what i'm loving today..

a black and cream polka dote tote a la kate spade. (one of my favorite february buys!)

image via kate spade

pretty glittery nails - obsessed with PLL star Shay Mitchell's (@shaym) mani {pictured below} via Instagram.

dresses that scream spring - Rachel Roy {here} available for $448 at Piperlime

xoxo,

Bella

currently craving: Kate Spade Idiom Bangle

specifically in "get carried away" or "mint condition"

kate spade "get carried away" idiom bangle

i think this would be beautiful for everyday wear.

the saying is whimsical and fun.

and its on sale for $33 via Piperlime.

xoxo,

Bella

lust: Kate Spade

quintessential new york design.

functional, fashionable, and oh so effortlessly chic.

I love Kate Spade for her preppy yet on point design that just make every thing New England related so much cuter. 

some personal favorites:

1

kate spade 'cobble hill-leslie small'

$345

2

kate spade sea drive 

$325

3

kate spade "kick up your heels" bangle

$128

personally i adore the sea drive bag, very classic and Chanel inspired.

plus it would look killer during the summer paired with anything from denim to lady like dresses.

xoxo,

bella 

Snowed In Style!

Lets be real, weather like this pretty much equals home or work and the occasional time spent outside shoveling or doing something fun like sledding.  For those of us fortunate enough to live a climate like the Northeastern part of the US where the snow in the winter is equivalent to that of a mini blizzard know that we have to have a plan of attack ready when it comes to what to wear out. or in for that matter.  As comfy as PJ's are, you know your going to feel so much more productive when your a bit dressed up, even if it is super casual.  And i have just the thing to get those ideas going :)

Winter Wonderland:

Winter Wonderland by vivabellar3 featuring stone jewelry

Snowed in:

Snowed In... by vivabellar3 featuring boat neck tops

I hope these looks provide some inspiration for these chilly days! As for the make-up, stay neutral: The Naked Palette by Urban Decay would be perfect for the eyes, just use one color like Naked all over the lid and use Virgin as a highlight for the brow bone and tear duct area.  Keep the skin natural, and use a cream blush for a tinge of color, Wet n' Wild has a couple of nice colors if your on a budget.  If not Bobbi Brown makes some gorgeous cream blushes that will last you for ages.  On the lips keep it simple with a lip stain, there are about a million drug store variants that will work well for this, CoverGirl makes some really lovely ones.  Polish it off with mascara and your all ready to brave the winter elements! 

Keep warm and cozy :)

Love, 

Bella

ps: your smile really is the best accessory!