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Thursday, August 1, 2013

Hat Attack!


Hats of all sizes and decades add a big impact to whatever you're wearing, and where ever you choose to wear it. You could probably wear the same dress all week, but if you've got on a a different hat, you'll be wearing a whole new outfit. Hats add "oomph," character and appeal. 

Today, along with Judith, the beloved Style Crone, we celebrate the hat.
 


I Wear Many Hats. 

This is my first, and likely the only post for the month of August. I'll be taking some time off here, because at the moment, I'm wearing quite a number of proverbial hats.

Some hats I'm wearing: 
  • Vintage Seller. Not only will I be working hard to keep my Etsy shop full of fresh picked finds, I am currently involved with an excited "brick and mortar" venture! One of my favorite shops in Seattle is moving to a bigger and better location and I am honored to be part the new space. Along with a small, select handful of other vintage sellers, I'll be setting up a micro-boutique inside the Beats + Bohos! Once we get set up and open for business, expect to see a big announcement about it on my Facebook page.
  • Social Media/Marketing Maven. I've had the pleasure of working with Karina Dresses, first as a brand ambassador, then as their newsletter writer and graphic artist. Now, I'm proud to announce that I'll be taking on more responsibilities with this amazing little dress company. Now the role of editor for their blog, the Karina Chronicles, can be added to my resume.
  • Online Publisher. I've been a fashion blogger/online publisher for 5 years now, but in the upcoming months, I'll be focusing my energies on something I'm very passionate about: my labor-of-love for the +40 community called Into the Violet. Expect a vibrant and pertinent website showcasing our +40 Blog Roll. Into the Violet is just getting started, but expect great (and colorful) things!
As you can see, I'm wearing many hats, and all of them feel marvelous.  I feel so lucky (and plucky) to be trying my hand at wearing so many! 

Linking to the marvelous Judith for her premiere event celebrating hats!

36 comments:

Patti said...

you wear your multiple hats so stylishly, B! Congrats on your new responsibilities. xoxo

Anonymous said...

You have such an amazing attitude and you said it perfectly, You are lucky and plucky in being able to wear so many different hats. I wish you the best with each and everyone you put each day, especially during this month. So looking forward to the up and coming Into the Violet, in fact I need to head over and order my bracelets right now.

Peaches McGinty said...

the hardest workers are often lucky, and being plucky helps too, congratulations x the hat is my final challenge, I just need the extra balls to wear one x

Tamera Beardsley said...

So happy to see your gorgeous self at the hat attack party my dear Bella! Huge congrats on your many successes... they are not only well earned... but truly deserved! I look forward to following you on your new endeavors!

Tamera Beardsley said...

So happy to see your gorgeous self at the hat attack party my dear Bella! Huge congrats on your many successes... they are not only well earned... but truly deserved! I look forward to following you on your new endeavors!

Tamera's Craft Palace said...

You are awesome in every hat you wear!!
Congrats to the new role with Karina!!

Sara Kristiina said...

Hats! <3 You definitely rock hats !:)

thorne garnet said...

holy cats, you're going to be busy. Hooray for that

Tilda E. said...

Happy to see you bloom even more madly :)

Gabriala Brown said...

multiple hats... love it!

Jennifer said...

Congratulations on your new gig at Karina. They couldn't have chosen a better person for the job!! You certainly will be busy in your mutiple hats that all look terrific on you Doll!

The Style Crone said...

Dear Bella, Your new projects sound very exciting and I know that you will wear all of your hats with passion, using your many talents and skills. You look deliciously mysterious today and I love how you have represented my badge to perfection in the second photo. Very clever!!! And I always adore a veil.

Thank you for linking up with Hat Attack and for your years of support.

Vix said...

Exciting times a-head, Bella! (Sorry, couldn't help myself!) xxx

Kitty said...

yay Bella!! Sounds like things are looking up for you- you go girl!!!

Forest City Fashionista said...

Sounds like there are a lot of exciting irons in the fire - Good for you Bella! It's nice to see all your hard work paying off. You have personified Judith's badge very nicely with majestic broad-brimmed fuzziness

Flora Cruft said...

You clearly wear a great number of hats with ease Bella, sounds like exciting progress is afoot, enjoy your August!

Tami Von Zalez said...

Hooray for hat attack! You are one busy and interesting woman ~

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Anonymous said...

Go, you!! I'm so glad things are really happening for you. You have so much creative energy, it's nice you can share it all over the place!

Heather Fonseca said...

I'm so excited that all these great things are happening for you! I remember when you switched to full time blogging/vintage selling. It must have been scary, but all that work has paid off. Yay!

Melanie said...

Beautiful hat, Bella. I loove it, and the photo you've taken - mystery, sophistication, intrigue. You wear ALL your hats so well.

No Fear of Fashion said...

A perfect hat. Looks very good on you. Your photos are arty. Nice work.
Greetje

LV said...

I love hats! You always look so amazing in your hats Bella and I am thrilled that you have so many exciting projects going on:-)

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Anne M Bray said...

Congrats on all your new "hats"!
Looking forward to the future!

Krista said...

The girl who wears the most hats wins!
xxoo

Unknown said...

Yay!
You know you look like a cool million in those hats! I envy your ability to femme fatale up a hat - which you know you do, don't you? ;-)

Alicia

Karena said...

I am so excited about your new adventures my friend! So pour yourself into it and come back when ready!!

Oh and I LOVE hats!

Xoxo
Karena
2013 Designer Series

bluehuewonderland said...

Great to hear about your many creative ventures. They all sound like a good fit for your vibrant vision!

blue hue wonderland

Lynn Hasty said...

Beautiful Bella, you are a dynamo of positive energy! I feel like I have dropped off the face of the earth in that I suddenly moved to an apartment and am trying to unearth pictures for the article I was working on, feeling like we needed to communicate. It does my heart good to know you are happily engaged in so many wonderful things! Sigh. Do take care! Can't wait to see all you are working on!

XOXO
Lynn

ZalinaW said...

Congratulations! An you do wear them ALL well.

Sweet said...

Congratulations darling. Hats I love hats too...

Kisses
Sweet
PensandLens
@mistytewest

Amber of Butane Anvil said...

Wow Bella - how fabulously beautiful and mysterious! Amazing in all your hats - hope your August is going splendidly.

I'm still snort-giggling over your "spleen-did" comment too - thanks for that!!! - and I look forward with much excitement to the news of your return. xoxo

FASHION TALES said...

This all sound very wonderful and lovely to me. Great to hear that you are staying busy and working with your passions, which = happiness! Have a newjoyful week! xx/Madison

Unknown said...

I'm excited for you! There's nothing like having a physical space for your store. So much fun to dress it up! I'm looking forward to Into The Violet. I've already checked out the page. I've not posting for a bit myself. Vacation with the kids, closing the store and getting ready for back to college is taking all my time these days. Debbie @ ilovemylemonadelife.com

Rosalind said...

You are a multi-talented, multi-hat wearing queen of hats (both literal and metaphoric). Hope you are enjoying a little breathing space through August. Looking forward to following your new adventures with Into The Violet - which is already looking brilliant.

Anonymous said...

You look lovely in hats. I seem to only be good in a beanie. ((sigh))
Enjoy your August!

Mrs. D said...

And those hats fit you sooo well!