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Monday, October 1, 2012

Frocktober


It's Frock-tober, and time to pull out those sweaters and your bestest of dresses- we're going places.  As you read this, I'm offline and in the middle of a big move- me and the dude have finally shacked up together, and we're in the process of packing up and moving into the cutest little bungalow in the city of Seattle, perhaps on the whole planet.  The weather seems congratulatory in its overwhelming sunniness, with the sky 33% bluer than ever. Things are looking up!

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I've decided that this month is FROCKTOBER and it's all about DRESSES! 
Here, you see a glimpse of one of my favorite go-to frocks, my red/black polka dot Audrey dress by Karina Dresses. You've seen it before, and you'll see it again, it's wrinkle free, easy to wash and wear and is all about mobility and comfort. As are these shoes- aren't they a thrill? Comfortable to walk in and super cute United Nude bootie which was a grand Value Village score- new they normally retail for a couple hundred clams, but I got them for a frugal $20. Now more than ever, I'm committed to "shop secondhand first" and focus on quality over quantity. 

So get your frock on, and I'll see you soon!

37 comments:

Anonymous said...

The video is just so cool and proof of just how comfy those new shoes are. Congrats on the shared household.

Susan B said...

Love the video! Hooray for 33% bluer skies! Keep up the fabulosity....

Sheila said...

Ah! You're in Seattle! Drop me a line if you ever come up to Victoria - I'll take you to all my favourite thrift and consignment shops. :)

Love Frocktober!

Lynn Hasty said...

Sounds like good vibes going on all around you! Love the video!

xoxo
Lynn

Shybiker said...

I love that dress. And congrats on moving in together! How exciting. I wish you two all the best.

Thrifted Shift said...

Oh I KNEW those were UN shoes! Thrifted! Congratulations on a great find! And what exciting news on the personal front!

Melanie said...

Brilliant video. I especially like when you turn corners and your stopping point but the simplicity itself is what I adore. Of the Karina dresses the Audrey is my favourite. Great VV score.

de|constructed said...

Love the video! cute shoes! I wish you all the luck my dear Bellissima!

Kitty said...

Awedome funky idea for the video Bella!! Loving the shoes and so glad things are looking good for you.xx.

mispapelicos said...

I am so glad things are going so well.
Settle down and show us your love nest.
So happy for you, my lovely Bella.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Anonymous said...

Very classy, clean, chic outfit, perfect for fall!
Congrats on your new bungalow and the beau that goes along with it. I wish you oodles of happiness ;-)

Kaffesoester said...

Those shoes look fantastic! The Audrey too, and that amazingly blue sky! Good luck on moving in together!

Forest City Fashionista said...

Congrats on the co-habitation, and I wish you both well in your new home. Great score on the shoes!

LV said...

I love the dress and the shoes. I hope your smooth goes smoothly and stress free. Moving can really be a challenge. Congrats on the positive change:-)

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Vix said...

So glad that all's well in Bella's world! x

Anonymous said...

Have fun moving!!
I loved the video and those booties are awesome!!

Miss Simmonds Says said...

love the dress, love the shoes very much, so pleased you've settled in a new place AND so jealous of that blue sky!

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Curtise said...

How lovely to be moving in together. Best wishes for a happy home and future. Cool clip! xxx

SeƱora Allnut said...

so nice to read happy news from you!, and love your Frocktober Fabulousness!, it rocks!
And love your video, simplicity is so hard to get, and you're so talented!
besos

Franca said...

I have some United Nude boots (blue and green ones: http://www.oranges-and-apples.com/2011/11/orange-green-and-ethical.html ) which I bought full price, so I am v jealous of your find!

Amber of Butane Anvil said...

Great shoes! Happy Frocktober! All best for a smooth move, xo

FASHION TALES said...

Great photos! I can't believe your scored those fab booties! I love United Nude, long time fan of how their style look like architecture, but only have a flats! Good luck on the move!

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear you guys are so happy and ready to co-mingle stuff! Love those shoes (and your stride) and I'm ready to do a little frocktober-ing with ya.
x Laura

Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping] said...

Whoop! Think of all the new clothes acquiring opps - boys have the best jumpers!
xx

Heather Fonseca said...

Ooohhh! Congrats on the move. I hope we'll see some photos of your new place sometime soon.
October has been frocktober for me too so far, but because its been so hot here in Los Angeles.

Jane W. said...

Congrats on the shack-up! Love those shoes.

Tamera Beardsley said...

Congrats dear Bella...enjoy and savor!

theequinebovine said...

those are some sweet shoes!

Beryl said...

Oh Bella, another move? I can't wait for the next pictures, because I can hand them to my husband and have him tell me what neighborhood you're in now. I always think of Ballard, Freemont, or Greenlake neighborhoods when I think of you in Seattle. October is a great month to do dresses, maybe even better than September. And isn't Value Village good? Have fun!

Helga said...

Frocktober?! How frocking frocktabulous!!! I suspect it's Frocktober for Life for me, as I never wear pants and rarely wear a skirt!
I love that spotty frock,and you walking...OH! Divine!
XXX

Unknown said...

Congrats on your new place, Bella - I wish you wonderful, beautiful happy times, loads of laughter and cuddles, good food, great company, fabulous music, exquisite frocks and love love love. Sarah xxx

Claire Justine said...

Love your dress,have a great move :)

Sasha Maria said...

Congrats on your new place, it sounds like you love it. As for Frocktober, I can definitely get behind that...if Minnesota winter doesn't bite my behind first that is!

Krista said...

This is great news! Congrats on the new place with your sweetheart!

CatieBeatty said...

Cute pictures! I love those vertical polka dots. Congrats on the cohabitation. Seattle seems to have a lot of cute little shacks. Is yours, by any chance, down in Ballard?

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Unknown said...

Its really cute pictures and this news is really great and i say congratulations for it and may i wish you live along.


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