FAIRISLE SAGA

(Jeans, Sweater - Free People, Boots - Dolce Vita, Bag - Romwe, Jewelry - ShopBelina.com)

I am smack in the middle of a huge Free People crush. I don't know if you guys noticed but it's the same jeans I wore in red a few posts ago (CLICK HERE to see the post). And this sweater, I've been waiting for it for over a month, I just love the black and white combo. 

First time I wore it, Emil took me to this new burger place he's been dying to try. I usually stay away from burgers but you know, relationships are all about compromise. He gets to eat enough healthy food, so once in a while, ok, once in a blue moon, we go out to eat junk food. The burgers were great but the portions were absolutely huge. Yes, I picked an absolutely fantastic day to wear a cropped sweater:) Forget about trying to hold my stomach in, I could barely breathe. An, yes, of course Emil made fun of me, he kept rubbing my stomach and asking when the baby is due:) Took me about half an hour to be able to lough about it:)

Hope you are having a wonderful week,

Love,

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

Stairway to Heaven

I would like to introduce to you my new obsession. These Topshop wedges arrived last week and I've been wearing them every days since. I love wedges, they are, I think a more comfortable alternative to a heel. But when you combine comfort and color like this, I think it's just magic. I even got a visible grin of approval from Emil, and he cares very little about shoes:) Well, maybe he does, but mostly when I buy yet another pair and he starts complaining about the lack of room in our closet... Who cares about clutter when there are so my gorgeous shoes out there?

Ah, but I have very exciting news! I think I mentioned before that my family lives in Canada and I only get to see them once a year. Well, they are here!!!! Their plane was late by 5 hours and for what seemed like an eternity I thought the flight might be cancelled altogether. But alas, they made it.  I cried like a little girl when I saw them, but then I always do:) I will take a lot of pictures so that you can meet everyone!

I wish you all a wonderful weekend,

Love,

Ananbelle

Bag - Treesje, Wedges - Topshop, Shorts - Nasty Gal, Blazer - Free People, Top - Romwe

See My True Colors...

There is a little place right by my house I simply adore. Cute little vintage shops, family-owned restaurants and cafes, nestled closely together, make for a fine Sunday morning outing. Emil and I love to go there for breakfast. We happen to be one of those couples who are very loyal to things we love, so we always have the same breakfast. Turkey panini, freshly-squeezed orange juice, blueberry muffins and the best cup of coffee in town. And you know what, it never gets old, it is just as good as the first time we tried it. Whenever we travel and I start missing home our little Sundays breakfasts are among the first things that come to mind... After breakfast, much to Emil's distress I like to do a little shopping! Yeah, he is not excited by vintage jewelry or 100-year-old table linens but he does have impeccable taste and I often rely on his opinion:) Last time we bought an amazing set of vintage books, based of course, in his recommendation. 

Do you guys have a place or tradition that is absolutely dear to your heart? 

I hope you are all having a wonderful week,

Kisses,

Annabelle

Zara - Top & Skirt, Romwe - Clutch, Jeffrey Campbell - Sandals

Feeling Blue:)

It's official, I am in love with the color blue:)

Last Saturday Emil and I went to Robertson Blvd to do a little shopping. Shopped till I dropped, ok, utill Emil dropped, I was ready to do more:)  

Ah, I just got some exciting news today! I probably didn't mention this before but my family lives in Canada. I only get to see them once a year. It's been going on for about 5 years now, and has been incredibly difficult on all of us because we are really close.

 So, I found out they are coming to see me at the end of the month! I don't think words can describe just how excited I am. I stayed up all night long planning every little detail of their trip. I promise to take lots of pictures so that you can meet everyone. Emil is the only camera shy person in our family:)
 I hope you are having a fantastic week,
Love you all very much,
Annabelle

Top - Zara, Jeans - Zara, Jewelry - ShopBelina.com, Bag - Romwe, Pumps - Casadei.