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Beginnings brought us together

Here we are, watching as another year comes to an end like that of a spectator scarecrow to its annual sport. It's frightening, exhilarating, and hopeful as I advance at the thought of so many new possibilities. It's strange though, because it almost feels like it was just yesterday that 2009 was ending, and now at the crossroads of 2010, it too pulses its final, melodic moments... moments that will inevitably find us years later.

There's been a wealth of changes this year, both good and bad. And some I've shared with you, while others were placed in a secret treasure box, tired and dusty. Breathing, laughing, crying, loving, and aching through and with new understanding, I've faced unforeseen circumstances valiantly, felt insolvent to the ennui of habit, astonished with reverie and expectation, cheered at new publications, joyfully-overwhelmed by an artistic proficiency I didn't even know existed, smiled in light of novel words and poetry, broke up, woke up, made up, lost love, found love... and made love. I've said hello to fluency and goodbye to those I never imagined would be absent from my life. I adopted a new puppy, and my mom... a new son.

So to the New Year that impatiently awaits us, I welcome you. And to all my family, friends, readers, followers, and those nearest and dearest... thank you for your continued support and unyielding compassion through yet another awe-inspiring year. I'm grateful.   
 Cheers to 2011!

(Target fedora, all jewelry courtesy of Alex and Vina including necklace worn as headband, Forever 21 tank and jacket, Vintage polka dot skirt and leopard clutch, H&M faux fox tail keychain, Jeffrey Campbell Lita platforms)

And don't forget to enter my Holiday Swagger-bag Giveaway before midnight on January 1st-------> HERE!

Comments

Brooke said…
I love your outfit. And your poses. Happy New Year!
xx,
http://fashionablepalette.blogspot.com/
that bag is amazing! also love that hat, i think it compliments the look very well! have a great new yr!
Anonymous said…
Amazing. You are amazing!
Tiffany Monet said…
Great pics!

Happy New Year!

=)

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Dannie said…
oooh, loooving that skirt- sooo cool and unique. and those booots, aah- ill never get over their amazingness ;)
Dylana Suarez said…
You look amazing! I love your skirt! Hope you have a beautiful new year and you achieve all your goals!

xoxo,

colormenana.blogspot.com
Cindy Van Dyck said…
Everything is so beautiful! Love the clutch and heels the most!

Happy new year xx
the whole outfit is so perfect!! the shoes are to kill for!!
amazing skirt!

X
ediot said…
looking fantastic darling! love the outfit!
hope you're having a good week dear
happy happy new year


xx
Marie N. said…
You look like Megan Fox! You're gorgeous and have a great style. Love your blog! Wish I would've found you sooner!

Happy new year! xoxox
Jessica said…
Happy New Year Bella!! Love all the jewelry and you look amazing as always! xx
BECKY MAY said…
amazng look! cant belive i haven't found your blog before. looovvee those shoes and headband, happy new years!


BM

thebohemiangoods.blogspot.com

xxx
OleoyLetras said…
what a beautiful place, nice outfit, i'll follow you!
Sweet said…
OH LALA Bella as always you never fail to give us the most gorgeous outfit!!!

Kisses babe
Sweet
PensandLens
yiqin; said…
love your shoes <3
VENILA KOSTIS said…
you look really, really nice!
"coy" colleen said…
great photos, i love your style
hope you have a great start to the new year!
Anonymous said…
I love your shoes!
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jess said…
love this outfit! your shoes are amazing and so is your polka dot skirt!
Anonymous said…
I LOVE all you pictres they're really nice and artisitic

please check out my BLOG
http://shewearsthetrouser.blogspot.com/
Polka dot skirts make me happy! Love it!
xx
Michelle said…
the shoes are amazing!

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Alex said…
LOVE the second photo, and *deep sigh* to your writing!
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