PALM SPRINGS IN PINK

Though normally I associate Palm Springs with blazing heat, palm trees and unreasonably long dips in the pool, turns out Palm Springs has a lot to offer even if the temperatures are nowhere near what I would normally consider hot or warm for that matter:) 

As I have mentioned before, most of the time our trips to Palm Springs are the most glorious examples of procrastination, where Emil and I certainly make plans to venture outside of our hotel to explore, yet somehow always end up lingering by the pool, working on our tans and sipping drinks with little umbrellas in them. Both of us, I think at some point accepted the fact that these trips are not exactly productive or active, and allowed ourselves this time to be a bit lazy. Yet, I've always wanted to see more of Palm Springs.

Well, I certainly got my wish this time:)! Though, I have to admit that initially the cooler weather put a bit of damper on my mood, I soon discovered its full benefits. We were finally able to walk around Palm Springs, something we would never dare to do in the warmer months. Have breakfast, lunch and dinner outside without worrying about melting and take pictures of our adventures throughout the day while my hair and make up remained more or less in tact, which is, trust me, a big deal because normally my make up starts running down my face within 15 minutes and hair... well let's just say no amount of product can combat that frizzy mess. 

Nasty Gal trench coat { similar option here & here } | Lovers + Friends Jeremy boyfriend jeans | Marc Jacobs Suede Trouble bag | House of Harlow Chelsea sunglasses  { in orange & blue here } | Cameo crop top | Salvatore Ferragamo sandals { similar here & here } 

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& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle

PLEATED PINK

Good morning, Everyone! How is your weekend going so far? 

Ok, so I'll be the first to admit that wearing sandals smack in the middle of winter is a bit insane! In fact, when I think about January appropriate footwear, sandals are pretty much the last thing that come to mind:) Yet, I find myself in this particular dilemma every year. That very familiar place where things I feel I should be wearing in Winter and things I actually can wear, given that it's about 80 degrees outside, don't exactly match. Sure, I've been trying to keep up the pretense that it's still Winter in LA by layering and wearing boots with pretty much everything, but as temperatures continue to soar, I am faced with the inevitable. Sandal weather is here:) 

Not that I am complaining about this! I'll take all the warmth and sun I can get! Maybe I am not quite ready to give up on cozy coats, sweaters and boots just yet...

INTERMIX cropped wide leg pants in crepe | Aquazzura Saharienne sandals | Trina Turk sleeveless turtleneck { similar here } | Marc Jacobs Suede Trouble bag | Wanderlust & Co rings | Movado Bold crystal accent watch  | Delfina Delettrez eye piercing earring 

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& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE, 

Annabelle  

PINK AND PLUM

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

I guess my black moment is coming to an end:) I can't say it's completely over but I am definitely feeling like wearing more color again all thanks to the wonderful pair of trousers I am sporting in today's post. I found them on my last trip to Zara, and just fell in love with the perfectly slouchy fit and of course the soft pink color. I actually have a bit of a weakness for this particular shade of pink. Soft and feminine, it works beautifully with a variety of colors ranging from deeper shades like burgundies and navies, to softer ones like grays, creams and blues. And of course you know how important versatility is to me:) 

P.S. Not sure if it's the same for you guys, but for me, Zara sizes tend to be a bit unpredictable. Sometimes I have to go for a small and other times extra small seems to fit better. Take these pants for example, I tried them in both sizes but chose a small because I actually liked the slouchier fit. But I would definitely say that this particular pair tends to run a a bit big, and a small fits a lot more like a medium. So, keep that in mind if you decide to get them. 

DVF Mid Dietrich sequin wool mohair coat { in grey here & here } | Saint Laurent Monogram small velvet chain bag with tassel | Dolce & Gabbana Kate patent leather pumps | ASOS cable sweater with turtleneck | ZARA pants | Mejuri pearl love ring | Nialaya arrowhead diamond ring | Vita Fede ring | Delfina Delettrez eye piercing earring 

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& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE, 

Annabelle 

PEONY PINK

Good morning, Everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Every once in a while, and I'm sure you've all been there, you come across an item so wonderful, that no matter how many times you wear it or even what you wear it with really, somehow it makes every outfit feel a little more special. Well, for me it's the skirt I'm wearing in today's post.
I've had it for a little over a year now, and wore it on numerous occasions, from formal dinner parties to casual strolls on Melrose avenue, and to this day, it never failed once to put a smile on my face. Don't really know exactly what it is about it, that makes me feel this way. Perhaps, it's the color, or the volume, or the front pleat or, what is most likely, it is the combination of all those those elements. In short, I am head-over-heels! So, I hope you will forgive me for obsessively wearing it again and again. My only excuse - I just can't help it:) 

tba (to be adored) silk organza scalloped-trim top | Kate Spade ice-cream clutch { also love this option } | Dior Mise en Dior earrings | ASOS Holborn heeled sandals | Cameo The Label Bloom skirt { similar here, also love this shorter version in soft blue } 

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& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle 

PALE PINK SPRING & SAINT LAURENT JANE SANDALS

Good morning, Everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic weekend! This is yet another one of those outfits comprised entirely of all of my favorite things at the moment. I've been searching for a perfect pair of pastel skinnies for ever, and the ones I'm wearing in this post are exactly what I've been looking for. I love pretty much everything about them! The tweed texture, the combination of white and soft pink, the fit and of course the length. Cause I don't know about you, but I am not too keen on the idea of super long skinny jeans. Sure they look ok paired with pumps, but   when I wear strappy heels I have to roll them which I think creates a bit of a bulky look. 

The lace tee I am sporting in this outfit is also a recent find and definitely one of my favorite items right now. I think I mentioned before, I always look for special details and textures, and lace combined with a slightly slouchy silhouette turns a basic tee into a real stand out piece. 

Finally, when I think about essential heels for summer, a pair of white strappy heels is always on top of that list. Surprisingly, a pair of white sandals is not so easy to find. You see, I was looking for something very simple I could wear with jeans or dresses, but with a fairly high heel. Most of the white heels I've been coming across lately had too much detail and embellishment, or had tiny or bulky heels I am not particularly fond of. That is of course until I spotted these amazing Saint Laurent Jane sandals. Simple and elegant, I can definitely pair them with pretty much anything and dress them up or down. And I don't know about you guys, but for me, when it comes to shoes, versatility is key! 

Saint Laurent Jane leather ankle strap sandals | Shoshanna Annalise top | GENETIC Denim Shane skinny jeans in Desire | ASOS flat top cat eye sunglasses | Chanel Boy flap bag | BaubleBar Big Love cuffs, crystal barrel cuff, crystal parallel ring, diagon ring quad | OPI nail polish in Cotton Buds 

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& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle