JUST PEACHY

Just between us, of all the things I was supposed to wear to Fashion Week, this peachy perfection from Chloe was the one I was excited about the most. Mostly because I am some what familiar with New York weather in February and fur, even if it's faux, would offer the most protection from the cold (  I was very naive!!! Given what I know now, five layered fur coats wouldn't have been enough to keep me warm ) but also because well..., it's peach fur, and if that doesn't say Fashion Week, I really don't know what does:) 

Alas, United States Post Service, or as I like to call it, a company with a perfect track record for delivering things late or not at all, put an end to my dream of braving New York weather in my peachy fur. 

The coat arrived a few days after I came back from New York, on what was a particularly sunny and warm day. I mean of course it did, I always said that the universe has quite a sense of humor! And so I circled the box a few times, tried my new coat on, got a complement from Emil followed by a very pertinent question. The question of course was whether I would still be able to wear it or would I have to put it away until next year. Ha! Shows how much boys know about girls and fashion. Because quite frankly, the answer to the question is always yes! Yes, you can absolutely wear fur coats in LA if you really want to! And I really, really wanted to!

And so, I waited for a cold day! After a week or so, just as I was about ready to give up, my patience was rewarded and the cold day finally came! I mean, sure 60s probably doesn't quite qualify as fur coat weather per se but given that I am in LA, it was the closest thing to cold I was going to get:) 

After weeks and weeks of waiting, I finally got to take my peachy perfection out for a walk and... it was fantastic! Now, I find myself hoping for more cold days just so that my peachy friend and I can spend more time together! :) Of course, the temperatures seem to be climbing up, so now I am thinking that perhaps 70s could also qualify as peachy fur weather... 

See by Chloe faux fur coat via Coggles { also here } | Current/Elliot The Prospect leather pants | Chanel Boy flap bag in perforated leather | Stella McCartney black Britt shoes | Crap Eyewear TV Eye shades via Nasty Gal

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LOVE,

Annabelle 

BOYFRIEND STYLE

Good morning, Everyone! I hope this week is going great for you? 

Ever since Emil and I started this blog about 4 years ago, we've been talking about posting a look styled complete by him. Though I always believed it was a great idea, I am also the first to admit it's not always easy for me to give complete creative control to someone else, even to someone who knows me and my style as well as he does. 

Yet, as reluctant as I was to let him style a look for me, I have to admit, I was definitely curious to see what he would come up with. I tried to remember some of his favorite looks on me, things that he liked in general, but I couldn't think of a definitive look or style. I know boys generally love dresses and girly things, and he is certainly not an exception in that sense, yet, he always said how much he loved seeing simple things like jeans and cute sweaters on me. So after a while, I let my curiosity take over and gave him complete and total control!

Much to my surprise, because I honestly did expect to wear a dress, he came up with the look I am wearing in today's post! My first reaction - I freaking LOVE IT! By far, the edgiest outfit I've ever sported on this blog, I am honestly half tempted to let him style more for me:) I absolutely love how he was able to create a look that was true to my esthetic and also incorporate items I would consider wardrobe staples, like a great pair of boyfriend jeans and out-of-this-world amazing studded leather jacket. I guess he knows me even better than I thought! :) 

What about you guys, what do you think of this look? 

A.L.C. studded leather motorcycle jacket | MARC BY MARC JACOBS Bea on Mission tee | Current/Elliot The Fling destroyed rolled jeans | Isabel Marant Royston suede buckle boots { similar here & here } / Chanel Boy flap bag in perforated leather 

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& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle 

FLORAL FIX + DIY 501 ORIGINAL FIT JEANS

501 Original fit jeans via Levi's | Lovers + Friends moto jacket and top { similar here } | Zara pumps | BCBG clutch - old { love this option here } | Silver claw bracelet, cross bracelet via Jewelinks 

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to parter with Levi's and Lookbook.nu to style a pair of 501 original fitting jeans (see post HERE). Well, today's post is all about DIY + self-expression, basically how I would customize a pair of 501s to make them my own. 

If you read my blog on regular basis, the answer is quite simple: I love my denim a bit distressed! My perfect pair is well-worn, whiskered and perfectly shredded. To achieve this look, I used a cutting board and an X-Acto knife. Sliding a cutting board inside the leg of the jeans is a great way to prevent slashing the other side and/or prevent any damage to the surface you are working on! Once I decided on the rip placements, I used an X-acto knife to create a few slashed clusters. I started slashing horizontally and made sure to create rips in varying length and depth for better texture. Finally, I threw the jeans into a dryer for about 20 minutes to reveal the treads and get that perfectly shredded look.

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Love,

Annabelle

CORAL BLOCKED + 501 ORIGINAL FIT JEANS

501 Original fit jeans via Levi's | BCBG Dixon color-blocked moto jacket | Joie Sinden blouse | Wayfarer mirror sunglasses via Minusey | Zara bag - old { similar options here & here } | Harlow beige leather bracelet, Veronica beige leather wrap bracelet & Adriana mint pave crystal link bracelet all via ShopBelina | House of Harlow pyramid wrap ring | Brielle ankle strap pumps via Sigerson Morrison  

I don't really think my weakness for slouchy-fitting, broken-in jeans is a big secret at this point. A huge fan of denim in general, I practically live in boyfriend jeans, which is why I am so excited to parter up with Levi's and Lookbook.nu to style a pair of 501 original fitting jeans. To me, the 501s are an epitome of effortlessly cool-looking boyfriend-fitting jeans. 

My look was inspired by opposite elements - casual and dressy, tailored and slouchy and of course light and bright. So, to balance out the casual fit of the jeans, I added a tailored jacket, a pair of high heels and a patent lather clutch. 

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Love,

Annabelle

CASUAL THURSDAY

Turquoise suede flats via Andy Tom | J Crew tipped coat { also loving this one } | Rag & Bone mid rise legging jeans | Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC bag via StefaniBags | J Crew lambswool diamond  sweater | Pathos "All Eyes On Me", "Golden Eye" and "Hand Of Fate" bracelets via Otrera | Marc Jacobs  mirrored sunglasses

Do you remember that old Alanis Morissette song "Isn't it Ironic", especially that one line about "rain on your Wedding day..."? Ok, so it didn't rain on my Wedding day, but it did rain on my only day off in like 3 weeks. When I woke up and saw the dark & gloomy sky, for some reason it was the first thing that came to mind:) So, in an effort to save the day, I decided to engage in some retail therapy, i.e. finish up my Christmas shopping list. 

Granted, going to an outdoor mall on a rainy day could have been problematic, but Americana at Brand  happens to be one of my favorite shopping places and I was also really excited to see all the Christmas decorations. I am such a kid at heart, I love Christmas trees, garlands and lights and of course good old Christmas music. I am pretty sure I know the words to most Christmas songs! Just ask Emil, I start singing Christmas songs in November, so by late December his head is spinning:) 

Long story short, the day was completely saved and Emil and I ended up having a totally awesome time. So, who cares about bad wether, sometimes all you need to have a good time is great company, a hot cup of coffee and some serious shopping!

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Annabelle

LAVENDER ICE - #DRESSEDFOR #TIME

Snake embossed skinny watch via Armani Exchange | Nasty Gal Camille trench coat | BCBG Max Azria leather leggings - old { similar here & here } | Alice + Olivia Odell mirrored wedge pumps  { more sizes here }  | Alexander Wang Emile small leather tote { similar here } | ZeroUV mirrored lens metal aviators | Low Luv horse bit & coin bracelet via GlamBoutique 

If you read my blog on regular basis, you know what a big accessories fan I am. For me accessories, are an essential finishing touch that pull everything together and complete a look. My latest obsession is watches, which is why I am so excited to team up with Armani Exchange once again for their new project #DressedFor #Time, to showcase one of my favorite watches from their current collection.

I say one of my favorites, because believe me, it was not an easy decision to make. At the end, I chose this elegant snake embossed skinny watch because of it's sleek and simple design. I think it's definitely one of those pieces I am going to wear everyday, because it works so well with right about everything: from jeans to cocktails dresses. And you know how much I like pieces that can be styled in an infinite number of ways!

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Love,

Annabelle