HAPPY 2016!

Good morning, Everyone! I would like to start by wishing you all a very happy 2016! May all your dreams and wishes come true and may this year bring you nothing but happiness and joy!

Secondly, do you guys have that one item you totally obsess about? I mean you can see it quite clearly in your mind, but just can't seem to find it no matter how hard you look? Well, for me, the search for a perfect chunky winter white cardigan has been a very long one!

I envisioned something super slouchy, preferably made from thick yarn for that really cozy look. Yet, no matter how many times I put it right at the top of my must-have list, I never found quite what I was looking for. Either too fitted or not chunky enough, I found a lot of really close ones, just never the absolutely right one:)

That is until now! Because I have finally found my unicorn!:) Even better than I could have imagined, it's everything I could have hoped for and more! Because? Duh! Side pockets! Of course my perfect chunky cardigan should have pockets:)

My obsession with this sweater is out of control, because I seriously cannot imagine wearing anything but! Of course I realize the minor complications which may arise from me wearing the same thing over and over again seeing how this is a fashion blog and you probably wouldn't want to see it 3 times a week. But... I'm obsessed!:) So perhaps you wouldn't mind seeing it every once in a while? Would twice a week be too much?:)

MASON BY MICHELLE MASON chunky cardigan | L'AGENCE Jane top in ivory | AG Stevie ankle cords | RAYE Paige flat | CELINE bag | NIALAYA Skyfall horn necklace | ESTELLE DEVE ring set { similar here } | JOCELYN bag charm { similar here & here }  

A WEEKEND AT BIG SUR

Told you my favorite pair of leather leggings/pants travels everywhere with me. Last week they accompanied me to lunch in Beverly Hills (see HERE), few days ago we had an amazing adventure traveling to Big Sur. Wish I could describe every minute of the two amazing days I will most definitely remember for the rest of my life, but I feel like pictures will do a much better job talking for me. Now that I am back home, I can't wait to do it again! Actually, Emil and I are already planning our next visit, which hopefully will happen soon. Very, very soon....!

BCBG Max Azria leather leggings - old { similar here & here } | J Crew handknit popcorn sweater { similar here } | Club Monaco Ainslie sweatshirt | Banana Republic coat { similar options here & here } | Barbara Bui ankle boots | Alexander Wang Diego bucket bag | Mirrored sunglasses - thrifted { similar options here } | Bow ring via Ily Couture { other cute option here } 

Thank you for reading &

Keep on smiling,

Love,

Annabelle

NAPA VALLEY WINE TASTING

I often wonder why I don't like the rain... I suppose in some way, growing up in Latvia, where come September, it rained non-stop for weeks at a time, I've come to associate the rain with the beginning of autumn, and more specifically, the end of summer and sunshine and this is perhaps the most important one, the end of Summer holidays. Always temped to curl up in bed, rainy days made me feel blue, so I'd hide at home and venture out only if I absolutely had to!

Yet after spending the most wonderful weekend in rainy Napa Valley, I've come to realize that the rain isn't so bad at all when you find yourself in a wonderful place and in great company!:)

Though Liz, Sam, Emil and I ended up exploring a few different wineries that weekend, one stood out in particular. Charming rustic appeal, great wine and beautiful views, made Frog's Leap Winery one of our absolute favorites by far. So, if you happen to find yourself in Napa, I highly recommend you make a stop!

BANANA REPUBLIC coat { similar options here & here } | ANINE BING striped knit | AYR The hi-rise skinny pants | RAG & BONE Grosgrain band floppy brim fedora in pale blue | ALEXANDER WANG Gabi booties | JOCELYN bag charm | THALE BLANC Audrey pearl backpack 

AG JEANS SWEEPSTAKES

Hey guys, super exciting news just in time for Holiday season! I've partnered with AG Jeans for an amazing giveaway! One lucky winner will have an opportunity to win a gift card valued at $300 to spend on anything you love on agjeans.com ( like the coolest pair of black skinny jeans or the perfect leather moto jacket I'm sporting in this post )! The rules are simple, all you have to do is:

1. Follow AG Jeans on INSTAGRAM by CLICKING HERE

2. Follow VIVALUXURY on INSTAGRAM by CLICKING HERE

3. Leave a comment at the end of this post so I may contact you if you win

This giveaway is open to Everyone, US and International readers. Last day to enter is December 2nd, 2015. Good luck, Everyone!

AG JEANS Farrah skinny jeans, Reese moto leather jacket & The Meadows tunic | CHANEL Boy flap bag in perforated leather | DIOR So Real 48mm sunglasses | GIVENCHY boots thanks to BRUNA ROSSO | DYLANLEX Liam bracelet, Ari ring, Rio ring & Syd ring

70s FLAIR

Funny, as much as I talk about how much I love wearing something new, if I had to be really honest, I'd say that in many ways, wearing my tried and true favorites is what I love the most. In fact, most of the prized pieces I have in my closet, the ones I really enjoy putting on every time without exception have been with me for years. Like old friends you can always rely on, I can count on them to make an outfit and make me feel great while I wear them every time.

Well, today's outfit just happens to feature some of these pieces. I picked up this suede trench coat just before Paris Fashion Week, and haven't stopped wearing it since. Aside from the fact that I love trench coats in general, this particular one is basically a perfect combination of all the elements one could look for in a trench coat. Not afraid of using the word "perfect" too much when referring to this particular piece, everything about it is just, well... perfect from material and color to length and fit. I've worn it a million times, in a million ways, and I've yet to find something it doesn't work with, and of course you know how important versatility is to me. 

The same logic applies to this Chloe bag. I honestly marvel at it's ability to make and complete outfits! Like magic, it has the most astonishing power to transform the most simplest of looks into polished outfits and add a perfect ( there I go using the word "perfect" again, but I struggle to describe it in any other way ) touch of drama! Basically there isn't a slouchy jean, plain t-shirt combo in the world this bag couldn't elevate to a guaranteed fabulousness of the highest degree:) And of course being a big fan of both, slouchy jeans and simple t-shirts, I truly appreciate this little super power!

What about you guys? Which do you prefer, new or tried and tested favorites? 

FRAME Le Duster suede coat | HUDSON Taylor high waist flare jeans | CHLOE Hudson bag | ESTELLE DEVE ring set { similar here } | BARDOT denim shirt { similar here & here } | ISABEL MARANT pumps | NIALAYA Skyfall horn necklace | LARSSON & JENNINGS Lader suede & gold plated watch