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Friday, December 7, 2012

Ugly Holiday Sweater + Dominon Boots

Deck the Halls: Ugly Holiday Sweater Season has arrived!
'Tis the Season: Ugly Holiday Sweater season is here. And I, dear ducklings, am one to honor time-tested traditions. Behold, my latest and greatest to my Ugly Sweater collection. 'Tis 1960s vintage, 'tis wool and knitted, and 'tis very very ugly. And awesome. And wonderful. I feel like a happy little elf, all toasty and warm and getting geared up for the Holidays.


I'm enjoying my ugly holiday sweater and holiday wear. I've been sorting all sorts of brights, velvets, plaids and holiday sparkle to sell online. You can see some of my select Christmas vintage over at the shop blog, check out the latest post featuring the Etsy goodies. Check out the sparkly new shop blog header too, while you're at it, I'm quite pleased with how it turned out.  Use coupon code WONDERFUL for 10% off in the Etsy shop, too, if you're feeling the fa-la-la-la.


Speaking of wonderful, some nice folks at the New Zealand based company, Dominion, sent me a pair of all-weather boots to try, and look at them- lovely things consisting of classic equestrian style featuring top quality New Zealand sheepskin. You can check out more of their sheepskin chic over at their website or get social with them on Facebook or Twitter

NOTE: Use coupon code CITIZENROSEBUD for 10% off purchase in their shop. Click HERE to shop Dominion boots. 
Now Wearing:
  • Vintage 60s wool sweater, Buffalo Exchange
  • Vintage plaid scarf
  • D.I.Y. Shorts
  • Hue tights
  • Katherine Weatherproof Boots, c/o Dominion, available on Amazon.com

34 comments:

  1. thorne garnetDecember 7, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    that sweater's cute. I can't bring myself to own a Christmas sweater, Christmas socks are another story.

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  2. Sara KristiinaDecember 7, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    That sweater is perfect for holidays! Looks so warm, I think it's rather cuuute ;)

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  3. VixDecember 7, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    That jumper looks so cute on you and I'm digging those awesome boots, they are incredible! Have a fabulous weekend. xxx

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  4. SheilaDecember 7, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    I actually like that sweater - I was getting ready for Santas and reindeer! Lovely boots!

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  5. Marie December 7, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    J'adore those boots and that sweater!



    Marie @
    Lemondrop ViNtAge

    I am having a fabulous holiday giveaway right here.

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  6. StaceyDecember 7, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    love the sweater! very festive! the boots are pretty cool too!

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  7. Anupriya DGDecember 7, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Those red tights are looking vibrant against the denim cut-offs! And LOVING the boots!! <3

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  8. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Funky outfit - I love it. Would you believe I gave away all my 'ugly' holiday sweaters. I could have made a fortune!! LOL.

    Monica
    http://www.pear-shaped-gal.com/

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  9. CurtiseDecember 7, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    I think the sweater is cute, not ugly at all! Looks fab with your bright red tights. xxx

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  10. Tami Von ZalezDecember 7, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    And you look darn cute in that outfit!

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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  11. Pam @ over50feeling40December 7, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Ditto...you do look so darn cute! Did you hear about that guy who has been buying up Christmas sweaters like crazy at thrift and garage sales?? Apparently he is making a lot of money selling them online!!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    CUTE outfit!!I don't think the sweater-on the Ugly Sweater Scale of Hideosity, even pings it. I was expecting sequins and rhinestones and, well YOU KNOW!!

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  13. mispapelicosDecember 7, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    I always liked those type of sweaters.
    Lovely to see you posting, dear Bella
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  14. Please may I?December 7, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    What a great Christmas jumper! Both of my girls have asked for one this year.

    X x

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  15. KristyDecember 7, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Very cute sweater! I like the boots too.

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  16. PattiDecember 7, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Aww, that's a cute holiday sweater! And fabulous boots too.

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  17. ShybikerDecember 7, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Ha! Delightful outfit. The tights are amazing.

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  18. Meghan EdgeDecember 7, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    You are so adorable. I love that outfit.

    One of these days I'm going to need an ugly holiday sweater. It looks like a fun thing to own.

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  19. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Those boots are great! And the sweater's not ugly - more Betty White than Lana Turner, but not ugly. We had ugly sweater day at work, but my only Christmas sweater isn't very ugly either, just garish. I'll post it on Visible Monday soon.

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  20. BerylDecember 7, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Those boots are great! That sweater looks like it was worn to the Seattle World's Fair in the 60's. Maybe it's decorated with little Christmas Sputniks? Pretty cute for an item of clothing that is older than you are!

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  21. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    What a gorgeous festive outfit, Bella, I'm loving red at this time of year and those tights are very festive, and they really set off the chestnut in those gorgeous Dominion boots. Shame it's Summer over here, I guess I'll just have to find an "Ugly" Xmas T-shirt.

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  22. de|constructedDecember 8, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    This look is so perfect Bella! I love the boots! I've been looking for boots like those ones as well. I think they are perfect for this snow weather we have here.

    Have a nice weekend!

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  23. UnknownDecember 8, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    I usually hate holiday sweaters but that really looks cute on you. Love the way you styled it.

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  24. KittyDecember 8, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    I'm sorry. it's simply nowhere near ugly enough....show me better-or should that be worse? LOL!

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  25. The Style CroneDecember 8, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Nothing about this out fit is ugly; you can make any outfit shine. Love the boots!

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  26. LisaDecember 8, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Oh my gosh, Bella....I really love the boots. I'm breaking out in a sweat just thinking about how I could wear them.

    Red is your color, I think.....it looks so great on you.

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  27. RosalindDecember 8, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    You're right: that sweater is very 'festive elf' and all the more fabulous for it. Great boots too - an excellent match of form with function - look good but practical too.

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  28. Señora AllnutDecember 8, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    I like your neatly seasonal sweater with red accessories, you're so pretty in red! and love your booties!.
    besos & tradiciones

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  29. Forest City FashionistaDecember 8, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    My friends and I have always thought about having an Ugly Christmas Sweater party, but it has yet to happen. The one you're wearing is actually pretty cool - nice colours and no Santas, reindeer or Christmas trees! Those are some fabulous boots.

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  30. Amber of Butane AnvilDecember 8, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    Oh, so fabulous! You manage to mix adorable and cool in a perfect blend - and jean cutoffs with tights hold a very, very special early '90's place in my heart! Nicely done. :)

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  31. Tamera BeardsleyDecember 9, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    I so enjoy your styling gift my dear... the result was the 'un' uglying of the sweater into a fabulously hip outfit! Kudos my dear Bella!

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  32. UnknownDecember 9, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    I want to see more of that ugly sweater!
    Its sort of cute tho. Post on Instagram

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  33. The Goodwill FangirlDecember 13, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Gaw-geous lady in gaw-geous bootz.

    I actually love your sweater. Tacky holiday sweaters are the rage among the teens, so I have taken mine to several GoodWills and now feel like I might have looked at every rejected tacky holiday sweater in our entire state. But the hunt is still on, because The Teen is tiny, and that perfect sweater has still not been found :P

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  34. Tami Von ZalezDecember 26, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Many thanks to linking in to my Countdown to Kitschmas.

    Cheers to a fab New Year!

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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