CARAMEL COAT + NANETTE LEPORE FALL 2014 NYFW SHOW

Good morning, Everyone! So excited to share what I wore to Nanette Lepore Fall 2014, as well as a few pics of my favorite looks and fabulous backstage craziness. For my look, I chose a black dress with leather details and side pockets, and a super soft caramel-colored coat. I think what I like about this coat the most, aside from the leather details of course, is the fact that it's so versatile. And you know how I feel about pieces that look equally great with dresses and blue jeans... Basically, it was love at first sight!:)

Nanette Lepore coat & dress | House of Harlow Chelsea sunglasses | Saint Laurent Classic Cabas Y-Ligne medium leather bag via Gasmy | Zara turtleneck | Karl Lagerfeld fingerless leather gloves { also love this option and this one } 

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LOVE,
Annabelle

NEW YORK BLUES

Good morning, Everyone! I hope your week is going great so far! Wanted to take this apportunity to share another one of my fashion week looks. Since it's been so cold in New York, the only way to keep warm is by layering. So, I started with a cute Equipment Signature plaid shirt and sweater in one of my favorite shades of blue, then added an oversized blazer, fingerless gloves and a veiled beanie. I completed this outfit with a pair of coral patent pumps just to add a contrasting color to the look. 

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Equipment Audrey shirt with contrast collar & Sloane crew sweater | Cameo blazer & jeans | BCBG Winter veiled hat { similar here } | Chanel Boy flap bag | Miu Miu patent pumps { similar options here & here } | Portolano pearl fingerless gloves 

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& keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle

VALENTINE'S DAY RED AT CENTRAL PARK

I think I mentioned before that this year Emil and I will be spending Valentine's Day on the plane, heading back to LA. And since a 5-hour plane ride, on top of packing and dealing with all the travel nonsense doesn't exactly scream romance, we decided to exchange gifts and celebrate V-Day a bit early. Btw, the sunnies I am sporting in today's look are my Valentine's Day present from Emil and taking into consideration my obsession with sunglasses, Emil definitely scored double points for creativity and knowing exactly what I like. Of course, the fact that I was drooling over them on our recent trip to Sunglass Hut probably made it a bit easier for him:) Don't get me wrong, I love flowers and candy, but in my opinion a pair of fabulous shades makes a much more stylish and practical gift:)  

Since we don't get that many chances to celebrate Valentine's Day in New York, we decided to skip the dinner and movie route and instead spend the day exploring the city. We ended up taking a nice long stroll around Central Park, hitting a few of our favorite book stores and coffee shops and doing a little shopping of 5th avenue. 

I am definitely glad I opted to wear pants and sweater instead of a dress... I figured, since we decided to keep our Valentines Day adventures fairly unconventional, cute sweater and wide-legged pants in Valentine's Day signature color could look just as romantic as a dress, but would be much more practical considering the weather:)!

How about you guys, what are you doing for Valentine's Day?

Ray Ban sunglasses via Sunglass Hut | IRO Ashvie leather jacket | REISS wide leg pants { similar here, here & here } | Chanel Boy flap bag | Pixie Market hat | J Crew cable-knit pocket sweater | Karl Lagerfeld fingerless leather gloves { also love this option and this one } 

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& Keep On Smiling,
LOVE,
Annabelle

WELL SUITED

Good morning, Everyone! Hope you are enjoying your weekend! Emil snapped these pics at Hudson hotel, our home away from hope for the duration of fashion week, right before we headed out to BCBG after party. You know how I feel about suits in general but the one I'm wearing in this post is definitely my favorite at the moment! I went kinda nuts when I spotted it a few weeks ago, and I am not sure how, but I did manage to resist the urge to wear it right away... Sort of a proud moment for me:)
Of course, pairing it with these fairly open Valentino pumps was probably not the most practical decision, especially in the super cold New York weather... But I prefer to wear cropped pants with pumps, as apposed to boots for example, so practical or functional had to take a back seat to what I felt looked the best:)

Zadig et Voltaire jacket & pants | Pixie Market hat | Valentino Rockstud leather flap clutch & punkouture t-strap pumps | McQ by Alexander McQueen fur sleeve jacket { similar here } | Karl Lagerfeld fingerless leather gloves { also love this option and this one } 

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& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle

NYFW TALES FROM THE TENTS - DAY ONE

Good morning, Everyone! Just wanted to say a quick hello a share a few images from my first day at NYFW. Emil and I arrived super late on Wednesday, and slept for about 2 hours before the first show. Hence the super big sunglasses:) They definitely did a fantastic job hiding my lack of sleep! But of course it's hard to sleep in New York because the city is simply so intoxicating, I think you just can't help but fall victim to it's infectious energy... 

I also wanted to take this opportunity to share a few favorites from a super fun Sunglass Hut "Ditch The Typical Gift V-Day" event, I had the pleasure of co-hosting last night. Since Emil and I are going to be spending Valentine's Day on a plane heading back to LA, it was nice to celebrate V-Day a bit early... Cocktails, sweets and killer shades, what can I say, this is definitely my idea of a perfect V-Day celebration:) !

McQ by Alexander McQueen fur sleeve jacket { similar here } | Stuart Weitzman Highland boots | Chanel Boy flap bag | Wunderkind sunglasses via Pixie Market | Nordstrom gloves { similar here } | Current/Elliot ankle skinny leather pants { also here } | Valentino Rockstud leather flap clutch & t-strap pumps 

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& Keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle