I spoke about the trend of matching makeup to clothes, now matching nail polish to your shoes is also becoming popular. When I was in high school we changed our polish every night to match our outfits, but never a pedicure! Seems a little time consuming, but beautiful non the less.

Do you do this, I may start now … cause I’m really liking it!

Happy Saturday and I hope your days are more exciting than ever right now. I have a fun new contest next week, can’t wait to share it with you!

Thanks for reading and commenting….you guys are the best!  XoX

Bella

Dress from Debenhams // Sunglasses from Ray-ban // Leather jacket from Uniqlo // Bag from Yesstyle // sandals from Tory Burch.

Hoping everyone had a great weekend!

Bella

XoX

pics via Carline’s Mode 

These pictures are beyond gorgeous and I found them soothing and romantically inspiring. When softening up your decor or wardrobe a little strand of pearls, a peek of feathers or a beautiful bow goes a long way.

Just a little weekend eye candy to dream about.  Hope your’s is the BEST!

Bella

XoX

pics via Absolutely Ladylike 

How glamorous can they go? Obviously these designers don’t know their boundaries!

The first look above is served up to us by non other than Dolce & Gabbana. When this look was released on Thursday for their SS11 show, I was one of the first in line to take a peek. I loved it so much and had to thank Mr. Gabbana himself. I tweeted unmercifially ” Oh Stephano I so love this, I must have it,” and to my surprise he tweeted back!

As I drooled at my desktop, over the impeccable tailoring of this suit I longed for the day where I had a place to wear it to. Days like this make me miss my old life.

But, on a brighter note, I DID after-all get to tweet with the master designer himself.  : )

The suit below is by Ruffian, a label I’m not so familiar with, but their designs as I am discovering are incredible.

Take a peek here

Some designers just have a LOOK and doesn’t this one! Why it’s Prabal Gurung of course.  Amazing ….

Finally ordered these sunglasses, I’ve been dying to emulate this picture as my avatar for Twitter and Facebook!

I want to hang these everywhere, such a happy, colorful piece!

 Confetti systems http://www.confettisystem.com/

Honeydew Lime Popsicles, I live in Arizona, what can I say, it’s HOT here!

Honeydew Lime Popsicle Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 (3-4lb) ripe honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2/3 cup fresh lime juice

• 5 ounce Dixie cups
• 20-30 Popsicle sticks

Directions

In a small saucepan, heat water over medium/high heat, add sugar and continue stirring until completely dissolved. Let cool.

In a blender, add your melon, lime juice and syrup and blend until smooth. Carefully pour mixture into your 5 ounce Dixie cups, filling 2/3 of the way.

Place in the freezer for 30 minutes (set your timer), insert your wooden sticks, and continue to freeze until the popsicles are completely frozen, about 6 hours.

When you’re ready to enjoy, cut and tear the Dixie cups off of the popsicles and voila, enjoy! see image below

Makes about 20 popsicles

Have an AH-mazing weekend luvs!

Bella XoX

recipe via http://www.thetomkatstudio.com/

A little pink and orange inspirations for your Wednesday. I have been a long time fan of these Brian Atwood pumps. While saving up to purchase them I came across this Alexander McQueen Wool Crepe dress. Wow is all I can say, color blocking at it’s finest!

But before you crush your budget, maybe save up for the heels, and find an amazing look alike for the dress! That’s what I am going to do.

Looking forward to restarting my DIY dining room project again tonight. Last night’s progress, I completed over half the table!

Hope you had a lovely Wednesday?

Bella xx

Slightly more alive today and thanks to some of my favorite things. Flowers, always …. Miu Miu handbag, adore …. Pink cupcakes, my weakness and PINK shoes, well, no explanation needed! Right?

Whenever your spirits need lifted, just gazed and dream about your favorite things. Imagine yourself in them, wearing them, feeling them, it always works for me.

Happy Wednesday Luvs

Bella

pics via citifiedblogspot, and flicker

My two favorite purchases this week happen to be from my favorite haunt, White House Black Market.  This tier sweater was just so soft and feminine, and with the draping, it made a statement. SOLD … The wedges were a natural go to, and the shorts have just enough length to sit with comfort.



