I love a good fairytale.....

....but only as long as it ends w/ a modern twist like that of Mirror Mirror, where the female is the badass and saves herself in the end ;) .

So when getting ready for your fairytale night out....

Always remember to prep your skin. I am personally not a huge fan of a ton of makeup and try to limit how much I put on. I also like to mix & match brands - I never stick to one brand & I am definitely not opposed to cvs type brands like - Milani. They are super affordable & pretty darn good. I do stick w/ an expensive foundation though w/ SPF.

OMG Shoes!!

Sometimes us girls like to match their shoes to their outfit, but this time I plan on matching my outfit to match my shoes!! :) Tonight I want to go through my champagne/gold/animal print collection...I'm leaning towards the one w/ a flower on it....I love embellishments.

Now for the outfit....I obviously think I am a fairy princess of some sort so I am going for this lacey embroidered Ralph Lauren tank top from Macy's & a dark champagne high-low skirt from Angl. I am really good at being patient & waiting for things to go on sale - so I got both of these for great prices. No more than $30 each.

And last but not least....pull something you love from your accessories. Doesn't have to be new....learn to love your old jewelry all over again! This is an old pendant on a long chain that is a little beat up but I still love it! I have it sitting on a notebook w/ a cool graphic just for some added drama ;)

I hope you enjoy your night out!! Don't kiss any frogs !!

xoxo - Annabella

idream: of a perfect cali summer

It's rare. But I've been in LA most of my life. And for me, the ocean is constantly calling my name. I drool at the sight of it. I guess it's an oxymoron in itself - strong but quiet, perfect but disheveled, calm but destructive - all qualities i think of in myself & it sucks me in each time. So I guess I constantly run to it because it's like greeting myself. Reminding myself who i am. If i ever need a breather it's where i go. It's where i read, nap, meditate, work out and learn. I spend most of my weekdays trying to give people information, finish excel docs, and run numbers. but here I can just sit and listen. I swear it's trying to speak to me. Think im crazy - I don't care. It would be nice to see life with the eyes of someone who sees it the way i do. But for now guess it's just me & mr. el porto ;) (North Manhattan Beach, for all you non-locals).

If you ever can't find me - you know where to look :)

| Vintage Coat from my mom's closet | Floral Dress by Material Girl (@Macy's) - Bought on sale for about $15! | Barefoot

See...you don't need to have money to look good or have fun!! ;) The beach is free & the eye candy is delicious.

ihope: this year makes you sparkle

Wishing you a happy new year full of new possibilities, letting go, new fantasies, unicorns, mermaids, talking teacups, colorful balloons covering the skies (at all times) & tons of SPARKLE :)

 Outfit: Steve Madden Heels, Sparkly Dress from LF Clothing Store, BCBG Pink Clutch, BCBG Green Belt 

Check list for the new year:

- Let Go

- Move Forward

- Be someone you would want to meet

- Wear lipstick on special occasions

- Be happy - no matter what! 

- Read More

- Dance More!

- Turn up the love

- Don't worry about reality ... make your dreams come true!!! <3 div="div">

- Be nice to strangers

- Roll in the grass every once in a while (literally)

- Smile often

- Start turning your dreams into reality

- Blog more :)

- Don't worry about what people think

- Find a man, a real one

- Stop being so darn nice!! :) Nice girls finish last in LA, Treat em mean & keep em keen.

- Write more

- Introduce bigger words into your vocab

- Sketch more

- Hustle

- Go big or go home

- Never stop dreaming <3 div="div">