CASUAL COBALT

Hi Everyone! Hope you all had an amazing weekend so far! My boo and I are took full advantage of the sunny weather we are enjoying in LA today by hitting a few of our favorite spots in West Hollywood. Knowing we are going to be walking around quite a bit, I wanted to wear something cute, yet comfortable. So, I figured today was the perfect opportunity to take my new Sole Society cobalt blue pumps for a walk.
I realize that high-heel pumps may not be everyone's idea of a comfortable shoe, but I am not much of a flats person, so I am always on a quest to find comfortable heels. And these are definitely comfortable! And they are cobalt!  I am sure you know how I feel about this particular shade of blue:) Basically, when it comes to shoes, comfortable and cobalt is always a winning combination in my book! 

To make cobalt the focal point of this look, I layered a chunky cobalt blue knit over a black and white polka dot shirt, paired together with black leather pants and simple cross body bag. Finally, I added just a bit of sparkle with a few bracelets and the cutest crystal rings. Lately, I've been completely obsessed with thin knuckle rings... To me, they are just a perfect combination of pretty and edgy! 

Karenza pumps via Sole Society { also love these bow pumps } | Current/Elliot ankle skinny leather pants { also here } | TOPSHOP sweater { in pink here, similar option here & here } | Gucci Soho bag | Equipment Signature slim white dot print blouse | Vita Fede jewelry: mini titan crystal bracelet, original titan bracelet, ultra eclipse crystal midi ring, ultra mini titan crystal ring | Linear crystal ring, crystal midi ring set & tiger stud earrings via Sole Society { also love this bracelet & this ring } | Clinique nail polish in "Call My Bluff"

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& Keep On Smiling,
LOVE,

Annabelle

TOYING WITH TRANSPARENCY

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! Just wanted to say a quick hello and share a few images of my outfit for Turkey Day. Emil and I are spending Thanksgiving with his family and a few friends. How about you guys, what are your plans for today?

Not that I need an excuse to dress up, but I got this dress especially for tonight's dinner. I spotted it on a recent trip to Nordstrom and have been obsessing over it ever since. If you read my blog on regular basis, you know, I have a soft spot for Nordstrom, and ever since I discovered their amazing Escada selection, I think I've developed a full-on obsession:) Reason why this particular dress caught my eye, is because I love fit-and-flare dresses and of course the sexy yet sophisticated mesh stripe details are simply amazing! You know me, I can't get enough of cute details:)

Since our Thanksgiving dinners tend to be fairly informal, I wanted to dress down a bit and paired my LBD with a pale pink leather jacket and an oversized bag. Finally, to break up the pink and black color palette, I added a pair of fun black and white chevron-print heels and a white ceramic boyfriend watch. 

Once again, I hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving!

Escada Dondi mesh stripe dress | Schutz Gilberta pointy toe pumps | Juicy Couture bag { similar options here & here } | BCBGMAXAZRIA belt { similar here } | Club Monaco Delaine moto jacket | Emporio Armani watch { in silver here, also love this style } | Clinique nail polish in "Call My Bluff"

Thank you for reading
& Keep On Smiling,
LOVE,
Annabelle

CHECKMATE

Good morning and happy Tuesday, Everyone! Is everyone else as excited about Thanksgiving as I am? Normally, Emil and I manage to carve out some time to spend with family and friends. But the past few weeks have been kind of hectic, so I am certainly excited to have a proper sit-down Thanksgiving dinner and some well-needed family time. How about you guys, what are your plans for Thanksgiving? 

Originally, I got this suit to wear to a post Thanksgiving party Emil and I have coming up this Friday. But Friday is a long time away and this suit is awfully cute... Basically, I have no self-control:) Since I always loved the combination of black, white and a contrasting color, I decided to pair it with purple Manolo Blahnik pumps. By the way, I can't begin to tell you how impressed I am with them. Being a complete high-heel addict, I always associate new shoes with at least some level of discomfort. But not these. Even after a full day of running around, my feet remain in tact and completely blister free, something of a miracle in my universe:)! I suppose, this means I will have to go back to Nordstrom for that cute polka dot pair I've been eyeing for some time now. Although, the soft patent pink pair is just as gorgeous... Decisions, decisions... Nordstrom really does have an amazing selection of Manolo Blahnik heels:) 

Manolo Blahnik Taylor d'Orsay pump { also love this version in black patent leather here & in fuchsia here } |  Emporio Armani messenger bag | Mirrored aviators - old { similar here & here } | Finders Keepers the Label suit { also love this blazer and shorts here & here }  | Cameo shirt { similar here } | Sole Society rings { similar here & here } | Deborah Lippmann nail polish in "Shape Of My Heart" | Tom Ford nail polish in "Viper" 

