HEAD OVER HEELS

Sunburst ombre bubble statement necklace via ILY Couture | Equipment signature mint blouse - cute ones here & here | Madewell silk shapesketch shorts | Zara heels & handbag | ASOS claw ring & spike stretch bracelet | Sephora by OPI nail color in "Read my Palm"

Yet another outfit comprised entirely of current favorites. Take this bubble necklace for example, a fantastic combination of statement-making shape and drool-worthy colors. Instant favorite! These Zara heels made countless appearances on my blog and truly are one of my favorite pairs of shoes of all time. That pop of bright orange in the back makes me weak at the knees even now:) Ah, and of course this mint Equipment Signature blouse! Why do I love it so much? Well, it's not just because it's beautiful, or because it fits well, or because it is made from the softest buttery silk, it's because it's a combination of all those things. 


At the end of the day, what makes an item special or a favorite? I think that clothes need to feel good and make you feel good. If you can find that, it's love from first moment you put them on:)

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Love,

Annabelle

SPRING IN MY STEP

Ikat print pumps via Pink & Pepper | Madewell red mini skirt - similar here |  Sandro silk top | Blazer thrifted | Rebecca Minkoff bag - old, also loving this one | House of Harlow etched stack cuff & pyramid wrap ring via Glamhouse |  ASOS claw ring & spike stretch bracelet

I would like to start by announcing the winner of Boticca International Giveaway! Congrats to Laura from Le Monde De Laura who won a $100.00 GIFT CARD! Hope you enjoy it:)!

Running away from the scorching hot LA temperatures, Emil and I find ourselves spending more and more time in Malibu. Not that we ever need an excuse to visit our favorite part of LA:) Usually 10-15 degrees cooler than the rest of the city, we love the fresh ocean air, a variety of cute little shops and of course a great selection of fantastic seafood restaurants. Ok, so maybe I like the shops a little more than Emil does:) 

Yesterday, we had dinner plans to check out a new restaurant in Malibu, located right on the beach. Well, new to us, anyway. I thought this was a perfect opportunity to wear my new ikat print heels. How amazing is the red ankle strap? Simply can't get over how cute they are, completely classic combo of black and red in the front and ikat drama in the back:) Love from the first sight!:)

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Love,

Annabelle

WELL SUITED & REED KRAKOFF BOXER TOTE

Ruffle black patent flat via Pink & Pepper | Reed Krakoff Boxer tote via Neiman Marcus | Zara white blazer & white studded shorts | J Crew bright pink bracelets and sunglasses | ASOS claw ring & spike stretch bracelet, also loving this one 

I've been living in LA for about 6 years now, and I still can't get used to how cold it gets at night. Seriously, once the sun goes down the temperatures can drop 10-20 degrees easily. When I first got here, I never knew what to wear. Now, I never leave home without a blazer or a jacket, which is why you see so many of them on my blog:) 

I got this cute little blazer from Zara to wear with my new patent leather flats. Something about white tweed and patent leather always looks chic to me:) Oh, and the little tassels, so cute, right:) These are my favorite, go to flat shoes at the moment! Running around in heels all day long gets pretty tiring, and who needs heels when you have such a fabulous pair of flats:) 

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Love,

Annabelle

LACE PACE

Bev-Hills top via Nannete Lepore | Crystalized nail ring, Neon spike necklace, Crystal spike necklace - all via Minusey | Benatar London Fog jeans via Kasil Workshop | Thrifted linen blazer | Zara clutch & heels | ASOS claw ring, spike stretch bracelet & skinny cross bangle  | OPI nail color in Iris I was Thinner on hands and Ogre the Top Blue on toes

I would like to start by announcing Goodnight Macaroon International GIVEAWAY winners! Congrats to Sara from A mulher e a mode, who won a $150.00 Gift Card and to Lucy Molony who won a $50.00 Gift Card to spend on anything at Shopgoodnightmacaroon.com

Ah, I am so excited, at last Emil and I managed to get some time off so we can go to Palm Springs. Seems like we've been planning this trip for months now, ever since we came back from New York fashion week to be exact. But something always came up and we kept postponing. But no more, this time the room is booked, half of my closet is packed and ready to go and we have 3, scratch that 3 and a half days ahead filled with lounging by the pool, sipping cocktails decorated with little umbrellas and doing a whole lot of nothing. You can follow our little Palm Springs adventure on Instagram @vivaluxuryblog

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Love,

Annabelle

BOTANICAL BRIGHT - WIN OPPORTUNO DRESS

(Opportuno Venecia cashmere & silk-blend dress, Zara blazer & heels, Ann Taylor Large Leather clutch, ASOS claw ring, spike stretch bracelet & skinny cross bangle) 

Somebody asked me recently why I named my blog VivaLuxury, which got me thinking I never really discussed the meaning behind the name of my blog. You see, to me, the word luxury is synonymous with comfort, confidence and overall good feeling. My blog, above all else, celebrates the idea that clothing must be enjoyable to wear and make you feel good. Which brings me to this week's giveaway, when Opportuno contacted me about hosting a giveaway for one of their gorgeous designs, I couldn't help but think that a lightweight cashmere and silk dress represents a quintessential VivaLuxury item. I mean really, does anything feel better than cashmere?:) So, without further adieu, this week you have a chance to win a beautiful Venecia dress made from the finest Italian silk & cashmere. Hope the winner enjoys wearing it as much as I do!

THIS GIVEAWAY is open to everyone,

OLD FRIENDS AND NEW and it will SHIP INTERNATIONALLY

TO ENTER:
1. LIKE this post on BlogLovin by CLICKING HERE

2. FOLLOW Opportuno on Twitter by CLICKING HERE & LIKE Opportuno on Facebook by CLICKING HERE

3. FOLLOW VivaLuxury on Twitter by CLICKING HERE & LIKE VivaLuxury on Facebook by CLICKING HERE

4. Mention this GIVEAWAY on either Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or Pinterst with a link back to this post

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 June 11, 2012. I wish everyone the best of luck!

LAVENDER LOVE

(Denimocracy Anarchy knit leggings, pureDKNY crochet sweater - similar here, Tibi Amber high heel sandals, Rebecca Minkoff Circle Quilt bag, ASOS claw ring & spike stretch bracelet, also loving this one)

 

If you visit my blog on regular basis, you know I drool over anything lavender. Something about the color reminds me of Summer, sunshine and freedom. Since my ever-expanding jean-pant collection did not yet include a pair in my favorite color, I was pretty psyched to come across these babies. This particular shade makes me especially weak in the knees:) 

Emil and I shot these pics last Sunday. We had one of those impossibly relaxing, gloriously lazy days, driving down Topanga canyon, car windows rolled all the way down, wind in our hair, sipping on iced lemonade, listening to Led Zeppelin. I think Summer is here:)

P.S. Like my Denimocracy knit leggings? You can win them! Denimocracy is giving away a pair to one lucky winner!

Open to US and International participants, all you need to do to Enter, is LIKE Denimocracy Facebook page by CLICKING HERE 

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Keep on smiling,

Love,

Annabelle