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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

outfit post: Ikat's Meow

I've been heavy on the outfit posts lately. I hope you find that a good thing. 

I've been busy writing and blogging; you can check out my latest street fashion capture over at Street Style SACRAMENTO here: http://streetstylesacramento.com. And I just had a blast filming youtube videos of street music over for at the Midtown Bazaar. AND, I've been busy setting up the Citizens HQ and getting ready to post some items up on my Etsy shop. Hopefully I'll get some pieces up by tomorrow, and get my career as Etsy vintage seller going. 

Shall I talk about the weather? Sacramento is caught up in some strange wintry throwback- we just went from bright sunny days to a weekend of thunder...rain...and HAIL. Yes, folks, on Sunday it hailed, which is a rarebit for these parts, especially this time of year. Today, it's is overcast, rainy and a double helping of gloomy. Unlike this summery jersey dress. I love the cool hues of the blue and green on the ikat print. For some reason, I find it hard to mix with- it doesn't seem to look good layered or mixed with anything else- so here you have it, simple and sweet. 

 

The dress has been worn before and you can see previous stylings here, and here.

On a whole other note: I'm thinking about writing a post regarding tips on Tweeting. Any of you interested in reading about making the most of your Twitter account? 
The back view is dedicated to Katy Rose of Modly Chic. If you have to ask, you don't wanna know.
Now Wearing: 
  • Heart-shaped Sunglasses, in white, Prevues
  • Shortened & hemmed Ikat print jersey-knit dress, thrifted
  • Vintage green wooden bead bracelet, gifted
  • Vintage Hand-tooled, hand-made Moroccan leather slippers

39 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Bella that dress is so lovely; the print and colors are great! I must say, I am loving those shoes even more now that you've shared them again!

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  2. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I love this dress... adorable. I love your tats too. Now... I would love to hear about making the most of my twitter account. So... please... school me.

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  3. OfeliaMay 17, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Great dress!
    it has an ethnic look to it that makes me think that you are going away to an international and extended vacation.
    Love the bracelets and the Moroccan slippers.

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  4. Pam @ over50feeling40May 17, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    PLEASE WRITE A POST ON TWEETING!!! I could use the help and I finally have a phone I can use! That would be awesome...just as the print in this dress is awesome!

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  5. IsquisofreniaMay 17, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    i havnet been here in awhile ! you look so cute wearing that floral dress with those hearted glassses.
    i hope everyhing is goin awesome for you!!

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  6. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I am your new biggest fan. Your list on forty something fashion bloggers was the coolest dang thing I've seen in forever. Love the blue dress (and red shoes!!) you look adorable.

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  7. mispapelicosMay 17, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I love outfit posts so much, and if they are yours, even better.
    You are a busy lady, hehehe
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  8. The Closet ShopperMay 17, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    You always look so great. I love this dress. The color is dynamic on you.

    I'm so OVER this weird winter that we are in the middle of. I thought it was always hotter in Sacramento. But then again, I'm a bit geographically challenged. It's supposed to get sunny by Thursday!

    xo,
    Tracy

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  9. Penny Dreadful VintageMay 17, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    What a cute dress, that colour is fab on you xx

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  10. Nikki MorthamMay 17, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    No one can be in a bad mood if they are wearing heart sunglasses. Just sayin.
    lil bits

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  11. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I can definatly relate to the bad weather...its even worse here in Boston. cold 45 today. AND rain. awful
    Love the ikat print tho. Wore mine this weekend. Never get tired of it.
    Good luck with all your ventures.
    Tweeting? Educate me. I dont dig it at all. Sick of hearing how one has to do it with blogging....

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  12. UN-stitchedMay 17, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Bella, it sounds like so many wonderful things are happening! I'm excited for your Etsy shop and yes - you have amazing advice, we'd love to hear it! Love those colors on you.
    xo Christine

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  13. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Yay for outfit posts!

    And YES PLEASE for twitter tips! I have a twitter account but I honestly have no frickin idea what I'm doing!!

    Sarah xxx

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  14. FashnlvrMay 17, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    What a great color that is on you! You look fabulous and I love your outfit posts!!

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  15. RebeccaMay 17, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    More outfit posts is always a good thing. I like that print a lot.

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  16. JenmarieMay 17, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Love this dress on you!

    I hear you about the weather! It's been cold and rainy here too. We're all going to get sick with these drastic temperature changes!

    http://www.stylethroughhereyes.com

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  17. ShybikerMay 17, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Very attractive outfit. I love the sunglasses. Please keep those outfit-posts coming!

    And I could really benefit from your Twitter tips. I barely know what I'm doing there.

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  18. Heather FonsecaMay 17, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    The weather has been nuts hasn't it? It's rainy and gloomy down here as well.

    Love your dress. There are some that simply refuse to mix with anything!

    If you could explain #FF I would be endlessly grateful, especially if you could tell me how to easily put one together myself! I can never remember everyone's twitter names. Sigh...

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  19. FASHION TALESMay 17, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Sure, would be interesting to see a post on Tweeting... can't wait! I'm loving the outfit posts actually. I've recently starting doing outfits & have been pretty fond of doing them(in my own way). What a fun ikat printed dress- love it!

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  20. Anupriya DGMay 17, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Oh! Seems like you've got a lot on your hands right now! And the print on your dress is so vibrant & pretty!! Love! :)

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  21. citizen rosebudMay 17, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    I am definitely going to be working on a Twitter post then! Thanks for all the sweet words!

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  22. AnnaMay 18, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    It is the second Ikat related post I read to day!!! Modly chic also features one!!
    I wasn't aware of Ikat until this summer a saw alovely dress from All Saints (which I didn't by after all).
    And now these posts mek me guilty!!!
    I have to say that this dress suits you very well!
    and yes I would be very much interested on a post about tweeting!!!

    Anna
    http://designedbyann.wordpress.com

    (p.s. sorry for including my blog link but Blogger doesn't want me to comment with my OpenID right now :P )

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  23. Lee OliveiraMay 18, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    I don't mind the heavy photos at all.. In fact.. keep them coming.
    I love your dress.. great tattoos you have too Bella
    Lee x

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  24. Reddest RoarMay 18, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    The 'summery-ness' of your dress and the weather is making this Manchester (UK) girl wistful. You look lovely. And yes, Twitter tips would be good - you're such a master.

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  25. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Love the word play of your title! That dress is super cute and such great colors. As for the twitter tutorial - hells yes. I'm a tweeting school drop-out, so I'd love to hear tips and twicks;)

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  26. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I'd love to see a post on making the most of your twitter account. And hail at this time of year seems almost apocalyptic doesn't it? We had it in June a few years ago - completely random and the size of golfballs. Cars dented, children harmed. Then it stopped as soon as it started. So strange.

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  27. DuskMay 18, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Ahhhh...just lovely!! I love these images too...the contrast between stark and girlie...and I love how you marry girlie with edgy every time!

    I don't have a Twitter account but I'm looking forward to reading what you have to say.

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  28. SweetMay 18, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    oh BELLA!!! yes babe....I miss tweeting and we need the tips on how to manage and use twitter...my influence score just dropped one thing because I am no longer constant with my updates...

    but I would love to hear from you my dear!!!!

    and the dress...you rock it!!!

    Kisses
    Sweet
    PensandLens
    @mistytewest

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  29. Fajr MuhammadMay 18, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Gimme those heart sunnies now! I love them and my collection could use a white pair.

    And yes to the Twitter article, but please include that they have to tweet you at least once a day for maximum twitter potential!

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  30. Laura TenshiMay 18, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Love the hear shaped sunnies and the print of your dress. We had some schizophrenic weather here too, we also had hail out of nowhere.

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  31. Oh to Be a MuseMay 18, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    lovely dress hun! i'm actually going to check out your street style sacramento site. that sounds really interesting.

    and yeah, write a post about tweeting!

    You should enter my Towne & Reese jewelry giveaway!

    http://www.ohtobeamuse.com/2011/05/inspiring-style-towne-and-reese-jewelry.html

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  32. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Cute dress! I like the colors of the print. I'm loving your outfit posts :)

    xo

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  33. Fierce Fabulous FitMay 18, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Loooove it!! This dress is so pretty and so pretty on YOU! Also, I would be interested in your Twitter post! Bring it! :)

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  34. My Heart BloggedMay 18, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Darling you look just as divine from the back. You would be a do on katy's back view outfit blog.

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  35. theequinebovineMay 18, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    LE MEOW!!!!!

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  36. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Bella you are so delish I can't handle it. Mauh doll! xo Mish

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  37. Beautifully InvisibleMay 19, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I have been looking for an ikat print dress that actually suits me for a few weeks now. I am completely jealous because this looks perfect on you. Love the style and the print!

    As for a twitter post, yes please! I'd love to read what you have to say.

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  38. GinaMay 19, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    LOVE THAT DRESS! Perfect for summer in Sac.

    PS - I really need to get me a pair of those sunglasses.

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  39. AngelineMay 22, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Gorgeous dress! I'm really into ikat this season, too. And I would definitely read a twitter post! you are a twitter master. :)

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