Trendy meets preppy

While I was extremely hurried, I grabbed some of my favorite items to create my Saturday-look. After an early-morning visiting, we went shopping and took some outfitpictures. I guess my look is a bit trendy meets preppy. On the one hand, there are the checked scarf, the color combinations, and the blazer; and on the other hand I chose the tightly-fitting leggings, trendy bracelets, and the bright blue booties. Love the fact the boots are such eye-catchers. Lots of people told me that, when they're looking for me, it's easy to find me because of the dazzling color of my shoes. I take it as a compliment, I love having unique footwear. :)

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Boots - Jeffrey Campbell; Bag and scarf - Tommy Hilfiger; Cardigan - H&M;

Blazer and leggings - River Island; Blue bracelet - Pieces

Duotone look (+ GIVEAWAY)

"Thinking is talking of the soul with itself" - Plato

Blue used to be my favorite color by far when I was younger. My preference for colors changed when time passed, but I still feel very attracted to my electric blue JC boots. To make this shade of blue look extra chic, I combined it with only black items to create a duotone outfit. I always think duotone outfits look a bit futuristic, and that's something I really like from time to time.

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GIVEAWAY Then about the 2nd giveaway for Dutch people (Like I wrote last week: my apologizes to the people who live somewhere else. I'm trying to organize a giveaway for you too soon!).

De winnaar van de eerste giveaway onthul ik over een uurtje, en het is nu alweer tijd voor giveaway nummer twee! Deze winactie heb ik samen met Outfitters Nation georganiseerd. Ik draag vaak hun kleding, en nu leek het ons leuk om dit zwarte glitter vestje aan jullie weg te geven! Het is hetzelfde vestje als die ik in deze outfit in het blauw draag, maar dan in het zwart en in maat M. Hartstikke leuk natuurlijk om een topje mee op te vrolijken! Om mee te doen hoef je slechts drie dingen te doen:

1) Volg mij via GFC of bloglovin'
2) Volg Outfitters Nation op facebook
3) Volg mij op twitter of facebook

Als je de giveaway retweet (noem de link van deze post en @OUTFITTERNATION en @Rachella93) krijg je een extra deelname! De giveaway duurt een week, succes allemaal!

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Cardigan - Outfitters Nation

Blue monsters

It was the perfect day today. I passed my last exam of this year yesterday, and I decided to celebrate it with an early Friday morning shopping session. I bought myself such nice things and I truly feel euphoric when looking at my acquisitions. It was the first time I took my new blue monsters outside. I think they are fantastic, and I love the fact they are sooooo eyecatching because of their amazing shade of blue. The bag is from the vintage section of Shoppalu, and it's not the only item of the outfit that's aged: I found the navy turtleneck yesterday when I restructured my closet. I haven't worn it for years but I think it's time to wear it again now. Oh, and what do you think of the scarf (available here)? It's a combination of different colors (the color of the bag, the shoes, the socks, and the top among others) and in my opinion, it's a must have to survive the winter cold!

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Bag - Shoppalu, Scarf - CauseWayMall

Blush

Do you want to hear a good story? Or do you want a little perverse delight? If your answer to one of these questions is yes, than you absolutely have to read further. It's all about the incredible blue sturdy boots pictured below. I saw them a few weeks ago, and it was like love at first sight. I couldn't think about anything else and I had to buy them. So I did. I loaned the creditcard of a helpful colleague of my brother and I bought them. Well that ends well, you're probably thinking. But this was not the case. For some reason, the system crashed when I ordered the boots, and I received more than one order confirmation. I was freaked out, because the creditcard didn't belong to me. They took lots of money from the card and all I could do was ... freaking out, haha. Happily I found a very sweet girl when I called the customer service (Thank god they picked up the phone, because I was afraid it would be night in the USA because of the time lag between Holland and The States), who promised me to refund the amount I paid in excess and to send me just one pair. I still felt guilty because I caused the colleague of my brother so much trouble and I had sleepless nights untill we got the money back after just over one week (haha, it probably sounds like I'm a huuuuge dramaqueen. Actually, I guess I am).

To complete the story, I got a letter regarding the order last Friday. It stated the shoes were being held at a postoffice untill they received a letter with among others the invoice of the order from me. The wrote literally: If we won't receive your invoice quickly, the package will be destroyed. I was like O myyy gooosh DON'T DESTROY MY BLUE BABIES and I wrote a letter and I called the post office and so I saved their lives (haha). Finally, I received them today and after paying VAT and import duties to the postman (there was an incorrect invoice in the package so I had to pay much more than the amount should be..), I could embrace my JC blush boots.

And we'll live happily ever after.

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

Peachy Keen...

I've always loved Urban Outfitters, I mean I can never leave without finding something absolutely perfect! My latest discovery is this romper! I fell head over heels in love with the color and shape and the price was absolutely amazing! I managed to get it for just under $20.00! I've had it for roughly two weeks now and already wore it at least 5 times!!!  

What do you think about the eye make up? I am trying something a little different in addition to my usual cat eye. My make up skills are very limited, so once I find something I like I stick with it. But I guess  change is good. The lip color is also new. Usually I like a nice matte lipstick, but I decided to try a lip stain and I have to admit, I like it. The color is nice and natural and of course it lasts all day. What do you guys think about it, yes, no, maybe?

I wish you all a wonderful weekend,

Kisses,

Annabelle

Romper - Urban Outfitters, Boot - Jeffrey Campbell, Bag - Nanette Lepore, Jewelry - Lucky Brand, Belt - Forever 21

A Moment in Time...

So, I found yet another pair of boots I am crazy about. I got these Jeffery Cambells from Solestruck.com and immediately feel in love with them. Do you guys have this one pair of shoes that seem to work with pretty much everything. Skirts, shorts  and jeans, they complete every outfit!

On Sunday, Emil and I went to the beautiful Red Rock Canyon Park. I've been there a few times but it just never seizes to amaze me. I think I feel the most relaxed and at peace when I am there.

Afterwards, we stopped by a restaurant where we had our first date. We haven't been back there since then so it was kind of interesting to take a trip down the memory lane. You know the awkward little moments, things we talked about and of course how we liked each other very much from the very first moment we met.

The necklace and bracelet were a gift from Emil. He knows just how much I love ShopBelina.com and always takes the time to surprise me with little something.

Check them out when you have the chance, I am sure you will be a die hard fan just like me.

Wow, I have to stop writing essays on my blog! Really, I think I talk too much:)

Love you all,

Hope you have amazing plans for this weekend!

Annabelle

Jewelry - ShopBelina.com, Dress - Thrifted, Bag -  AllSaints.com, Jeffrey Campbell Boots - SoleStruck.com