BACK TO BLACK

Good morning, Everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful week! For the most part, Emil and I spent the past week running around like two headless chickens:) Oh, and on top of everything, I am only half way through my Christmas shopping list! Can't even begin to think about how little time I have left to get it all done:) How about you guys, are you done with  your Christmas shopping? 

In other news, I am having a very difficult time accepting the weather we've been "enjoying" in LA lately. Now you know, normally I never complain about the weather! Winters in California are amazing! Warm and sunny, there is rarely a need to wear anything other than a sweater or a light jacket! Well, not this year! In fact, I don't remember the last time it was this cold! The only solution is layering! And layering is precisely what I've been doing, which is particularly evident from this outfit:) 

Although I like the head-to-toe black look, I simply can't resist adding just a touch of color to my outfits, which is why I opted to wear these cute cobalt blue pumps from Sole Society. Definitely my favorite pair of heels at the moment, I just can't get over how pretty and comfortable they are! I know I gushed about them before, but finding a pair of shoes you can wear all day long and feel like you are wearing a pair of slippers, is definitely addicting:)

Karenza pumps via Sole Society { also love these bow pumps } | Current/Elliot ankle skinny leather pants { also here } | Keepsake The Label peplum top { also love this one and this one } | Juicy Couture oversized moto coat | Emporio Armani messenger bag | BCBG belt { also love this one } |  Vita Fede jewelry: mini titan crystal bracelet, original titan bracelet, ultra eclipse crystal midi ring, ultra mini titan crystal ring | Clinique nail polish in "Happy"

Thank you for reading
& Keep On Smiling,
LOVE,
Annabelle 

HOLIDAY LUXE - LITTLE BLACK LACE

Good morning, Everyone! If you read my blog on regular basis, you know how I feel about little black dresses. One of my Holiday staples, I love the fact that you can style LBD in an infinite number of ways. Take today's outfit for example, I wanted to create a very polished, evening look so, I decided to take a classic approach, and paired my LBD with a sparkly clutch and statement jewelry.

Now, when it comes to styling an evening look, jewelry is definitely something I pay attention to the most. And for me, nothing says evening quite like a pair of statement earrings. The ones I am wearing in this post, are my absolute favorite pair at the moment! A big fan of Kendra Scott jewelry in general, I spotted them a few weeks ago and simply couldn't resist. Can you blame me?:) Bold, beautiful and stylish I think, they are an epitome of luxury. Pretty much a perfect statement piece, to add drama to any evening look! How about you guys, what is your favorite way of styling a little black dress? 

Kendra Scott long pave feather earrings in rock crystal { also love this style } | Keepsake The Label dress { similar option here & here } | Tasha Crystal Swirl clutch | BCBG belt { also love this one } | Aminah Abdul Jilil bow pump | Vogue sunglasses | Clinique nail polish in "Happy"

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& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle 

SPARKLE LIKE YOU MEAN IT

Good morning and happy Monday, everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Emil and I went out for dinner last night with a couple of friends, so I wanted to share a few images of my date-night outfit. This whole look was built around my new Movado watch. For a while now, I’ve been looking for a feminine, delicate watch that goes from day to night. So, when I spotted this rose-gold-toned number, I knew I had finally found it. And it was definitely love at first sight: modern and minimalistic, the watch has a sweet crystal-set dot on the dial and a sleek bangle bracelet that I love.
Normally, I don't get this dressed up for dinner, but since it was the first time wearing my new watch—and I love the combination of gold and green—I decided dinner was a good enough excuse to take this look out for a walk. You know me and how I feel about pretty new things—I just don't have the willpower to wait! How about you guys: do you wait for a special occasion or wear new stuff right away?

Hope you guys have a wonderful rest of the week!

Movado Bold watch | Nanette Lepore jacket, top, clutch & skirt | Giuseppe Zanotti metallic pumps { similar here } | Vita Fede jewelry: mini titan crystal bracelet, ultra eclipse crystal midi ring & ultra mini titan crystal ring | Bow ring - old { very pretty other options here, here & here } | Butter London nail polish in "Purple" 

Thank you for reading

& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle

GOING GREEN

Good morning and happy almost weekend, Everyone! I am so excited to announce I will be hosting Ted Baker London Holiday kick off party on Wednesday, December 11, 6-8 pm. So, join me for a fun-filled evening of shopping and exploring the new Holiday 13 collection, indulge in some festive bites & refreshments and enjoy a 20% privilege rate! Hope to see you there!

Ted Baker Tezz skater dress | Emporio Armani messenger bag | BCBG belt { also love this one } | Giuseppe Zanotti metallic pumps { similar here } | BCBG Runway Ossie jacket { similar options here & here } | J Crew floral garland bracelet | Wanderlust + Co multi stud silver bangle, arrow-split gold bangle & infinity gold ring | Vita Fede mini titan crystal bracelet, ultra eclipse crystal midi ring & ultra mini titan crystal ring 

Thank you for reading
& Keep On Smiling,
LOVE,
Annabelle 

PASTEL PLAID

Good morning, Everyone! Just wanted to say a quick hello and share a few images of my old and new obsessions. I've been looking for a plaid coat for some time now, so, when I spotted this amazing one from TOPSHOP, I knew I finally found it! I mean, pastel + plaid, what else can a girl ask for!:) You may have also noticed, I developed a weakness for rose gold lately, and the pieces I am wearing in this post are definitely my current favorites!
Although I think rose gold looks great on it's own, I like to pair it with silver jewelry. I think that because rose gold jewelry looks so pretty and feminine, combining it with simple silver pieces makes the armparty look more modern and edgier. How about you guys, how do you feel about rose gold? 

TOPSHOP pale check v-front coat | Cable knit sweater - old { love this one and this } | J Brand Photo Ready mid-rise skinny jeans | House of Harlow 1960 Sound Waves ring & cuff | J Crew floral garland bracelet | Saint Laurent Medium classic duffel bag { also love this cobalt blue version } | Sergio Rossi pumps { similar here } | Wanderlust + Co multi stud silver bangle, arrow-split gold bangle & screw stud rose gold ring 

Thank you for reading
& Keep On Smiling,
LOVE,
Annabelle

PARTY PANTS - SILVER & SPARKLE

Good morning and happy Monday! I hope you had an amazing weekend! I am once again excited to partner with 7 For All Man Kind to style a Holiday look featuring a pair of beyond gorgeous silver sequins jeans. Reason why I fell in love with this particular pair, is because sequins makes a perfect Holiday statement and works so well with my beloved luxurious basics, such as a cashmere sweater, for instance. I really love combining dressy pieces with more casual ones, to create a single focal paint and to keep all the attention on the statement piece, the sequins jeans, in this particular case. To add a bit more drama to the look, I opted to wear a few statement necklaces, a full on arm-party and a fun color-blocked clutch.
Of course this outfit could have worked just as well with a simple black bag, but you know how I feel about color and bright accent pieces, which is why I decided to introduce coral as an accent color. To keep this look from going over the top, I kept my hair and make up fairly casual and simple but I just couldn't resist adding a bit of sparkle to my manicure. After all, aren't Holidays all about sparkle!?:)

7 For All Mankind The Skinny in Sequin Floral jeans | J Crew elbow patch sweater | Emporio Armani ankle strap pumps - old { similar option here, also love this pair } | Celine diamond clutch { also love this color } | Vita Fede jewelry: mini titan crystal bracelet, ultra eclipse crystal midi ring & ultra mini titan crystal ring | J Crew jeweled triangle necklace

Thank you for reading
& Keep On Smiling,
LOVE,
Annabelle