Pick me up Accessories

Happy Monday people!! Its hard coming back to work on a Monday isn't it? I decided to give myself a little pick me up from the "case of the Mundays" and share with you all the cutesy accessories I have been stock piling in my image files waiting for the day that I can acquire each and every one of them =)

You may rock awesome style within your wardrobe but what about your accessories? Are the items in your purse as stylish as the purse itself? Or what about your office or tech accessories? I absolutely love it when I see adorable and well styled accessories..... It's always in the details right?

I currently started a new job and I'm in the process of trying to spruce up my workspace. I want cute pens, folders, project notebooks etc. I'm also contemplating what cute laptop bag I can get for carrying my work computer. Great accessories are a total pick me up from drabby monotone office spaces and have proven to be a total motivator in doing my work! Increased productivity! Who wouldn't want to go to meetings if you get to whip out your pastel color block pens from kikkerland ($6 for the set) and take meeting notes on your Kate spade Debra planner!














Imagine returning to your desk with a lovely Tory burch mousepad!



     











Are you a tech accessory hog like myself? Then you must have a stylish case for all your accessories! I actually have this pink case mate for my iPad and I love it. In fact I'm typing out this post on it right now.







And what would an accessory post be without me posting pictures of lovely purses in which I would love to carry all of these accessories in? Pictured below is the Pippa Modalu satchel in Shark. It is indeed named after one of my fav ladies Pippa Middleton. It's always sold out so get on the wait list like me. And isn't that minty Emporio Armani just to die for? So wanting!

Go on! pick up some asesome stylish accessories!! you know you want to! your wardrobe will thank you...lol
What is your favorite stylish accessory either in your purse or at work?
Just for flavor I wanted to share these amazing wingtip ballet flats....aren't they adorable?















Ok well... Back to work! Have a lovely week everyone <3

Xoxo
Annaliese

Going Green

 {eye candy from pintrest}

One can say that I definitely go through color phases with my style and my aesthetics at home. Right now, I am particularly gushing over all the green I have been seeing. Particularly the emerald and Kelly greens. The color is so bright and eye catching yet it is so refined! Its one of those colors that makes me feel instantly classy. I may not have a pic of the whole outfit above but I definitely want! Paired with gold... you get instant glam!

Or you can go big and go sparkly!

Both Kelly and Emerald green are great for all you color blocking fanatics out there! I'm certainly one of them. I particularly love pairing with neutrals like the picture below or with navy blue. But, I can see some of you go even further with these lovely greens. These pants certainly would do well in any color blockers wardrobe!

I have a shorter version of this blazer and I absolutely love it! It's an instant pick me up to any casual "head out in jeans" outfit.

Speaking of emerald green, these Bracco earrings from shopbop are absolutely adorable with its vintage inspired design.

Adding luscious green accents to your home decor will definitely do the trick in bringing some sophisticated eye catching eye candy to any living space. I love how it pops amongst neutrals, blacks and whites... I Spy green pillows on the side!

Do you have green incorporated in your wardrobe or home? what are your favorite pieces?

xoxo

Annaliese

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The little things

Mad for MADMEN

   {via pintrest}

March 25th cannot come soon enough!

Oh my dreamy Donald Draper (sans smoking). I have been waiting the whole year for the season 5 premier. I'm off this past week taking some time between jobs and I finally cracked open the Christmas present my sister gave to me in order to take some of the edge off my anticipation... MAD MEN DVDs...ALL 4 SEASONS!

If you have not watched mad men...well, you need to. It's good and it's addicting. Plus, DD is not that bad on the eyes.

The fashion is amazing, the women are beautiful & crazy, and getting a glimpse into lifestyle during that time is oh so intriguing. What more can you ask for? So go ahead! give it a shot!

Check out miss Joany!

Isn't she gorg! and when you do get into it, you cant help but watch it with a cocktail in an "appropriate" glass in hand.

Let me know what you think!

xoxo

Annaliese

Running my way to becoming a runner

{running in+heels pics on Sodahead}


If you know me...you know...I HATE running!

