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Wicked Little Whimsy



Hands-down my favorite season, but as the dynamics of holiday nostalgia and annual traditions aide the recovery of turkey comas everywhere, it’s coming on that time of year when private lives become public record to nearly every relative in tow. And while I’m amazed it hasn’t made the evening news (wink-wink), the neighbors are decorating in such abundance that the norm of suburbia is beginning to look like the Macy's Day Parade on crack.
So there in the backdrop of an intimate family gathering, I thought studding the hell-out-of-a pair of semi-combat boots seemed a novel inspiration… my loved ones bolstering each near miss of the hammer.
Not the first to visit funkytown, kudos to all those who came before me.



Blazer and knee socks, F21. Studded DIY Boots, secondhand. Cutoffs, Vintage DIY. Camisole, Little Ribbons. Tights, H&M. Bangles, vintage, Hot Topic, F21. Tigers Eye Ring, Pathways.

Comments

Kristin said…
Thanks for your comment! I love your boots here, they make me really really want to get out the Bedazzler.

Kristin
I love the lace tights. You look amazing as always. Dead brilliant sweety.

&hearts, WITHASIANSTEREOTYPES
Anonymous said…
omg, i love your tights, your boots, your braclets. everything! you look awesome hun! and thanks for your lovely comment!
Anonymous said…
Girlie this is amazzzzzing. love the tights and blazer combo and the boots are so sick, i think i need a pair immediatley!

Stunner, it's not even funny!
Annie Spandex said…
Hotness! It's like vintage Madonna modernized!
InnyVinny said…
Loving you in lace and those boots!
Sina said…
Your Boots are so cute!You look so good in your Outfit,like always:)
Cätu said…
oh , u have an amazing style .
Mode Junkie said…
lace and studs? pretty perfect bella. :) u always hit it right on the spot! love it much.
electric feel said…
how always amaazing
great sense of style
Anonymous said…
I love this style! You're so beautiful, your boots are so rock! i adore!
Thank your for my blog in your blogroll! ;) ;)
Casandra said…
Bella, your tights and your cross bracelet are very irresistible, i love this!!!
You wear a ghotic look marvellous and very interesting!!! O_O

Kisses, darling!!! ^_^
Gedankenlos said…
what a great outfit again, i especially love these tights!
Seeker said…
Bella, my bella... love your tights your accessories and the look of the set. Stunning as always, darling.
Have a blast weekend.
xoxo
Stephanie said…
The boots are surreal! I LOVE them.
You look great!!
I love blazers; they make every (nonchalant) outfit look stellar.
Girl Next Blog said…
i have the same H&M tights, they are so adorably-sexy!
Ashleigh said…
the Macy's Day Parade on crack.
HAHA ....I use the "on crack" liner all the time...also, glad to see you are rockin' the HM lace tights ...doncha love 'em...give sex appeal to just about anything...
XOX
Hope all is well missie
yiqin; said…
Wow, the tights & boots are to dIE FOR! You wear them so well!
Anonymous said…
absolutely love those lace tights!

xoxo,
La C.
S* said…
i love your tights and i think they work great with socks + combat boots!!! woowww!!!

And the blazer is soo lovely,.. :( I want F21 in england!!
Rebeca Muinelo said…
this boots are fantastic! like dr martens!
DaisyChain said…
lace+studs+you = 1000% amazing.
prettyneons said…
Hello's, and please may I have all those lovely bracelets, haha!! Great title by the ways.
Peace and Ribbons...
PrettyneonsX
Unknown said…
yess. the dress was fantastic!

and i lovee the lace tights/studded boots combo.
might have to try that out at some point.
Angela said…
my gosh, dramatic look with all these jewel pieces. very savvy.
WendyB said…
Nice big rings.
Anonymous said…
Turkey comas and parades on crack, this is too funny Bella. Such a great sense with style and words, you always make it GREAT!

the boots are cool as hell, i've been studding too!. and the tights and everything look fab.
<3
MarionRocks said…
OMG i'm in love with your lace tights ! I'm searching for tights exactly like these ! I'm gonna check my H&M asap ! Great outfit !
Your studded boots look amazing. And I love the cuff on your right arm in that photo!!
Jadore-Fashion said…
love the lace and the boots...great jewelries too!!! hope your having a great weekend!!!
xoxo
stella
Trish said…
You're so pretty and I love your boots! :)
FASHION CHALET said…
Bella, those tights delightfully add a touch of "whimsy" ness, my dear. I adore your style. I truly do! I hope to be just as cool! :)

xx
Nemerae said…
Hi!
Thanks :)
I loove lace and also bracelets, lots of them haha
Have a nice weekend!
xx
Anonymous said…
you look gorgeous, I'm loving the pics.

The boots rock.
you rock.
Anonymous said…
whoe!!!!i love the was lou wear lace.
it's better than mine
Seeker said…
Please check here I have some awards for you.
xoxo
Anonymous said…
Funkytown! Bella my dear, I've never been, so maybe you'll take there some time cuz i need some studded boots too!
Gia said…
i always love reading what you write,you have this great talent to play with words in a such a nice way:)
you look very preety!
enjoy your weekend and be happy:)

love,Gia!
elysia mann said…
this is BEYOND perfect. i just cannot believe how freakin' amazing you look! WOWOWOWOWOW!
Taryn said…
♥ the LACE
Anonymous said…
love the lace leggings and of course the studded boots!
Anonymous said…
You look great, really like your tights and your boots!
Angela said…
AHH LOVE THE LACE TIGHTS!!
As well as the jewelery!

Perfect!!


xoxo!
LOVE AESTHETICS said…
great jewelery mix
I love your outfits
TheMinx said…
you are super cool! i love the studded boots, natch, and I really like the way you paired them with those tights.
omg. i LOVE this. you have no idea!
Caroline said…
bella, you look gorgeous! i love these boots.
Stephanie said…
Bella, thank you so much for your lovely and encouraging comments ;) I adore hearing from you as you're an amazing writer and you have enviable style :)
Anonymous said…
!!!! pictures, Bella. You did a fab job on the boots, and I'm a huge huge huge fan of the writing.

now i want lace tight!
Fashion Tidbits said…
rad tights! you sure know how to accessorize!
cass said…
omg those boots are epic!
brilliant outfit, i'd kill for your wardrobe.
ohh I LOVE those shoes! that tights!
I love dark outfits!
J.Yo said…
thanks for wishing me well, i think i kinda absorb the healing wishes!
i'm a bit better now and decided to walk around blogger a bit!

and i can't stop admiring how you mix your wardrobe! soo manly yet so sexy!

love you!
Love your tights! Lace Lace Lace!1!!!!!



The stylish Wanderer
Jaime Jun said…
aww thank you! that was so encouraging :) but i finally got it fixed hehe so yay! ahh i love this whole look from the outfit, to leggings, to accessories! gah you're so fabulous!
Song of Style said…
Hey gorgeous,
good job on the boots!
love the lace leggings.
Im going to get myself one just because of u!
too beautiful!!
X said…
good good good, everything's great.
A kiss very strong.
Vicen.
Unknown said…
I love all the lace!!! the mix of black and white lace is great!
hannah-rose said…
wow. how amazingly cool!
you rock those studded boots, and their moment of inspiration would have moved me to DIY as well... christmas decorations and holiday season always put me in the mood for some extra bling in my step.

i also love your lacy tights and the blazer. v. cool.
you look a million bucks as always!
thanks for the comments while i've been away, they were a treat to come back to today.
hope your weekend has been fab.
XXX
i love love love the tights!!!


x
i love love love the tights!!!


x
Dana (MODAna) said…
I love how your boots turned out!
and i also have an obsession w/ silver rings, dude
Rachel said…
ooh... LOVE the hint of white lace
Sarah said…
Killer usage of lace! You look so put together. My favourite outfit of yours so far!
CARO// said…
great great!!
michelle said…
I'm totally loving the tights :D
agnes said…
there's a mix of innocence and rock chic in your outfit. love it.
Trendology said…
those boots are amazing
Cindiddy said…
wow i cant believe i just found your blog! .. i love your outfit photos! and you probably have heard this before but you look like lindsay lohan!

link trade?
Anonymous said…
i also wanted to say - i love your studded boots! so hot!

i really want to try diy-ing a pair for myself!

xoxo,
La C.
Couture Carrie said…
Love your tights and all those amazing accessories - this outfit is the perfect mix of tough and sweet!

xoxox,
CC
Anonymous said…
Stunning, really-truly-honestly.

<3 it!
YLM-SPAIN said…
Nice tights!! Thanks for commenting. I add your blog to my favourites because I like your style and I'm in love with your tutú-skirts (you can tell your mum, she did them, not? ;-))
Linnéa said…
great photos <3
I love this season too! Also your lace pieces simply rock, they're paired with great edgy items so rock is more appropriate than lovely as an adjective...just so you know. :)
Charmaine Li said…
waawawweee.. i looooove the tights + boots combo!!!! rock-n-roll chic yeah!!! :)
Marcella said…
What a divine selection of jewellery adorning your hands. MMm and I love the mix of lace and tough boots!
Wow!
I love that outfit! And the tights are so cool!
Anonymous said…
You're FUCKIN cool, Bella!
Wowza, thanks!

xxx
Bella
Anonymous said…
I love all the lace! But by far my favourite part of this outfit are those boots - They're amazing!!
muchlove said…
Loving those tights.
Jen said…
Cute lace knee socks!!
STEFANIE said…
Ooh great outfit! love the lace with the combat boots!
May Kasahara said…
god you really rock blazers like nobody's business.

LOVE you.

Lexie said…
i LOVE your tights. patterned tights are a weakness of mine! i am too afraid to spend much money on them though because i'm always snagging mine. :(
May Kasahara said…
love you too lady! I basically covet everything you have.

*ps boots are still on sale on urban until midnight tonight 25% off with luckybreaks8*

linking you too ♥
ahh! i LOVE this, the lace leggings are amazing xx
Wendy said…
Major kudos to you for crafting those wicked boots.
I love your tights.
Juan Andres said…
The boots are amazing!

love the brazacelets too !

:)

and the tightS!

Everything is just amazing for me there :)
terren said…
You did such an amazing job with those boots! and you have the most perfect accessories here :)
Mel said…
i love, love this! so amazing. those lace tights are fantastic x
lisa @ luxe said…
i am loving those lace tights!!!
kisses
sarah said…
love your shoes and stockings xx
Abby said…
your outfits never cease to amaze and inspire me.

I loveeeeeee those lace tights on you.
purely gorgeous.

x
jaleh behtash said…
oh those tights are gooood. and the boots... and the rest of the outfit. love everything <3
kulululu said…
u look like a very bad girl:)))
Chantelle said…
I LOVE EVERYTHING YOU'RE WEARING.
PERIOD.


THOSE STUDS, THOSE TIGHTS..OH MY!
nv said…
this outfit is just too perfect!!! the studded boots, the lace tights, your arms dripping in silver jewelry...im ultra jealous!
Yolanda Sotos said…
gorgeous style hun!
x
Style Spot said…
You look so great here, absolutely stunning, dear! I just bought tights like yours today, and I can't wait to wear them, especially after I've seen you wearing them in such a fantastic way. xoxo
Cindiddy said…
yay! thanks for coming by!
and thanks for the add! i will be back for updtes!! => => =>
Unknown said…
hello gorgeous!!! this look is totally rockin.. love how well it's put together.. and those lace leggings. LOVE

btw thanks for linking!! i'm adding you too!
Ines said…
I love those thights! I really have a obssesion with lace thights!jaja
kisses for youu!
Twiggy Mod said…
Beatiful Bella

Ive tagged you in some questions I have done :D

You look amazing, love your rings so much, and those lacey tights....ace.

Loves Twigs X
Alina said…
i love your outfit!the leggin is so beautiful.
I am more jealous of your closet than I have ever been I think. The boots with the tights are so frigging cool, everything about this is. And I adore the way you write.
xo much, much love
S
Daisy said…
The tights are so pretty!
Las pulseras están genial!!
Blicious said…
i LOVE your tights and all of your accessories. so great!
Amazing collection of jewellery my dear... those boots are rocking!
Hope you'd have a fabulous December month!
Anonymous said…
Your style is amazing, always!!! Kisses
Nature Graffiti said…
oh, those boots!! They are AMAZING!
fantastic job :)
I want all of your jewelery! I don't care I'm a guy, I would rock it

C.
Avi said…
wah!! i love the tights! cool!
Shen-Shen said…
Amazing tights!
Anonymous said…
Most definitely my FAVOURITE outfit of yours by far... amazing in every sense of the word xx
Isa said…
Wow I love these looks! You look amazing. I want to live somewhere warmer... *sigh*. I was inspired by you however to pick up a new faux fur coat from ebay... maybe the subject of a post in the near future.

Fx
Jenna Shotgun said…
such an amazing inspiration for me! i have similar tights, but in white. they look fantastic on you!
Franki Skye said…
You are H-O-T! :)Love your style.

Skye
dirtyflaws said…
boots are grade a mama
Anonymous said…
Adorei o VINTAGE LOLLIPOP - as fotos são lindas e o blog é incrível! Um beijo.

Sil Saraiva - B&B
Brasil
Mel Carrey said…
thanks so much for your comment on my I love peace blog :) Across the Universe was once a weekly watch for me haha. i love it!
Amzing outfit,lace,tights,accessories , everything! xo
Marian said…
darling you are super beautiful.love the colour of your hair.
muah
marian
Taylor said…
your outfits are stunning!

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