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Around the Museum

Adept to artistic recreation, I wrenched this blue button-down from the retirement section of my closet… evidently, I’ve been on some sort of 007 sewing safari.
Sated with a neo-trashy romanticism, its charming DIY imperfection materialized this impromptu photo excursion, even though I should have been working.
But from the sun-drenched corners of a museum shop, I rubbed out the shadows of a recent stress purgatory, as the city voice seemed a tangible reawakening.
Shirt, DIY (Meadham Kirchhoff inspiration). Satin tap pants, Victoria’s Secret. Bangles, vintage. Heels, N.Y.L.A.

Comments

Anonymous said…
YAY!!!! The first commment! I can't even tell you how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE this. Really it's just so impressive your blog, your writing, your talents!
HEART YOU xoxoxo
Vertiginoso said…
Your concept of "neo trashy romanticism" is as (wrongly ?) paradoxical as (really) interesting, Mmmmh OR the Dark(AND sulfurous) side of the "on the way of Sofia Coppola's creations" sylph who slumbers in any fashionista ? Mystery . . .

à Bientôt, Antoine
Allie said…
I love it Bella! I couldn't dream of pulling something like this off.
the photos are fabulous, very artistic!
Victoria said…
love the two last pictures ! =)
Anonymous said…
Love the shirt! I've been looking for a way to incorporate lace into my wardrobe, now I'm totally inspired.
Allison said…
Oh, darling Bella, once again you create a fantastic outfit that I am so jealous of, and yet know I could NEVER pull off.
You look gorgeous, as always dear. I am loving the lace.
Anonymous said…
Only in my wildest most fashionable dreams could I have created this PERFECT DIY shirt!

kisses xoxoxoxo
Eri said…
Hi Bella,
Fabulous idea for the lace... I'm mad about the stuff.
Lovely pics, I love the first one with the butterfly.
x
Siljesfashion said…
Beautiful, you are so talented on so many levels. I am impressed!
Cindiddy said…
those shoes... i tried on a pair just like that at steve madden! loved it!
acheELEna said…
i LOVE YOUR STYLE, NOW & 4EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous said…
Wonderful shirt - perfect to match your extraordinary style.
Demi said…
I absolutely love this 'grungey' look on you - so effortlessly amazing!!

and I lovee your shoes :)

xx
Marina Siero said…
thanks for your comment beautiful!
amazing shoes, love them! also the butterfly pic. gorgeous.

xx
FASHION CHALET said…
I love the butterflies. Those are the exact shoes I've dreamed about. Glad your V Day went well, hun! =]

xoxo
Julisa said…
i want those shoes!!
FASHION CHALET said…
I almost forgot to tell you how much I enjoyed your Stardust interview!! =]
xx
Anonymous said…
I love the casual sexyness of the shirt and ripped fishnets.. Love it!
Anonymous said…
Baby, only you and Meadham Kirchoff can pull this out! Extremely inspiring.
I heart you, Bella.
Nuheila said…
Butterfly...i love that and your photos are so beautiful!!!
Most excellent DIY, and hot, hot shoes! Fab pics as always.
Anonymous said…
Your pics are really nice, but there is some Awesome!! Like the idea about wearing just a shirt and heels, so hot!
MIRANDA'S said…
Hello handsome(pretty)!!!! In my blog you have something for you, I am charmed with the today estilismo.bss
S* said…
That shirt is just perfect!!! And that's a gorgeous way to wear fishnet tights with holes!! ^^

