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

Lipstick: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

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

Lipstick: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

December 31st 2014 (Day)

Top: Orla Kiely

Jeans: J Brand

Jacket: Orla Kiely

Coat: Orla Kiely

Shoes: Charlotte Olympia

Bag: Orla Kiely

Sunglasses: Sretsis

Earrings: Satomi Kawakita

Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar

Wedding Ring: Catbird

Lipstick: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

December 31st 2014 (Night)

Dress: Saint Laurent

Coat: Orla Kiely

Boots: Saint Laurent

Bag: Orla Kiely

Earrings: Oscar De La Renta

Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar

Wedding Ring: Catbird

Lipstick: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

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

Socks: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Charlotte Olympia

Bag: Orla Kiely

Sunglasses: Sretsis

Earrings: Satomi Kawakita

Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar

Wedding Ring: Catbird

Lipstick: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

December 29th 2014

Dress: Moschino Cheap And Chic

Cardigan: Orla Kiely

Coat: Orla Kiely

Belt: Jill Stuart

Shoes: Kate Spade New York

Bag: Kate Spade New York

Sunglasses: Sretsis

Earrings: Satomi Kawakita

Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar

Wedding Ring: Catbird

Lipstick: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

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

Lipstick: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

November 25th 2014 (Day)

Top: Orla Kiely

Pants: Orla Kiely

Cardigan: Orla Kiely

Shoes: Charlotte Olympia

Bag: Orla Kiely

Sunglasses: Sretsis

Earrings: Satomi Kawakita

Necklace: Kate Spade New York

Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar

Wedding Ring: Catbird

Lipstick: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

November 25th (Night)

Dress: Orla Kiely

Coat: RED Valentino

Belt: Saint Laurent

Shoes: Miu Miu

Bag: Orla Kiely

Earrings: Satomi Kawakita

Engagement Ring: Vintage - Similar

Wedding Ring: Catbird

Lipstick: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Nail Polish: Ciate in Unrestricted Glam

The Joy Of Gift Giving: Christmas 2013 - Part.4

Hi there,

I'm currently typing this from a very merry Manhattan! That's right, I arrived here just a couple hours ago and I'm taking this small break in what has been a crazy day to blog. Without further ado...

It's time for part four of my gift list. Today, I'm focusing on my mom and my mother-in-law. Both are very tough ladies to shop for. I usually just donate money to a charity in mom's name which I know she loves but the last couple years, I've been trying to make more of an effort to spoil her a bit... I mean, she did give me life so...
I'm really gonna try to post another list later tonight as I'm suddenly realizing that Christmas is in only four days! Yikes...
I'm also gonna try to post my outfits for the time that I'm here in New York! Maybe even a christmas photo or two...
-Bea

What I'm Listening To:

She & Him
A Very She & Him Christmas
'Sleigh Ride'

Mother-in-law (Rachel)

1. Orla Kiely Half Milano Jacket in Pink (similar)

2. RED Valentino Floral Print Silk-Chiffon Dress

3. Alex Monroe Rosa Damasca Stud Earrings

4. Butter London Polish in Kerfuffle

5. Anthropologie Michelle Morin Evenings In Quito Cup And Saucer

6. $150 Anthropologie Gift Card

Mom

1. J. Crew Pearl Twisted Hammock Bracelet

2. Sophia Kokosalaki Chiffon-Trimmed Silk-Satin Top

3. J. Crew Twisted Pearl Necklace

4. Sophia Webster Lola Leather Pumps in White

5. J. Crew Merino Tippi Cardigan in Ivory

6. 'So Bright And Delicate: Love Letters And Pomes Of John Keats To Fanny Brawne' by John Keats

7. Burberry Prorsum Cotton-Blend Lace Pencil Skirt

1. Clu Jersey And Ruffled Twill Top

2. Gucci Polka-Dot Silk-Blend Chiffon Blouse

3. 'Wilderness Tips' by Margaret Atwood

4. Bruno Magli Halki Bow-Embellished Velvet Pumps in Red

5. Oscar De La Renta Two Tone Cabochon Clip-On Drop Earrings

6. Oscar De La Renta 3/4 Sleeve Crochet Knit Jacket + Snakeskin Belt

7. Oscar De La Renta Printed Silk And Wool-Blend Skirt