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elegantly wasted.

Motivational message brought to you by Bella, who got bored, made a collage, got inspired, and then posted it for you to see.
Now I'm ready for the weekend with Alex...

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Anonymous said…
fucking talent!
Romy said…
nice collage!
i´m doing some hair tutorials about courling hair with a straight ioner :P if you are interested in check out http://nightwriterequiem.blogspot.com/
XOXO
Vinda Sonata said…
great collage.
i love the girl's top. very feminine with awesome details!
Marissa said…
LOVE your collage, Bella! You always pull things togther that I wish I'd thought of!! hahaha.

Beautiful work.

Kisses
Anonymous said…
Hiii sweety!...
Very nice collage!
...you look great as always!...Miss u!
xoxoxo
duckalicious said…
I got this middle finger photo on a tunic from Thailand =)
sweet said…
love the collage Bella...you are always awesome!!!

Kisses
Sweet
PensandLens
Anonymous said…
LOVE LOVE LOVE
Cara Gray said…
love it! x
Alex said…
Aw, I love you baby!!! Beautiful collage.
FESI-NOIR said…
I just discovered your blog and I really love it, thank you so much for sharing!

xx fesi-fashion
Blicious said…
love this collage!! so hot!

xoxo
b
great collage :) new follower here, i love your style and your photos are inspirational...i like a lot of the same things you do as well. hope you'll stop by and say hello!

ps. i'm in love with that blue sparkly vintage jacket, in case you ever want to sell it, hint hint :D
Allison said…
Gor-geous, girl! I'm loving that picture of Heidi Klum - and everything! :)
Hope you had a fabulous & relaxing weekend with Alex!
Unknown said…
Hi Bella, how are you? It's always so cool to take a look at your blog! I saw your collage and and I'm obssessed by the patent boots!!They're awesome can you tell me the brand Please?

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