London has taught me

In just a short 3 weeks, London has taught me to appreciate the little moments, to slow down and enjoy life. 

To stop and enjoy my cup of tea (or bubble tea in this case) 

To take a momment and take in my surroundings because regardless of where I am there is beauty everywhere 

To indulge every once in a while 

But most of all, that regardless of where I am and how much I adapt to the culture and life style I am still Nathaly del Carmen  . That anything is possible. To take every risk because we are defined by the opportunities we do or do not take. To never take NO for an answer and ALWAYS go after what I want. 

xx,

NdC 

Cheers from London

2014. New Year. New Country. New Flag. 

New Motto: you only regret the risk you didn't take. 

{Pictures taken by NdC in London}

 

Bye Bye 2013

2013 was one of my most exciting years by far, mostly because I set out to make it that and the universe conspired to make things happen.... Also I lived by the motto that I adopted in China: Green eggs and ham which lead me to try new things and follow my dreams as well as discover new ones

                          

With that being said I am beyond thrilled for the adventures to come as 2014 is the year of adventure and taking risk because in the end you only regret the risk you didn't take

Bridges on bridges

Sometimes creativity is doing what is most obvious like bridges on bridges:

{Kiki and Nathaly del Carmen aka 旦丽丽 on Hangzhou bridge. Photo credit to M. Wilkens}

And then there's : 

{Nathaly del Carmen at Hangzhou, China doing a bridge. Photo credit to N.Saigol} 

Which looks an awful like this gem I recently discovered in the vogue archives at Vogue.com 

{From the Vogue Archives found on Vogue.com}

Back in Orlando but....

Dreary rainy days make me crave the city because as my best friend says a bad day in New York is better than a good day anywhere else. Although Orlando has its perks like living a short drive from the happiest place on earth.  

Picture from my insta: @n_delCarmen 

There is something about New York

Although, I have always envisioned myself living in New York because of the fast pace life style, it's possibility for the über glamorous life style, and the fact that it's one if not THE capital of fashion.

After being here for what seems like forever and at the same time not long at all, I've been able to pin point why I prefer Manhattan over a city like Orlando. It is simple everyone in Manhattan is here in pursuit of their dreams. Everyone is ambitious and although they or shall I say we are technically each others competition everyone is willing to help each other out by giving each other the right tools to succeed AND telling them about the mistakes they made so that those who follow wont make the same mistakes. In New York everything is possible, it's just up to the individual to make it happen, it's all about the fight; refusing to give up; dreaming bigger; not taking no for an answer.

New York is the place where you can tell everyone and anyone your dreams and they won't laugh at you or give you the "you're so delusional" look, instead they'll encourage you to dream a little bigger and have faith in yourself even when you are starting to loose hope.

{this blog is dedicated to all of those who have always encouraged me to follow my dreams even when they didn't quite understand them, and those who have, are, and hopefully will continue to encouraged and helped stay on the path of my dreams. Family. Friends. Bosses. Mentors. Those who believe in themselves and have served as role models. Those that never give up. & Rando People who don't even know they helped.}

Hello Sunday

{On my way into the city} 

Sundays are a day of rest, but for the city that doesn't sleep Sundays are for exploring or at least that's what I use them for :) 

See new places. Experience new things. Taste New Things. Remember different is always good. 

#ThatsDifferent 

Post heat wave Chills

So apparently after a New York heat wave comes a day of what I as a Floridian (76 degrees) think is freezing. 

Naturally I wore fur and a nice warm Michael Kors heavy knit because after all I do work for Robin Moraetes and Rachel Zoe 

Comme des Punks

Punk might not be typical NdC every day attire, but by definition it definitely fits the Nathaly del Carmen #trèsdifferent life style. Punk was all about self expression and not following the "norm" as it was about being an individual.

so.... 

Naturally NdC decided to dress PUNK when checking out the Punk Chaos to Couture exhibit at the Met. Experimenting with both the vintage and modern Punk culture  NdC traded in the bright color accessories and printed dresses for a little more rebellious black ensemble.

{Styling by Nathaly del Carmen, make-up by Sarah Pritzker}

Nathaly del Carmen en route to the Met

{Hair inspired by The Zoe Report. Jacket: Free People. Dress: Lush. Bag: Vintage. Shoes. Dolce Vita} 

Sarah walking through Central Park

NdC has arrived

{Metropolitan Museum of Art}

Punk was defined by an attitude rather than a musical style.

-Davis Byrne

Is it still punk if you asked for permission before hand?

{Lip Stick is a girls best friend}

{Oh Hello, taken from google search: Met Punk}

Punk doesn't always mean safety pins and black as we learn from this Givenchy 

 No spikes, not all black, but ALL Punk Couture 

Exploring the Met beyond the Punk exhibit

 

Grunge meets homeless chic?

Why blend in when you were born to stand out?

Introduce a little punk in your life, by adding a spike here and there or doing, or doing a colorful smoky eye and some eye liner.

Try something new, something different, by dressing comes des Punks 

Summer adventures

Summer advice: 

Follow the sun to where ever it leads you 

and 

Play with color and print

Where ever you go always go to Park Ave

{Glasses from C&A Shanghai. Romper from Sarah's closet}

The details are everything! 

{Left bracelet from C&A Shanghai. Right bracelet from Disney. Clutch from Tory Burch}

Follow the sun to the Yacht club and enjoy every moment of life

{Right dress from Urban Outfitters, left dress un known}

[Oyster Bay Yacht Club]

Never take life too seriously and play up your fashion