Natalie's Menagerie

birchbox: 5 Tips For Taking a Great Mani ‘Gram

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:12:02 -0800

5 Tips For Taking a Great Mani ‘Gram

willow-clay: Its that time again… For this months Willow &...

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:33:25 -0800

Its that time again… For this months Willow & Clay Closet Curator Series we featured Natalie Alcala aka Racked LA Editor aka Menagerie Blogger Connoisseur aka Willow & Clay Fashion Muse.

Natalie let us step in to her half closet, half fashion temple last week to get a glimpse of what is going on in her curated world and this is what we found… black, white and crossbody purses. This girl knows what she likes and we like what she knows. Especially her taste in outfits. When she come out in her silver oxfords and our Mink Link Sweater we about died, so cute. As we wrapped up our day we of course had Natalie fill out one of our Willow & Clay madlibs. Check out Natalies version of ”Girls Night Out”… its in perfect LA night out fashion.

Keep Curating,
Riley

PS You can get Natalies sweater the Willow & Clay Mink Link Sweater today at www.willowclay.com

timelightbox: Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas eats breakfast...

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 07:39:24 -0800

timelightbox:

Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas eats breakfast while stretching on the stairs of her host family’s home in Des Moines, Iowa.

In his portrait series of gold-medal hopefuls for TIME’s 2012 Olympics special issue, Martin Schoeller shows three U.S. team members—gymnast Gabby Douglas, runner Lolo Jones and swimmer Ryan Lochte—whose passion for sport isn’t contained by training center walls.

See more photos here.

The happiest Pisces in all of the land. #vplusn #turksandcaicos...

Fri, 25 Oct 2013 16:26:37 -0700

The happiest Pisces in all of the land. #vplusn #turksandcaicos 🐠🐬🐟🐳 (at Grace Bay Beach)

N&N

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 20:22:10 -0700

N&N

This Airbrushed Mani Is Ready for Miami Swim Week

Sat, 20 Jul 2013 06:43:59 -0700

birchbox:

We’ve got contributing editor Natalie Alcala on speed-dial. Not only does the LA-based writer and blogger know the best places to score an unforgettable braid, she’s also discovered the secret to perfect skin from Hollywood’s elite. Every week, she’ll be cluing us in to the latest in West Coast fashion, beauty, and fun.

This week I’m back in Miami to report on the scantily clad scene that is Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. But before I left LA, I stopped by my secret spot for airbrushed manicures: CT Nails #9 by David. Known as the man for intricately printed tips (girls come from all over the world to see him), David can whip up just about any design you’re dreaming of.

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Beauty Throwback: Double Hair Buns

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 13:47:23 -0700

birchbox:

We’ve got contributing editor Natalie Alcala on speed-dial. Not only does the LA-based writer and blogger know the best places to score an unforgettable braid, she’s also discovered the secret to perfect skin from Hollywood’s elite. Every week, she’ll be cluing us in to the latest in West Coast fashion, beauty, and fun.

(Photo: © David Bergman/Corbis)

As demonstrated in this post, I love a good throwback. My latest obsession is the resurgence of double buns—a statement hairstyle championed by edgy fashion forces like Gwen Stefani (above) and Bjork in the ’90s. I’m glad to see that the look has parlayed it’s way back onto the scene, thanks to gals like Vanessa Hudgens and Rita Ora—two girls who know a thing or two about having fun with fashion.

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Seasonal beauty cabinet clean-out aka 😱

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:23:13 -0700

Seasonal beauty cabinet clean-out aka 😱

Cindy Crawford by Herb Ritts, 1994. 🙏

Sun, 26 May 2013 07:28:46 -0700

Cindy Crawford by Herb Ritts, 1994. 🙏

Photo

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:46:45 -0700

Getting my Cirque de Soleil on at @5pointyoga in the Bu....

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:28:50 -0700

Getting my Cirque de Soleil on at @5pointyoga in the Bu. #discovermcm (at Malibu Country Mart)

Dress by @forloveandlemons, crown by @cultgaia, nails by...

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:34:19 -0700

Dress by @forloveandlemons, crown by @cultgaia, nails by @misshandly, shoes custom made by @shoesofprey #vplusn

Oops I’m in Paris! 🇫🇷 (at Musée d'Orsay)

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:38:52 -0700

Oops I’m in Paris! 🇫🇷 (at Musée d'Orsay)

Only @shopncla would match my mani to my business card. 👽

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:53:55 -0700

Only @shopncla would match my mani to my business card. 👽

Designer shooz, leather jackets, $1 basics, etc! Shop my closet...

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:24:56 -0700

Designer shooz, leather jackets, $1 basics, etc! Shop my closet at the #bloggerbazaar now! 1-5pm; 737 Kohler St in DTLA 🎉 (at Westin Mitchell Design Group)

Dopest Hermès scarf. @dinadd

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:07:20 -0700

Dopest Hermès scarf. @dinadd

Respect 🙌 @giuseppezanottiworld (at Beverly Wilshire Beverly...

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:22:43 -0800

Respect 🙌 @giuseppezanottiworld (at Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills - A Four Seasons Hotel)

Aerial view at Jason Wu.

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:31:05 -0800

Aerial view at Jason Wu.

Model Beauty: A Celebration of Cara Delevingne's Eyes

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:49:14 -0800

birchbox:

(Photo: Melissa Bentley/Pinterest)

Cara Delevingne (pronounced De-le-veen) is officially the model of the moment. A few months ago, Fashionista revealed that the 20-year-old British stunner walked in a whopping 53 shows during the spring 2013 runway season. That’s a lot of strutting!

So, why does every iconic fashion designer and acclaimed photographer want to work with her? Besides being a total charmer in front of the camera (have you seen her Shania Twain impression?) her features are spellbinding—especially those eyes. If you’re looking for some weekend beauty inspiration, here are six delightful Delevingne gazes worth replicating.

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"Write drunk; edit sober."

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:46:00 -0800

“Write drunk; edit sober.”