However, I am so inspired by those that actually DO run.  Inspired by those that never used to run and they started training and they go to all these 5k, 10ks, and marathons. I want that! But whenever I get motivated enough to run, I go for a run and then all of a sudden, I hit this mental block, where I will come up with every reason to make myself believe that I need to stop running and start walking the rest of the way. It can be that I am too tired, or I swear I think I feel a kink in my back, my knee, or wherever. So I stop and walk, and feel good about my decision for all of 5 seconds until I realize that Im not hurting or nauseous. I just let my stupid reasoning get ahead of me. Its this vicious cycle that makes me hate running...because I cant seem to go at it for a long time and get my self over that hump.

Well, anyways, this year, I have decided to make myself....wait for it...A Runner! I know! I really really want to do this and really really want to get over that mental hump and be able to run at least a 5k. That is my goal...well actually my goal is to do 2  5Ks this year (the SF Giants one, and the Disneyland one). I figure I can motivate my self by cool races. If only there was a way to run in cute heels and cute outfits...I may have already been a runner by now =)

If you are wondering about my progress, I am currently on week 2 of my couch to 5k program .I actually do exercise regularly. But running is not a part of my regimen and this program seems gradual enough for me to ease my mind and body into getting used to running. Good news is that I am not feeling demotivated yet!

Do you run? Have you done a marathon?

Wish me luck!


xoxo
Annaliese

My 2012 Manifesto

{Photo credit: me}

In the last post, I asked all of you what you are hoping for in this new year. I know that some people think that you should only have a few resolutions or a few goals so that you feel like they may be more attainable....but I say why?

"Go big or Go Home."

It also helps that I put it in an aesthetically pleasing format, that I just cant help looking at everyday. This folks, is my 2012 Manifesto. I'm posting it here, not just so that I can show you my pretty typography picture...but also, so that it keeps me accountable.

I got the idea from my friend Pauline who has a lovely blog of her own that I follow "The Lipstick Cafe". She found it on Apartment Therapy and I just had to make one of my own. Before, I made the manifesto, I just had my 2012 "to do" list (lame name compared to "Manifesto" lol) scribbled on a sheet in my planner but this makes it look, oh so much more official. Try and make your own! Its super easy...if you are like me, you may not have any fancy graphic designer software or snazy programs like illustrator or what not. I just used power point and made a bizzillion text boxes. It makes it easier to design your rows and style your manifesto. When I was done, I just converted it to a jpg.

I like having a bucket list and I like having goals that are are both typical, like exercising, doing this and doing that, but also having some that touch my life in a more deeper and perhaps spiritual way. My goal is to try my hardest and touch on at least one of these every day. It may sound like a hefty goal...and look like a hefty list, but my real goal is to make sure that every day I try, My Hardest, and at the end of the day, that's what I think counts the most.

Good luck on your manifesto! and here's to a prosperous and blessed new year everyone!

xoxo

Annaliese

Getting Cozy in our New BLOG Home

{ 6th St. Design}

Welcome everyone to Lambs & Kings! We are so excited to be here at our new home...we are smiling from ear to ear =)

Are you wondering where Lambs & Kings comes from? I did promise on our former home that I would let you know. Well, I decided to move and to re-brand because I am getting into a new place, a new season in my life...and I wanted this blog to be more personal, more lovely and more of everything that inspires us in all aspects of my life.

Since I have been married, I added my husband's name to my last name. My last name is "Cabrera Reyes" (that's right, two words, no hyphen please!). My last name "Cabrera" in Spanish means a goat/sheep herd, and Daniels last name "Reyes" means Kings. Put the two meanings together and you have Lambs+Kings....This blog is my new last name and it is very special to me.

I have a lot planned that I want to share, and I hope you all keep in touch with us and don't be afraid to make it "official" press that "Follow" button.

Before our next post...let me ask all of you, what are you hoping for in this new year? I'll share with all of you what is on our agenda this year... stay tuned!

xoxo

Annaliese