Showing posts with label fall 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fall 2014. Show all posts

Monday, January 5, 2015

If Someone Could Help Me Now, They'd Help You Too...

Hello my friends...

Okay, so I'm home now. Home in this incredibly rainy city. Thank the Gods that I don't have to take the bus to work because I don't think I'd be feeling nearly as cheery. Out last couple days in New York were spent relaxing, I may have hit up the Cornelia Spa where I was rubbed and polished. The last night my parents took us out to a yummy dinner at Bistro Chat Noir where I had the Chat Noir Burger with truffle fries... delicious.
Last night on our first night back, we went and had a belated Christmas dinner where we were spoiled by my mother-in-law as usual. After this post I'll be giving you a look at what I bought for my mother-in-law and sisters-in-law. I'm hoping that either today or tomorrow I'm gonna do some fashion blogging... shocking, I know. I'll be posting my favourite looks for spring, the things that I'm hoping to find in my closet soon.
For now though, how about a look at what I wore the last couple days and today, my first day back at work.
Hope that you're all well.
-Bea

(Ps. Just realized that this is my first post of 2015... Happy New Year!!)


What I'm Listening To:
Bahamas
Barchords
'Lost In The Light'










January 1st 2015
Skirt: Orla Kiely
Cardigan: Orla Kiely
Coat: Orla Kiely
Bag: Orla Kiely
Sunglasses: Sretsis
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

January 2nd 215 (Day)
Top: Orla Kiely
Jeans: J Brand
Cardigan: Marc Jacobs
Coat: Orla Kiely
Shoes: Miu Miu
Bag: Orla Kiely
Sunglasses: Sretsis
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

January 2nd 2015 (Night)
Dress: Valentino
Cardigan: Orla Kiely
Coat: Orla Kiely
Shoes: Miu Miu
Bag: Orla Kiely
Headband: Jennifer Behr
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

January 4th 2015 (Day)
Top: Marc By Marc Jacobs
Jeans: J Brand
Cardigan: Orla Kiely
Coat: Saint Laurent
Bag: Orla Kiely
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

January 4th 2015 (Night)
Dress: Miu Miu
Coat: Orla Kiely
Shoes: Miu Miu
Bag: Orla Kiely
Headband: Miu Miu
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

January 5th 2015
Pants: Orla Kiely
Jacket: Orla Kiely
Shoes: Miu Miu
Bag: Orla Kiely
Elastics: Goody
Sunglasses: Sretsis
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

She Should Dance If She Wants To Dance...

Hello friends...

Okay just a super quick update before Ben and I leave for a evening of spoils and cocktails... lots of cocktails... at a party that some friends are throwing in Brooklyn. Gonna be so much fun I can't wait. Last night Ben and I celebrated with my family when mom and dad took us and Ruby out for the best dinner ever at Serafina Always... YUM! I got the Ravioli Al Tartufo Nero which is basically a black truffle ravioli and is so freakin' yummy... the best thing about being married though is that I got to have some of Ben's lobster ravioli which was also so delicious. If you're ever in the area and looking for a place to have amazing Italian food, Serafina Always is the way to go.
Anyway, I'll be posting again soon, Ben and I don't leave until the 3rd so I might try to get a retail therapy post in before we go. Don't expect anything tomorrow though as I plan on being far too hungover for anything except perhaps take out from Fred's At Barney's... double yum.
Below is a look at what I wore yesterday, last night, today and what I'm currently wearing as Ben and I dash off to our party. Happy new year everyone, I hope you all have a fantastic night!
-Bea


What I'm Listening To:
Fruit Bats
Tripper
'So Long'










December 30th 2014 (Day)
Top: Orla Kiely
Pants: Orla Kiely
Coat: Orla Kiely
Shoes: Miu Miu
Bag: Orla Kiely
Elastics: Goody
Sunglasses: Sretsis
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Necklace: Kate Spade New York
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

December 30th 2014 (Night)
Dress: Orla Kiely
Coat: Orla Kiely
Shoes: Miu Miu
Bag: Orla Kiely
Earrings: Kate Spade New York
Necktie: Saint Laurent
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

December 31st 2014 (Day)
Jeans: J Brand
Jacket: Orla Kiely
Coat: Orla Kiely
Bag: Orla Kiely
Sunglasses: Sretsis
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

December 31st 2014 (Night)
Coat: Orla Kiely
Bag: Orla Kiely
Earrings: Oscar De La Renta
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

Monday, December 29, 2014

Each Kiss I Gave To You Made Me A Slave To You, I'll Never Be Free...

Hello,

Okay so we're still here in New York spending some post Christmas time with my family. Willa flew back to England this morning so now the apartment feels a bit empty. However, I am taking this opportunity to spoil Ruby with my attention. She's such a funny little thing. It's so crazy watching her grow up. Especially lately, she seems to have become a grown up overnight. No more kids clothes or toys for her... she still hasn't outgrown chocolate though (thank God) so in light of that, today was kicked off by a trip to Dylan's Candy Bar, a stop by Laduree (mainly for mom... and me... Mmm Marie Antoinette Tea...), lunch at Fig & Olive (the rosemary chicken panini is amazing!) and will end with a marathon of some of the best oldie movies around, much to my husband's delight as it allowed him the day to go hang out with some friends we have here. So yeah, that's pretty much what's been happening around here. Hope you're all enjoying yourselves where ever you are.
-Bea


What I'm Listening To:
She & Him
Classics
'I'll Never Be Free'











December 28th 2014
Dress: Orla Kiely
Sweater: Orla Kiely
Coat: Orla Kiely
Bag: Orla Kiely
Sunglasses: Sretsis
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

December 29th 2014
Dress: Moschino Cheap And Chic
Cardigan: Orla Kiely
Coat: Orla Kiely
Belt: Jill Stuart
Bag: Kate Spade New York
Sunglasses: Sretsis
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

Saturday, December 27, 2014

The Joy Of Gift Giving: Christmas 2014 - Pt. 3...

Hi there,

So my niece and nephew are notoriously spoiled at Christmas time and I'll admit that I'm the worst. It really is a problem. Every year I promise myself that I'll stick to my clothing only deal but every single year I end up getting them toys too. It's a sickness I swear. This year, Marley is all about Frozen so I made that a bit of a theme for her gifts.
-Bea

(Ps. the Frozen 'Kristoff' doll that I bought Marley looks EXACTLY like my cousin Mick did when he was a kid. It's almost freaky how much they look alike. The doll even has Micky's slightly angry eyebrows.)

Marley
Look 1

Look 2

Look 3

Look 4
1. Stella McCartney Misty Dress in Dusty Rose (sold out)
7. Caramel Baby & Child x Pepe Velluto Slippers (sold out)


Oscar
Look 1
2. J. Crew Boys Long Sleeve Baseball Henley in Faded Pacific (sold out)

Look 2
5. Star Wars R2D2 Pez Dispenser

Look 3
1. Stella McCartney Kids Monty T-Shirt in Off White/Apple (sold out)
2. Stella McCartney Kids Swallow Jumper in Cream (sold out)
3. Star Wars Darth Vader Pez Dispenser

The Joy Of Gift Giving: Christmas 2014 - Pt. 2

Okay so...

I honestly never have trouble shopping for my sisters. Willa and Ruby always look good in everything so when I'm out shopping for them I'm always like 'Ohh this is nice' and 'Oh my God this is amazing' and before I know it, I have enough to give them for the next three Christmases. This year was kind of the worst in a while because Ruby now fits into adult clothes so I decided to go to Kate Spade... BIG MISTAKE! I got her so much stuff.
-Bea

Willa
Look 1

Look 2
2. Mulberry Crepe De Chine Leslie Top in Ivory (sold out)


Ruby
Look 1
5. Kate Spade Servane Night Girl Pendant (sold out)
9. J. Crew Collection Midnight Floral Pants (sold out)

Look 2
6. Kate Spade Brynn Flats in Rose Pink (sold out)
9. Kate Spade Broome Street Denim Capri Pants (sold out)

Look 3
1. J. Crew Carrie Silk Cami in Black (sold out)
3. Kate Spade Zodiac Pendant Necklace in Gemini (sold out)
4. Orla Kiely Patent Leather Holly Bag in Shell Pink (sold out)
7. Kate Spade Flocked Bow Backseam Tights (sold out)

Look 4

I wanna make it my business I wanna recognize drunk you, honey I wanna make you my problem...

Hi friends...

I know that it's been an inexcusably long time since I've posted. I really don't even have an excuse to try. I just haven't been into blogging lately. However... I've decided to do a whole revamp here on the site. I know that I usually don't revamp the blog until spring but I dunno... this winter's theme just wasn't working for me. I'm not sure that I love this new one but I'm gonna live with it for a bit and see if I love it more in a couple weeks.
So as I write this I am sitting in my parent's apartment trying desperately to fit all my Christmas gifts and boxing day shopping spoils into my luggage... difficult task. I am also swooning slightly over this new band called 'Catfish and the Bottlemen' (a gift from Willa as their album is not yet released in the US). I'm not sure if it's cause they remind me of the Strokes or if it's cause lead singer Van McCann looks like the love child of Adam Green and Ben Kweller... but I kinda adore them. Particularly Van... I know that makes me a bit of a cradle robber but whatever I think every woman has had at least one cougar moment.
I got some really awesome stuff for Christmas this year, my family really outdid themselves. My dad bought me a new iPad because as much as I scoffed the first time I got one (see here) I have become incredibly attached to the thing and broke it over the fall when I knocked it off the bed in a half-asleep half watching Julian Casablancas being a babe on youtube moment... it happens. My new one is slightly smaller (so it'll fit in my purse better) and the back is gold which I find really quite fancy. Ben bought me a whole bunch of new stuff for our house (most of which I picked out) as well as some very awesome other stuff.
My brother went crazy over the stuff I got him this year which was awesome considering that I usually suck at buying him gifts. It's okay though because it's become kind of a running joke that for the past three years we've bought the same thing for each other every year. I broke the tradition this year and I'm glad because the coat I got him looks amazing on him. I spent waay too much this year, especially since I can no longer shop for my sister Ruby in the kids section. Kate Spade tried to break my credit card.
I'm gonna post what I got everyone later today. I'm actually looking forward to showing you guys because I feel like I really outdid myself this year.
I'm gonna make you all angry tonight by only posting Christmas Day's outfit, yesterdays and today's because other than those, I haven't really been keeping track of what I've been wearing. Sorry...
I hope you're not too cross with me for not being around but I'm gonna try. I also hope you had a really amazing Christmas!
Love
-Bea

What I'm Listening To:
Catfish And The Bottlemen
The Balcony
'Business'










December 25th 2014
Sweater: Orla Kiely
Skirt: Orla Kiely
Coat: Orla Kiely
Tights: Kate Spade
Shoes: Miu Miu
Bag: Orla Kiely
Sunglasses: Sretsis
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

December 26th 2014
Top: Orla Kiely
Jeans: J Brand
Coat: Orla Kiely
Bag: Orla Kiely
Sunglasses: Sretsis
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

December 27th 2014
Dress: Orla Kiely
Cardigan: Orla Kiely
Bag: Orla Kiely
Sunglasses: Sretsis
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

I'll Be More Like A Woman, Less Like A Lady, If You Want Me To...

Hello friends...

Busy day. Busy, busy day. Mom and I hit the streets with our credit cards burning a hole in our wallets and a Christmas list a mile long... by the way, a note to self to all those high end shoppers out there, DO NOT GO INTO SAINT LAURENT!!! It's a trap for your money. Trust me on this one. I spent so much in there today that I don't even want to think about it. However, I did put a serious dent into my lists for both my brother and my husband in there. Turns out that if you take the two hardest men in the world to shop for and Saint Laurent and put them together, you get heaven. Who knew? I will confess however, that Saint Laurent held absolutely nothing I could possibly give to my father. I guess you win some and you loose some. I also finally got my hair done for the first time in waaaaaay too long. Nothing drastic just a much needed trim and a bit of highlighting. During the summer my mother took me to get my hair done and the hairdresser gave me these beautiful golden medium brown highlights and they were just amazing, they lit my face right up. Having since grown out, I got them redone today and I absolutely looove them! So really, all in all, I call this a very good day despite it being really quite gloomy out.
Yesterday we just kinda stayed home as there was a bit of a weird vibe in the city. I don't know how to explain it but when I woke up yesterday morning I was like 'okay, no.'
It was just a weirdly dark feeling. I sound like a hippie I know but sometimes I just have these moments where I know that I just have to put that particular day in the books before it's even started.
I made up for it today though and tonight, I'm going out for dinner with my loveliest mother and my amazingly grown up all of a sudden little sister Willa. I'm not sure where we're going but it will be great. And to make up for poor Ruby having to miss out, tomorrow Willa and I are taking her out for some fun and maybe a little Dylan's Candy Bar action.
I really hope your week is going as well as mine is. I'm so happy to see my family even if it is only for a week. Love you all...
-Bea

(Ps. I was serious about Saint Laurent! Watch yourselves!)

