Saturday, July 30, 2011

outfit post: michael-jackson-pollack

A REAL CUT-UP: Bella Q hasn't met a pair of scissors she didn't like.
There is no rhyme or reason to this uber-casual outfit- it was put together without much thought aside from the fact I wanted to feel comfortable. This girl is not a jeans-and-tee-shirt sort, so I expect this is my weak attempt at being one. The T-shirt was a hand-me down from a Lindsay Rickman closet clean-out, and for some reason it made sense to pair it with my satiny vintage bow tie and my new kitchy '70's pin that commands me to "Snuggle in Seattle." I'm not sure why the belt is there, maybe I just wanted to wear my new native woven textile print belt recently purchased from the new downtown Goodwill boutique on L Street.
Action Jackson
Looking at these pictures for this post, I can't say I actually LIKE the outfit. It comes off as a bit too slouchy, and silly, even for me. BUT- I did wear it, and the day I wore it, I felt perfectly at ease running errands in my Micheal Jackson cut-off T, cut off jean skirt and new platform wedges. 

The shoes are the star of the show: I've been wearing them nearly everyday since I bought them from Heart Clothing Boutique in Midtown last week. In fact I wore them out of the store and haven't taken them off since. They are a true deal: only $40 bucks, immediately comfortable and perfect for action.

I can't seem to take my eyes of my cool new shoes!



Photo Credits: Bella Q
Now Wearing: 
  • the ubiquitous white heart sunnies
  • vintage bowtie
  • vintage Seattle pin, Thunderhorse Vintage
  • hand-me-down Micheal Jackson t-shirt
  • cut-off jean skirt, Goodwill
  • "ethnic" textile belt, Goodwill
  • Wild Diva platform wedges, Heart Clothing Boutique
 
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30 comments:

Shybiker said...

Great shoes. And it's good to see a pic of Pollack at work. I have a similar b/w photo of me in my first love's studio. (She is an artist.)

seƱora Allnut said...

I'm a huge fan of comfy outfits that make you feel perfectly, so I'm loving your t-shirt and bow tie and pretty shoes, and how you wear the whole ensemble with all your charm!!
besos

Veshoevius said...

Hah! Love the MJ t-shirt and bow tie - rocking that denim mini too!

Misfits Vintage said...

I've become quite obsessed with heart sunnies too!

Sarah xxx

Terri said...

Oh, dear, now that I've seen YOU with one of those ethnic belts I keep picking up and putting back in the thrifts, I will no doubt have to have one.

The Closet Shopper said...

I think you look bad, shamone uh ya know uh.

But seriously. Super cute. Your legs are dynamite, girl. I wish I could wear that.

xoxo,
Tracy

RocquelleIsLovely said...

Bella you're so HOT in your errand running outfit! I love your new shoes too! They are definitely worth constant gazing :-)

Elaine said...

you're looking hardcore in this!!!!! love the touch of the bowtie and heart sunglasses!

lasophia said...

R.I.P. M.J. Thanks for remembering him. I have a Caption EO shirt I need to wear soon. I love Heart boutique my boyfriend's cousin is the owner. I love their accessories.

QueenVII said...

love the cut tee with the cutoff denim skirt! xoxo

Ofelia said...

Cool and relax outfit! Wedges are the best and more comfortable kinds of shoes because the give support to the entire feet.

Polka Princess said...

That bow-tie is a neat idea! All in all....a quirky & fun outfit!! :)

any2ndnow.com said...

You look pulled together AND comfy, which I always have a hard time getting right! LOVE the bow tie :)

xoxo
Cyrillynn

Allyson @ Decoding Dress said...

The first thought that came into my mind when I saw your lede shot was that you look like a superhero, Bella. Entirely awesome.

Comtesse de ferveur said...

The bowtie is very, very cool with that wicked tee! xx

gypsyroxylee said...

I love the "rebel" image this outfit projects! The heart shaped sunnies soften the edge and make you look uber chic! I too would be over the moon for those shoes! Lovely!

Stacy said...

I kinda love this outfit. It's casual, but the bowtie makes it special. :)

Vix said...

I LOVE that outfit! The bow tie and tee are a brilliant combination and I'm lusting after those adorable shoes. x

fashionfarmsandfreedom said...

grrrrl, I dig those wedges!

Marissa said...

This t-shirt is Awesome (with a capital A)! My college roommate had her aunt's old Thriller t-shirt, and I used to love borrowing that thing.

Serene said...

The bow tie looks cute like a necklace and those shoes..........FABULOUS!!!! Hugs! ~Serene

WendyB said...

Do you have heart sunglasses in tons of colors? Cool!

Lee Oliveira said...

Loving the MJ singlet..
mm.. yummy shoes..
Lee x

Lee Oliveira said...

Loving the MJ singlet..
mm.. yummy shoes..
Lee x

The Foolish Aesthete said...

Most of my outfits begin with the shoes, and everything else materializes around it too :-) Love your denim skirt too!

made-to-travel.com said...

Ahhhhh, stop it! I want your tee!!! It's post like this that make me wish I could just shop off people.

Minus a couple of my Knicks fanatic tees :), I pretty much only wear tees oversized and cut up, lol...so I would wear that outfit just as is.

Laura Connell said...

Great title! Just a note that Michael is misspelled (I only tell you because I like to be told when it's me). I LOVE Goodwill and Salvation Army and for more than the price. It's so much fun to find cool things there.

the Citizen Rosebud said...

Thank you Laura! I do appreciate it, and will correct. Considering that my dad's name is Michael, you would think I wouldn't misspell it constantly- my bad!

Pull Your Socks Up! said...

Bella you gorgeous creature you! I adore the bow-tie with the top (which I would leap upon and devour in a flash). I loved MJ so much. Yay to finding shoes you love so much you just HAVE to wear them out of the shop! xoxo

THE-LOUDMOUTH said...

Such a quirky, fun outfit! Lovin' the tee.

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