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Ascension and Snow

Masquerading like some sort of villain... The Lollipop Girl.


Organizing a hoard of Louis Vuitton bags reminiscent of a passenger boarding the Titanic, I subsequently stiletto-stomped my way through the airport… my least favorite locale. The multitudes of people spatter together a freakish rendition of business, pleasure, and necessity. A communal jungle of paperbacks, multicolored Blackberrys, laptops, iPods, and diverse banter illuminate hastened boarding calls as a modicum of boredom weaves the metaphorical features of departure gates, all passengers all rows… terminal. Without defense to unwarranted luggage cruelty, enthusiasm flatlines.

I do it for love... but ah, the joys of travel.

From the stomach of flight, the world below is silent while conversation nebulizes and then bounces from either side of the oatmeal colored aircraft like a ping-pong ball caught in tilt. At 36,000 feet, anything’s possible… though slightly altitude-jaded, I escape into a book, catnap, amp the iPod, and wait for that final destination to appear somewhere in the puzzle pieces of the sleeping mountains below. From taxi to tarmac and nearly a mile of yet another throng of corridors… I finally trace the baggage claim.
A design assuredly part of some new fitness program.




Sweater, secondhand. Denim, DIY. Tank, Juicy Couture. Platforms and bag, Betsey Johnson.

Comments

InnyVinny said…
Hope you're having/you had a nice trip. =) I hate the airport, but you make it sound so palatable.

Love the mask photos.
Anonymous said…
!!! Just love it !!!
WOW this outfit is amazing! you are so pretty!
Anonymous said…
Bella these pics are insane! you're stunning, and the mask is fierce.
I want those shoes btw.
Yey your back!!!

I just LOVE those shoes! They look so yummy!!! You look so pretty my dear!! I would look wasted and tired after travelling! I do enjoy it up to a certain extent but if you talk about taking 16-hour,connecting flights composed of 4 different ones from here to the US... by the time I get to my final destination... I would look like dog-poop and it might take me a day to sleep afterwards! heehee...
we wear things said…
ALWAYS rockin' you look fantastic!! love the mask :)
Ah baby, those shoes are perfect! I love the mask. You manage to steal my heart away every time. You really should take a photo of all your lovely shoes! I bet they could make my heart stop.

mwah♥ o.~, China L.
Barock And Roll said…
Love your style!!
/Barock & Roll/me
Miranda* said…
i love love love all your studs! and the lace gloves are awesome :)
Sina said…
Great Outfit!I love it
Gedankenlos said…
beautiful.
i love the fifth picture, its fantastic! and you look so perfect!
Anonymous said…
love your lace gloves.
love your shoes.

awesome post! :)

xoxo,
MJ
Mode Junkie said…
oh my god those shoes are two words.. SASHA FIERCE. lol
love the picture with the mask. very bella. i kinda love the airport. waiting for my flight and all. very random fact about me. haha.

i missed you girl. glad you're back with your gorgeousness. haha.
Emma Greene said…
You look great!!! i love your outfit...
Anonymous said…
That sounds hectic. That's a cute sweater though.

Thanks for the compliment.

BTW, would you be interested in link exchange?

Let me know,

Cas
Monika said…
you've got great legs :)
and nice jumper as well :D
Unknown said…
I hate traveling...i love your shoes, mask and bag!
Anonymous said…
shoes , shoes ,shoes (L) . and photos are very cool !
INES said…
cute pictures
lovely mask
YLM-SPAIN said…
As allways your outfit is fantastic but more amazing is the picture of the mountains across the windows...Great picture!!
TheMinx said…
great outfit, and I love the way you described travel. Nice to see you posting again, you've een missed!
Anonymous said…
those shoes are quite possibly the most amazing things i've ever laid eyes on!
xoxo,
La C.
YLM-SPAIN said…
Thanks for commenting in my post. The shoes are really cheap if you compare it whith spanish prizes but I'm a bit worried of the expenses of shipment. Cross my fingers!!
Trish said…
Aww, your outfit is so gorgeous. :)
Anonymous said…
Finally, you're back Bella.
I missed your posts. The pictures are TDF! I love love LOVE the mask ou've added, those platforms I'd kill for, and your words are beyond perfect.
Hope you had a great time in CO.
<3 U
Anonymous said…
Wait are those studs on your shorts. Geeeeez, you totally rock.

