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"Hello?"See Me. Bee Me. Maybe I've been lingering over the pages of Desiree's blog too much- but when I got my new vertical striped socks from We Love Colors, all I could think of was how I needed to show them off. My dress was a bit short, so I pulled on some striped shorts underneath, ya know, for modesty, and then I thought: What Would Desiree Do? WTF, WWDD?
"Yeah hi, the 1990s called. They want their socks back."
Bee-lightful: Yellow Jacket and Vertical Pins Gives My Style Some Sting. |
I think Darling Desiree wouldn't bother to hide these adorable striped shorties. So, I didn't either. In fact, I hiked up my dress, making a mullet hem, and displayed in full glory, my shorts, my stems and my socks.
I realize that this outfit isn't something most women over the age of forty would want to wear, but let me tell you, that I felt so sassy wearing it- and very visible. I absolutely love this vintage yellow abstract print jacket- everything about it is great, the unique print on the bark cloth-like fabric, the way its cut- I think it's from the 1960s, but I'm really not sure. All I know is that it's makes me feel as bright as a bumble bee, and I had a lot of fun wearing it.
Now Wearing:
- old ratty beanie
- vintage New Wave Glasses SOLD
- vintage polka dot earrings, HERE
- vintage 1960s Jacket
- vintage floral brooch SOLD
- arm candy, all thrifted
- pre-loved jersey knit LBD, available at Atlas
- striped shorts, thrifted
- vertical stripes thigh highs, We Love Colors
- patent leather boots, thrifted
#SHOPSECONDHANDFIRST 99.9% Thrifted. 1000% Visible. |
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That's a real honey of an outfit - you couldn't bee more visible!
ReplyDeleteWWDD indeed!
Oh you sassy bee! Love this look, and I def see the influence of the divine Desiree. Thanks for sharing it with Vis Monday. Xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love the high socky-things! That jacket is awesome.
ReplyDeleteHey, if you got it, flaunt it! And, you've got some amazing legs sister...so go for it!
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Oh you brave and sexy soul, you! Very visible, indeed!
ReplyDeleteYou sexy and bee-ry cool!
ReplyDeleteI does make me think of the 90's Seattle and that incredible music that came out it!
So BEEcoming! Love it!
ReplyDeleteYou always make me smile, Bella!! Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteWWDD? She pull her dress over her head and show us her frilly knickers!I love that woman.
ReplyDeleteI'm also loving that jacket, and I'm not fond of yellow. It's the print.
Who doesn't love We Love Colors? Where else I'm I gonna find pretty tights for plus sized men?
There is no way anyone is going to miss you in this outfit!
ReplyDeleteYou have more balls than me sista. All I can say is Go Bella!
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Suzanne
HELLZ YEEEEEEEAAAAAHHHHH!!!! You saucy wench you, I could just hug you then give you a piggy back ride around the block. It'll probably get us on the evening news but WTF? Thank you for thinking of me my darling friend - you are utterly and completely gorgeous!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoox
ReplyDeleteThe bee is attracting some butterflies......your glasses are the fabulous!
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You look fecking HOT!!!
ReplyDeleteI often look to Desiree for inspiration when I feel a little flat! It works for me, and it clearly works for you! I like this a LOT!
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I'm stung! And I like it.
ReplyDeleteTHis is an awesome ensemble and I REALLY love those shades which are sold... I must check We Love Colors.
Honey Bee or Bumble Bee, you are definitely the Queen Bee, that is with style and personality.
ReplyDeleteDeeeeelish!
ReplyDeletesuper big ass hugs!
Reeves
You look absolutely fantastic Bella, all you ladies here are really making me rethink what's suitable when you're over forty. I'm never going to be the world's most adventurous person when it comes to style, but I'm becoming a bit braver about wearing what I really like rather than what is expected. It's not just your clothes, it's your energy and enthusiasm that are inspiring too. xx
ReplyDeleteCool outfit - the jacket is fantastic. WWDD - love this too.
ReplyDeleteThat jacket is fantastic, what a print! You definitely did the right thing in exposing those gorgeous shorts! They look great! Xxxx
ReplyDeletefabulous and überfunny outfit, love your striped socks and shorts and your polka dotted earrings and phone!!, actually love every detail!, and that jacket is amazing, the print, the color, the shape!!
ReplyDeleteyou look gorgeously visible!
besos & sassiness
A feckin' brilliant outfit inspired by a total legend! xxx
ReplyDeleteThe jacket is awesome and I love the socks too, super super x
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteDesiree is always an inspiration! You look amazing, love that jacket. Bee-ootiful! xxx
ReplyDeleteI just love it! So great and the jacket is so cool - like you!
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You look awesome :) That jacket is fantastic, looks so unique!
ReplyDeleteYou are Bee-you-tiful!!
ReplyDeleteThe jacket is really cool and i love it with the stripes!!!
"a mullet hem"... crack up! Super creative outfit Bella Q!
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit, best of Visble Mondays!! I grow up reading 90's fashion magazines and I still have them,this wonderful look could totally be on the cover of one of my Vogues! I love the jacket, the sunglasses, the shorts and the striped thigh highs!!
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Foxy Bella! Ouhhhhhhaaaaaa you look sexy in your stripy thigh highs and I love everything about this look! Thanks for your sweet email yesterday, blog worlds colliding is the best!
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I want to steal your jacket!
ReplyDeleteThat yellow jacket is everything! Love it!
ReplyDeleteYou pull off this look really well. Keep buzzing and stinging. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are too cute, Bella!
ReplyDeleteLove it Bella, fabulous. Sock it to 'em baby :)
ReplyDeletethe socks are amazing, but I think I am in love with that jacket!!
ReplyDeleteThose socks are DOPE. Love this sassy outfit Bella!
ReplyDeleteAdrienne
What Lola Wants
That jacket is insanely awesome!
ReplyDeleteFabulous coat, even better socks!
ReplyDeleteThe striped socks are everything. I love my old over the knee socks, but they keep rolling down now because my legs are too big for them. I love how you look here---- I <3 the 90s. The tall boots are so perfect, love the glasses, the jacket...
ReplyDeleteBecky :)
Okay, must resist...must...resist...can't...
ReplyDeleteYou're the bees knees, buzzy Bella! ;-)
Spashionista (Alicia)
The comments are as great as the post! I'm fresh out of bee references now though. Thanks for inspiring me once again to step OUT of my comfort zone. I can never quite make it happen, but ONE OF THESE DAYS I'm going to shock everyone, I swear.
ReplyDeleteBEEutiful as always,
xo,
Alyssa
Amazing sox and attitude. I adore you. The boots are killer too. Please ask the Colors people for brown fishnet thigh highs in plenty of sizes. It's a hole in the market that someone should fill.
ReplyDeleteLOVE those fab over the knee socks - I KNEED some (ha! sock humour!!)
ReplyDeleteYou are gorgeous, as always, Bella - and who CARES what anyone of any age would or wouldn't wear - wear it, rock it, LOVE IT!
Sarah xxx
Damn woman...why not? I like a gal with some sass! And...gotta love those glasses!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely fabulous, making the world a more cheerful place. I absolutely love the jacket and those gorgeous sunglasses!
ReplyDeleteFlorrie x
i love your style:):):) (but my english is very bad;(
ReplyDeletexxx birgit
Wow, girl!! You will absolutely be the BEE in everyone's bonnet today!!!
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Lynn
Hello. Forest City Fashionista calling - she wants those socks, immediately!
ReplyDeleteBella, you look deliciously funky and fabulous here - I love everything about the outfit, and how you've put it together. Yay for Desiree -inspired dressing!
dear bella,wie wunderbar, dass du deutsch schreiben kannst:):):) ich bin 1967 geboren;)
ReplyDelete♥Birgit
How did I miss this! You totally rock the outfit, Bella, sex on legs and such ATTITUDE! So love those socks!
ReplyDeleteBeen thinking of bees all week! Like them, you're a precious life-form without which we would not survive! How's that for hyperbole! Certainly, we'd be diminished if you weren't showing us how it's done! You look GREAT! Wonderful gams, kid.
ReplyDeleteI finally figure out that my link wouldn't keep up if I didn't post what I posted. So I did. I've been posting all along, so if you get bored, go back and look at the pics.
Have a great week in my favorite city ... big hugs to youse!
J
I'm in love with this outfit! I'm going over to we love color riiiiiiight now
ReplyDeleteLove black, white and yellow...bee or not! Very nice vintage jacket. Love it!! Debbie @ ilovemylemonadelife.com
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