Couture Genius

I recently came across the amazing work of Zuhair Murad, a Lebanese fashion designer. I instantly fell in love with his gorgeous, classic, couture and ready-to-wear lines. I really don't know how he went under my radar for so long!!! Here are a few of my favorites from his knock-out-to-die-for lines over the years!!!

I seriously hope I get to wear some of his creations one day!!!!

❤ Harajuku

As it turns out ~ Harajuku (原宿 "meadow lodging") is an area near Tokyo (Harajuku Station).

Every Sunday, Japanese girls dressed-up in the likes of gothic lolitas, visual keis, and decoras spend their afternoons there frolicking in one of a kind fashions. It's like the fashion district of Tokyo. And now with the help of style sensation ~ Gwen Stefani and her new clothing line for Target ~ Harajuku mini, their "fatal attraction to cuteness" is sweeping the globe!

sizzle skirt

This Poleci knit skirt has been hanging in my closet for nearly a decade. Whenever I put it on it reminds me of the day I found it and how excited I was to purchase it! It's one of those pieces you never tire of, with its unusual color combination, beaded glitz, formfitting cut and mega fringe!!! Hence the name "Sizzle Skirt"!

Coco velvet jacket ~ Miss Me, Tank ~ White House/Black Market, "Sizzle Skirt" ~ Poleci, Shoes ~ Nine West, Silk Rose pin ~ Metropolitan Museum of Art Store. 

marooned

If I was marooned on a desert island, although it's completely impractical, I would want this outfit ~ one of my very favorite dresses and my favorite hat! Just to remind me what civilized life was like! {and so I could play the role of Ginger!}

I bought this dress a couple seasons back at Bebe and still just love the unique cut and details

The faux crock trim pairs beautifully with my garnet jewelry and maroon boho hat!

At my desk editing pics for my blog! I love the digital age from creation to publication is so fast!

The Mad Hatter

One of my favorite collections is my hat collection. Not only are there so many super fun hats out there to collect in fun shapes, sizes and colors ~ but they are a truely practical item to collect. I wear my hats on a regular basis.  For me, nothing really "tops-off" an outfit like a good hat! Here are a few favorites!
If anyone wants information on the above hats ~ leave me a comment and I give you details (due to a slight hangover, I'm feeling a tad lazy this morning!) xxx kisses ~ Annie

London polish

I paired yesterday's polished look with some photographs I snapped at the London hotel in West LA.  Their interior style, a mix of classic neutrals, interesting textures with a twist of the unexpected, was an inspiration of sorts for this outfit!

Blouse ~ vintage Betsy Johnson (I've had this forever ~ seriously like 15 years!), vintage silk vest that I tailored to fit, Lace skirt from forever 21, Express fishnets,  Dolce Vita snakeskin heels, Earrings by Aroma jewels and Gucci shades.

thigh~highs

Whenever I wear thigh-high stockings, I feel a foot taller (and a lot sexier!) xox
Plaid dress ~ Zoa, booties ~ Carlos, hat ~ vintage and thigh highs from Target!

Shopping day!

Yesterday I stopped into the new A'maree's on Coast Highway in Newport Beach!

This fabulous fashion house is now at home in one of Newport's most memorable buildings!

This location is SPECKtacular and they really nailed the interiors! 

The new store is located at 2241 West Coast Hwy in Newport Beach ~ see more at http://www.amarees.com

. . . . alone with myself in a blue dream

My passion for design floods into every area of my life, my style is my way of life

Sequin sweater by Donna Karan, Silver jeans by Black Milk, with vintage costume jewelry

Dress by Lucy & Co, bracelet by Tango Designs, shoes by Steve Maddon with vintage fox fur