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

1. Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon Shirt

2. Mulberry Crepe De Chine Mira Dress in Midnight Blue

3. Chloe: Attitudes by Sarah Mower Hardcover Book

4. Fornasetti Ortensia Rose, Iris and Orange Blossom Scented Candle

5. Mulberry Mini Cara Delevingne Natural Leather Bag in Oak

6. Ancient Greek Sandals Niove Leather Sandals

7. Alex Monroe Wild Rose Twist Ring

8. Marvis Cinnamint Toothpaste

9. Mulberry Coated Cotton Mackintosh Coat in Camel

10. Etro Tailored Trousers

Look 2

1. Stella McCartney Wilson Silk Shirt

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

3. Carven L'Eau De Toilette

4. Alex Monroe Wild Rose Studs

5. C.O. Bigelow Chapped Hands Remedy

6. Mulberry Silky Classic Calf Willow Tote in Black With Soft Gold

7. Christian Louboutin Iriza 45 Glossed-Python Pumps

8. Burberry London Silk Crepe Midi Dress

9. Givenchy Pleated Skirt in Blush Silk Chiffon

Ruby

Look 1

1. Kate Spade Cedar Street Mini Maise in Rosy Dawn

2. Kate Spade Bow Detail Slouchy Sweater

3. Ciate Nail Polish in Cutie Pie

4. Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet L'Eau De Toilette Spray

5. Kate Spade Servane Night Girl Pendant (sold out)

6. Kate Spade Gino Loafers in Black Patent

7. Strawberry Cream Pockey

8. Kate Spade Jackpot Jewels Bow Stud Earrings

9. J. Crew Collection Midnight Floral Pants (sold out)

Look 2

1. RED Valentino Wool Cashmere Cable Knit Pullover

2. Kate Spade Cosmic Glow Sequin Infinity Scarf in Pebble

3. Kate Spade Cosmic Glow Sequin Beret in Pebble

4. Kate Spade Cosmic Glow Sequin Pop Top Mittens in Pebble

5. Kate Spade Hanover Street Aster in Pink Granite/Black

6. Kate Spade Brynn Flats in Rose Pink (sold out)

7. Kate Spade Supercalifragilipstick! in Sweet Blush

8. RED Valentino Wool Blend Coat

9. Kate Spade Broome Street Denim Capri Pants (sold out)

Look 3

1. J. Crew Carrie Silk Cami in Black (sold out)

2. Orla Kiely Embroidered Cat Cardigan in Grey Melange

3. Kate Spade Zodiac Pendant Necklace in Gemini (sold out)

4. Orla Kiely Patent Leather Holly Bag in Shell Pink (sold out)

5. Kate Spade Melanie Heels

6. Ciate Nail Polish in Unrestricted Glam

7. Kate Spade Flocked Bow Backseam Tights (sold out)

8. Kate Spade Deco Dot Coreen Skirt

Look 4

1. RED Valentino Coeur Crayon Faille Dress

2. J. Crew Collection Cashmere Sparkle Cardigan in Blush Gold

3. Kate Spade Tied Up Pave Hinge Bangle in Rose Gold

4. Kate Spade Tied Up Pave Studs in Rose Gold

5. Kate Spade Angelique Heels in Rose Gold Glitter

6. Ciate Nail Polish in Party Shoes

7. Kate Spade Pretty Little Thing iPhone 5 Case

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 - 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

The Joy Of Gift Giving: Christmas 2013 - Pt.2

Hi there,

Who's ready for part two of my Christmas gift list. Today, I'll show you what I bought for my oldest little sister Willa. It's tough shopping for her this year as everything I get her has to be easily transported back to England where she's at university. I think I did well though. Spent half a fortune on her though! She's easy to spoil... let's face it all my siblings are easy to spoil.

-Bea

What I'm Listening To:

Camera Obscura

Desire Lines

'Desire Lines'

Willa

1. Miu Miu Stretch Crepe Button Back Top

2. Nina Ricci Floral Print Dress

3. Marc Jacobs Lovemarc Lip Gel in Strange Magic

4. Alex Monroe Rhodolite Twig Ring

5. Anthropologie Molly Hatch Landmark Ring Dish

6. Clinique Super Rescue Antioxidant Night Moisturizer

7. Benefit Cosmetics Benetint

8. Mulberry Alexa Satchel in Oak Ostrich

1. See By Chloe Embroidered Organza Top

2. Lauren Moffatt Kingston V-Neck Dress

3. Alex Monroe Small Pea Flower Necklace

4. 'Passage Of Pegasus' LP - Breathe Owl Breathe

5. Prada Candy L'Eau

6. Little Bunched Posy Cluster Earrings

1. Collette By Collette Dinnigan Embroidered Silk Crepe Shirt

2. Alice By Temperley Kyoto Tea Dress in Ivory

3. 'His Dark Materials Trilogy' by Phillip Pullman

4. Swedish Hasbeens Peeptoe Super High Clogs in Red

5. Voluspa Goji & Tarocco Orange Glass Jar Candle

6. Fresh Sugar Cherry Lip Balm

7. Alex Monroe Pea Flower Stud Earrings

8. Lauren Moffatt Bethel Woods Shawl Collar Cardigan

The Joy Of Gift Giving: Christmas 2013 - Pt.1

Okay, so... I suck. I know I said that this season I would only be taking half a month off of the blog but well... things happen. I'm back now however, trying to make it up to you. Last year I began posting glimpses of the things that I was giving to my family for Christmas but much like everything else I promise on the blog, I gave up half way through... this year I've decided to give it another try. In this post I'll be showing you what I bought for my sisters-in-law (Ben's sisters). I hope that this gives you a bit of a picture of who they are and I hope you enjoy. Look forward to more coming soon as well as (hopefully) an outfit post.
-Bea

(PS. Just a few days until we leave for New York. Excited!)

What I'm Listening To:

Breathe Owl Breathe
Passage Of Pegasus
'Explorer'

Jane

1. J. Crew Merino Tippi Cardigan in Heather Oak

2. Ciate Polish in Cookies And Cream

3. Orla Kiely Dolly Mixture Georgette Tunic in Liquorice

4. 'Dinner With Mr. Darcy' by Pen Vogler

5. Urban Decay Naked 3 Eyeshadow Palette

6. Anthropologie Landmark Ring Dish

7. Alex Monroe Victoriana Rhodolite Bouquet Ring

Pippa

1. Chloe Bib Detailed Sweater

2. Ciate Polish in Boudoir

3. Orla Kiely Houndstooth Heart Dress in Grey

4. Alex Monroe Daisy Chain Bracelet

5. Postcards From Penguin

6. Fresh Sugar Cherry Lip Balm

7. 'Country Mile' LP - Johnny Flynn