Hope everything is ok sweetie

xx
Anonymous said…
i-love-your-style!!!!!
That tights with the great shoes...are soooooo sexy on you!...
you have so much sexappel...
the landscape with the colors of your outfit...it´s perfect!...
amazing diy! love it! i've linked to your blog hope you don't mind :) xx
Rylie said…
That shirt looks really cool.
I never thought of doing that to something besides sweaters.
And it definably suits you. <33
Kristen said…
Oooh, What a great idea! I Love your DIY projects.
~definitely modern romanticism! Love3X!!!
Unknown said…
i love these photos so much! i absolutely love the last picture. And weee there I go again.. I LOVE THE SHOES! that's a must find eh. You are so gorgeous
Poshhh said…
wow the sewn on lace looks really great with the button down...looks like you're not wasting any of that fabric..very creative
xxx
haha, this so amazing, you would be such a hot homless person.
Anonymous said…
DIY superbly done!
How cool are you! REALLY.
Gorgeous pictures as awlays.
Unknown said…
you look amazing! you're so creative, bella!
MS said…
Those pics are gorgeous and so artsy. Your so creative. I love the blue shirt. How do you pull that off so well?
hi! thanks for leaving me some luvin'!
you are truly one of the few who looks gorgeous pulling this look. and you're very artistic, as well. =)
Nemerae said…
I absolutely love everything you're wearing *.*
Did you make that t-shirt?? wow, it's amazing!! great job ;)
Have a ncie day!
xx
kulululu said…
very romantic...love love love
You are so gorgeous. And talented. That shirt is amazing. So Wang-nesque! You've been hellbent with the black lace, haven't you? It's not a criticism. I just love it and want to see more.
Nike Forrest said…
you look sooooo hot!

www.shhdonttellno-one.blogspot.com
Anonymous said…
Beautiful outfit!!! as always! ;)
xx
thanks for your comment dear!

and i love your photos!! have done with that shirt is incredible :)

nice work honey

love LM xxx
Demi said…
thank you very much for your lovely comment honey!

xx
Rianna said…
Great d.i.y project. Love it very much, fab outcome.
Rianna Bethany xxxxxxxxx
Anika said…
p.s. that shirt is perfect trash. fabulous. want. will steal, alongside those diy jeans?

or do an exchange for bracelets, either or ;)

have a lovely one bellisima
oh bella..was there any day that you feel like "no gorg outfit today?"
Anonymous said…
I love these tights, and the tights below with your Valentines!
Anonymous said…
Oh, can't belive you made them, you're seriously good.

Thank you btw.
i know you don't understand that much of what I'm writting on my blog, but I appreciate it. ;*
I love your blog 2,

xx <3
Jasnaaa said…
Your shoes are so hot!!
And so are u! :)

xoxo- Jasnaaa
Larita said…
ohhh i love your style, it's so perfect,,,
xxx
Rand said…
wow that shirt is like AMAZING!!!
+u loom really good
x
Twiggy Mod said…
I missed you my beautiful baby!!


You look AMAZINGGG...the one with the butterfly in hand is just tooo fooking beauitful you know!!

xxxx
X said…
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have your photo look.
put your award of 10 look at your blog.
I hope you like it.
kisses
Aline said…
these pictures are amazing! I am going to become a follower to your blog:)
Anonymous said…
Hi Beauty! You have amazing style. Love your blog!
Ayla said…
loveee this shirt. amazing.
Ayla said…
love the shirt. great work.... fabulous
Anonymous said…
Amazing ensemble!
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Rosa said…
fantastic!!!
TEXTSTYLES said…
ohhh the fringed heels.
some idiot talked me out of buying a pair and now i totally regret it. and they were purple! yeesh. me n my rubber arm!

*bisous*
Couture Carrie said…
Love the perfectly torn stockings!
You look divine, darling Bella!

xoxox,
CC
People are perhaps commenting on the attire but i simply loveeeeee your hairrrrrrrrr!! aaaah lol. gimmeee!+
Anonymous said…
Your "007 sewing safari" is so Bella.
DaisyChain said…
I really adore your shirt, you look incredible.
Iole said…
Just discoverd your blog...It's amazing I had to stpo by and leave a comment.
Hope you could visit mine.
xo xo
Iole
you wear that outfit sooooo well. you're a great model. you've got the cool stare down.

fashion week is <3

thanks for your comment!
Anonymous said…
Great shirt!
Rad outfit!
Aline Dahl said…
thanks for your comment ;) I looove your blog - your style is absolutely gorgeous!
erikas said…
You look absolutely gorgeous:) I just can´t get over your thick and shiny hair:D

p.s you totally pulled of this look! Not many can do that my friend:)
Anonymous said…
Love the shirt!!
VannaV said…
Sexy sexy sexy and Edgy at the same time, Bella. Love the treatment you gave the shirt :)

Oh, I have the shoes that are very similar to yours but in tan and made by Steven Madden ... Just love it, dont you? :)

Beautiful day to you, sassy lady :)
FashionSqueah! said…
That shirt is amazing, I'd never have thought to put lace with light denim but it definatly works! Char x
Chiquita banana said…
Beautiful i love your style.

very chic.

xoxo
Vintage Girl said…
Ub-Fab jeans shirt! Wow, looks amazing -what a DIY! Used to hate this kind of jeans shirts, throwed out some of them and then you came with your DIY an made them look like million dollars =o))

Love the whole look! Everything works with this outfit + especially love those butterflies -j'adore les papillons...
Unknown said…
wow!!!
bella ... you're my favourite blogger i guess... trully girl

you can not imagine how MUCH i love each of your outfit. and this is one of the best i saw by far.

bella you're my BIG(!) inspiration.
love you girl.

kisses :*:*:*
Blicious said…
your shoes.....tights! AMAZING!
Emz said…
wow that is a gorgeous shirt! I wish I could bring myself to start and finish DIY..
Unknown said…
ridiculously fabulous.
so gorgeous baby!! my favorite has to be the last :D
Darrah said…
I love the fringe heels. I have a pair of sandals from Urban that mimic this style.
susie miller said…
siiiccck!
WOW that shirt is amazing! It looks great on you. Also, that butterfly pic is wonderful.
Connie Hsiu said…
oh ty so much! and i loved loved loved what you did with that blouse, its so beautiful! i gotta try that out :D
Elizabeth Marie said…
Ok so I didn't want to seem like a nut, but you were one of my hair-inpirations also. GORGEOUS xo
TheMinx said…
pure amazingness, I love the setting! And your shoes always make me smile with pure joy (and a little envy)
Kaila said…
Sooo stunning. that shirt is so fab!
magdaayuk said…
Wow, you are so inspiring. I want to do things myself too!!! You are truly creative, I love the look.
Anonymous said…
Omg omg omg, i so love your diy shirt! It's amazing. You look gorgeous as you always do!
And the shoes in the post above... i'm so jealous i can barely type this! Love you Bella.
paanie said…
what a wonderful photographic expression. i love how you put this look together! so unique, but so you.
Erica said…
thanks for commenting on my blog! I love love love this look. Im def gonna try to diy this shirt myself
those shoes are crazy above!! love
oh and were you thinking of getting a tattoo in that spot? i say yes ;)
Terence Sambo said…
i'm a fan of distressed clothing :o)
yiqin; said…
You are so hot!! Thats a great shirt together wit the tights!
Mode Junkie said…
amazing babe! :) why do you seem to have the coolest diys? i am such a loser.

looking great! and loving the asos platforms. would die in that. too high.. too high..
micol zanzuri said…
you look sooooooooooooooooooooo hot!



http://mikyscloset.blogspot.com/
so? said…
absolutely loving the diy. definately going to try my hand at that now!
and the shoes are divine, i wanttt.
also v. envious of the polaroid.
ps, thank you for being my first follower!!! and for your wonderful comment :D
you're inspiring.
x x x
Dru!!! said…
thanks!
Nil said…
Hey I just found your blog and it's amazing!! Love your style Bella.
Jadore-Fashion said…
that a cute top!!! and OMG those asos shoes/heel is so "WICKED"--love it :)
xoxo
mandi said…
these photos are so sexual. you look fierce girl. i could never pull something like this off but god damn, you definitely can.

for some reason i can't leave a comment on the shoes posted about but ohh myy gahh...i about fell flat on my face when i seen those. truly stunning.
Style Spot said…
Oh my, you look so stunning in these photos. Love them!! And that shirt is amazing, you're so talented, pretty Bella xox
Rebecca said…
love this postxxx
Seeker said…
Great shirt to match your style, gorgeous you.
Love the butterfly picture.

Have a great weekend
Luv

xoxo
Ariella said…
You look so lovely in these pictures, with the soft rays of sunshine surrounding you. Oh, and the pistachio heels from Asos are completely amazing.
Charmaine Li said…
soooooo COOL! how did you think of that girl? soooo creative and it looks soo good witht he tights! AWESOME!! And you pull it off like its nothing girl!
Oooh my Bella must you always be this stylish in no matter what your wearing???? again... UNFAIR!!

heehee..

