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Monday, November 26, 2012

Outfit Post: Tam-Print-Stripe-Plaid Bam

Bright is not how I've been dressing lately. I've become friends with the flat and the practical, realizing that cute high heeled shoes don't walk well up or down steep soggy hills. And lately, I live on a hill. Layered wooly things and jeans with bulky coats are, out of practicality, what you'd see me in, were you to run into me offline. So this morning, inspired by Patti and the Visible crew, I decided to doll up and wear favorites, not practicals. 

 Viola.



A wintery play of red, white and blue. Wooly vintage Tam, vintage scarf, thrifted sweater and skirt. And magick shoes. Bam. 

Thank you, Patti for reminding me that to feel visible one must dress to be seen. 

Now Wearing: 
  • vintage Tam, thrifted
  • vintage scarf, Scout Living
  • lambswool pullover, thrifted
  • plaid skirt with tulle, thrifted
  • black tights, get yours HERE
  • booties, c/o Nordstoms via gift card

See me over at Visible Mondays over at Patti's Not Yet Dead Style

41 comments:

  1. Please may I?November 26, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Bella I am soooo loving that skirt

    X x

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  2. Susan BNovember 26, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Adorable skirt!! And you wear a tam like nobody's business...great look on you!

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  3. UnknownNovember 26, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Thank you for being visible today Bella because you look amazing!! I adore the bold blue booties with the tartan and plaid prints.

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  4. KristyNovember 26, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    So cute! I know what you mean about practical everyday wear! Hard to blog about daily fashion when every day fashion always involves "practical" stuff.

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  5. Pam @ over50feeling40November 26, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    I love this outfit, Bella, from hat to shoes! The skirt is precious! I love it!

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  6. Debbi@SheAccessorizesWellNovember 26, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Ah Bella, what a wonderful chic outfit with a very French vibe. I adore it. The bow on the skirt, oh my, how adorable!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 26, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Oh, I love the skirt and that wedge heel on the bootie is probably more walking and hill-climbing friendly than it might seem.

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  8. Sara KristiinaNovember 26, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Awww that skirt is so darling, dear Bella! I love this, such a lovely look!

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  9. Louise McNovember 26, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    What a gorgeous skirt and boots. x

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  10. Caitlin M. Peterson of the (ef)FaceNovember 26, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    love LOVE loving it! Your prowess at pattern-mixing is unmatched!!!

    xoxox
    theefface.blogspot.com

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  11. CurtiseNovember 26, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    You look gorgeous, that skirt is a cutie! I was wearing my tam o'shanter today too! xxx

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  12. HelgaNovember 26, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Love love LOVE!!!! Just perfect! XXX

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  13. PattiNovember 26, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Gah - I love this look tam to toe! Fabulous booties. Thanks for sharing it all with Visible Monday.

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  14. KristaNovember 26, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Beautiful beautiful hooray for the bright and the beautiful you! I love those blue suede shoes.

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  15. JenmarieNovember 26, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    You're a doll! I love that plaid skirt, the bow makes it perfect!

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  16. Gracey the GiantNovember 26, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Oh, fabulous skirt and bow tie. And blue shoes are my absolute favorite so, basically, I'm a big fan of this entire outfit!

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  17. SuzanneNovember 26, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Yay for impractical! LOL Those booties are killer!

    Bisous
    Suzanne
    http://bisous.typepad.com/bisous/

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  18. AnonymousNovember 26, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Adorable outfit! But my eyes are on those booties! Hot!

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  19. The White ListNovember 26, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Loving it!!! Absolutely amazing!!! And those shoes rock!

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  20. The Style CroneNovember 26, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Doll up indeed! You're looking very visible today, with your tam, scarf, the bow on your skirt and the brilliant blue booties. Your creativity is always a pleasure for the senses.

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  21. SheilaNovember 26, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Those are totally magic shoes! I love the vibrant blue. Too fun.

    I hope you got some of the sun we had this past weekend!