Oh, now I remember what I wanted to say.


HOLY SHIT a LOLLIPOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous said…
I adore the sweater featured in these photos... it looks so comfy too! Hope your enjoying the holiday season xx
Allie said…
Eek! I wanted those shoes.
Hope your trip is going well.
Dream Weaver said…
OOOOH I love Betsey Johnson! And for sure, the airport experience is very much like a fitness plan initiation. Wonder what you listen to on you ipod?
Seeker said…
Amazing post as always...
Gorgeous lace gloves!!!

The mask pictures are powerful.

xoxo
Anonymous said…
wow, you have amazing style!
:)
Love love love this!
Alyssa Muck said…
oh, i tried the shoes on at sak's last weekend but they didn't have the correct size D:

they look great on you, though! so awesome.
Dane said…
I am always so mesmerized by your writing. Hope you have fun, wherever you go!

I hate airports too. Probably why I try not to travel too much.
michelle said…
wow, very edgy, but very sexy! :)
Fashion Tidbits said…
love that mask!!!!!!
I love the sheer leggings and cuffs, just genius!
Angela said…
cool with the mask. you rock girl.
leflassh. said…
bella!
all the photos are beautiful just like you!
sarah said…
great photos, a usual!
Stephanie said…
You look great in all these photos! I love the mask and all your outfits are phenomenal!
Lexie said…
that ivory sweater looks so cozy!
May Kasahara said…
I'm in love with you.

Your writing is beautiful and addicting. You are GORGEOUS. Your shoes make me dizzy with happiness. I covet your hair.

Damn I can't get enough.
that mask is bananas! is it homemade or bought? love your blog by the way.
Charmaine Li said…
belllla!!! im glad to see your pretty face finally.. feels like its been a while! hope you're having fun and i'm loving the accessories.. MAYJAHH.. love the gloves + bracelets + shoes!! :)
Cätu said…
u so stunning !
J.Yo said…
miss u dear!! and yeah u lok stunning as ever, even with the mask on!

platforms from Betsey are the craziest thing ever!! lovvve.
Los zapatos son preciosos!!
Un beso
you always have the best shoes!! love all of 'em!!
Anonymous said…
oh thank you for your support, you are so sweet and you look beautiful as ever!
Magdalena Krupa said…
That mask is crazy! But isnt it hard to walk on shoes like that!!!

I hate to travel as well!!!
Nuheila said…
Thanks for commenting in my post.
I really love your style!!!!
You are so beautiful!!!
no villain but fabulousnesss as always dahhlin'...
Sometimes I'm so curious to see your jewellery box...yeah like today! ;)
Anonymous said…
What beautiful photos! You look really cheeky :)The Mask reminds me of the scene in Breakfast At Tiffanys where they shoplift :)

Love the details in your outfits, you accessorise so well - like the ankle socks! Love them. Your sweater looks super cosy and is a perfect contrast.
X said…
Eres un encanto , siempre que me visitas me halagas con tus comentarios, solo con visitarme me haces feliz, muchas gracias por tu visita y comentarios, si quieres un regalo en forma de fotocomposición de algunos de los vestidos que aparecen e mi web: http://www.modahistoria.com/modahistoria/italianos/25.htm, elige uno me mandas foto tuya que se adapte al modelo y te hago la fotocomposición.
Un beso muy grande Vicen.
kirke said…
So gorgeous!
kulululu said…
ohh i love the first pics!!!!lov u love u love u ;)))
Pamela Tan said…
i sooo love the tights and socks thing here! and those shoes!

ur so gorgeous as always! ur name suits u well! :)

ciao bella! xoxo
electric feel said…
you look sooooo good in Betsey
this shoes, want them!!!
jacquie doll said…
Aw that sweater is adorable on you.
and great mask, btw.

Wow! I feel like I'm there at the airport with you!!

xoxo jshambles
Anna said…
amazing outfit ! you look so cool !
Miss Urbanita said…
Need your platforms!!!
Love your wallpaper: I´m looking for some like this style for my new house. Kisses ;)

http://www.missurbanita.com
X said…
You are a charm, which I always flattered me visits with your comments, just visit you make me happy, thank you very much for your visit and comments, if you want a gift in the form of a photo of some of the clothes that appear and my site: http: / / www.modahistoria.com/modahistoria/italianos/25.htm, choose send me a picture of you with the model that suits you and I make the photo.
A very big kiss Vicen.
Anonymous said…
i want your shoes!!! ;)
you have got really good style Bella!
xx
Twiggy Mod said…
You look incredible bird ♥

I love love love the mask im thinking of us all wearing them to a gig this weekend its supposed to be fancy dress but theres a few who wont so my plan wont work.

You can never do any wrong missus I love it.

xxxxxxx
Demi said…
thank you, and yes, I totally agree!
amazing outfit and pictures, love the studded cuff!!!!!
xx
Couture Carrie said…
Hi Bella! You look faaaaabulous! Love the piles of bangles and fantastic patent shoes - they are really hot!

xoxox,
CC
Anonymous said…
GORGEOUS I'm request a shoe collection!
Jadore-Fashion said…
this is so rock chic, i have always wanted a mask. where did u get it from? those shoes are so MAJOR!!!
xoxo
FASHION CHALET said…
Lollipop Girl! I love it. :)

On the good ship lollipop
Its a night trip into bed you hop
And dream away
On the good ship lollipop.


Everything here is perfection on YOU, my dear. Can I have your shoes and shorts please??

Hoping all is well. And thanks for the wonderful praise. *Blushes with excitement!!*

xx
Anonymous said…
i never look like that when i travel! love the shoes, and great mask!
CARO// said…
great work my dear!
♥ (:
DaisyChain said…
I love the photos, and your outfit, oh so much.
Love the mask! Great putfit, u rock it.
Jaime Jun said…
seriously looks like a page out of an editorial! and i especially LOVE the first picture with the mask! you are amaaaaaazing!
great outfit! i loved the lace gloves and shoes!
Chiquita banana said…
so cute...linda me encanta te ves divina me gusta mucha tu ropa esta vez no escribi en ingles j. mi pereza pero para la proxima voy denuebo con ingles ok.

me encanta tu estilo yo quiero tu closet j.

xoxo
Girl Next Blog said…
Love the platforms, and the bag, and the denim... everything! You look fantastic.

And I am desesperate looking for a mask!

xx
Anonymous said…
Great Outfit!! Love your tights.
Anonymous said…
oh wow, from your first couple of photos I thought you were wearing flat oxfords or something, and then I realize that they're sky-high beauties...so nice.

I adore all the layering and mish-mash of jewelry you wear, very rough rock 'n roll chic
Jen said…
I love the photo of you wearing a mask!!
S* said…
OMG. THOSE LOVELY SHOES! AND GLOVES! And uff everything you wear looks perfect!! also your venecian mask is ADORABLE!!!

xx
Anonymous said…
Hey, lady

Those boots are the business! Love it!!
Anonymous said…
Sorry Bella, with those fly ankle socks they look like booties. Funky platforms, I love Betsey Johnson!
Ariella said…
I hope you're having an excellent trip. That mask is wonderful.
Anonymous said…
This is sooooo beyond loving it.
Anonymous said…
This is sooooo beyond loving it.
freya said…
amazing outfit! so rock-chic, i just love it, especially your platforms.


actually i like airports, i dont know why. its always kind of interesting for me, to watch all of these people travelling to different places - the way they dress, behave, talk in their own languages. maybe im just weird... ;)
Jadore-Fashion said…
i think we have party city, not 100% sure, i have always wanted one. the last time i got my hand on one was from my french teach-- i will search for it.
thanks dear :)
xx
Anonymous said…
Bella my dear you have the words, oh you certainly do.

Waiting for another post!
hint hint.
<3
dirtyflaws said…
love it all
Fashion_Girl22 said…
I absoluty understand what you mean you say you hate flying. It's so fustrating.
I love the look! So risky to wear shorts, but you did it so well. I need the gloves. You seriously deserve an editorial. <3

Yeah, I can't really picture you in that Diane von Furstenburg dress. It's abit barbiesh. Your more edgy and cool. My kind of person. :P
TINA said…
You look so rocker chic! I love love love the shoes.

Miranda said…
um OMG i LOVE your shoes<3
and i love these pics too. so scenic!
Juan Andres said…
those Betsey Johnson shoes rocked my world!!!
:)
Avi said…
hey bella,i love your style! you are so beautiful!!!! no joke. i would like to see you in person and get your autograph. ha ha ha.
Vera said…
you look FANTASTIC, as always!
STARR said…
aah the shoes <3
Anonymous said…
Thanks for Response, Yes still i am interested in link exchange. I have send you a mail regarding this with my link details. kindly place them on your blog and let me know so that i can place your link on my blogs too.

Lets Talk Jewelery
Rebeca Muinelo said…
Just love it!


:)
FashionSqueah! said…
I actually love airports (could be something to do with the abundance of shops and time which forces you to browse them?) but that may just be me! I love the little black socks with the boots and leggings!
Jane said…
I love your style. You look beautiful here

x
Cate said…
I've never flown in my life. you described the atmosphere at an airport so well (although I've never flown, I've been to an airport! :))
Marian said…
sweetie hope your ok.glad your flight was ok.I love to travel but hate flying itself.your brautiful as ever dear.love the mask honey!
muah
marian
Siljesfashion said…
Love the outfit, very cool!
Sara Luxe said…
love the cosy clean jumper against the tough boots ! another winner for me ! xx
Rebecca said…
Sexy shoes & I do like that mask
i've seen alot of masks around lately, looks quite funky x
prettyneons said…
Hello's glad you liked my childish post haha!
By the ways please please can I have your entire accessory collection. Please? Haha ;)

peace and festive fun...
Prettyneonsx
Merily said…
my god, those shoes are awesome!
i hope you had a nice flight gorgeous! these are stunning shots xx
Marcella said…
Oh I agree - airports have zero charm. They are just the necessary evil accompanying frolicks overseas.

These are lovely photos. Some of them look like they were taken in a old library or museum? Very charming!
jaleh behtash said…
this is probably my favorite thing you've ever posted! so so good. those shoes are amazing but really the whole thing is :)
Anonymous said…
AMAZING SHOES!!
Eeli said…
Oh my gosh! Hun i'm afraid to even write anything here for want of receiving no reply from you. How difficuly the trawling process would be for you! :P

I've missed you and your blog for a very long time and i shant delve into the sad reasons for my absence. You look well and happy and this is wonderful to see.

Psssst, I like the bombardment of layers you've done there too ;)

Eeli
xoxo
Those shoes are gorgeous!
xx.
Jenna Shotgun said…
amazing shoes! love them <3
Vertiginoso said…
I really would like to be attacked by a "Super Heroine" like You !!! And I am always happy to see that the "Cut-off denim shorts with pocket effect" can majestically ignore the seasons . . .

à Bientôt, Antoine
Gia said…
All i can say is:you have a stunning personality:)
Mimi said…
I love the outfit with the creamy sweater!

Haha same here about the white tights ☺
Anonymous said…
the villain of the peice! haloween in christmas? lol.
agnes said…
i must say that i love the mask! it adds character
I loved your style, is super inspiring.
see you
Jasnaaa said…
I wish I had your clothes...
TEXTSTYLES said…
oh those heels are intense!
and love the masque...
i want to have a masquerade party with everyone in venetian masks....

*kisses*
Mel said…
loove this look, i love the sweater!! x
Angela said…
Organizing a hoard of Louis Vuitton bags reminiscent of a passenger boarding the Titanic,

Hahaha! My god, I love your writing; your knowledge of words and the way you put them together is truly outstanding!!!

I beg you to write a book!! (first buyer right hurr! *waves*)

Love all the accessorizing and those studs! *dies*
thenebulosegirl said…
!! i like the look!
xo
LOVE AESTHETICS said…
I adore the combo of the shoes with those adorable little lace socks
Raver Ria said…
I just stumbled across your blog, not only am i blown away by your style, but your writing especially!

Hella cool, I will most definately visit often ;)
Taylor said…
i love the outfit ! :)
your blog is amazing

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