What I'm Listening To:
Adam Green & Binki Shapiro
Adam Green & Binki Shapiro
'If You Want Me To'










November 24th 2014
Top: J. Crew
Pants: Orla Kiely
Cardigan: Orla Kiely
Shoes: Miu Miu
Bag: Orla Kiely
Sunglasses: Sretsis
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

November 25th 2014 (Day)
Pants: Orla Kiely
Cardigan: Orla Kiely
Sunglasses: Sretsis
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Necklace: Kate Spade New York
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

November 25th (Night)
Dress: Orla Kiely
Shoes: Miu Miu
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Guess Who's Back, Back Again...

Hi all!

I'm sure that I've probably totally dated myself with the title of this post but... I figured since I haven't updated this blog in... almost two whole months... that you'd forgive me. God! I can't believe it's been so long. Is anybody still reading? I hope so as I've still got lots to do here.
I'm sorry that I've been gone so long but things have just been so crazy and stressful and... just crazy. But we're all happy and well here now. I'm currently in New York visiting my family for Thanksgiving which is so awesome. Aside from having a family dinner at home last night, not much has happened yet as I just got in yesterday afternoon but I plan on doing a lot of shopping while I'm here, finishing up my Christmas presents and tonight we're all going out to dinner which will be awesome!
I'm planning to blog all week for sure... as to what will happen when I get home and back to work... well see but for now, I'm back and I hope you'll hang in there with me while I get things together. As a little gift I have two outfit posts for you, todays as well as what I wore on the plane and what I'll be wearing tonight.
I hope you are all well.
-Bea

What I'm Listening To:
Tim Buckley
Greetings From L.A.
'Sweet Surrender'










November 22nd 2014 (Flight)
Top: Joie
Sweatshirt: Orla Kiely
Jeans: Koral
Moccasins: Minnetonka
Glasses: Oliver Peoples
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Luggage: Globe Trotter
Travel Accessories: Kate Spade New York
Book: 'Meant To Be' by Lauren Morrill

November 23rd 2014 (Day)
Top: Charles Anastase
Jeans: J Brand
Cardigan: Orla Kiely
Shoes: Miu Miu
Elastics: Goody
Sunglasses: Sretsis
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Bracelet: Little H
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

November 23rd 2014 (Night)
Dress: Orla Kiely
Cardigan: Marc Jacobs
Shoes: Miu Miu
Earrings: Kate Spade New York
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Just Marry Me, Marry Me, Marry Me...

Hi all!

So, I've been working away like a busy little Bea (heh), both at work and at home. We've invited a few of our friends over for Thanksgiving on the weekend, so I've been getting ready for that. I have also been decorating the house for Halloween. I took a break yesterday evening so Ben and I could go rock out to Ryan Adams at the Orpheum. It was so so so much fun. We had perfect seats, 6th row centre on the aisle! Anyway, so that's pretty much what's been happening around here. Nothing too exciting. Oh! I've also been watching a lot of TV what with all the seasons starting up again and I must say that I really have missed it, particularly seeing Joseph Morgan's beautiful face on the Originals every Tuesday night. Anyone else?
-Bea

(Ps. the song I'm listening to right now has been so stuck in my head! It's so awesome, I insist that you go listen to it right this second!)

What I'm Listening To:
Dramarama










October 3rd 2014
Dress: Birds And Beas (Jennifer Dress - Your Visit)
Cardigan: Marc Jacobs
Shoes: Miu Miu
Sunglasses: Sretsis
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Bracelet: Little H
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

October 4th 2014
Dress: Sretsis
Shoes: Miu Miu
Bag: Orla Kiely
Hat: Mulberry
Glasses: Oliver Peoples
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

October 5th 2014
Top: Mulberry
Shorts: Saint Laurent
Cardigan: Orla Kiely
Tights: Wolford
Hat: Mulberry
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

October 6th 2014
Skirt: Rochas
Cardigan: Marc Jacobs
Belt: Prada
Shoes: Miu Miu
Bag: Orla Kiely
Hat: Mulberry
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

October 7th 2014 (Day)
Shoes: Miu Miu
Hat: Mulberry
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

October 7th 2014 (Night)
Dress: Orla Kiely
Shoes: Miu Miu
Earrings: Oscar De La Renta
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

October 8th 2014
Dress: Orla Kiely
Shoes: Miu Miu
Bag: Orla Kiely
Hat: Mulberry
Earrings: Satomi Kawakita
Necktie: Saint Laurent
Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar
Wedding Ring: Catbird
Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam