I love StyleSofia!

I'm back in the States, after a very long holiday overseas! I'm a bit jet lagged but still in high spirits, especially when greeted with a few packages in the mail. One which contained pieces from the amazing brand, ! I love this
Rolling Stones tee with the pearl studded tongue paired with the Gem BodyCon skirt! Very glam rock n roll that is so wearable. I was testing out my Canon digital SLR camera inside the house and took a few fun snapshots. Thanks again to StyleSofia for the pieces and the feature! Do visit their online store, I'm sure you'll find something you will love!

So back to the real world: I'm hooommee. I love coming back to my own house, but am still missing all the fun in Asia: the unlimited Tea Tarik, white sandy beaches, and great exotic food. I'm already thinking of my next holiday.... traveling is so addicting. I cannot stay in one place too long.But for the moment, looking through all the latest runway images! Sooo many great collections! more posts to come :)

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Melaka Madness

I took a trip to Melaka, Malaysia this week, just a 2 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. It is very old and historical city with beautiful buildings made of bricks and stones. I loved the view from the top of the fort, ocean on one end and the town on the other. It is a very colorful, festive city, full of life. And the food is incredible! Especially the Nyonya Cendol, their famous ice dessert. It was really hot, but we still decided to climb the steps up the fort and to take lots of photos. Plus, it was much needed exercise lol!! Just wore a basic tank and denim cut-offs. I love Melaka and am so happy I went, even if I did feel sticky from the heat by the end of the day. It was a fun place to spend the day for sure. Definitely a must-go-to city in Malaysia if you ever get the chance to visit!!And thank you Naples Street Style for the FEATURE! I have always admired how the Italians dress, so I'm super excited to be featured on their fashion site! Definitely check it out and browse the site! It helps keep me updated on the latest runway shows, and everything else in between when I'm practically on the other side of the world!! But you may need to translate!!xoxo, Natalie

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Bali is Bliss

I spent this week in Bali, Indonesia and it was absolute bliss! We stayed in Nusa Dua, right on the beach. Beautiful white sand, with the clearest blue water I have ever seen! The hot weather was perfect for swimming in the ocean.I love what salt water and sun does to my hair and skin! I also got to enjoy the traditional Balinese massage, and I think I like it even more than the Thai massage lol! As for clothes, I packed super light for the trip: denim overall shorts, bikinis, floral jumpers, and lightweight cottons. Easy to throw on over my bikini. I did buy some hand-made bracelets from the Balinese people that I stacked on. Just a few pieces to will bring back memories of Bali. As for the food, I've been snacking on Mangosteens and Rambutan and trying the Nasi Goreng and Mie Goreng. So yummy and so good for you. We also spent a whole day outside the resort, really getting to see the culture in Bali. All the art craftings, food, waterfalls, volcanos, and temples. I'll post more photos of the culture of Bali soon, once I get a chance to look through all of them! As for now, it's Chinese New Year, Gong Xi Fa Choy!

And read my interview with StyleSofia HERE! And check out her store! Her pieces are so simple yet chic, and so so affordable. Perfect for everyday where. I cannot wait to get my hands on a few of them!

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Thailand Adventure

Tee: Madewell, Zipper Skirt: H&M, Bag: Il Bisonte

Here are some photos taken in Thailand. We stayed in Hatyai, Thailand, but spent a lot of time out and about on the outskirts of the city. It was really an eye opening experience. Most people living there have such a simple life and take it easy, one day at a time. And the Thai food was amazing, especially the seafood. My family and I stopped at a really good seafood restraunt right by the coast, that's where the first photo was taken. There was a family living back in there right on the water! I was pretty much posing on their front porch. Very calm, beautiful scenery. We did some touristy stuff too of course, like visiting the Monkey's Fun Park! I made sure I wasn't the one holding our banana chips in fear of being attacked, the monkeys come so close to you! haha! Thailand is so different from Malaysia in so many ways. The food, the people, the language. I loved visiting Hatyai, and hope to visit Bangkok soon! Right now, I am back in Kuala Lumpur hitting up the hot spots! Next up on our itinerary: Bali and Singapore!!!And yes, Dylana of Nana in Wonderland is my sister! lol We're both traveling together. We took more photos recently together that I will post soon!

And here is an illustration of me by Marta Gustems, talented artist and blogger of Dibujogente. My friends were all so surprised at how well this illustration captures me. It also took me by surprise too when I saw it. Thank you Marta so much! Do visit her Boutique Suite store in Barcelona, Spain as well!xoxo, Natalie

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