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Chained


Just like that, I couldn’t avert the DIY-ing… like some late-night freak show on a channel only I was watching, I found myself inextricably haunted by the manifesto of inventive opportunity. A creative baptism, I'm thinking.

So after a gentle nudge from numerous vintage cross trinkets, slightly dilapidated pieces, and near archaeological finds, I’d strewn together a gold and silver necklace… the alpha dog to all the rest. And it’s not an illusion. I’m wearing the ubiquitous shorts, and unless some wacky blizzard comes roving through like the abominable snowman, it’s non-negotiable… I’m living in Denim Cutoff Town.



Blazer, sunglasses, and vest, Vintage. Necklace, DIY. Boots, Rocawear.

Comments

e said…
i dedicated a post to u :) i caved! and I LOVE THOSE BOOTS. geez woman, i love all your boots.

and i agree. i live in denim cutoff town too...
9:29 PM
Anonymous said…
Killer chains and boots, Bella!
10:33 PM
Juan Andres said…
The chains are very givenchy

love it !
10:49 PM
Eeli said…
WOAH thats a hoard of necklaces around the neck if i ever saw one but they are all very matchy, very matchy and lovely indeed!

How are you? Hope your weeks been good!
1:23 AM
LenoreNeverM♡re said…
...you always have the fiercest shoes dear... grrr...so fab!
;)
3:34 AM
Seeker said…
Oh Gosh, I love love your chains.

I'm going to steal them, I don't care how... I'm going...

And the boots.... no words, just failing.

You're always amazing my dear.
Have a fab weekend.

xoxo
6:14 AM
Ines said…
you always look georgeous!
(L) your blazer & shoes
muaa
8:21 AM
saray said…
I tagged you in my blog =)
9:33 AM
Vertiginoso said…
Pffffffff . . . And your (iconical) denim cut-off shorts are virulently chamelonic, beyond the whims of the seasons, to sublimate your astonishing legs !!! In a (sulfurous)"Bad Girl-esque" way with such destroyed tights . . .

A Bientôt, Antoine
9:37 AM
S* said…
lovely boots and gorgeous outfittt!!!
9:53 AM
Sara Luxe said…
omg ur boots are soo fricken cool ! and im always wary of clashing gold and silver, but no more ! how amazingly cool are you !
10:01 AM
May Kasahara said…
god - can I have your legs?

*miles and miles and miles*
11:19 AM
Anonymous said…
So gorgeous, so Bella. Especialy the first pic where you have the wind-blowing model hair going on!


What can I say about this entire outfit? I love everything!
11:51 AM
FASHION CHALET said…
Those boots are really fierce too. I cannot wait for my package to get here. Next week, I think? :) Can't wait to share the pics, love.

xo/ fashion chalet
12:10 PM
Dakota77 said…
Hey, I love the DIY necklace! Very Givenchy!
Bella, I'm sorry, I clicked the wrong link and I rejected your comment on my blog. There is no way I can publish it now, unless you write it again:-). Could you do it?:-)
12:11 PM
Anonymous said…
Great style! Great writing!
Denim cutoff land!
The alpha dog!

Love it.
1:02 PM
rachel said…
luuv that layered necklace.. and the boots! *swoon*

you look fierce! ;)

♥
1:05 PM
DaisyChain said…
That necklace. AMAZING.
Killer boots, too x
1:30 PM
Irene (capuccinobar) said…
ooomg, i love your givenchy inspiration...
1:39 PM
hannah-rose said…
the first picture is very tyra 'wind in the hair, SUPERMODEL!' :D

you look amazing. the chains are great, the cut offs are micro in size but macro in coolness and i love the blazer. wish i had legs like yours woman!
5:00 PM
Anonymous said…
i love the necklace!! *singing in my hottest childrens ryme voice!* reminds me of the post i put up a while ago... love ur shoes!!(uurrghhh u already know!--lol. buh i wldnt leave a comment bout a shoe i dnt like-(take note.lol)buh i think that would NEVER happen. cos so far, i'm SSSOOOOOOO impressed darling!!!
5:14 PM
Anonymous said…
love everything! The givenchy style necklace is gorgeous!
5:58 PM
j. said…
Goodness. I must buy myself a one way ticket to denim cutoff town soon! Oh wait-- office wardrobe protocols says I cant. Oh well.s

I love the DIY necklace-- it looks DIY in the best of ways. Not a big fan of gold and silver together but you make it work.. :-)

xo
6:26 PM
Abby said…
Holy moly. You look amazing. This is one of my favourite of your outfits, and they are ALWAYS really hot. Those chains look amazing. I want some too! Love the blazer, and of course cutoffs. I can't seem to stop wearing mine either.

oh and how did I forget the boots
WOW.
6:39 PM
InnyVinny said…
Love your boots, blog, and writing.

*swoon*
6:51 PM
Anonymous said…
bella,puhleez tell me i am another reason y ur love chanel recently erupted?? *batting eyes*
7:30 PM
STARR said…
wow gorgeous!
8:41 PM
BiLLiON $$$ said…
thanks :)
8:57 PM
Anonymous said…
The chains are sooooo givenchy, so amazing! Gorgeous and i want those boots.
9:26 PM
Fashion_Girl22 said…
I love this!! The necklaces remind me of Givenchy Fall 2008. So, I love how you made the look your own. The boots paired with the fishnets are just TO DIE FOR.
10:15 PM
What is Reality Anyway? said…
my hero, you are so gorgeous!

xx
K
10:25 PM
MarionRocks said…
Hello ! Thanks a lot for your comment on my blog, I was glad :)
I love your outfit ! The shoes are really spectacular !
Where are my scissors ?? I have to cut one of my old denim jeans to havec shorts like yours !!!
3:05 AM
Melmo Momoko said…
that's amazing. you look so good. the boots are so gorgeous and everything is perfect.

love it :)

xoxo melmo
6:00 AM
Mel said…
so amazing! your chains are awesome! i'm totally loving the look. you have the most amazing boots too!!

x x
6:15 AM
Ingvild Marie said…
oh my! I love this outfit!! The necklesses is to die for!!:P Great!
6:21 AM
Unknown said…
You totally rocked this outfit!

and your necklaces are just gorgeous.
6:25 AM
sarah said…
amazing outfit x
7:06 AM
Nemerae said…
OMG love the chains and the boots!! *.*
9:54 AM
Ashleigh said…
Those boots are Rocawear?! Like 'em a lot ....
10:49 AM
Jillian Hobbs said…
the chain is hot as hell! but the boots and stockings woooo! totally rock the outfit! i love them
12:02 PM
Dana (MODAna) said…
whoda thunk Rocawear would come up w/ those boots?!
I love the necklace babe, esp since it's not just gold or just silver
I would love to diy something like that but I fear giant david's stars wouldn't have the same effect as giant croses
12:18 PM
Demi said…
love that necklace..it looks so much like the givenchy one that i want soo much! layering jewellery rocks! :D
x
12:59 PM
Anonymous said…
ich really love this shortes, and the whole outfit looking great on you.

*LIONMANE
2:08 PM
Anonymous said…
Very very givenchy. Uber hot.
2:58 PM
Siska said…
love these shoes!!
3:54 PM
lev_i_mote said…
you have great style girrrrl :)

xoxo
7:33 PM
Charmaine Li said…
HOLIIII MOLIII... those shoes are SOoOOOoOo badassssssssssssssss!! i cannot believe they're rocawear? woooow.. and i added you too :)
9:16 PM
Anonymous said…
OMG!!!! So awesome!!
Bella, you rock!
9:53 PM
Dane said…
My favorite default outfit ever, cutoffs, white tank and a blazer! So versatile, ey? And those boots are to die for, ridiculously hot boots.
10:19 PM
Anonymous said…
Your boots look so awesome! And I love all your chains - the whole outfit is so cool :D
12:14 AM
Sasi said…
Hey, thanks for your comment on my blog! I really like this outfit of yours!
3:43 AM
Unknown said…
loveeeeeeee the chains. so givenchy.
and the boots are fantastic as well.
9:27 AM
Trendy Gourmandise said…
those boots amazing
1:09 PM
Casandra said…
OOOOH!!! This chain is very style Givenchy!!! O.O I like!!! Beautiful!!
Kisses!! :o)
2:39 PM
Reena Rai said…
Lady, your legs are INSANE!!! I love how you layered all the bling. Where are the shorts from, I've literally been dreaming of shorts or a skirt like them
2:13 PM
Merily said…
I LOVE the chains, they complete the whole outfit and you look gorgeous :)
6:24 AM
Anonymous said…
My god, you are sex on legs! Love it. Love your sexy style but also how you keep it strong and chic and not trashy...which is not easy to do :)
9:22 PM
SHIZUKA said…
you rock this style so fabulously. the necklace is AMAZING. !!
8:51 AM
Anonymous said…
necklaces! love it!
6:14 AM
Jack Daniel said…
Your necklace is out of this world.

How many shoes do you own? It's unreal!
8:52 PM
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