The Joy Of Gift Giving: Christmas 2014 - Pt. 4...

Hi again...

So this is all about the number one man in my life. My hubby, the love of my life, my sweet sweet treasure... Ben.
I did good this year. During the summer, I tried out a new style for him and it seems to have really stuck. This look really suits Ben and he seems to like it, which is something that doesn't happen often. He always wants to look way fancier than his job requires. I think that this is a good balance.
-Bea

(Ps. this is the last one until after we get back as we don't celebrate with Ben's family until then and my mom wanted a charity donation -and a really nice coat- this year.)

Look 1

1. J. Crew Slim Secret Wash Shirt In Classic Check in Red (sold out)

2. Saint Laurent Crew Neck Triple Striped Shetland Wool And Cashmere Sweater in Red/Navy/Ivory

3. Nudie Jeans Printed Organic Cotton Jersey T-Shirt

4. Wish I Was Here Official Soundtrack LP

5. Jo Malone Vanilla And Anise Cologne

6. Marvis Cinnamint Toothpaste

7. Adidas Original Gazelle OG Suede And Leather Sneakers in Red

8. A.P.C. Kubrick Parka in Dark Navy Blue

9. Burberry Brit Slim Fit Corduroy Trousers in Navy

Look 2

1. Steven Alan Single Needle Shirt in Harvest Multi Check

2. Maison Kitsune Fox Knitted Wool Sweater

3. Undercover No Sir Printed Cotton Jersey T-Shirt

4. C.O. Bigelow Chapped Hands Remedy

5. J. Crew x Corgi Lightweight Pattern Socks in Chambray Spaceman

6. Saint Laurent Panelled Leather Sneakers in White

7. White Chocolate & Peppermint Pretzel Crisps

8. Taschen Berlin Portrait Of A City Hardcover Book

9. Burberry Brit Slim Fit Cotton Poplin Chinos in Trench

Look 3

1. J. Crew Secret Wash Shirt In Tattersall in Serene Burgundy

2. J. Crew Lambs Wool Fairisle Sweater in Heather Navy

3. Remi Relief Printed Washed Cotton T-Shirt

4. J. Crew Mosaic Wool Scarf in Burgundy Plaid (sold out)

5. Of Monsters And Men 'My Head Is An Animal' LP

6. Malin+Goetz Grapfruit Face Clenser

7. Vans Vault Era LX Sneakers in Navy

8. Burberry Brit Technical Fabric Detachable Hood Jacket in Ink

9. Wings+Horns Westpoint Twill Chino Pants in Navy

Look 4

1. Steven Alan Dudley Sunglasses in Burnt Sienna

2. Steven Alan Classic Collegiate Shirt in Bayside Print

3. Devendra Banhart 'Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon' LP

4. REVO Super Connect Radio

5. Malin + Goetz Vitamin E Face Moisturiser

6. Rag & Bone Camera Print Slubbed Cotton Jersey T-Shirt

7. A.P.C. Mont Tendre Sweatshirt in Navy Blue

8. Beams Plus Slim Fit Corduroy Trousers in Brown

The Joy Of Gift Giving: Birthdays 2014 - Ben...

 So, August 22nd was my husband Ben's Birthday. I can't believe that when we met he was just a slightly geeky twenty-two year old musical engineering student with a hilarious sense of humour and fantastic taste in music. We quickly became friends after meeting at a party thrown by mutual friends and about three months after we met, we became a couple. It's the best thing I've ever done and now I have a mature, funny, intelligent, and gorgeous twenty-eight year old music engineer husband. I think I'm pretty lucky. Now, I know that I've talked about how hard it is to shop for Ben but this year it was actually not that bad. My inspiration was Spike Jonze. I like Ben slightly nerdy... what can I say? It's hot.
Anyway, below is a look at what I got my adorably gorgeous husband. He got spoiled as usual.
-Bea

Look 1

1. Burberry Brit Cotton Poplin Military Shirt (sold out)

2. A.P.C. Teddy Jacket

3. Mulberry Adjustable iPad Sleeve

4. 'Linda McCartney: Life In Photographs' 

