RIDING IN CARS WITH BOYS

(Dress - inlovewithfashion.com, Cleobella clutch - stefanibags.com, Belt & Necklace - Forever 21, Pumps - Steve Madden, Bracelets - ShopBelina.com)

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to use this post as an opportunity to answer some of the email questions I received lately. 

1. I've been using the same hair products for the past 5 years, I don't use any styling products at all, just wash, condition and style. I use FRESH Milk & Rose shampoo and FRESH Pomegranate conditioner. 

2. Yes, Emil and I are married, we celebrated 4 years together this July. 

3. I was born in Riga, Latvia. Unfortunately I don't speak Latvian, I was small when my parents and I moved to Canada. I went back for a visit a few years ago and I can't wait to go back!

4. To stay in shape, I run at least 4 times a week for an hour or so. I started running about 6 years ago, at first I couldn't go beyond 5 minutes, but slowly I was able to build up my endurance. Now I can't image my life without it. 

5.  I love animals and I have a little Pomeranian puppy named Sable, who lives in Canada with my mom and brother. Sable was supposed to move to LA with me but my mom and brother are so attached to her it would be to cruel to take her away. And the thought of getting another dog feels like cheating, she is my one and only:)

6. The reason my mouth is always open in my pictures is quite simple. I fell off a bike when I was younger and busted my lip pretty badly. I still have the scar which makes my mouth a little crooked if I have my lips pressed together. If you look at the very last picture on this post you can see it:) I am pretty self-conscious about it, so smiling or opening my mouth slightly is like a second nature, I don't even notice doing it:) 

7. I got a few emails asking why I never post pictures of Emil. When I started this blog I gave away a certain degree of privacy and I am comfortable with this decision. He on the other hand is a very private person, but I haven't given up on trying to change his mind:) 

8. My biggest goal for this blog was to meet people from all over the world who share my interest in fashion. And I am very fortunate indeed, because of blogging, I've met wonderfully loving, creative and lively people and established what I now believe are life-long friendships. 

Happy Monday Everyone,

Love,

Annabelle

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

(Journey Chaser LA T-shirt - StefaniBags.com, Gypsy05 Faux Denim Leggings - StefaniBags.com, Boots - Steve Madden, Bag - Planet Blue, Earrings - DIY, Jewelry - ShopBelina.com)

My go to outfit for some down time in LA. This Sunday Emil and I finally carved out some time to catch up with our friends and just chill... If you live in LA or maybe plan to visit you have to go to Urth Cafe in Santa Monica, best coffee and deserts in town, I promise:) Emil and I had two cherry pies each, sadly no regrets... You have to live it up sometimes:)

The feathered earings are actuallly a little DIY project, I got a pair of really cute Koolaburra flats from StefaniBags.com this summer. Well, long story short, the flats have little feather embelishmantes on the side which are completely removable so you can use them for anything. I took them off, and voila, a cute pair of earrings!  I am thinking of using them as a necklace next.

P.S. I look a little mad in these picks, well, I am not, the sun was in my face most of the time. I will show my usual  grin next time:)

Love you all very much,

Annabelle

FALL FICTION

(Top - Marc by Marc Jacobs, Skirt - Romwe, Bag - Asos, Necklase - ShopBelina.com, Pumps - Steve Madden)

Looking through some of my latest posts I definitely see a theme developing.... Yellow and animal print seem to be the obsessions du jour... So, when I saw these Steve Madden pumps I simply couldn't resist. I love a thick heel and a hidden platform, for me, this combination provides the maximum amount of comfort for a shoe on such a tall heel. God, I must be getting old if I am talking about shoes and comfort:)

As I slowly begin to accept that fall is here, I moving on to a more autumn appropriate palette. One of my favorite color combination is cream, reddish-burgundy, black and brown. I thought that a little bit of animal print might give this outfit a fun twist. What do you guys think? I also have a new found respect for higher waist-lines. As much as I adore low-rise jeans, lately I am attracted to a the level of sophistication higher waist-lines bring to outfits. I mean, don't get me wrong, I am not yet ready for high-rise skinny jeans, I tried a pair on last week and Emil almost died of laughter, but skirts and trousers are definitely a go:)

On a more personal note, I had minor surgery last Sunday which prevented me from posting more. I am doing better now, so I promise to get back to my usual routine!

Love,

Annabelle

Seventies Thing...

So, I am getting on board with the Seventies trend! Usually I am not the biggest fan of higher waist lines, but I really like this particular pair of jeans. I just wish they were a little longer, or maybe the shoes should be a little flatter… What do you guys think? I am wearing one of my favorite blouses, the color and the texture is so amazing! I am a very big fan of Rebecca Taylor, her designs are always so easy to wear. I got this blouse last year, it was the only one left, size XL. I figured I’ll try it on anyway and I actually ended up liking the lose fit! Just goes to show that sizes are not an exact science at all…

P.S. It was a really windy day, I spend most of it fighting with my hair, the hair obviously won, which I think is quite evident from the last picture. Hey, I decided the embrace the madness :)

I hope you have an amazing week,

Kisses,

Annabelle

Blouse – Rebecca Taylor, Jeans – BCBGeneration, Bag – Nanette Lepore, Booties – Steve Madden.