TERRACOTTA

This pretty terracotta-colored jumpsuit takes comfort to a whole new level! If I could spend the rest of summer wearing just the one thing, this would be it! Aside from comfort, color and overall fit, what I love about this one is the fact that it virtually doesn't wrinkle. Sure it sounds a bit mundane, I mean who cares about a few wrinkles, and yet... I do:) There were so many times I got into my car in the morning, looking completely presentable, and arrived to an important meeting looking like a wrinkled mess! But in this jumpsuit I can sit, slouch or even twist myself into a pretzel if I wanted to without being afraid of those pesky little wrinkles! And in my book, that is always a good thing:)! 

H&M jumpsuit { similar here & here } | CHLOE Mini Drew shoulder bag thanks to Barneys { in cream here } | ISABEL MARANT ear cuff & snake bracelet | DELFINA DELETTREZ eye piercing earring | PRADA Confetti Wayfarer sunglasses 

COACHELLA 2015 FAVORITES

Coachella has come and gone, and somehow in all the excitement, I haven't had the chance to share most of my favorite looks and moments. Oh well, better late than never, I say! So, without further ado, here are a few of my favorite Coachella 2015 looks! Hope you enjoy! :) 

REBECCA MINKOFF Enabel three quarter sleeve tweed jacket, Mila high heel open toe booties & Kemper dress | CHLOE The Marcie mini textured leather shoulder bag | GORJANA Elea cuff & Bali hand chain | CULT GAIA flower crown 

THE KOOPLES studded leather skirt, minibox bag in embossed python style leather & straw hat | ETOILE ISABEL MARANT Salvia broderie anglaise cotton top | ISABEL MARANT Aleen belted leather studded boots | DYLANLEX Kaa bracelet, Liam bracelet, Ari ring, Rio ring & Syd ring 

BCBGMAXAZRIA Farrell zip fringe jacket & Florance mini quilted leather bucket bag 

ETOILE ISABEL MARANT Caleen cotton blend voile dress { in white here } | ISABEL MARANT  Lucie studded sandals { in black here, similar option here } | PIERRE HARDY fringe bag | THE KOOPLES biker jacket in suede 

FESTIVAL BOUND

For me, dressing up has always been a big reason why I love festival season so much. Though most of the time, cute and fun is what I aim for when I style my festival looks, as of lately, practicality and wearability also started to gain momentum. So, say studded fringed leather pants sound good in theory yet in reality, stretchy leather and blazing desert heat don't mix very well ( and yes, I did actually make this mistake ). And so, through a long process of trial and error, I've come up with a few festival favorites sure to keep you looking cute yet comfy no matter how hot the weather gets!

DENIM SHORTS: Always cute, always comfy, denim shorts look good with just about anything from bikini tops to flowy blouses. The high waisted pair from EXPRESS I am wearing in today's  post is a current favorite. First, I've always been obsessed with destroyed denim and this pair has just the right amount of distressing and second, I am really loving the high-waisted shorts cropped top look at the moment, and these just happen to look absolutely phenomenal with all of my crop tops.

FLOWY BLOUSE: A cute flowy top keeps you nice and cool in the desert heat! The cold shoulder top from Express I am wearing today is yet another favorite because well, I am more than a bit partial to shoulder cut-outs and secondly because it's so lighwaight it feels like you're wearing nothing at all.

ACCESSORRIES: Sure, I've always believed accessories complete an outfit. But in this case a hat is not only a cute finishing touch but also a very practical addition to a look, especially if you hope to keep your hair from drying out in the blazing sun:) Seriously, I don't know what it is about Palm Springs but after a few days there my hair starts resembling a heap of straw, yet thanks hats, I was actually able to maintain a somewhat decent looking mane on our last few visit there. 

What about you guys, what are your festival staples/favorites? 

EXPRESS 2 Inch High Waisted Destroyed denim shorts, cold shoulder blouse, bottlecap belt & fedora hat | ISABEL MARANT Aleen Ankle boots { in brown here & here } | DYLANLEX jewelry | BOYY Lazar leather bucket bag 

A POP OF RED

If I had to describe 3 items I cannot picture my wardrobe without, distressed jeans, leather jacket ( preferable studded and studded a lot ) and killer boots would be right at the top of that list. Though I certainly like to experiment with my style, because as we all know, trying something new feels refreshing, it's the combination of the three mentioned above, that makes me feel, well... like me the most. And of course, given mine, yours and everyone's propensity for wearing what we like over and over again, the jacket, jeans and boots combo is always in heavy rotation. Yet, as much as those three ingredients stay the same, what does change are the accessories. 