I love the shirt! And your gams are TDF!!!

Also... I would like to congratulate you on your new ASOS wedges.... LOVE THEM!!! I'm only scared to walk in them though --- 6 inch heels scare me!

Have a great weekend LOVE!
I love it. I'm buying some lace tom.

Stay chic love,
CS
Juan Andres said…
Is there a moment that your DIY are bad? they are always the best!! and also they look so well made and finished!!!


Congrats on that!!

PS: Love your ASOS shoes in the post above! :)
JINX said…
i really enjoy your blog, i would love to dedicate a post to you on my blog, check it out.

-chris

FASHIONJINX.BLOGSPOT.COM
Cätu said…
these heals are gorgeous !! you always find the coolest things :)
Erika Obscura said…
I love your pistachio wedges!
giggleness said…
amazingg outfit.
and those shoes in the avove post are delicious.
heels in the above post are so rad honey! the higher the better i say!

happy weekend! :)

xx LM
Anonymous said…
Bella you are such an inspiration! I LOOOOOOOVVVEE your blog!!!
Anonymous said…
p.s.
:)
I meant to say that the lace shirt is wow amazing and so are your new ASOS shoes. I really think your writing is as inspiring as our style!
kisses
Anonymous said…
Love butterflies Bella!!!! Nice post as always!!!! I really need that closet space too!!! Kisses
Anonymous said…
great shi chica and i LOVE those tights in the previous post, did you make them or buy them?
agnes said…
definitely a GREAT outfit for the museum trip. i mean, look at those details! impressive.
Molly said…
oh look at you and your diy talent :)
looks good lovely, and i LOVE your asos shoes. i would not be able to walk in those babies, wedge or not...
mxx
Anonymous said…
I Though I Would Let You Know That I Gave You The "Your Blog Is Fabulous!" Award!
It Is So Inspiring (:
xx
ooh i love those shoes! you look great!
Anika said…
Hello gorgeous,
Whoa to those crazy insane stunningly-high wedges in the newest post!

Love, love, love...here's to drunken stumbling nights in those skyscrapers (literally!)

p.s. I feel like pistachio sorbet after looking at them :)

Haha, have a lovely week gorgeous girl.
Angela said…
love the outfit. have a great weekend.
Anonymous said…
LOVE THE SHIRT!
so lovely shoes !!!
Vertiginoso said…
Wooooow Your DIZZY shoes look like an Astounding "Fetish Vertigo" !!!! Oooooohhh YES for the "stylized high-arched Arrogance", its "fetishistic" power of seduction . . .

à Bientôt, Antoine
Anonymous said…
Ahhhhhh, Bella you're a rock star!
I've been on your page lots of times before, but never commented.
No lie, you are effing awesome baby! I love your style so much, and this shirt is perfect. How'd you think of this version? Oh, and the asos shoes above... hahahaha I love that you called it "hyper-wedge hypnosis"
heart you.

xxooxx
michelle said…
Positively stunning!
Syana said…
you should do more DIY because your ideas are ingenious! unfortunatly I'm too clumsy to make something like that. you rock xxx
Trish said…
You are so hot, dear!! Loving all your outfits!! :)
Anonymous said…
i love you outfits
<3
rachel said…
LOVE what you did with that top! the lace is amazing, doll!

♥ R
Anonymous said…
DIY pieces always look so good on you! You just have the right eye to know how to make a piece work! I like the fringe sandals as well, nice touch!
Jane said…
You are so beautiful and amazing DIY! I love it.

And the shoes in the post above!!! WOWSA. cant wait to see you in them properly!

Please check out http://vintage-tea.blogspot.com/

x
I`m jalous, but also inspired...
beautiful denim shirt.
Lace and jeans it is:)
Tiffany said…
fabulous! i love that you created that shirt and once again, I am dying over your shoes. gorgeous!
Daphne said…
amazing photos!
thanks for the comment on Mona Moda!
you can come to visit my other blog
http://lavidamodernadedaphne.blogspot.com/

kisses!
love the creation. steve madden just came out with a remake of the heels you're wearing. got the tan ones in dec.
i like your style.

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