NOT SO SUBTLE STRIPES

I've always been one of those people who wear things they like to the point of obsession. Case in point, hats! At some point, having realized full benefits of wearing hats, I've developed a massive hat addiction. All of a sudden, bad hair days are but a distant memory, no outfit seems complete without it and my late-night online shopping inevitably leads to browsing accessory sections, looking for more hats in all imaginable and unimaginable colors. 

Of course like all my obsessions, bright colors or preoccupation with black for example, this too will pass. But for now, I remain completely and utterly addicted to wearing hats... Hope you can bear with me while I get it out of my system!:)

Marc by Marc Jacobs PAM stripe jersey long sleeve tee - sold out { similar option here & here } | Nasty Gal Denim The Ex Boyfriend shorts | Rag & Bone leather-trimmed wool-felt fedora | Chanel Boy flap bag in perforated leather | Movado Bold crystal accent watch | Isabel Marant Aleen Ankle boots { in brown here & here } 

Thank you for reading

& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE, 

Annabelle

BEA ON MISSION

Good morning, Everyone! Hope your week is going great so far! 

Though by now, I am sure you are well aware of my weakness for leather jackets in general, this pastel blue biker number is one of my all time favorites. The combination of pastel leather with edgier details like zippers, quilting and buckles, makes this one a complete show stopper and my go-to leather topper for whenever the weather gets warmer! 

I've worn it on countless occasions with anything from dresses and skirts to more casual pieces like jeans and shorts and it always manages to complete a look in the most amazing way. A perfect finishing touch to any ensemble, I have a feeling you'll be seeing quite a bit of it in the near future, now that the weather is warming up:) Hope you guys don't mind! 

Boda Skins Kay Michaels quilted biker jacket | Acne Studious Adriana metallic light gold sneakers | MARC BY MARC JACOBS Bea on Mission tee | Rag & Bone The Skinny jeans | Chanel Boy flap bag in perforated leather |  Rue Gembon Keianna gunmetal rings 

Thank you for reading

& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle 

SUNSET DANCER | RED MANIA

(Jacket - Kinder Aggugini, previously seen here, Dress - Marc by Marc Jacobs, previously seen here, Cheetah Covet Bag - Rebecca Minkoff, Miista Adira Boots - solestruck.com, Jewelry - J Crew, YSL Arti Ring)

I would like to start by announcing the winner of  Etiika Jewelry GIVEAWAY. Congratulations to Mihaela from http://mfashionfreak.blogspot.com, I hope you enjoy the jewelry just as much as I do!

If you read my blog on regular basis, you may have noticed a lot of red in some of my latest post. I suppose I am going through one of my phases... The color red happens to be my latest obsession. This Marc by Marc Jacobs dress isn't new but long-time a favorite. Usually timid and calm, I get an urge to dance and twirl whenever I put it on. 

Speaking of red, with Winter Holidays right around the corner, I am excited to say Emil and I are finally getting our Christmas tree this weekend. This year we are a little behind, usually by this time the whole house is decorated but we've been so busy we had to neglect some of our Holiday responsibilities:) How about you guys, are you done decorating or still procrastinating like I am?

I hope you are all having a fantastic week,

Love,

Annabelle

FALLING FOR FALL

(Dolce Vita Sana Platform Boot, Rebecca Minkoff Bag, Tory Burch Jacket, Marc by Marc Jacobs Marilyn Sweater, Free People Leather Skirt)

It's funny, I keep feeling like it's still fall... In California we never get to see the real winter, not really. I mean the treas change colors, Starbucks starts to serve winter beverages and a few brave fashionistas attempt to rock a winter coat but it never snows. Growing up in Canada I got used to snowy, cold winters, normally I don't miss winter at all. But every once in a while, especially around winter holidays, I remember waking up in the morning to a  perfectly white blanked of fresh snow on the ground, and all the happy winter memories come flooding back. What are some of your favorite winter memories?

Then of course I remember getting a pretty mean sunburn tanning in Malibu last January and think that LA weather is not so bad after all:)  Christmas in bikini, anyone?:)

P.S. I hope you are enjoying the current GIVEAWAY, which will last until Tuesday December 6th, so there is still time to enter!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend,

Love,

Annabelle

FALL FICTION

(Top - Marc by Marc Jacobs, Skirt - Romwe, Bag - Asos, Necklase - ShopBelina.com, Pumps - Steve Madden)

Looking through some of my latest posts I definitely see a theme developing.... Yellow and animal print seem to be the obsessions du jour... So, when I saw these Steve Madden pumps I simply couldn't resist. I love a thick heel and a hidden platform, for me, this combination provides the maximum amount of comfort for a shoe on such a tall heel. God, I must be getting old if I am talking about shoes and comfort:)

As I slowly begin to accept that fall is here, I moving on to a more autumn appropriate palette. One of my favorite color combination is cream, reddish-burgundy, black and brown. I thought that a little bit of animal print might give this outfit a fun twist. What do you guys think? I also have a new found respect for higher waist-lines. As much as I adore low-rise jeans, lately I am attracted to a the level of sophistication higher waist-lines bring to outfits. I mean, don't get me wrong, I am not yet ready for high-rise skinny jeans, I tried a pair on last week and Emil almost died of laughter, but skirts and trousers are definitely a go:)

On a more personal note, I had minor surgery last Sunday which prevented me from posting more. I am doing better now, so I promise to get back to my usual routine!

Love,

Annabelle