ROSY

Leilla pumps via Pink & Pepper | Ted Baker Larinda decoupage print skirt & Rufia double button jacket | Sandro silk top | BCBG Piper clutch | River Island rose gold toggle bracelet

I would like to start by announcing the winner of Amber Avenue INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY! Congrats to Nerea Brito, hope you love the skirt as much as I did! 

I don't wear prints that much, for the most part I like solid-colored pieces, but once in a while, when I come across something as gorgeous as this Ted Baker decoupage print skirt, I kick myself for not wearing prints more often. Fact that it comes fully equipped with my beloved side pockets, is really icing on the cake for me. What can I say, it's all about the details! Talk about details, I got this blazer the day before because I've been looking for one in this color for some time now. But I went completely bonkers once I spotted the rose gold buttons and the beautiful light blue satin lining. Yes, I did just say it, I went bonkers for buttons, but I am still rose-gold-crazy, and they are absolutely adorable:)

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Love,

Annabelle

PERFECT PEPLUM

Super diva royale sandals via GlamRockChic | Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC bag | Zara leather top & pants | Basilissa pave bracelet via Ily Couture | Sephora by OPI nail polish in Havana Dreams on hands & What a Broad on toes

 I would like to start by thanking everyone who joined me at the Neiman Marcus trend event today! Thank you so much for coming, it was such a pleasure to finally meet all of you! Hope you had as much fun as I did!

In other news, I finally found a perfect leather peplum top! Feels like I've been looking for just the right one for ages. It was of course when I abandoned all hope of ever finding it, did I stumble across this gorgeous one from Zara! Ironic, huh? Love absolutely everything about it, especially the black on black embroidery! Wore it to a dinner last night, and decided to stick to the black and white color palette, but couldn't resist adding just a bit of color via these amazing heels I just got! Love the color blocking, the v-back and of course that little bit of studding in the front! I could probably go on and on explaining why I love them so much! But then again, you already know just hoe shoe-crazy I am:)

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Love,

Annabelle

BLUER THAN BLUE - WIN A CC SKYE BAG

CC Skye Bella Crossbody bag via StefaniBags | Ombre statement necklace via Ily Couture | Signature stretch color skinny jeans in 'Surf the Web" via Bebe | Bev-Hills top via Nannete Lepore |  Tibi Amber high heel sandals 

I think you all know how I feel about neon hues, which is why I am so excited to team up with StefaniBags for this exciting giveaway. This time you have a chance to win this gorgeous CC Skye Bella Crossbady bag in my favorite shade of yellow. I wish everyone the best of luck!

THIS GIVEAWAY is open to everyone,

OLD FRIENDS AND NEW and it will SHIP INTERNATIONALLY

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Please leave a comment here including your email address so I may contact you if you win! The GIVEAWAY will last for 7 days until Monday August 20, 2012.

BRIGHT AS THE SUN & REED KRAKOFF BOXER TOTE

Leilla pumps via Pink & Pepper | Reed Krakoff Boxer tote via Neiman Marcus | Chiffon sleeve jacket, Neon resin spike necklace & Neon spike necklace via Minusey  | J Crew neon yellow shorts - similar here | Sandro silk top | Eye Me in blue bracelet via Tamara Noor 

Spent the day shopping for Fashion week coming up in September. Granted, trying on tweed and brocade in 100-degee weather is absolutely bizarre, still, I am really excited to see all the wonderful trends coming in for this fall. It's just somewhat difficult to get into the right mindset, when all you can think about is taking a cool dip in the ocean, preferably in all your clothes, or chugging down anything iced.  

Don't think I remember another Summer like this, I mean, normally a big fan of the heat, as of  last week I unapologetically long for cooler temperatures. My breaking point, I left my make up bag in a car during a quick store run, came back to find that all my lipsticks melted! Never seen anything like that! I mean they turned into liquid, creating a mini peachy-pinkish pond at the bottom of my bag. There was no way to save the bag or any of it's contents, so I had to throw the whole thing out! I think it was that particular moment that made me think, oh boy, I am soooo ready for Fall!

P.S. Don't  forget to join me at Neiman Marcus Fall Trends Event on Wednesday, August 15, would love to see all of you there! RSVP details HERE

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Love,

Annabelle

NEIMAN MARCUS & VIVALUXURY FASHION EVENT

Hey Everyone,

I am so honored to host a Fall Trends Event at Neiman Marcus, being able to talk fashion in one of my favorite stores, is a dream come true!

So excited to invite you all to  join me at Neiman Marcus Topanga, August 15 at 1pm for some fun fashion conversation + meet & greet + sips + light bites!

Hope to see you guys on Wednesday, can't wait to finally meet you in person!

Keep on smiling,

Love,

Annabelle

SHADY LADY - WIN AMBER AVENUE GIFT CARD

Aztec printed skirt in pastel via Amber Avenue |  Swing with double chain bag via Rebecca Minkoff  | Zara top & heels |  Daggerwing sunglasses via IVI Vision | Scull & beads bracelet via Minusey | J Crew chain necklace worn as a bracelet 

I am insanely obsessed with this skirt right now, I mean pastel aztec print, um...., yes please, which is why I am so excited to team up with Amber Avenue for an exciting GIVEAWAY! This time, you have a chance to win the skirt I am wearing + $50.00 Gift Card to shop on amberavenue.com! The GIVEAWAY will last for 9 days until August 15, 2012. I wish everyone the best of luck!

To enter, please visit my Facebook page by click on the link below. 

THIS GIVEAWAY is open to everyone,

OLD FRIENDS AND NEW and it will SHIP INTERNATIONALLY

CLICK HERE TO ENTER GIVEAWAY ON FACEBOOK

P.S. Amber Avenue is offering 20% OFF Regular priced items for all VivaLuxury readers, with coupon code VIVALUXURY

Keep on smiling,

Love,

Annabelle

A TOUCH OF TEAL

Ikat print Leilla pumps via Pink & Pepper | Chiffon sleeve jacket via Minusey  | French Connection dress - old, similar here  |  Daggerwing sunglasses via IVI Vision | Zara bag | JCrew belt | stackable gold triangle rings by Jung Ee Eun via Boticca | J Crew chain necklace worn as a bracelet 

Today was one of those amazing lazy days, I've been longing for, for some time now. Normally I get up very early and run around all day long. Don't get me wrong, I love to be busy, to make lists, to cross things of those lists and so on. But every once in a while, I find myself craving a little piece. Well, today was one of those days. Spent most of day shopping, having breakfast/brunch/lunch with my girls, whom I haven't seen in ages at our favorite little cafe and doing research for possible places to visit during my up-coming vacation. 

I am really excited because my family is coming to visit me from Canada, and we are going to spend my time off together. I may have mentioned before, I only get to see them once or twice a year, so I take great care planning our activities, as I want everything to be just perfect when they come here. Right now, I have my eye on Santa Barbara, so if anyone knows must-see places there, I appreciate your advice! 

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Keep on smiling,

Love,

Annabelle