Gray Match Is a Beautiful Trend
April 7th, 2012
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
My Favorite Five Right Now!
October 12th, 2011
So much DRAMA in five little pieces. My favorite FIVE right now!
Guinevere Loop & Fringe Shoulder Duster Earrings
Sequinned Tux Blazer from Victoria’sSecret
Cowlneck Poncho Victoria’sSecret
All five items are on my shopping list right now. Shades of gold, creams and soft cashmere always represent Fall to me. Do you create want lists? I find it comes in so handy while shopping!
Happy Wednesday Dolls!
Bella
Perfect For A Walk Around Paris
September 15th, 2011
Incredibly stylish, fashion forward and simply styled in such an elegant way. Alix Cherry never disappoints with her outfit posts!
The ASOS socks or over the knee nylons are my favorite part. Inspiration X ‘s three on this one.
Finally completed so much more of my decorating to do list, I’ve been crossing them off feverishly. I’ll take more pics this weekend and share. Finishing up is the best part, ya know, when it all starts to come together. Right?
Hope everyone has had a great week so far, if not, well hell it’s Friday tomorrow, so it’s about to get better!
Bella XoX
Shoes : Asos
Tshirt : Asos
Skirt : Zara
Socks : Asos
Bag : Mulberry
Are You Feeling Crafty? A Sweet Little Floral DIY
August 17th, 2011
I’ve been so crafty lately! Lamp shades, dining room table and chairs and now floral’s.
This simple and chic flower arrangement can be made so easily with just a little masking tape. Cut the stems short, and insert one or two flowers in each opening in the grid. Tuck fern clippings in last. And Voila beautiful!
I will post some of my own DIY projects I’ve been working on this weekend. If you love glamour and all things girly than you’re in luck!
Happy Wednesday Luvs! XoX
Bella
Pics via deliciously organized
Currently Obsessed With …
August 12th, 2011
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/
Pink and Orange Inspiration … Color Blocking At It’s Finest!
August 10th, 2011
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
Want To Look Like A Princess, Elie Saab Can Take You There
August 9th, 2011
With my obsession of everything glitz and glamour, I could not have dream’t of more beautiful gowns. The sparkle factor and the billowy designs are just fabulous. These really are dresses that dreams are made of!
I started my dining room table last night, I am about 1/2 completed. What an undertaking for sure, but so much fun! I’ve already used over 1700 crystals. I did tweet a pic yesterday from my Blackberry, just in case you want a glimpse. : ) Starting the dining room chairs this weekend, remember the one I posted two days ago with the feathers on the back.
Some of my family think I’m a little strange when I tell them what I’m doing. I just have to laugh and think to myself – “did we just meet?”
Happy Tuesday Luvs
Bella
Feathers, Pink Chairs and Flowers
August 7th, 2011
Hello everyone! I’ve missed you and my blog. I had to rework the back end, no visible changes yet, but there will be.
In my last post I mentioned I had just moved and was in the middle of redecorating, one of my favorite pastimes! I am doing the craziest designs yet. For instance, the second picture down is my inspiration for my dining room chairs. Yep, feathers! I LOVE glamour, I’m single, not a DROP of testosterone in the house. : )
Have you ever thought of using boa feathers for a valance? Or how about crystal curtains? And the best idea yet, putting a thin line of swarovski crystals along the base of a dining room table. Am I crazy, maybe, personally I think eccentric is the word. Can’t wait to share the DIY pictures.
Hope all of you have been well!
Bella
pics via cherry blossom girl
Four Things Just Because I Can
June 22nd, 2011
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
Destination Sun
June 16th, 2011
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
Clean Lines of White
June 14th, 2011
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
My Two Favorite Things This Week
June 11th, 2011
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
It’s A Gold-rush Tuesday
May 31st, 2011
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
In The Still Of The Night
May 30th, 2011
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
Black with a touch of pink
September 9th, 2010
Every once in a while I get brave enough to post my own outfits. I was going shopping yesterday, so I dressed light and comfortable, yes I wore different shoes for shopping. These are more for a night out, what I call sitting shoes. : )
Dress is from last year White House Black Market, and indeed it is a dress !!! Ha, but of course I wear it as long blouse. Pair with leggings. Pink Pearls purchased at Neimans and Pink Watch is Guess.
Spending today at the #SMAZ, {social media arizona}, convention …. would rather be in Manhattan, at Fashion Week. But ya’ll know how that goes. : )
Bella XoX
