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Box Pleated Skirt + H&M Bow Belt + Brunch at The Farm of Beverly Hills

Forever 21 Gold Cuff, Buttoned Lace Bodysuit and Box Pleated Skirt | H&M Bow Belt | Christian Louboutin Decollette 868 100 Glittart Pumps | Marc Jacob Heart Mirror Necklace | Louis Vuitton Damier Ribera Mm

Forever 21 Buttoned Lace Bodysuit and Box Pleated Skirt | H&M Bow Belt | Christian Louboutin Decollette 868 100 Glittart Pumps | Marc Jacob Heart Mirror Necklace | Louis Vuitton Damier Ribera Mm

I’ve had this bow belt (and another one in red) for over a year now with its tags still attached, sitting inside my belt drawer. When I first bought it at H&M I thought it was adorable and something I could throw on any outfit for an adorable WTH? look 😛 a statement belt. I was wrong – I’ve tried it with so many outfits to only find myself cringing and tossing it back into my dresser. Defeated, I was getting close to selling it on eBay.

This past weekend, I had a cute dress in mind to wear to Mass on Sunday. A pretty pastel 3/4 sleeve floral shift dress I recently got from H&M. Well, the weather reports said it would be close to 90 and all I could think about was how many hours I’d need to endure in a long sleeve dress made of polyester – not fun. After scrambling for something else to wear, with my husband at the door [im]patiently waiting, I had this top and skirt on but wasn’t ecstatic about how it looked. This high-waisted skirt just was so flat it needed something. I opened up my belt drawer to see this bow belt laying on top of everything else. Despite a time crunch, I tried it on anyway and was pleasantly surprised. It made for a fun look without being too ridiculous (well, in my opinion lol).  I guess I won’t be ebaying it any time soon after all.

Forever 21 Gold Cuff, Buttoned Lace Bodysuit and Box Pleated Skirt | H&M Bow Belt | Christian Louboutin Decollette 868 100 Glittart Pumps | Marc Jacob Heart Mirror Necklace | Louis Vuitton Damier Ribera Mm

Forever 21 Gold Cuff, Buttoned Lace Bodysuit and Box Pleated Skirt | H&M Bow Belt | Christian Louboutin Decollette 868 100 Glittart Pumps | Marc Jacob Heart Mirror Necklace | Louis Vuitton Damier Ribera Mm

Forever 21 Gold Cuff, Buttoned Lace Bodysuit and Box Pleated Skirt | H&M Bow Belt | Christian Louboutin Decollette 868 100 Glittart Pumps | Marc Jacob Heart Mirror Necklace | Louis Vuitton Damier Ribera Mm

Forever 21 Gold Cuff, Buttoned Lace Bodysuit and Box Pleated Skirt | H&M Bow Belt | Christian Louboutin Decollette 868 100 Glittart Pumps | Marc Jacob Heart Mirror Necklace | Louis Vuitton Damier Ribera Mm

Forever 21 Gold Cuff, Buttoned Lace Bodysuit and Box Pleated Skirt | H&M Bow Belt | Christian Louboutin Decollette 868 100 Glittart Pumps | Marc Jacob Heart Mirror Necklace | Louis Vuitton Damier Ribera Mm

Makeup: MAC Studiofix Foundation & Espresso Eyeshadow (for my brows) | Nars Super Orgasm Blush | Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Lace Beige 216 | Too Faced Shadow Insurance | Urban Decay's Suspect, Half Baked, Tease, Snakebite and Foxy from their Naked 2 Eyeshadow Palette | Lancome Artliner & Hypnôse Doll Lashes | #WSP Lashes applied with Ardell DUO Dark Eyelash Adhesive

Makeup: MAC Studiofix Foundation & Espresso Eyeshadow (for my brows) | Nars Super Orgasm Blush | Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Lace Beige 216 | Too Faced Shadow Insurance | Urban Decay's Suspect, Half Baked, Tease, Snakebite and Foxy from their Naked 2 Eyeshadow Palette | Lancome Artliner & Hypnôse Doll Lashes | #WSP Lashes applied with Ardell DUO Dark Eyelash Adhesive

After Sunday Mass, we headed to Beverly Hills for brunch at The Farm. Although it sounded pretentious on the menu, I couldn’t help but order the Lobster Salad. I was not disappointed. It was perfectly dressed with a light vinaigrette, generous chunks of lobster (both tail and claw pieces) combined with the crisp salad, salty bits of applewood smoked bacon and creamy avocado slices – it was amazing! I also tried a bite of my husband’s Lobster Club and it was just as delicious (similar ingredients, executed perfectly in sandwich form).

The Farm of Beverly Hills Iced Tea, Crisp Farm French Fries, Farmhouse Chairs

Farm Lobster Club

Farm Lobster Club

The Farm of Beverly Hills Lobster Salad

Lobster Salad

Black Beauty from The Green Hornet Movie

Black Beauty from The Green Hornet Movie

While we were dining, a frightening sight appeared. Okay, not frightening at all, 😀 if we weren’t in LA, I probably would be freaked out but things like this are strangely normal sights to see here. This awesome car pulled up – it’s fun to see that movie prop cars like this are actually functional – well, hopefully not the guns and missiles but I mean the car itself. The owner told us it’s the Black Beauty and I later found out that it’s from the movie The Green Hornet! Pretty cool, right?

Well, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, too! Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed this post & I appreciate all the sweet comments!

Xox,
An

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27 Comments

  • Reply fifi

    i love this outfit!!!

    April 23, 2012 at 11:52 am
  • Reply Ashley

    I love that bow I’m so glad you kept it! It really makes the outfit I think I was drawn to it when looking at the pictures. The lace top is a nice touch as well 🙂

    April 23, 2012 at 12:28 pm
  • Reply Juneli

    Sooooo adorable !! Love the nude and black combo and the big bow!

    April 23, 2012 at 12:39 pm
  • Reply Sharon

    Love the skirt!

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    April 23, 2012 at 12:45 pm
  • Reply Always Maylee

    I actually LOVE the bow, so adorable and the perfect statement for this outfit! And I swooning over your CL shoes!!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

    April 23, 2012 at 12:51 pm
  • Reply WithLoveShmon

    such a cute outfit! I”m jealousss – we have a rain all week here! 🙁

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    April 23, 2012 at 12:52 pm
  • Reply Shella

    So glad you kept that darling belt! You wore it well and I love bows! You can sell the other to me anytime! haha!

    XOXO
    Shels
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    April 23, 2012 at 1:43 pm
  • Reply CY

    hey girl! I just read your post & FELL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HEELS! When you linked to a similar pair, I stopped all the work I was doing, & bought them. Yes, within minutes of reading this post. You are a terrible influence ;P Thanks for sharing your style with us! LOVE IT!

    http://www.theShopaholic247.com

    April 23, 2012 at 2:09 pm
    • Reply HautePinkPretty

      Thank you so much!!! & Yay! Happy shopping 😀 lol Hope you love them, let me know how they work out!! Xox

      April 23, 2012 at 2:30 pm
  • Reply indie by heart

    Adorable look! ^^ Such a cute bow + skirt.

    – Satu
    Indie by heart

    April 23, 2012 at 2:16 pm
  • Reply Inés

    You look so cute!
    Thank you for your lovely comment, dear!

    Big hugs!
    Inés

    SimplyClassyMe.blogspot.com

    April 23, 2012 at 4:15 pm
  • Reply Elle Sees

    I JUST DIED OVER THIS OUTFIT.
    i want the whole thing–hair, outfit, SHOES, bow.

    April 23, 2012 at 6:14 pm
  • Reply montana

    I absolutely love your blog, anything that mixes a little food + style is right for me! beautiful bow skirt 🙂

    Treasure State

    April 23, 2012 at 7:20 pm
    • Reply HautePinkPretty

      😀 food & fashion, my two loves. lol thank you!

      April 25, 2012 at 11:29 am
  • Reply Steph

    OMG the car is AWESOME AHHHH and i love ur pleated skirt! so sweet!
    xx
    -S
    Ginger and Lace

    April 23, 2012 at 8:57 pm
  • Reply 7eventh Letter

    That belt looks absolutely PERFECT with that look! I LOVE it! Can’t wait to see you wear the one in red. You look like a present, LOL!!!

    7eventh Letter
    //www.whatsmoreimportantthanfashion.com/

    April 23, 2012 at 9:22 pm
  • Reply Thecityofclothes

    That shoes are so magical !!! ! Come to visit my page and follow me if you like it
    kisss

    April 24, 2012 at 4:42 am
  • Reply Alessandra Carlomagno

    you look cute!! i love the shirt 🙂
    kiss kiss

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    April 24, 2012 at 4:59 am
  • Reply Nikki

    Fabulous outfit with the bow skirt and I love those shoes!

    April 24, 2012 at 5:59 am
  • Reply Ashley

    I think the bow belt looks amazing on you- you styled it perfectly.

    And I’m now craving a lobster salad, thank you very much. 🙂

    April 24, 2012 at 8:55 am
  • Reply Tiffany

    Ha, that would have really freaked me out! lol I think the bow belt is really cute with that skirt and blouse! You look gorgeous!

    April 24, 2012 at 10:30 am
  • Reply kamartinelli

    I Loved your skirt and shoes …. beautiful <3

    Kisses

    kah

    April 24, 2012 at 11:52 am
  • Reply Audrey

    I love that bow…so cute!! http://www.casualglamorous.com

    April 24, 2012 at 8:07 pm
  • Reply teddi

    your outfit is divine! i like the black lace & fun surprise bow belt. looks like a nice time at the restaurant. that movie prop car is crazy.

    April 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm
  • Reply Pigalle Passions

    love the look!
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    April 25, 2012 at 6:02 pm
  • Reply Taliah

    Very elegant chic!!! Those shoes are uber hot!!! They are a classic and great investment!
    Oh and the food looks extra delish…i always love your food shots! Im a foodie too..hehe

    April 25, 2012 at 6:51 pm
  • Reply courtney

    love this outfit!!! you are adorable I had the belt in red and I loaned it to a friend who never returned it 🙁 I have been frantically trying to find one ever sense! Any chance you would be willing to sell one?

    October 13, 2012 at 4:04 pm
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