SPOTS & STUDS

BCBG leather pants { similar here & here } | Zara Studded jacket & bag | J Crew sunglasses { similar here } | Shirt - thrifted { other option here } | Armani Exchange chronograph boyfriend watch | Mali Sabatasso necklaces and wrap around bracelet | ASOS claw ring & cross bracelet { similar here } | Essie nail polish in "Carry On" | 

Normally not a big fan of military greens, I fell in love with this jacket when I spotted it on my last trip to Zara. I think the studs did it for me more than anything else... I also gave in and got this oversized animal-print bag, mainly because I think it looks really cute with the jacket and secondly because I think it's such a versatile piece. I know, I am attempting to justify yet another bag purchase, but really, animal print bags work with anything, right? :) 

The leather leggings/pants I am wearing are super old and super special, I got them about a year and a half ago and been wearing them pretty much non stop since. Looking at some of my old posts, I think they made a record number of appearances on this blog, see just a few here, here, here & here. We definitely had some special times together... Yeah, from New York Fashion Week to camping in Malibu, they were with me every step of the way, and it looks like our adventures continue:)

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Love,
Annabelle

PERFECT PEAR

J Crew Pear sweater | Free People boyfriend jeans { similar here & here } | Zara Bag | Dusky sunglasses in Aqua Fade via IVI Vision | Nicholas Amelia Lizard pumps  | Infinity knot thin gold plated ring via Goodnight Macaroon | Set of 3 rings - old { cute ones here } | Cara Accessories spike stretch pave bracelet  { similar here } | Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics nail polish in " Echo" | ASOS ponytailed hair tie

Wore this casual outfit on an impromptu shopping trip yesterday. It felt so nice to be out, now that the weather is back to sunny and warm. All the rain was making me seriously blue! I didn't really end up buying much, except for a few skin care goodies. I recently became pretty addicted to L'Occitane products, so I've been stocking up on my favorites.  

Talk about favorite skin care products, this week I was lucky enough to be interviewed by FashionIndie and talk about Emil, my marriage, style and favorite beauty products amongst other things. You can check out the complete article HERE. 

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Love,
Annabelle

MELLOW ON MELROSE - GOODBYE 2012

Wow, last post of 2012! Can't believe how quickly this year went by, and what a wonderful year it was! Which is why I want to take a moment to thank you guys for your continued support! This blog could not exist without you. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for your wonderful emails, comments and messages, which put a smile on my face every time I read them and made every day of 2012 the best day ever! 

I hope 2013 makes every one of your dreams come true! May the New Year bring you all the happiness, love and joy in the world! Happy New Year, Everyone!

Lauren sparkle slippers via Pink & Pepper | Sweater - old { similar here & here }  | Rebecca Minkoff quilted affair bag in black via StefaniBags | Paul & Joe Corina coat | Armani Exchange chronograph boyfriend watch | Givenchy crystal bracelets { similar here & here } | Banana Republic sunglasses | James Twiggy corduroy jeans via James Jeans 

Keep on smiling,

Love,

Annabelle

BARELY BERRY IN BEVERLY HILLS

Coat via McGinn Collection | Super Vixen Coated Halle Jeans via True Religion | BCBG Max Azria Emma stitched-collar silk top | Rebecca Minkoff quilted affair bag in black via StefaniBags | Nicholas Amelia Lizard pumps  | Armani Exchange chronograph boyfriend watch | Daggerwing sunglasses via IVI Vision | Set of 3 rings - old { cute ones here  } | Gold nail ring via Minusey 

With the Holiday craze pretty much behind us, Emil and I took a day to enjoy some shopping, dining and wondering around Beverly Hills. We haven't been here much in the post month and a half, so it was really wonderful to see all the beautiful Holiday Decorations. 

With all the busyness leading up to Christmas I think, I forget to stop and take it all in, to take a moment to enjoy all the little things, to think of all the people I really care about and all the things I am thankful for... Guess sometimes all I really need is a beautiful, sunny day, a walk with my boo and a hot cup of coco to remind me just what Winter Holidays are really all about:)

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Love,

Annabelle

BLACK N' BLUE

Alexa round toe pumps via Pink & Pepper | J Crew tipped peacoat { also loving this one }  | Nasty Gal baroque print sweater { similar here & here } | Zara pants | Alexander Wang Emile small leather tote { similar here } | Armani Exchange chronograph boyfriend watch | Butter London nail polish in "Queen Vic" | Free People sunnies { similar here }

Hey Everyone,

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Thank you all very much for your wonderful Holidays wishes! Your kind words mean so much to me!

As I mentioned before Emil and I spent Christmas with his parents and sister, whom I absolutely adore. They are by far the kindest, sweetest and funniest people I know and I love spending time with them. So, Christmas eve and day were an absolute blast! What did you guys do for Christmas?

Emil and I shot these pics at the Getty Center, where I have to admit we've been spending quite a bit of time here lately. I especially like to come here Winter time, because it's a little less crowded then it is during Summer. So, at the moment it's pretty much my favorite place to walk around, grab some lunch and to marvel at the latest exhibition. By the way, I recommend catching the "Florence at the Dawn of Renaissance" exhibition, if you are an art aficionado, you will  not be disappointed. Believe me!

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Keep on smiling,

Love,

Annabelle

AMOUR ET JOIE

Casey stretch suede pants & Intarsia Buddha shawl cardigan both via True Religion | J Crew "Amour et Joie" signature tee | Zara boots | BCBG Max Azria heart cutout moto gloves { similar here } | Cameron collection satchel via Milly NY | Emporio Armani chronograph stainless steel and silicone watch  | Essie nail polish in "Borrowed & Blue" 

Hey Everyone, 

So excited to team up with ever so amazing True Religion to showcase some of my favorite pieces from their current collection! After some consideration, I mean what do you do when you like, um... everything, I decided on these awesome suede pants and gray shawl cardigan. Super soft, warm and fuzzy sweaters are definitely my weakness... I practically live in them during the cooler Winter months. And how cute is the little flag detail on the sleeve?!

But I've been looking for a pair of cool suede pants for a while now, which is why I am totally digging the jean-like cut and of course the stretch factor. Anyone who's ever owned a pair of non-stretch leather or suede pants will not exactly what I am talking about. Three words - suit of armor:) Luckily these ones are super soft and comfortable, which pretty much makes them my favorite pair of suede pants ever! 

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Keep on smiling,

Love,

Annabelle