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Tiny Dancer

Ode to pictures galore... we are NOT camera virgins.


As the weekend swiftly dwindles away following a saga of dinner parties, Christmas tree mishaps (ornament wars), and that old familiar work hard, play harder mantra… my narcissistic denim tendencies beckoned like the call of the wild.

In the very nearly retirement section of my closet they loitered, brooding in uncharacteristic glamour. But with a downcast feeling that pulls you from reverie… bluntly, I knew nothing else compared to the resurgence of my second-skin blue jean baby.

And about a week (or more) ago, I was pleasantly taken aback when the lovely Carrie over at Bare Style sent an e-mail and subsequently mailed over a bundle of (unexpected) amazing goodies from her store Bare Accessories. Launching a slightly embarrassing (I won’t lie) celebratory dance, it took all of a minute for the clutch, bangle, and AA leggings to baptize themselves among the legion. Obviously fated to join the ranks of my closet, I can’t wait to take them out for a spin.

With a writing project on the forefront (!) and an imminent jaunt to Colorado... I'm wicked spent and have yet to pack.

Be back soon babes...


Betsey Johnson bag. Guess jeans. Miss Me boots + dog collars. BCBG Coat. Eyeshadow cardi.

Comments

Ah, baby you look gorgeous! Have you taken some photos of your shoes yet? I would love to see them! This is so well written, I loved "we are NOT camera virgins" haha.

&hearts, China Le
InnyVinny said…
You look great in jeans and congrats on the new project!

Can't wait to see your new stuff, love.
Anonymous said…
Just wanted to say I like your boots xD

I love your blog btw.

I'm kenzie, sorry to be random.
May Kasahara said…
god - you are my girl-crush.

for serious. in so many ways. style+brain+looks+words . . . you have me smitten.
Anonymous said…
wow i love how you mixed the zebraprint cardi with the coat! =) looks fantastic... have fun on your trip!
Anonymous said…
BELLA GIRL!

I'm dying because you are such a rocker girl. Should be getting awards or something for how COOL you are.

These pics rock the house.
I <3.
Anonymous said…
Your Betsy bag is TDF! I heart your ode to pictures galore... I too am no camera virginette! xx
J.Yo said…
ooohH! zebra prints!

and your last picture looks like its from some old movies, where the leading lady just stepped out this luxurious limousine of some sort!

good luck on the trip too!
Jaime Jun said…
gorgeous as usual :)c
Human Racing said…
Great idea with the dog collars on the boots! I like your coat.
Chantelle said…
camera virgins ROTFL!!!
Love the outfit! Especially the zebra print!
Delmy said…
You look HOT!!
Allie said…
Gosh I would love to write to make my living.
Anonymous said…
I love this! The boots, the bag the slight zebra print. Love it all.
Girl Next Blog said…
Your boots rock!

And you always have a good hair day, don't you? It looks perfect in every pic.
YLM-SPAIN said…
I love the zebraprint cardigan but sure your boots are very happy having that dogs collar. Fantastic idea.
Seeker said…
Wow, what can I say, my dear.... you always look great...
Love your shoes, and that animal print is cool.

xoxo
Anonymous said…
zebraaa (Y) and boooooooots are very cool !
Stephanie said…
Love the ZEBRA cardigan!!!! And that dog collar idea is simply stellar!
Carrie Michael said…
Thanks for the love, Bella. Hope you enjoy the stuff!
Anonymous said…
Fab idea with the dollar collars, give it that extra edge! Lovin it!
Twiggy Mod said…
Ahhh its love.

I love you.
I love your blog.

These are beautiful and those boots are to die for you look like the most amazing rock chick ever seen on these.

Thanks for doing the questions enjoyed your answers made me giggle :D

xxx
Vera said…
you look amazing!!! i love your style, there's always something special going on
Nemerae said…
Love that zebra cardi and these boots!! *.*
Sina said…
Cute shoes and i like the jacket with the zebrastripes!Absolutly great Outfit
Cindiddy said…
gorgeous. and i love your shoesss!

xx
electric feel said…
ahhh just perfect
the shoes, the bag, the tee
i want all things
Gedankenlos said…
fantstic shoes and i love your cardigan!!!
Unknown said…
you are too cool for words.
Demi said…
thank you so much :)
and how lucky are you being sent things?!
and gorgeous outfit as always :)
i neeeeeeeeed that bag, and you have the most enviable shoe collection I have ever seen!!
xx
Casandra said…
Oooh, i love your bag and your boots, nice!!! Kisses!! ^_^
Anonymous said…
jacket zebra is beautiful and boots too!! ;)
CARO// said…
amazing...!
:D
Cut Copy Create said…
loving these boots!
Anonymous said…
I can't even express how gorgeous you look!!!!
Sofia said…
You have some really gorgeous shoes!
El gorro te queda genial!!
Unknown said…
ooh, fun outfit. I love the dog collars to the boots ...that is right up my alley!
Magdalena Krupa said…
Cool outfit as always... but it is so good to read about your life as well! :) That hat is so alexander Wang... well maybe not white but in black hehe
FASHION CHALET said…
I LOVE ZEBRA PRINTS.

You rock this like NONE other, dear!! xx

haha-- about my video, the hubby asked if I was massaging them :P

xx
Siljesfashion said…
You look amazing! Love your blog, do you mind if I add you to my bloggroll?
Couture Carrie said…
Did I already say you wear a hat and glasses so well? Gorgeous, Bella!!

xoxox,
CC
suis_aimée said…
love lo ve love!

fantastics boots!
Cätu said…
U always look so gorgeous. And ur boots are amazing. I just noticed that I love ur name , haha : )
Aww Bella your boots+bag are gorgeous!!! Your outfit makes me wish that we had winter (or even just FALL) even more... Have I told you how much I love your hair???

Hope you had a great weekend!!
those boots !! so hot !
Hope more fantastic projects will come your way always! ...heart the heart-studded bag! Am I corny or am I corny?? hee! ;)

~Fabulous new week 2U dear*
Mel Carrey said…
wicked look. Looks like you had fun. I love your blog xo
Juan Andres said…
LOVE THE DOG COLLAR IDEA ON YOUR BOOT/SHOE!

hahaha:)

I want your zebra printed sweater by the way !

hahaha :)

PS: Thanks for the congratulations:)
Anonymous said…
i love the bag & boots! :)

xoxo,
La C.
PAKI said…
PON UN TRADUCTOR EN TU BLOG POR FAVOR..
LOVE YOU BABY
Anonymous said…
<3 perfection.

Always can't wait to see what you post and this is wonderful bella.
Really truly wonderful.
Anonymous said…
When do you leave for Colorado?
Fashion_Girl22 said…
The last pic was so inspirational!
I really don't know how you do it. Is it ever possible for you to have a bad dressed day? I'm loving everything.

Hopefully everything will go well and your project will come out great. <3
leflassh. said…
you are so gorgeous and all your outfits are way amazing.

love you blog :)

i'm following! x
FASHION CHALET said…
You look like a Rock Glam chick ready to kick some booty and all while looking so hot, too. I wanna roll with you!! :)

What did you mean by #7?

Oh and I love jean days = casual days, but I always have to find a way to throw in a little flair, a little Erika in there! ;)

xx
Unknown said…
i loveee your boots.
such a fantastic outfit.
Jillian Hobbs said…
ROCKING those boots!
and lookin hot in the zebra print! nice!
e said…
hey babes<3 thanks for ur sweet comment shoe sister! so you know those sporto boots i have? well i bought the brown ones and they look like my black ones that i already have! i was wondering what size you were and if you wanted to buy them off me. they are a size 7 :)
your hair looks so perfect and shiny--and of course your look is gorgeous xx
Annie Spandex said…
Love those jeans, and the zebra is tamed perfectly!
nv said…
i love those boots! this is such a smart way to use dog collars hahah
Anonymous said…
the photos are so inspiring and I love them all.
amazing. blog. with so much to offer.

I'm a fan.
kisses
Anonymous said…
the photos are so inspiring and I love them all.
amazing. blog. with so much to offer.

I'm a fan.
kisses
the zebra with the aviator shades are a great match.
it's easy to wear clothes where you are stunning.
that means you are very pretty.
Sarah said…
Once again hawtness! I love the zebra prints peeking out, it add perfect accent to your outfit. Loves!
Hui said…
I am crazy in love with that bag!

Thanks Bella, for stopping by and having fun with our posts! Doing the shoot was lots of fun indeed. :)

Btw, there is a confidence in your writing that I love. That's one quality that I aspire to have in writing. Keep up with the great posts!
Maddi said…
Thanks. Ahhhhhh Guess jeans, I am jealous. The 'popular' girls at my school have exploited the new Guess bag range that has been released at Farmers (a department store here) to death. Argh, they ruin a lot of things. Ah well, you look awesome in the jeans! So jealous of the accessories you were given, I am accessory-obsessed and my friends have labelled me the Accessory Queen because whenever I buy them presents for birthdays etc. they always end up being accessories.
leflassh. said…
I HAVE JUST TAGGED YOU :)

enjoy.
roxanne said…
gorgeous! love those boots!
Dearra Jade (: said…
Wow I really love the boots!
hannah-rose said…
last again... i really need to get my act together, don't i? your whole post was so true for me, but replace comfort denim with my comfort high waisted skirt. After a weekend of craziness and frivolity i just reach for it like nothing else. freebies too! my my my you are lucky. your writing project and colorado trip are making me jealous. all that's on my horizon is work work work. blah.

And you look fabulous, of course. when have you not?
XXX
Anonymous said…
Loooove your boots!
Marian said…
fabu! love the boots dear.super stylish.love it.fab blog dear.
muah
marian
Anika said…
I recently discovered your blog, and what can I say? Pure love. Those shoes are divine, by the way!

I'll be back (said in a non-Arnold threatening way :), haha.
Rachel said…
i want the bag. cute!
Charlotte said…
I love love your boots
lovely hat!!


x
FASHION CHALET said…
lol, oh thank you! :) #7 was a funny jumble of an answer...

anyway, we should plan on it, maybe someday.. a meet up of some sort? i've always wanted to do an outfit photo shoot with another bloggerr :)

xx
Emmi said…
I LOVE THIS ZEBRA SHIRT ! (;
agnes said…
oh... zebra prints. it adds a little wildness to your outfit. whoa
Andy said…
You look cute :) as usual.
i love these booties!
thanks for commenting my new post ;)


-A.
Jadore-Fashion said…
hey dear, did i tell you that look like such a rocker star, well put together outfits. love love that bag--each time i see your shoe collections, makes me wanna shop :-P
hearts
stella
Chiquita banana said…
guauu that pretty shoes and with the gorrito j you are yourself divine.


i love your blog
xoxo
Anonymous said…
stunning. i'm taking note of your inspiring self with every single every post. I'm just falling down lovin it.

your collection of great just keeps betting better and better and better.

anyway, kisses to Bella who writes <3xoxox<3
wow! this hat is perfect for my next snow holidays!! oh, yeah!!

XDD
another fab. outfit! i'm actually loving the fingerless gloves....did you make or buy?
cm
Song of Style said…
dog collar on ur boots= pure genius!
u are so creative as always!!!
Cindiddy said…
new profile pic! pretty!
Anabel said…
I think you wore clothes perfectly for your weekend!!

I haven't got a really christmas-weekendyet!! Hope next it wold be!

xoxo
Anonymous said…
I LOVE that zebra top! Very Balmain-esque. And those boots are killer.
Anonymous said…
That sounds exciting! I love the shoes btw.
Anonymous said…
Hey sexy.

Have a blast Bella, you deserve it.
kisses
Jen said…
You look great - don't you just love getting bundles in the mail - especially unexpected ones?
Anonymous said…
ooo you look beau-ti-ful! i am loving those zebra stripes!
like those boots
STEFANIE said…
great outfit, love the coat!!
michelle said…
Those shoes are INCREDIBLE and I love the pop of zebra print :)
Anonymous said…
You're like the coolest chic around.
I'm not kidding!!!!!!!

You fucking rock out Bella.

Peace<3
Alyssa Muck said…
those boots are amazing
Mel said…
you look beautiful hun!! i lovee those boots so hot xx
Anonymous said…
your STYLE kicks some serious ARSE. I love it :-)

StardUst and SeQUins
Unknown said…
thank you so much :)

yeahh the zippered leggings are veryy comfortable.
i.d. said…
Those boots are amazing! You are really rocking the outfit, love the zebra (?) print peeking out. :)
jaleh behtash said…
aw thank you for all your sweet comments! :)

i love this outfit like crazy. the zebra print and those amazing boots and basically everything. you are fantastic!
Missindiference said…
prety photos!;)
Nare said…
I love how you changed the look of your boots!! the outfit gorgeus like always!!

kisses!!
Anika said…
Thank you!

Also, don't know if withasianstereotypes was requesting a shoe post but if not, can we have a shoe post? Flicking through your old posts I noticed that you, like fashion chalet, have magnificent shoes (and yes, I'm just being a shoe-fetishistic-pervert here :D)
The zebra print is a cool touch.
Anonymous said…
Stunning. Loving the way you look in those boots and skinny jeans.
hey dear!!
you´ve a game a "meme" in my blog"
enjoy it!


oh gosh!! you look gorgeous is your pics!!!

XD
Jenna Shotgun said…
love your poses!
Sofia said…
I adore your zebra too ;)

xx Sophia
Amazing outfit, the shoes are fierce, and I love your writing style! :)

xoxo,
S-C
Reena Rai said…
Bella Bella Bella...you really do inspire me to take better pictures. One day, I will bribe someone to take pictures of me rather than relying on the timer on my camera. I love the bag and the dog collar on the boots is awesome!
Anonymous said…
the jeans are amazing, i want someeee
:)


great blog, i love every post. wanna linK?

www.balmainbazaar.blogspot.com
Catherine said…
WOOOW
I just LOOOOOOOOOVE yours clothes!!
xx
Anonymous said…
Hi love! We're friends on chictopia so I decided I'm going to add your blog to my daily reads and whatnot. your blog looks amazing. XO
INES said…
gorgeous outfit! love it
Ariella said…
Fantastic outfit yet again. Those boots are great!
X said…
Thanks for your feedback luck.
Vicen kisses.
Hannah said…
man, do i love that betsey johnson bag. gorgous! also those boots are amazin'.

love your blog!
Gia said…
you look amazing, your shoes and bag:)just adorable from various points of view!
take care and be happy!
Anonymous said…
Love the last pic, the close up of your booties as you sit in the car :)
Gorgeous big bag too, so very you and you wear it effortlessly.

I giggled when I saw your post title. I nearly named my most recent post that, but I have a thing for one word titles so I passed. One of my all time fave songs ( beautiful lyrics, sigh) and always makes me think of that scene in Almost Famous in the bus :)
That song fits your style to a t darling! Rock chic :) xxx
Miranda said…
love the boots!
i love getting packages! lucky you :)
Anonymous said…
Wow your shoes are to die for!! You have lovely hair too, which products do you use?
♥ Marta ♥ said…
Love the outfit... especially the zebra print. And I must admit that the dog collar idea is quite genius ... :)
lkjlkjlkjlkj said…
Amazing boots!!
Dana (MODAna) said…
I love zebra print better than leopard :)!
great boots
Rebeca Muinelo said…
beautiful!!
you really have amazing clothes! you always look so stylish :)
****
su
Anonymous said…
added you back!

www.balmainbazaar.blogspot.com
Charmaine Li said…
I LVOE THOSE SHOESSS... and everytime i read your blog my vocabulary increases a little bit more.. so thank you for that :)

you look gorrrggeous
Unknown said…
you look like one of the french vogue editors in these pictures !
Unknown said…
AMAZING shoes !!!
i really like your blog.
you always look perfect :)

check out my blog maybe you'll like it http://evelinefashion-diary.blogspot.com/
:)

waiting for your next post!!
Hey pretty!

How's everything doing? Thanks for the sweet comment! I always love hearing from you... I didnt know you made the "You Rock" award!!! -- NICE!!!
Jasnaaa said…
Thank u so much for the comments! It always make me smile!
And as always, u look great! :)
SOS! said…
Bella dear.. I have to say again, I love the shoes..
xx- LJ from SOS!
i really love you and your boots!!!!arggggg!i need one!!!
and i think you need one of my baby lo´S t-shirt!
rachel said…
I love that zebra print peeking out of your coat! and those boots are gorgeous.. you look rockin! :) hope your trip is going great!

♥ R
Yolanda Sotos said…
lovin ur pics and ur boots so much!
x
Rachel said…
Hi Bella, thanks for always popping by our blog and leaving such nice comments! We love your blog too, and... tag, you're it!

Visit our blog for details ;)
Avi said…
i am in love:-)
Magdalena Krupa said…
144 comments!!! Everbody loves Bella!!!!! Yes yes yes
Anouk said…
you are looking great in this outfit, especially from the backsite, i don't know why, but this is a really good backsite look.
and your sleek hair looks perfect.
yiqin; said…
Wow, the zebra print!!! So amazing.
Fashion Tidbits said…
love the zebra print!
Terence Sambo said…
Girl u got me cracking up...where did u get the word Camera Virgins from.....

I'd do a lot to get my girl those shoes :o) better keep it safe..
Vertiginoso said…
I really like the "fashion zebra"'s touch, perfectly in harmony with your wild/fierce presence !!!

à Bientôt, Antoine
Anonymous said…
hello bella...
so happy ur blog is getting so much buzz! hurray to ya!
Abby said…
Holy moly. those glorious boots!!

Loving you in a beanie too miss!

x
Zoë said…
those shoes are heaven!
I'm sooo in love with your boots! I want a male version hehe

C.
freya said…
i like the zebra pattern on your shirt. and the bag - im soooo in love with it!

i'm gonna search for a simmilar one, maybe someone will buy it for me on xmas ;)
Shen-Shen said…
I love the beenie and your boots!
sarah said…
hey lovely just letting you know i tagged you! xx
Daisy said…
As always you look amazing, as do the boots and the fantastic photos!
Oh I love the zebra print, I really want something similar!!
david santos said…
Excellent!!!
Congratulations!!!
i really like your shoes!!
Anonymous said…
collar+boots, amazing combination Bella!! I have linked your blog right now because it is one of my favorites, can you link me too, please? Kisses
Andy said…
sweety. still hot!
just wanted to tell you that i posted something new :)
check it out!

-A.
Cruella ★ said…
oh dear... ur zebra print is lovely! ur always in uber chic outfits
j. said…
Its official, Bella dear.. you are one of my muses.. :-) *sighs*
Anonymous said…
You are so B E A U T I F U L!!!!
Ane said…
I love your shoes!
Anonymous said…
I've added you back! Thanks for all the love.
JEYQ said…
this is some JAK&JIL stuff right here. =]
Angel Lust PR said…
such badass boots fashionista die hard
Valerie said…
that's a mean mask you got there! instant fabulousness in that thing.
love your blog!
-indie queen
Jack Daniel said…
I never knew Americans could dress themselves so well!
Anonymous said…
lovin your boots and your whole blog.
keep up the good work!

u.

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