Thank you for reading
& Keep On Smiling,
LOVE,
Annabelle

STRIPES & POLKA DOTS

Good morning and happy Monday, Everyone! Today's look, is yet another one of my outfits comprised entirely of current favorites with just a hint of Holiday glamour. Sure, I may be dressing up for Holidays a bit early... but LA is in full Holiday mode and something about Christmas decorations, the smell of eggnog and the sounds of carols inevitably puts me in the mood to celebrate. Since purple is one of my favorite colors, I simply couldn't resist this fabulous stripped sweater, which by the way, would make a perfect gift to keep you warm and stylish this Holiday season!
Wild yet cozy, I love the combination of black and purple and of course the rhinestone embellished front! I paired it with a cute ponte mini skirt, and an oversized moto coat, which happens to be another one of my favorites. Aside from the way it fits, you know how I feel about details, and this coat certainly has a few! Gold zippers and leather lapels, ummmm .... yes, please! To finish the look I added a pair of fun polka dot-printed sheers and a full on armparty. What about you guys, are you feeling the Holiday spirit already? 

Wellington stripe pullover, wool oversized moto coat, ponte skirt via Juicy Couture | J Crew blouse - old { similar here } | Emporio Armani messenger bag | Hue Polka Dot sheers | Giuseppe Zanotti metallic pumps { similar here } | Vita Fede jewelry: mini titan crystal bracelet, ultra eclipse crystal midi ring & ultra mini titan crystal ring | Juicy Couture multi stone cluster drama cuff | Bow ring - old { very pretty other options here, here & here } 

Thank you for reading

& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle

RED, WHITE & BLUE + SAINT LAURENT DUFFEL BAG

Good morning and happy almost weekend, Everyone! How was your week? For Emil and I, this week was pretty insane in the most wonderful kind of a way, of course! You know me, I like to keep busy:) But we did manage to find time to do a little shopping yesterday, definitely another one of those things I like to do very much... So, I wanted to take this opportunity to share what I wore on our little excursion. This outfit started with a pair of jeans, and not just any pair of jeans but a perfectly distressed, in-my-favorite-shade-of-blue perfection of a pair.
Since I love to combine jeans and coats, I wore a color blocked funnelneck coat to give weight and structure to this look. Finally, I added a red & white plaid shirt and a pair of red pumps to make this color the focal point of the outfit. 

Now, here comes the best part! If you like the jeans I am wearing in this post as much as I do, you're in luck! Because I am hosting Silver Jeans Co Loft Grand Opening event at Glendale Galeria on Saturday, November 23 2-4 pm and the first 25 guests to arrive will receive a $25 gift card! So come hand out with me, sip champagne and check out the new collection! Please RSVP at InStyle_SilverJeansCo@timeinc.com and I look forward to seeing you there!

Silver Jeans Co Tuesday jeans | J Crew colorblock funnelneck coat | Rails Kendra button-down shirt { also love this color & this one } | Miu Miu glitter pumps { similar option here } | Saint Laurent Medium classic duffel bag { also love this cobalt blue version } | Vita Fede jewelry: mini titan crystal bracelet, original titan bracelet, ultra eclipse crystal midi ring, ultra mini titan crystal ring

Thank you for reading

& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle

BLUSH N' BLACK

Good morning and happy Wednesday, Everyone! Hope your week is going great so far. Emil and I had a bunch of meetings and errands to run in downtown LA yesterday, so I wanted to be comfortable, yet look pulled-together. Naturally, I opted to wear my uniform, i.e. a blazer, a cool-looking tote and a pair of heels. If you read my blog on regular basis, you know, I love my blazers and this blush-colored boyfriend blazer is definitely one of my favorites! Aside from the pretty color, I just love the way it fits! I think, the combination of tailored silhouette, longer length and the slightly oversized fit, gives this blazer a relaxed yet polished look. I also love how versatile it is, seriously, it works with just about anything from jeans to dresses!
For this look, I chose to pair it with a structured peplum top and a pair of coated skinny jeans. And to break up the black and blush color palette a bit, I added a BCBG color-blocked tote. A big fan of bigger bags in general, simply because I like to carry everything with me, naturally I love how roomy it is, but it is of course the combination of textures and colors that makes this bag my all-time favorite!

P.S. You can check out my collections of favorite blazers & accessories and follow me on eBay here #FollowItFindIt! 

Truth & Pride silk blazer | BCBGMAXAZRIA tote | Keepsake The Label peplum top { also love this one and this one } | Rich & Skinny Legacy jeans | BCBGMAXAZRIA belt { similar here & here } | Emporio Armani ankle strap pumps - old { similar option here, also love this pair } | Tiffany & Co Atlas open ring | House of Harlow 1960 Sound Waves ring & cuff 

Thank you for reading

& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle