Natalie Petrevski—A Stylist of Her Own Rhythm
Portrait by Lewis Stevenson
If ever there was someone who lives creatively in the pauses as much as the crescendos, it’s Natalie Petrevski. A stylist by profession and a moodboard in motion by nature, she balances quiet rituals with cinematic daydreams and keeps her feet (preferably barefoot) near the coastline. From her deep affection for moonlight to her devotion to healing and humour—Natalie’s worldview is one of soft defiance and sensorial delights. We asked her our Proust Questionnaire. She answered with the sort of charm that makes you want to Gua Sha your face and go for a sunset walk immediately after.
1. What is your current state of mind?
Content in a way that feels peaceful, yet excited for the future.
2. How do you switch off?
By going for a walk, preferably along the coastline. I also have a real affiliation for sunsets and the moon.
3. What is the trait you most admire in others?
Compassion and kindness, I’m a sensitive being.
4. Which living person do you most admire?
Cher. No notes—just pure icon energy.
5. What is your greatest extravagance?
Healing and self-care treatments. Also, trips to the cinema, where I can embrace my escapist side for a while.
6. What is the first thing that you do when you wake in the morning?
I want to say stretch and drink lemon water, but I obviously check my phone first (oops). The snooze button hates to see me coming.
7. What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Patience, never quite mastered it, to be honest.
8. Do you have any daily rituals?
I want to say Gua Sha my face, just so I can will it into a daily ritual.
9. What do you most like about your appearance?
I enjoy having dark hair.
10. What does wellbeing mean to you?
A united front—a calm and happy body, mind and soul.
11. What is the quality you most like in a person?
A good sense of humour. I love to laugh.
12. Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
OMG! No way! Really?
13. What or who is the greatest love of your life?
My two beautiful nieces, Isabella and Sofia.
14. When and where are you happiest?
Diving into a perfect ocean swim or going to the cinema.
15. Which talent would you most like to have?
To play the piano or drums—would love to embody that rhythmic beauty.
16. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Perhaps my tendency to hold on to things, making it harder to let go.
17. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Living my life as a creative.
18. If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?
Hopefully my good karma recycles me into something fabulous.
19. Where would you most like to live?
My dream would be to live a bi-coastal life, splitting time between Europe and Australia.
20. What is your most treasured possession?
My gold jewellery, gifted to me by my mum and babas. I’ve always received the most wonderful compliments when wearing these pieces.
21. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
Constant comparison.
22. What is your favourite occupation?
Being a creative—embracing many areas of this world and constantly evolving.
23. What is your most marked characteristic?
Sarcastic, sensitive and self-deprecating come to mind.
24. What do you most value in your friends?
Loyalty and unwavering support.
25. Who are your favourite writers?
Rachel Seville Tashjian Wise—fashion critic and writer I always come back to. I also love anyone who can make me laugh.
26. Who is your hero of fiction?
This might not sound deep enough, but Fran Fine from The Nanny.
27. Which historical figure do you most identify with?
I haven’t thought about it much, but I’d say Cleopatra, especially given her Macedonian heritage.
28. Who are your heroes in real life?
Cue the cheesy card—but my mum and baba, I wouldn’t survive without them.
29. What are your favourite names?
I have them in my notes app, but I’m saving them for the future…
30. What brings pleasure to your day?
Spending time with my friends and family… oh and the New York Times mini crossword puzzle.
31. Do you have any products or objects that you can’t live without?
Lip balm, concealer and a notebook.
32. Where is your favourite place to wake up in the world?
I’m not sure I’ve actually found this place yet, but I’m excited to discover it.
33. What is your motto?
The best thing about rock bottom is that there’s nowhere to go but up.
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