5. 'Random Access Memories' - Daft Punk

6. Nike For J. Crew Killshot 2 Sneakers

7. Reigning Champ Tiger Fleece Full Zip Hoodie

8. Acne Studios Vega in Verakai (sold out)

Look 2

1. Steven Alan Single Needle Shirt in Green Pane

2. J. Crew Linen-Cotton Sweater In Nautical Stipe in Navy

3. A.P.C. M/M Mister T T-Shirt in Blue (sold out)

4. Steven Alan Monroe Sunglasses - 20th Anniversary in Cognac

5. Vans 106 Vulcanized Ca Shoes

6. 'Trouble Will Find Me' - The National

7. Norse Projects Aros Heavy Chino Shorts in Khaki

8. Burberry Touch For Men

Look 3

1. J. Crew Irish Linen Shirt In Thin Stripe in Lakeside Blue

2. A.P.C. Luxembourg Park Sweatshirt

3. 'The Creek Drank The Cradle' - Iron & Wine

4. Burberry Perforated London Leather Crossbody Satchel (sold out)

5. Vans Canvas Authentic in Navy

6. A.P.C. Bretagne Shirt Cotton Jacket

7. A.P.C. New Standard in Navy (sold out)

Look 4

1. J. Crew (sold out)

2. A.P.C. (sold out)

3. A.P.C. M/M (Paris) Deja Vu T-Shirt

4. 'Inside Llewyn Davis Soundtrack'

5. Vans For J. Crew Canvas Authentic Sneakers in White

6. J. Crew Star Wars C3PO Case For iPhone 5/5s (sold out)

7. J. Crew 770 Garment-Dyed Jeans in Dusty Camel

8. 'Morning Phase' -Beck

Look 5

1. J. Crew Lightweight Shirt in Blue Gingham

2. J. Crew Linen-Cotton Sweater In Nautical Stripe in Warm Ivory

3. J. Crew For Teach For America Tee

4. Mulberry Brynmore Messenger Bag (sold out)

5. Sawa For J. Crew Suede Low-Top Sneakers

6. Steven Alan New Classic Rainslicker (sold out)

7. J. Crew Lightweight Chino In 484 Fit in Khaki

The Joy Of Gift Giving: Birthdays 2014 - Willa...

As promised...

My darling little sister Willa celebrated her 20th birthday on Monday! I can't believe how time flies. Anyway, my genius sister flew in from Cambridge on the 8th and brought a handsome young man with her. Daniel is a very sweet, quiet young dude who seems quite smitten. It's rather cute. To celebrate Willa's birthday, my brother and I, and our significant others took Willa and Daniel out for dinner before coming back to the house and hanging out with a couple drinks (shh...). This post is mostly to brag about how awesome Willa is but it's also so that you can see what I got her for her birthday... well technically it's from me and Kae because he never knows what to get her so I usually buy the stuff, he gives me half the money and we call it even. Willa recently watched 'Stoker' starring Mia Wasikowska, Matthew Goode and Nicole Kidman. It's kinda a vampire movie without vampires... that's the best way I can think to describe it. It was a really good movie, I totally recommend it and Willa went absolutely bonkers for the style, so when buying her gifts I tried to keep that movie in mind. Anyway... here's Willa's loot.
-Bea

(Ps. Another note on 'Lost'... is it just me or is Naveen Andrews a total babe? I think I may have blogged about this before but... he really is and I've always thought so. I blame 'The English Patient', when he had the long hair... sexy, sexy.)

Look 1

1. Chloe Silk Top

2. Equipment Signature Washed-Silk Shirt

3. Alex Monroe Forget Me Not Stud Earrings

4. 'Moon Pix' - Cat Power

5. Chloe Roses De Chloe

6. Christian Louboutin 120mm Python Pigalle Pumps (sold out)

7. Mulberry Double Bonded Cotton Trench Coat in Camel

8. A.P.C. Line Skirt in Antique Rose

Look 2

1. Paul & Joe Bayadere Silk-Jacquard Dress

2. The Row Carlton Oversized Crepe Blouse

3. Chloe Leather Waist Belt

4. Chloe Lightweight Tailored Trousers (sold out)

5. Alex Monroe Forget Me Not Stacking Ring Number Three

6. J. Crew Merino Tippi Cardigan (sold out)

7. Kesco Classic School Saddle Shoes in Black/White

Look 3

1. Steven Alan Eloise Dress

2. Michael Kors Polka Dot Print Georgette Blouse (sold out)

3. Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

4. 'Blood Bank' - Bon Iver

5. 'Stoker'

6. Clinique Quickliner For Eyes in Roast Coffee

7. Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Balm in Whole Lotta Honey

8. A.P.C. Minimalist Bag

9. Various Projects Pull On Skirt

10. Alex Monroe Forget Me Not Bracelet

The Joy Of Gift Giving: Christmas 2013 - Pt.6

Fewf... just under the wire!

