Welcome to the new Natty Style!
And while you won't be seeing the name Hippie in Heels anymore, she's still here! On www.nattystyle.com I will continue to bring you a mix of socially conscious content and recipes for a healthful and beautiful lifestyle. Thus has always been my definition of a "natty" life anyway.
Lumbersexual. Yup, it's a thing.
Upon entering the appropriately lush, plant filled space; I was struck by, or actually NOT struck by any scent of acetone or chemicals so typical of nail salons. Instead I was greeted by the Lushlife founder, Jane MaColla, offering me peppermint tea and water both served in mason jars. She stepped away to answer a call while I chose my polish, and I smiled to myself when I overheard her gently explain to the caller that no, they don’t do artificial nails…
A preview of my latest feature for Crest and Marie Claire Magazine, in the October issue on newsstands now!
"Natalie Decleve, or to the Instagram world @natty_style, is a NYC stylist, a writer, the founder of The Hippie in Heels, and Guest of a Guest's very own Fashion Correspondent. Recently, Natalie took to New York Fashion Week, where she covered the week's best shows, parties, and events. As our correspondent, Natalie gave us an inside look at her fashion week schedule and all her best fashion week looks. We have loved getting to know her and think you would too!"
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What do you get when you combine Parisian style with Japanese simplicity? The answer is Hellessy, the ready-to-wear line born of French/Japanese designer, Sylvie Millstein. The Paris born beauty lived in Tokyo for years before moving to NYC in 2007, and worked for esteemed fashion houses Givenchy and Chanel, as well as Harrods before using her wide experience to create her own collection. Hellessy’s effortless pieces are crafted in luxe materials that translate seamlessly into a modern, working wardrobe. This season’s collection proved no different, and included a variety of wearable items - from a perfect autumn poncho to a pair of leather bellbottoms paired down with a simple striped top. We caught up with Sylvie to get her style tips for dressing chic and maintaining a well-edited wardrobe.
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We're halfway through New York Fashion Week, and the street style ain't half bad... Click the links below to view my first 3 street style round ups of the season for Guest of a Guest!
[DAY 1] See what Bravo TV stars Jay Manuel, June Ambrose and Kimora Lee Simmons wear to NYFW, plus head to toe white done right!
[DAY 2] Disney stars and ladylike style inside the Kate Spade presentation and Marchesa for Shopstyle collection launch at Gramercy Park Hotel.
[DAY 3] Real Housewives & dapper dandies show us their true colors at Lincoln Center.
Looking for a little luxury in your beauty routine? Zoya's latest collection of softly shimmering polishes will give you just that. The Satin Sampler consists of 6 gorgeous shades including Neve, Giovanna, Channing, Claudine, Mason and Maria Luisa. Each one more lux than the last.
This set is well worth the $48 price tag, but it can be yours for FREE via this exclusive Natty Style giveaway!!
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The dog days of summer are upon us. In August and most of September, the city is hot, humid, stinky. But that needn’t mean we should look the part. If you are over your summer attire, here is some inspiration to get you through the next two months of heat - at prices you can justify spending so late in the game. Click through for a round up of some sweet summer steals that will keep you looking fresh, even when you don't feel it.
*Don't forget that you can still get 20% off all purchases on Royal Native - just enter discount code NATTYSTYLE at checkout!
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Royal Native is a brand who’s ethos revolves heavily around global, bohemian style with a sporty influence – thanks to it’s founder and designer, Hilary de Roy. Hilary began designing the line with African wax print shorts because they appealed to both girlie girls and tomboys of all kinds, redefining "sexy" as something we can all relate to.
In many ways, finding a roommate is like finding a husband. You’ve got a contract that binds and you share an address... so you’d better be darn sure you like the person! Thankfully, now there’s an app for that.
Much like OKCupid or other dating apps, RoomZoom links like-minded roommates based on personality traits and lifestyle. Hooray! Now “Game of Thrones” addicts everywhere can spend Sundays together in front of the telly, while hoarders and neat freaks stay comfortably apart. Genius.
