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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Halloween: Black, Orange + Cream


KILLER LOOKS: In the past, I've loved dressing up for Halloween. I've dressed as a witchy Witch, a Gold Rush Saloon Girl, a Jack the Ripper victim, a Geisha, a Bumble Bee, and in the works, a Raven/Black Goddess of War. But this year- no party. So no big Halloween costume. 


Instead, I've been dolling up on a daily basis, a sort of generic Halloween dress: the 90's era black booties I've christened Franken-boots, with exaggerated, Goth-flavored black on black ensembles. Outfits with a "cartoony" edge, I suppose. Not sure what I'm dressed as today, but with black + white elements, and orange accents, you get the gist I'm all hallowed out for the Halloween.

Ain't No Party Like an Undead Party: Me and My Shadow Getting Ready to Step out for Halloween.
#SECONDHANDFIRST: 90% Thrifted. 100% Spooky.
Now Wearing: 
  • wool torque from Amazon
  • black polka dot blouse, thrifted
  • vintage 1960s orange/cream scarf, thrifted
  • black skirt with bric-brac trim, thrifted
  • black/tan striped socks from We Love Colors
  • vintage 90's boots by Nine West, thrifted

Linking to the scary beautiful Sacramento for Bloggers Share-in-Style and the eerily gorgeous Judith aka the Style Crone for Hat Attack. See ya'll there!


33 comments:

Señora Allnut said...

love your black&white outfit, and love that you're wearing striped tights, and your little orange scarf is a magical touch perfect for a halloween mood!
You're gorgeous and inspiring!, I think I'm going for striped tights just now!
besos

Please may I? said...

Looking fabulous as ever hun. Loving the striped tights.

x x

Vix said...

Loving the monochrome with the rocking orange scarf! Those boots should go down well with the teenage hipsters, they're always the first thing to sell on my stall! xxx

Vix said...

Loving the monochrome with the rocking orange scarf! Those boots should go down well with the teenage hipsters, they're always the first thing to sell on my stall! xxx

Sara Kristiina said...

So lovely look!! Awesome :)

Jenmarie said...

Love your festiveness! The orange scarf is too cute :)

Lindsay Rickman said...

I like your tie (: XO

Helga said...

So frigging cute! Best colour scheme, and I am loving those boots! XXX

Flora Cruft said...

Brilliant outfit, love the nod to Halloween with the gothic black and pumpkin orange. Stripey tights are my favourite!

Hollie Black-Ramsey said...

Perfect Halloween outfit! You are too cute for your own good!

Melanie said...

I'm getting a dark Gretel vibe from this. And I love it.

Anupriya DG said...

Love the monochrome print mixing with the touch of orange!! :)

Happy Halloween love!

Tami Von Zalez said...

Hi kiddo - which Sacramento share-in-style blog are you linked up with?

The Style Crone said...

You're decked delightfully for the season! Polka dots and stripes together always put a smile on my face. Especially with a touch of orange.

Thank you so much Bella, for the Hat Attack mention. See you there!

Suzanne said...

Those tights are so much fun.

bisous
Suzanne

Tilda E. said...

That is a super cute outfit, Bella!

I had a whole elaborate costume thing planned out----but now I'm just going to slap on a cloak and a viking helmet I bought a few years ago and call it good. Some Halloweens are like that :) In fact, I'll probably share the helmet at Judith's hat attack, ha ha!!

Patti said...

Love this look, esp the great striped tights! Spooky-good. xox

Anonymous said...

Yup, it mostly looks like Bella being cool on any day of the week. But I love the orange scarf for a little pumpkin spice.

Sheila said...

I have been having fun wearing my spooky accessories for the month. I am so excited to get my costume back on tomorrow - and it's got a hat for Hat Attack!

Shybiker said...

With these colors, you're certainly in the Halloween spirit. Nice look. Happy Halloween!

Tamera's Craft Palace said...

Love the outfit-especially the striped tights and the pop of orange in the scarf!

Forest City Fashionista said...

Too adorable! A great outfit with just a bit of Halloween edge to it.
I haven't been to a Halloween party since High School, I just dress up for work on the years that I have a good idea for a costume (which isn't very often, but it worked for this year).

Unknown said...

nice effect you put in your pics- is photoshop, picmonkey?
I'm b&w too today plus a touch of orange for sacramento's halloween

Ariane xo

Unknown said...

Eerie effect on pic #3 .. love it!

Monica, www.pear-shaped-gal.com

mispapelicos said...

Beyond fabulous, my dear Bella, ahhhhhhhhhhh
Such joy to have you sharing style.
Much love.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Annushka said...

Wonderful, interesting post and blog. You are an inspiration to me))
xxx

Jean at www.drossintogold.com said...

Hope you had a great night!! Every year I think, we should always dress like it's Halloween. It's so much fun. Glad to know you're dressing to please yourself. You look beautiful as always. Hope Seattle is being kind. XXOO

Unknown said...

Bella, i used to go all out fo Halloween too; but alas, friends got old and poopy so now no more parties:~(
I love the wicked witch of the west tights! Xoxo

Sugar Lane said...

great costume!!!
happy weekend!
s

No Fear of Fashion said...

You and your shadow... brilliant. My husband was just looking over my shoulder and saw this picture. He loved it too.
Great.
Greetje

popcosmo said...

This is the absolute perfect outfit for Halloween and that photo of you & your shadow?... amazing! Fabulous skirt/ shirt combo and the touch of orange is fabulous!
xo ~kim & chloe

Anne M Bray said...

Ahhhh. Black and white and orange. Love it! Thanks for linking up!

Unknown said...

Que buen look, sentí mucho misterio en tus fotos. Un gran abrazo desde v