CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH

(Gold Sequin Shorts - Lulus.com, Blazer - Zara, Denim Shirt - Thrifted, Bag - Asos.com, Sandals - Giuseppe Zanotti, Wrapped Snake Bracelet - LastMinuteAccessories.com, Necklace - ShopBelina.com, Bracelets - Planet Blue)

If you follow my blog regularly, you know what a big fan I am of Lulus.com. I like the fact that they constantly get new things in, the selection is always amazing and prices are great. So, last week I noticed  these shorts and just couldn't resist the urge. I mean, I never had a pair of gold shorts before but what a fabulous little item to have in your closet. Once I put them on, they literally transformed my lazy little Sunday afternoon into a fun night out. Emil called me "Fancy Pants" the entire day, oh well Miss Fancy Pants had a fabulous time and got a compliment from the bartender. And I know, I know, she may have been bias, but I choose to believe she really did like my shorts:)

Hope you all have a fantastic week,

Love,

Annabelle

BECAUSE THE SUMMER IS NOT OVER!

(Dress - Lulus.com, Bag - Asos, Shoes - Giuseppe Zanotti, YSL Arti Ring, Kitson Necklace) 

No, no, no, no!!! I simply refuse to believe that Summer is over! Honestly I really tried this year, I mean I looked at leopard print, I played with burgundies and browns, I tried on a few very cute winter jackets, jeez, I even bought a pair of fabulous dark purple pumps. Basically all of my usual tricks for making this transition a little less difficult, surely shoes alone should have done it:) Yet nothing! I suppose I am simply not ready to let go just yet. So, I bought this dress and fully intend to wear it well into December, ok maybe November:) 

If I can wear open-toe shoes it's still Summer, right?

Love,

Annabelle

Mellow Yellow, a Day with My Family:)

I wanted to introduce you guys to my wonderful family. As I told you before my mom and brother came for a visit from Canada, so here are some pictures from out trip to the beautiful Getty Villa in Malibu. 

Biggest surprise was when I saw my little brother, he is only 16 and already over 6ft tall. I guess he is not so little anymore:) Do you guys think we look alike? What about my mom and I? 

Five years ago I lost my dad to cancer and we made it through that difficult time by loving and supporting each other. I contemplated whether I should talk about my father on this blog but decided that what happened to him is a big part of who I am today. I realized how important family is and also how important it is to cherish every single day we have together. 

So, I hope you remember to enjoy every single minute of every single day. 

Love,

Annabelle

P.S. Emil said my shoes look like the ones Goldmember wore in Austin Powers. I decided to skip the "Don't ever make fun of my Zanotti shoes" talk:)

Jeans - Diesel, Bag - Asos, Sweater - BCBG, Shoes - Giuseppe Zanotti, Jewelry - Planet Blue.