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Friday, February 10, 2012

outfit post: Your Teddy Bear

I just Wanna Be Your Teddy Bear: Feeling snuggly in my red glitter maryjanes and fugly sweater.

The elephant in the room is probably this ridiculous sweater. 

I don't know why I bought it, most likely a thrift shopping frenzy YEARS ago. I just recently pulled it out of storage, and laughed my sensible head off. A Teddy Bear, hugging a black kitty? Sporting a Tam O'  Shanter and a scarf? Ridiculous. This sweater could NOT be more unlike me or my style- it is too cutesy, too collegiate and TOO navy. So of course I had to see if I could style it so that it looked like "me."  I think it's probably one of the least sexy things I could possibly wear- it's reeks of "librarian mom."

And that got me thinking about my red glitter platform mary janes. I bought them, probably last Halloween, because I've always wanted a pair of ruby slippers.  You know, so I could be Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. They are obviously of the "sexy Dorothy" variety, but no matter. They add a little som-som to the saccharine bear hug knitted on my chest.
Bear with Me: Notice that Teddy needs a scarf and hat to stay warm. Perhaps black kitty is made of ice.
I layered the sweater with my vintage red gingham shirt, probably the best three dollars ever spent. I've worn it before. You can see how I wore it HERE, and HERE and today, with said cuddling Teddy Bear. And skinny jeans. And the  "Sexy Dorothy" shoes.

Now hug me. I'm lonely.

Now Wearing: 
  • hearted sunglasses, Freestyle Clothing Exchange
  • vintage '80's Motif sweater, Thrift Town
  • vintage flower brooch, thrifted
  • vintage Gingham button down, thrifted
  • Butt Ugly handbags, c/o Butt Ugly
  • $20 skinny jeans, Target
  • Ellie glitter maryjanes, Amazon.com

29 comments:

  1. Fajr MuhammadFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    That sweater is awesome and I love those shoes. This outfit in total is to freaking cute, not to mention your upside down pose! :)

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  2. BonBon Rose Girls KristinFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    I will have Elvis in my head the rest of the day...not that that's a bad thing. : ) Love those glitzy Mary Janes!

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  3. theequinebovineFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    adorable!happy friday to you!

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  4. Caitlin M. Peterson of the (ef)FaceFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Following you!

    Loving this look...I frequenly dive into fugly sweaters looking for "nerdy-chic" (not to mention warmth).

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  5. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]February 10, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Crazy jumpers seem to be the in-thing over here - you've made the fugly jumper cutting edge by combining with the Dorothy shoes!

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  6. That's Not My AgeFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I'm not a huge fan of Christmas sweaters but you wear it well - and I prefer yours to the Stella McCartney version!

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  7. The Closet ShopperFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Awesome sweater and gingham shirt and sparkly shoes. You are unique and stylish as hell.

    Xo
    Tracy

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I LOVE that sweater! You're so freakin' cute in it! I know you prob don't like cute but you are! Now those red heels are SO you. I absolutely adore this outfit..seriously CUTE! Yep!
    Happy weekend to you Bella!

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  9. Anupriya DGFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Cute cute sweater! Love how you've worn it with those sexy pair of mary-janes!!! Happy teddy Day dear! :)

    *BIG HUG* <3

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  10. lasophiaFebruary 10, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    I love cutesy crap and fugly finds. Those shoes are super rad. I would wear them every day if they didn't cut or blister me.

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  11. his_girl_fridayFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    You somehow made a teddy bear sweater sexy. You win.

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  12. gabrielleFebruary 10, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    the gingham is very dorothy too. i have what i refer to as a "dorothy complex"- an insatiable lust for red shoes. if they come in red, i will have them. ive been trying to stop recently but i dream of a nice burdungy pair of loafers. yummm

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  13. UnknownFebruary 10, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    I really like your glitter slippers! You should wear them again with a dirndl :)

    Xo

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  14. UnknownFebruary 10, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Too cute Bella!! That sweater is awesome and do are your sparkling shoes!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    the Mary Janes redeem the sweater!

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  16. ShybikerFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Oh, those shoes! I want them. Really, I want them. Send them to me right away or my boys Tony and Vinnie will pay you a visit.

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  17. Content Director - Strong Female LeadersFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Love your sweater.
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  18. MelanieFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Are you kidding? For the first post I've ever read on your blog, I'm very impressed by your saccharine sweet teddy and kitty cat sweater - ha! (It made me think of Bridget Jones if you're familiar with the Christmas sweater scene.) Your glittery Dorothy shoes are perfect. I don't see librarian mom - I see, ooo, ironic cool person.

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  19. Forest City FashionistaFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Thanks so much for your lovely comment, and for adding me to the 40+ blogroll! Those sassy, sparkly shoes are just perfect!

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  20. Heather FonsecaFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    You look so cute! Styling that sweater must have been a huge challenge but you pulled it off. It's the cutest outfit! I've always kind of liked the librarian chic look though...

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  21. FrancaFebruary 11, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    That jumper/sweater is hilarious! I think you've meneged to dress it up just right though, this outfit is great.

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  22. The Style CroneFebruary 11, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    You could make any item shine with your brilliant use of accessories. Love the red and white checkers as a repeat.

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  23. HelgaFebruary 11, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Bella,Bella,Bella!!!!
    I can't tell you how flattered I am regarding that lovely post about 40+ Fash. Bloggers!!SQUEE!You are such a darling and I can't wait to smear you with lipstick!
    I also want desperately to steal this fabularsehole shoes!!!!OMG!SO incredibly cute with this sweater and jeans combo!You're just ROCKIN' it,baby!!!
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  24. TanviFebruary 12, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Totally love this outfit!

    ♡ from © tanvii.com

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Awww, I love your sweater and those red sparkly shoes are fantastic. You know I adore that purse :)

    xoxo
    Cyrillynn

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  26. LissyFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Love the Dorothy glitter heels and the red heart shades...so fun!

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  27. StaceyFebruary 16, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    This is quite possibly my favourite outfit of yours ever! I love the way you've styled something that you wouldn't usually wear so that it totally suits you. Also, I'm really swooning over the grown-up Dorothy shoes.

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  28. UnknownFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    haha only you could make a fugly sweater awesome! Love this look :)

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  29. doradadamaFebruary 18, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    You look so fashionable wearing a Huxtable bear sweater.
    amar your glitter Dorothy killer heels.
    eyeing your red heart shades.
    I been dreaming of glitter shoes for years.
    besotes

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