michelle said...

What a beautiful coat and bag!
Such nice photos!

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