BUTTERFLIES

Good morning, Everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! 

If you read my blog on regular basis, you may have noticed that lately, it's been all about floor-length gowns for me and the amazing, lace and sequined butterfly Via Della Perle number I am wearing in today's post is definitely one of my favorites so far. Couldn't decide what I love the most about it if I tried, but I have a feeling, it is the combination of elements rather than a particular detail. I think what attracted me to this dress in the first place was the beautiful gunmetal butterfly embroidery, but the open back combined with the sexy lace asymmetric hem made me fall in love! 

In terms of styling a floor length gown, though it can certainly look great paired with an up-do and demure, ladylike accessories, I prefer to go for a slightly nonchalant look and wear it with casual hair, edgier accessories like studded heels and  multi-finger rings and a bright lip. 

Thank you for reading

& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle 

BASICALLY BLACK

Grace maxi dress via Valrouge | Elizabeth & James Sam t-strap sandals | Aqua necklaces & cuffs - cute ones here, here & here | Marc by Marc Jacobs Petal to the Metal Natasha bag | Butter London nail color in "Slapper"

I can't remember the last time it was this hot a LA. Can't believe I'm saying it, but I actually long for cooler temperatures. Although I am pretty sure, if I happen to read this sometime next January I'll be giving myself a mental kick in the butt:) So, I ask you to excuse my sad-looking hair and lack of make up, but no amount of product can withstand this heat. Ok, maybe not complete lack of make up, but definitely considerably less than I had on this morning! Water proof eye liner rules!:)

As of lately, this dress has become my constant companion. Made from ultra soft light-weight cotton, it's so comfortable I never want to take it off. Of course, the fact that it's absolutely gorgeous, doesn't hurt either:)

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Keep on smiling,

Love,

Annabelle