A huge accessory believer ( or basically a junky, if we're gonna be honest here ), I think that the right accessory like a pair of sunnies, a cute hat or an insanely cool looking evil eye scarf, can give an outfit a completely different feel, vibe and genre:).

The scarf is a separate story. Since I am having a huge accessory moment ( Seriously, I am like an accessory monster right now! I just can't stop! ), I've been looking for a cute bright scarf I can wear to spice up my plain t-shirt and jean looks and add a bit of color to my denim-on-denim ensembles. Eventually, I came across T+C by Theodora & Callum's new collection of globally inspired treasures and the evil eye line struck a cord right away. Aside of course from the cool print, I am more than a bit partial to fringed scarfs ( something about denim and fringe looks so cool together ), not to mention bright colors! I kept going back and forth between the bright coral red I am wearing in today's post and this gorgeous blue HERE, but finally decided on the red once I came across the red and rhodium evil eye bangle which seemed to go so perfectly with the scarf.

Of course now, I am thinking of getting the blue one as well, but I suppose that's a story for another post...

T+C by Theodora & Callum Evil Eye square scarf in red & red/rhodium open evil eye bangle | A.L.C. studded leather motorcycle jacket | Rag & Bone The Skinny jeans & leather-trimmed wool-felt fedora | Chanel Boy flap bag in perforated leather | Isabel Marant Aleen Ankle boots { in brown here & here } 

Thank you for reading

& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE, 

Annabelle

FRINGE

I realize the absurdity of going bare-legged in February and yet such is the nature of the weather in California. Though it does get cold enough to wear a coat from time to time, for the most part, it tends to be pretty warm, even in the middle of Winter. 

I am of course not complaining at all! I am especially not complaining in lieu of a phone conversation I had with my mom yesterday regarding all the marvels of Canadian winters, i.e. black ice, heavy snow fall and my personal favorite, gusting wind! Though, I left Toronto almost 10 years ago, the memories of Canadian winters are still fresh in my mind which is probably one of the reasons why I will never be able to take going bare-legged in February for granted:) 

Shoshanna Nicoletta sweater dress { also love this long-sleeve version } | IRO Paris Magic sweater { wearing a size M for a more relaxed fit } | Proenza Schouler patchwork medium bucket bag { also love this all white version here } | Isabel Marant Royston boots { 50% OFF here } | Rag & Bone leather-trimmed wool-felt fedora | Rue Gembon rings | OPI nail polish in Birthday Babe  { 3 coats } 

Thank you for reading

& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle 

PLAID IN SAN LUIS OBISPO

Good morning, Everyone! Hope you are all enjoying your weekend! 

I wanted to say a quick hello and share a few pics Emil and I took in San Luis Obispo on the way back from San Simeon. As I have mentioned in the past, Emil and I love taking these mini driving trips along California coast line. 

Since normally,  it takes about 4 - 5 hours to get to San Simeon and I am the biggest baby in the world and become pretty restless after spending even 2 hours in the car, we always make a few stops along the way. A coffee and a quick walk in Santa Barbara, lunch in San Luis Obispo ( an incredibly charming town, by the way ) not only breaks up the monotony of driving but also gives us a chance to explore a few wonderful coastal towns. For example, this time around, we spent a few hours walking around San Luis Obispo and I have to say, it's one of my new favorite places ever! So, if you ever decide to make this trip, I definitely recommend making a stop. Oh, and you have to check out Scout Coffee on Garden Street! Best coffee I ever had, hands down! :) 

Oversized plaid coat via Storets | TROA Rider mid-rise skinny jeans in black onyx | Chanel Boy flap bag | Isabel Marant Royston suede buckle boots { similar here & here } | Alice McCall x Cast Eyewear Love Cats sunglasses via Pixie Market | Wanderlust & Co rings 

Thank you for reading

& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE, 

Annabelle