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Wonderful Electric

Ambling about the city sidewalks, we inevitably ended up along Delmar, a thoroughfare that extends east to downtown… and quite honestly, one of my favorite places of all-time. The diverse atmosphere that is seriously ready for just about anything, strikes me as impossibly cool and somehow, wickedly entertaining.

After several random-friendly conversations, it still amazes me how this jacket can be the topic of such curiosity… maybe it’s the army of blindingly-garish silver studs or the self-exalted shoulder pads that undoubtedly have a mind of their own. But every time, its narcissistic 80’s revival seems to trump all the others left jealously crammed in my closet.

Currently: sipping Sangria with good company
Mood: breezy





(Vintage jacket, Urban Outfitters jeans, Bakers heels, Topshop tee, F21 tank, Nordstrom bag)

Comments

love the vintage jacket (especially in that great white color)!
Monika said…
great look, I like the bag :)
Natalie J Monty said…
Almost 400 followers!!! That in itself proves your great at what you do!: being stylistically divine that is! :-)
xxx
Anonymous said…
Bella Bella Bella! This is FANTASTIC!

Can I steal your jacket? lol
these are amazing photos. i love your outfit and how the graffiti background works so well with the shot!
InnyVinny said…
That jacket is crazytown and very good on you, Bella.

That tank is cute, too.
DiscoVery said…
I love the jacket! Very balmain style!
micol zanzuri said…
i whant that blazerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

i love it !!!!!!!


http://mikyscloset.blogspot.com/
Love the exaggerated shoulders on the the jacket... You are always so current & fabulousss darling ~XO*
Like the zebra shirt.
Nuheila said…
jacket is amazing and you look so beautiful!!!
Lainey said…
what an awesome jacket! I love the white, it's very balmain!
shaminista said…
Gosh I love your jacket!!
You look goregous Bella, and that jacket is simply fabulous.
Jenna Shotgun said…
great outfit! i loooove your jacket!
Mode Junkie said…
bella that blazer's shoulders just scream BALMAIN! love this. amazing look yet again.
Eri said…
That jacket devine!
You rock!
oniomania said…
again another great pair of shoes...
LOVE AESTHETICS said…
the shape of that jacket is just perfect
me encanta la chaqueta es lindisima tu siempre con lo mas actual verdad por cierto los zapatos del post anterior son lindisimos en mis sueños quisiera tenerlos
Lara said…
cute!!!1very nice look really: i love the jacket
add you on my blog

xx
Ines said…
hey honey!
I love the jacket!! super cool!
lauren said…
Just too beautiful for your own good..wow, i love this so much. i was waiting for a new post and then there it was, perfect as always!

kisses baby!
you look smashing.
LOVE that jacket & it's shoulders
those heels are adorable!!
Jennifer said…
I love this outfit! The top, jacket, bag...mmmmm! I love everything about it! XOXO
The Sydney Girl said…
u look great! ♥ the outfit!

joelyne
xxx
www.thesydneygirl.blogspot.com
Elizabeth Marie said…
Of course the Tee is Top Shop, of course...the whole look is pure perfection B! Of course.

And the shoes are adorable! xo
Rand said…
i love the jacket!!
white really does suit you:)
x
Anonymous said…
I love your jacket! fantasticccc
Unknown said…
that jacket is fabuloussssssss
Virgos Lounge said…
tooo cool
marissa said…
loving every. single. thing. about this!
gorgeous!
total score!
xoxo muuuuahhhh
marissa said…
loving every. single. thing. about this!
gorgeous!
total score!
xoxo muuuuahhhh
HARLEY WOOD said…
Really laid back and casual, but with a power dressing kick to it. It works. I like!
ilikestuff said…
Ugh, the shoulders on that jacket are perfection! I'm not surprised that you turn heads in that little ensemble. You look like you walked straight off of a fashion shoot. Just curious...where do you live?
Kati said…
Oh Bella, the shoes are so great and fit so well to everything in your outfit!
Genevieve said…
That jacket is way cute
anngo said…
great jacket... you look fantastic :)
Twiggy Mod said…
Yougorgeouswomanyou!

That blazer is to die for its amazing!...as are you looking lovely as ever.

loves to you x
Dane said…
I am dying for a jacket like yours its perfect and vintage.. love love love. And your bag, is that dip dye? Its amazing.. makes me wanna attempt to make one just like it.
yiqin; said…
You always look good! Awesome bag <3
Mimi said…
Aaah i love your jacket! its amazing! The colour, the shoulders.. Its perfect!!
Shelley said…
Amazing outfit!!!
The fact that you always have the most stunning images makes it hard to stop looking at them.

If you don't mind..Who takes your photos and where do you get your inspiration?

kisses

Shelley
Charmaine Li said…
the vintage jacket is awesome! seriously channeling balmain shoulders!!!! love it!
camerafilmroll said…
I want your jacket!!!
X said…
Your look is always the best.
Vicen your friend.
Kisses
candice said…
that white blazer is gorgeous!!!

http://candidandistylinwylin.tumblr.com
X said…
For you:http://modamaldita.blogspot.com/2009/04/chuche-para-bella-de-vintage-lollipops.html
with love.
kisses
FJ said…
Love the shoes and really cool jacket.
joshylola said…
Love vintage Balmain style jacket and electric blue bag
love it !!!!!!!
Kandace said…
Love the jacket. I'm actually wearing shoulder pads today too. It's funny no one has said anything yet but I'm totally expecting it.

http://www.fashionismygirlfriend.com/
Gedankenlos said…
absolutelly gorgeous!
LaMimi said…
I'm loving all the elements of this outfit:) Starting with your sexy shoes ( oh those cute bows on them are like icing on a cake) and your white vintage blazer of course is an absolute perfection! LOVES IT:)
xoxo
Mimi
love your shoes !
isabelle said…
love your tshirt and jacket, it's amaaaazing!
isabelle said…
love your tshirt and your jacket! It's amaaazing!
SHOULDERS. Looking mighty fine, Bella. There's a surge of Zebra Love lately. Hot, hot, hot!
Chloe said…
I love your jacket! It's kinda 80s' shoulders, but I am all for it. Hot! :D
TRIGG said…
that jacket is perfect!!
Seeker said…
What a gorgeous vintage jacket, darling!!!!
Looking wonderful and unique as ever.

xoxo
Magdalena Krupa said…
your jackettttttttttttt!!!!!
Anonymous said…
I LOVE this!
Aline said…
you look amazing.....oh those shoes!!!
LJ said…
Love the shoulders on that jacket!
xx-LJ from SOS!
Karla said…
Ahhhh I can tell by this most recent post that Ellery would very much so be your cup of tea!

you can check her other collections out on elleryland.com but this new collection is by far my favourite :)

Thanks for the blog love!

K x
maggie said…
it's an amazing jacket indeed! i love the studding on it. and that zebra shirt is super cute :D
saray said…
fab jacket and tee!
zebra tee is awesome!
Unknown said…
your jacket is amazing
Anonymous said…
LOVE your jacket! wow!!! the whole outfit looks like it was made for you.

my blog macaroni club is doing an amazing giveaway tomorrow that i'd love for you to sign up for! jewelry designer leah sakellarides has made a custom macaroni club necklace which is SO beautiful, and she's super sweet to be giving one away! please come visit me, and if you like the piece you can sign up for a chance to win it!
xo.... sarah
phamzy said…
impeccable! i love the jacket and i want to steal it from you. the tee is adorable!


http://ckuf-info.blogspot.com/
Sooo love that jacket! Its so Balmain with the shoulders! Love your bow shoes too. Awesome look as always xx
Laura said…
Tha jacket looks really like those from Balmain.
I like the entire outfit! especially the jacket ;)
x Laura
http://stylecoaching.blogspot.com
Anonymous said…
that jacket is awesome!!!!!
Couture Carrie said…
You look goooorgeous, darling Bella! I am absolutely smitten with that vintage jacket - so Balmain!

xoxox,
CC
Cas Ruffin said…
Very nice background in the 2nd picture. I like how it complements your shirt.
Unknown said…
love the outfit very "balmain" !! the shoes are gorgeous :))
Anonymous said…
Balmain Bella, you always bring something different and that is why I LOVE you!!!

<3 XOXO
Unknown said…
so fabulous. I'm in love with that JACKET!!!!
TheMinx said…
that jacket is TOTALLY a conversation piece, I would definitely ask you about it/try to steal it if I saw you on the street :)
Unknown said…
bella!!!
your jacket is trully sick.
you look so amazing, damn.. really.
loooove it!!!

take care darling!

ohh.... this jacket is so hot!

kisses :*
Bianca said…
love that jacket:))

xx

the crumpet girls
http://crumpetsandt.blogspot.com
Jules said…
Oh i love the vintage jacket, and your shoes.;D

http://www.soloden.com
EN VANITÉ said…
damn so fierce =]
Miss G* said…
Yeah! I like it! I prefer with the jacket, it's great! And your shoes with the bows are lovely.
xo.
Beth said…
you look amazing!!

you might like my blog:)
please follow me it would be much apreciated:)

www.littlebrew.blogspot.com

love your blog xx
Maxie said…
that jacket is one lucky find!!

:) have a beautiful day
budget chic said…
Hey lady, cool jacket. Now I know that a 80s throwback because of the shoulder pads. It flows well with the whole look though!
YLM-SPAIN said…
The bag is nice, but i love those shoes and the vintage jacket.
;-)
Unknown said…
unbelievably cool at all times!! those shoes.. rock.
that's an amazing jacket!

http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/
kelse said…
ohh, this outfit is awesome.
very balmain-esque. x
diane said…
I had to put my reading glasses on to see the details of your jacket better, which is absolutely covet worthy.
Blood Roses said…
stunning pics...you are gorgeous and also have an amazing jacket!
Anonymous said…
Amazing pictures with covetable style!
Anonymous said…
Wow, the jacket is amazing. I never find anything remotely close to that when I go thrifting. Love the outfit from head to toe!

xo, Becs
Gia said…
Hello dear, wow how beautiful you look!the vintage jacket looks divine on you!
hope you'll have a fab weekend and all the love in the world:)
Violet said…
you look so calm and care free i love this look... the so so are cute... the bow is freakin amazing

thanks for the comment

XX
Vi from Cali
cass said…
LOVE THAT JACKET!
work it girl..seriously, your blog is addicting.
Anonymous said…
Bella you look amazing like always, love your shirt.
I hope you are well:D
Jessie said…
Thanks so much Bella! You've got to be one of my fav bloggers! I love love this jacket! I wish I could find something with shoulders like these! <3
I also tagged you on my blog so if you have time you should do it =D

xx Jessie
Marcella said…
Black and white, with Zebras. Ha I love it! The jacket is very Balmain. So ridiculously jealous of you right now.
Yuri said…
love the zebra prints and your shoes!


http://twothousandthings.blogspot.com
calavera said…
the jacket is incredible!!!!!!!!
Gia said…
Thank you for your kind words, it's always such a big pleasure when I hear from you!
It's amazing how people can show so much through words!
It's a beautiful day and the sun is very warm in here, this is what I wish to you:a beautiful and warm day with the one you love:)

xoxo,
Gia!
I really love your jacket!!
xx
FASHION CHALET said…
I want your Balmain-esque jacket, your bow adorned heels and that too-cute-for-words Zebra teee!!! :)




xo!!
you look fierce as always! i'm totally sweatin those boots in your previous post! wow!
Maria said…
i love this blog!
Victoria Jin said…
that bag is absolutely made of awesome
syl said…
Hello, I like your blog and it belong to my favorites!
I don´t comment much your blog because my english isn´t very good.
See you for here.

Kisses
Balmain-esque jacket: check. Christian Louboutin-esque pumps: check. Still having money in the bank while looking fabulous: priceless.
Becca. said…
i love your bags and top there really nice, fabulous blog tooo!
come check out my blog sometime and maybe we could swap links? xx
Katrina said…
love that zebra blouse, and whole outfit!:)
MJ. said…
Is that a vintage jacket?? Really??? Why can't I find treasures like those here!!??? Seriously, Spain needs to get vintage shopping into its culture...
That look is just perfect!:)

XX
kulululu said…
what a jacket!!!!
Anonymous said…
Oh Bella, loving ur vint jacket (so Balmain):D, so envy of ur possession of those red hot boots!!

xoxo
Maggie
agnes said…
I definitely heart the jacket, love the shoulder thing, not to mention your coolness bring the vibe to the outfit.
CARMEN HANSEN said…
i love your jacket and t-shirt :)
ediot said…
great oUtfit. love the top!
Mariona said…
LOVE THE SHIRT !!!!
Flavia Flanders said…
Love the bag, is gorgeous!
Jadore-Fashion said…
love love the white vintage jacket, cute outfit!!xx
Anonymous said…
hot hot hot
im pretty sure i hyped this on lookbook already.

<3
Elizabeth Marie said…
You are just so gorgeous...and I also wanted to comment on the above blog-LOVE the images WOW.

Thank you for your kind words as always, favorite!! xoxoxo Liz
escritora said…
fantastic!
I want sangria! I am completely in love with your jacket - it's amazing! :) x
Unknown said…
my first time to visit your blog. you are absolutely divine.:) i'm not surprised with the number of comments here (i didn't even bother to read them, too many).. your style is flippin and i am absolutely in love with it.


it would be such an honour to exchange links with you. i'd love to know more!

much love

eden
http://chicinthetropics.blogspot.com
Cindiddy said…
ohohoh! i love that jacket! n the bag too! im in love with tie dye atm!
ilikestuff said…
Hey Bella! I tagged you. So come check it out if you're into that kind of thing. Hehe.
Helen said…
I really like this outfit, especially the shoes.
Neira said…
that vintage jacket is sooo hot! has a nice Balmain touch to it



xoxo
neira

http://missneira.com
Anonymous said…
the jacket is fucking amazing!!!
RainCooper said…
Love the bag

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