Founded by my cutie petutie friend and Vanity Fair editor, Elien Blue Becque – RoomZoom is still in Beta, though it’s already growing rapidly in New York, Los Angeles and London. So clearly, a party to celebrate the app’s launch and mounting success was imperative. Being the most social of social butterflies that she is, Elien hosted an impressive roster of her nearest and dearest friends for a Summer Solstice bash last week. Simbarashe (of Lord Ashbury) was in the mix – capturing every candid moment, while Juan Patino snapped portraits for the site of all of the gorgeous faces in attendance. There were writers and musicians, editors and models, artists and art dealers… and little old me, just happy to be sipping rosé & nibbling dolmas with the eclectic mix of friends both old and new.
Maybe I was already channeling the endless stream of rosé when I chose my outfit for the eve: a flowy, hot pink Ramy Brookjumpsuit draped with a rose quartz BuDha Girl beaded necklace. Either way, I didn’t need rose colored glasses to see the writing on the wall: if RoomZoom is anything like it’s launch party, it’s sure to be a smashing success!
[WARDROBE CREDITS]
Silk Jumpsuit – RAMY BROOKE
Quartzite & Pave Tassle necklace – BUDHA GIRL
Brushed Gold Bangles – VAN H
Blue Quartz Cuff – ANNA BECK
Round Blue Quarz Ring – ANNA BECK
Misc Other Rings – VAN H
Leather Foldover Clutch – CELINE from BELLA BAG
Tortoise Shell Wedge Sandal - GUCCI
So together we brainstormed the Hunter Bell girl and shot the collection this winter - all styled and modeled by yours truly. The process was as fun as the clothes themselves – and now they’re finally all available to buy online! Below is a sneak peak at the lookbook - but the rest can be seen and shopped directly on wwwHunterBellNYC.com.
Needless to say, The Glass House is worth a visit. So when I was invited to attend The Glass House’s summer fundraising party, I leapt at the chance. Especially when I learned that it would be sponsored by Swarovski and involve a picnic on the gorgeous lawn overlooking a pool and the house itself. Cadillac generously lent me a CTS, and my best friend Ashley Gail Harris and I cruised over from NYC to New Canaan in a little over an hour.
Anyone who knows me, knows that I’m pretty low maintenance (read: lazy) when it comes to my hair. I don’t dye it, I trim my own bangs as much as possible, and I rarely do much more than a messy top-knot or a ponytail when it comes to styling. So when Refinery29 asked me to get glammed up with TONI&GUY for their Hair Meet Wardrobe project, I jumped at the chance to get out of my comfort zone. Using a whole bunch of their runway ready products, the experts at TONI&GUY showed me how to twist and tack my hair into an elaborate up do that even I could attempt. The result was a very old Hollywood, vintage feeling pin-up look that was about as far from my usual mop as possible. [CLICK HERE] to learn how to pull off this glamorous style and 2 other equally awesome looks!
A huge thank you to Bella magazine for my recently featured interview! Choosing favorite restaurants was by far the toughest question for me... I live to eat, so I have so many amazing favorites!!
If you have a sweet tooth or have ever been to Paris, then you know that Ladureeis the Parisian equivalent to New York’sMagnolia Bakery. That’s not to say that the cozy downtown bakery known for its cupcakes is much like Laduree’s elegant, historical house of tea and sweets (renowned for their mouthwatering macaroons), but both are ubiquitously worshiped for their specific, sugary specialties. In fact - much like a Manolo Blahnik sample sale, lines of chic locals and curious tourists often wrap around the block at both Magnolia and Laduree.
So when New York finally got its own Laduree, on the Upper East Side a couple of years ago, we clicked our heels and got in line. This year, the storied maison de macarons opened a second output in the former Borolo space in SoHo. At long last! Now downtowners can also delight in a delicate, 3-tiered pastry after brunch, or snatch up a box full of rainbow macarons to bring to a dinner party. But there’s more to the luxury bakery than confectionary treats. Two ornately appointed dining rooms (and soon a lush garden) offer everything from high tea, to breakfast, to lunch and dinner!
As a Francophile and macaron-o-phile, (did you know that macaroons are GLUTEN FREE?!) I knew that I had to experience Laduree’s latest location immediately - if not sooner. And what better occasion than Easter to indulge in pastel pastries?! Luckily, my friend and dessert aficionado, Elizabeth Minett, had the same MO, and was the perfect accomplice for an afternoon of decadence. Click through to see what we wore to this sweet, springtime feast!
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