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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Ready

are you ready to be heart broken?


Woke up with a boat-load of attitude, and somehow the usual uniform of cut-off jeans and a sugary sweet vintage top wasn't going to cut it for the day. You know what did? A shredded T-shirt pulled over an favorite thick acetate black slip, the kind I use to wear as dresses back in the '80's. The hat just seemed like the perfect topper for this slight nod to the dark and slouchy decade of my youth. Anyhoo, the look just fit my black mood, and immediately put me in brighter spirits.

Speaking of bright and broke, I'm going to be taking a mini-vacay of sorts so while you'll be seeing some scheduled posts, I won't be able to respond to your comments or visit your blogs for a bit. I hope you don't mind. This girl needs a little R&R and such. But I'll see you on the flip side, peeps. I still love you. -Bella Q

"Your heart is my pinata."  -Chuck Palahniuk
Now Wearing: 
  • thrifted houndstooth trilby hat 
  • black sunnies w/white bows, Target
  • D.I.Y. shredded black tee
  • vintage acetate slip, worn as dress
  • black leather strappy shoes from Target
  • a boat-load of attitude and some new bangs

32 comments:

Please may I? said...

Such a cool outfit. Love it

X x

Franca said...

have fun on your hols!

citizen rosebud said...

Thanks, ladies! <3

Vix said...

Wowser, Bella! Gorgeous, ingenius and a quote from Chuck! Love it. Have a fabulous trip xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

SeƱora Allnut said...

I understand so well that a black outfit that fits your mood can cheer up your day!, and always love your black outfits, love that 80's vibe, your great attitude, and your hat!
besos and have a nice time!

Pam @ over50feeling40 said...

Enjoy your vacay, Bella!!!

Suzanne said...

love this! very much, and dressing with your mood is a fabulous thing to do!

Stacey said...

I hope you have a great break and get all the R&R you need. I tend to gravitate to all-black outfits when I'm feeling stressed, and I love this one! My favourite part is the cute hat.

thelazyrevolutionary said...

Inspirifuckinational!

Stacy Estep said...

Love the hat with the black outfit. Dark, but still a bit playful. Enjoy your R&R!

Unknown said...

It works!! You look great! Enjoy your vacation...come back refreshed! Hugs! ~Serene

Anonymous said...

That tee could not be more perfectly shredded. LOVE.

Anonymous said...

You look awesome, Bella. And I hear ya on the vacay. I need one badly. Have a good one and get some good R&R!

xoxo
Cyrillynn

The Style Crone said...

Taking time off is GOOD. Will miss you but have a great time. The trilby is perfect on you!

DeniseAngela said...

Love that you dress how you feel.....the hat is a perfect touch!

Anupriya DG said...

I like it when you go all black on me.....have a nice time sweetheart! Be back soon......we'll be waiting......mwah! <3

Rosalind said...

Enjoy your break - wishing you plenty of relaxation.
Love the way you dress here for mood. I actually find that if I'm dressed wrongly for my mood, I just have to go and change! Not only that, but it works.

Fashnlvr said...

Love your outfit and your 'tude! That first photo is fabulous - my favorite. Love the hat too! You know I am a hat fan!!
Have a great vacation!!

mispapelicos said...

Enjoy your break, my dear friend.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Anonymous said...

WE love you...though I don't suppose that's the same. I actually like this "dark mood" look.

Pull Your Socks Up! said...

Ooh, ooh, ooh, a vintage slip worn as dress - you look gorgeous Bella! I hope your break away is everything you need my dear:)) xoxoxo

Fabienne Jach said...

You pretty much every style look cool. I can totally imagine you back in the 80's. I wouldn't be surprised if we ended up with some memories in common.
xoxo, f

PS: Enjoy your R&R. Everybody needs it:)
The House in the Clouds

Unknown said...

Enjoy your break,my zen master,Bella.
I am gonna be taking one myself soon.
Probably next week.............
I love you mucho,
Reeves

Liesl said...

What a fantastic black dress on you with a little edge layered on top! You look great in hat too!

Liesl :)

Anonymous said...

Love you right back, enjoy your r & r, Bella. Well deserved because duh you're awesome :)

My Heart Blogged said...

Enjoy your vacay! I really like the black on black.

Stephanie Loudmouth said...

Enjoy your break! You look great!

Gina said...

Hot outfit! Funny how sometimes a little (or a lot of) black can raise our spirits. ;)

Daisy said...

Love the outfit :)

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Heather Fonseca said...

I love your all black outfit! Very chic my dear.

Have a great blogcation. I'm still taking mine. Enjoy! See you when you get back.

Heather

Anonymous said...

Love the slip-as-a-dress look. Nothing like a tough outfit to sweeten one's mood. It's a great look - especially with the houndstooth hat!

The Closet Shopper said...

Fantastic outfit, Bella. You look tough and I love it.

xoxo,
Tracy