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  22. Heather FonsecaNovember 26, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Love that plaid skirt! Sometimes the weather is a bore. When it gets really hot here I don't know what to wear. I just end up in shorts and tank tops every day. You need some brings rain coats!

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  23. UnknownNovember 26, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Magic shoes (check!) No chance of invisibility here, and in the cutest way. Beautiful, really. Enjoy the rest of your holidays, and very good business luck. You clearly have the Karma for it!

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  24. Ulla-MarieNovember 26, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    I lived 42 years in a cold climate, and it works to be unpractical. Forced to endure constant comments such as "there is no bad weather only bad clothing" (in Swedish, it rhymes), but I can live with them ... Stay visible and unpractical!

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  25. Hang T. TranNovember 27, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    you're living on a hill? sounds good. It's very flat here where I live.
    You look great Bella! Sometimes it's nice to wear impractical yet stunning clothes ^_^
    Love,
    Hang

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  26. mispapelicosNovember 27, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    Love everything you are wearing, my dear Bella, but those blue boots have stolen my heart, aHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  27. FrancaNovember 27, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    I love the double bows!

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  28. KittyNovember 27, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    Hear hear!! you always get it right my lovely!!!

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  29. UnknownNovember 27, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Oh what an amazing skirt ! And the colours of the shoes makes it "pop" !

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  30. Adrienne ShubinNovember 27, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Darling skirt! Do you know about the monthly post Jill of Everything Just So and I do? We pick one item, or color, or trend and ask people to send us photos of themselves wearing said trend, color or item. December's theme is plaid! Would you mind if we use your look on our post December 4th? Let me know when you have a moment. That skirt is just perfect! xo, A

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  31. AnonymousNovember 27, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    OOOOO La La--you look like you should be in a cafe in Paris sipping a latte!!
    Love the outfit and those boots are cool beans!!

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  32. Señora AllnutNovember 27, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    lovely color combo and fabulous mixed prints, you're so talented and gorgeous. Love your striped beret!
    besos

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  33. BerylNovember 27, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Jeans might be a little better, but if you can get a pair of wool tights, you'll be able to wear your dresses most of the Seattle Winter.
    That black and blue striped sweater is terrific on you. When I saw that your heading had the word "plaid" in it, I was a little afraid you'd gone over to the Seattle grunge side. Silly me - I needn't have worried.

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  34. Amber of Butane AnvilNovember 28, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Nicely done, Bella! You look smashing in your tam, scarf, skirt, and electric booties. I like how you articulate the effects of the process of settling in to your new home.

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  35. janieceNovember 28, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Just gorgeous!

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  36. KaffesoesterNovember 28, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    I wasn't sure if I actually posted a comment yesterday, and now I see that I didn't - So, here you are: Your skirt is adorable, and the pattern mix is perfect! Best of all though are you little blue booties! They're awesome!

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  37. Lyosha VarezhkinaNovember 29, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    stunning look! love the mix of patterns and those bows!

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog
    P.S. I'm hosting a glasses giveaway on my blog here check it out!

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  38. Gabriala BrownDecember 2, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Bam indeed on those SHOES. OH MY... I have been seeking a pair of blue suede shoes myself for many months. I am currently on a 21 day shopping fast, but after that, the search continues. Love your outfit Bella Q and always remember, dressing up will pick you up. :-) xoxoxoxoxox

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  39. SusanDecember 5, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Hello! I love that scarf!!! And that very first pic is wicked.

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  40. Pull Your Socks Up!December 5, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Oh mah lordy!!!!!!! You could knock me over with a feather Bella! This is the most GLORIOUS outfit and my eyeballs are having a field day rolling around in their sockets!! Every single thing is utterly GORGEOUS!! xoxox

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  41. The Dainty Dolls HouseDecember 7, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Over the moon for your skirt, that is gorgeous. You look beautiful...found you via Sacramento's Blog..so I thought to say hello :) You have wonderful style...hope you have a great weekend xx Kizzy!

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