Okay, so technically, I didn't finish my gift lists before Christmas as this year I'm neglecting my Father and Brother. But! I do have time to show you what I bought for my lovely husband. Ben and I decided early on that since we live in the same city as his parents and see them all time, that we would spend our Christmases in New York... at least until we have kids of our own and then we'll reevaluate. So everything I bought for Ben, I had shipped to NY.
Happy Christmas Eve by the way! My mother and aunt have been cooking up a storm in the kitchen all day. Willa and I excused ourselves to go and have lunch with our cousin Hannah and her beautiful daughter Alma. Once I've finished this post, I'll be donning my apron and getting busy. Hope you are all busy too... in a good way of course.
-Bea

What I'm Listening To:

Belle And Sebastian
If You're Feeling Sinister
'Like Dylan In The Movies'

Ben

1. Vans Chima Ferguson Pro in Black/White/Tan

2. Topman Toffee Flannel Skinny Blazer

3. A.P.C. Linen Work Shirt

4. Burberry Brit Slim Fit Cotton Poplin Chinos in Flax

1. Topman Burgundy Fleck Leather Look Back Neck Blazer

2. Vans Canvas Authentic in Port Royale Red/Black

3. Nudie Jeans Khaki Organic Cotton Slim Trousers

4. Steven Alan Classic Collegiate Shirt in Orange/Blue Multi

1. Burberry Brit Block Stripe Cable Knit Sweater in Flax

2. Globe Crusade Sneakers in Maroon

3. Burberry Brit Shoreditch Naval Indigo Skinny Fit Jeans

4. 'Prologue' - The Milk Carton Kids

1. Mulberry Brynmore For Macbook Pro in Chocolate

2. Topman Harris Tweed Brown Blazer

3. A.P.C. Fringed Scarf in Red

4. CB I Hate Perfume 306 In The Library Water Perfume

5. Steven Alan Classic Collegiate Shirt in Diamond Print

6. Nudie Jeans Brown Organic Cotton Slim Trousers

1. Topman Harris Tweed Green Contrast Blazer

2. Clinique Liquid  Face Wash 

3. A.P.C. Rejects T-shirt in White

4. 'The Last Waltz' - The Band + Guests

5. Clinique M Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 21 Daily Hydration + Protection

6. Clinique Scruffing Lotion 2.5

7. A.P.C. Stretch Petit New Standard Jeans in Brown

8. A.P.C. Button Down Sport Shirt in Dark Green

1. Fidelity Sportswear Wool Hooded Toggle Coat

2. Steven Alan Single Needle Shirt in Burgundy/Stone Check

3. Clinique Anti-Fatigue Cooling Eye Gel

4. Clinique Post Shave Healer

5. 'Country Mile' - Johnny Flynn

6. 'The Ash & Clay' - The Milk Carton Kids

7. Burberry Brit Shoreditch Deep Blue Skinny Fit Jeans

8. Burberry Brit Breton Stripe Sweater in Navy/Crimson

The Joy Of Gift Giving - Ben's Birthday 2013...

Hi everyone!

So today is my husband's birthday. He's 27 today and not very happy about it either. For some reason, every year he gets crankier and crankier on his birthday. I however love his birthday because I love to spoil him, not that I don't always spoil him, but today I'm allowed. Below is a few of the things that I bought him this year.
-Bea

Steven Alan

Steven Alan

Steven Alan

Steven Alan

This Is Not A Polo Shirt

Velva Sheen

Velva Sheen

Hope

A.P.C.

J. Crew

Burberry Prorsum

Burberry Prorsum

Burberry Brit

Steven Alan

Burberry Brit

Fidelity Sportswear

Filson

Hope

Burberry London

Burberry London

Filson

Steven Alan