I also ordered this Maxi Skirt, it’s perfect for Arizona weather. A white silk top, paired with my wedges above and I’ll have another one of my favorite color schemes to wear, white and tan. Adore the crisp and clean lines of the two,  pop on my lavender Minkoff bag, and I’ll be set for the day!

Bella

My perfect day would start off with my desk looking similar to this one!  Type A personalities must always have everything in it’s place. The clean lines of the white are so inspiring and lends itself to my taste.

The only thing I see missing are my favorite Swarovski pens and maybe a crystal paper weight.

Happy Tuesday Luvs

Bella

photos via we heart this

Victoria’s Secret is seriously one of my favorite places to shop online. Always the 80′s ROCKER Chic at heart, so I will never conform to the norm!

Edgy, sexy, and feminine are what I tend to lean towards. With that being said, ummm I am over 40, sooooo I have to be cognoscente of that when selecting outfits. And that is why I love VS. Not only can you find fun and flirty, but you can actually find garments with just enough cover-up to be appropriate!

The pants above are so comfortable to lounge in, and when I’m poolside it gives me a great option to wear with my bathing suit top. I paired it with the t-shirt {second pic}, to complete the flowy & billowy look.  It works!

What are your choices for summer wear, where is your favorite place to find lounging attire?

Hope your week was FAB-ulous!

Bella

After a long weekend, some of us take more time to get back into the routine of life. Lovely dinners, with champagne kisses close off this Memorial Day. And now it’s Tuesday, back to reality.

“Make new friends but keep the old ones; one is silver and the other’s gold”

Hope your Tuesday is FAB!

Bella

Luxurious linens and breakfast in bed, after fun filled weekends is the best. Just enough time to reflect of moments spent with family and friends you cherish.

With our lives so busy these days, I feel it is important to take the time for ourselves. Even if it’s only for an hour, just enough to secure your thoughts and compose your future dreams. One of my favorite times of the day is when the lights go off and all is still and silent. I usually have a candle burning on my bedside table and my drapes open to gaze at the stars.  The peacefulness of a candlelit room, the flicker of the flame against darkness is so soothing.

It’s now time to blow this candle out.

Bella

pics via citified blogspot

Balmain

Silk-blend tweed military jacket

With bold structured shoulders and gold military decoration, Balmain’s instantly recognizable navy trophy jacket is a sensational investment piece. Wear this statement silk-blendtopper to upgrade sleek tailored separates and simple LBD’s with inimitable edge. Shown here with Joseph pants, Yves Saint Laurent ring, Balmain belt and blouse and Giuseppe Zanotti bag.

I am so obsessed with anything Balmain, and this jacket just sent  me over the top!

It’s on sale at Net a Porter $4400

Since it’s not in my budget, I am going to make it.  Watch for it soon !!!

Bella

Jessica Simpson looks great in this outfit, right?  Well when I look at it I feel as though it’s missing something.  Where’s  the EDGE, what makes it STANDOUT?  For me, I always look at the magazines and think, hmmm how can I make it better !   This one was simple, my mind immediately went to Balmain Military Jacket, that I dream of at least once a month!  : )   Yeah, I think that’s it, an edgy jacket, a rocking pair of kick=ass boots, and VOILA  you’re THE GIRL !

Balmain’s Military Jacket

Ok, I know, who can afford the $11,500 price tag for the aforementioned Balmain Jacket.  But not to worry, just buy your favorite, one that suits your body type and embellish it yourself!    You can easily hand sew appliqués on to any style you wish.   Last year I added CHAINS to one shoulder,   of my favorite leather jacket  to emulate Balmains latest creation.  What a hit!

Whether you spend $10,000 or $25.00, Bling it out or keep it simple,  just have fun with this trend, pair with your favorite jeans and a white T Shirt, let the jacket and the boots, tell the world …. You are THE GIRL!!!!

A-Ten-Hut Military Jacket
$24.80  Forever21

Complete the look with these fabulous boots, oooh the ruffles, instant love when I saw these

Jeffrey Campbell ‘All-Ruffle’ Ankle Boot

$239.95 Nordstroms

Hope the weekend is treating you kind, may all your dreams come true! Bella XoX