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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:

  1. Señora AllnutOctober 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    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

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  2. Please may I?October 30, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Looking fabulous as ever hun. Loving the striped tights.

    x x

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  3. VixOctober 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    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

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  4. VixOctober 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    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

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  5. Sara KristiinaOctober 30, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    So lovely look!! Awesome :)

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  6. JenmarieOctober 30, 2013 at 11:20 AM

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

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  7. Lindsay RickmanOctober 30, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    I like your tie (: XO

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  8. HelgaOctober 30, 2013 at 12:30 PM

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

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  9. Flora CruftOctober 30, 2013 at 12:55 PM

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

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  10. Hollie Black-RamseyOctober 30, 2013 at 1:03 PM

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

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  11. MelanieOctober 30, 2013 at 1:23 PM

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

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  12. Anupriya DGOctober 30, 2013 at 1:30 PM

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

    Happy Halloween love!

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  13. Tami Von ZalezOctober 30, 2013 at 1:40 PM

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

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  14. The Style CroneOctober 30, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    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!

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  15. SuzanneOctober 30, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Those tights are so much fun.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  16. Tilda E.October 30, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    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!!

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  17. PattiOctober 30, 2013 at 6:58 PM

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

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  18. AnonymousOctober 30, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    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.

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  19. SheilaOctober 30, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    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!

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  20. ShybikerOctober 31, 2013 at 6:27 AM

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

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  21. Tamera's Craft PalaceOctober 31, 2013 at 8:21 AM

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

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  22. Forest City FashionistaOctober 31, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    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).

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  23. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    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

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  24. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Eerie effect on pic #3 .. love it!

    Monica, www.pear-shaped-gal.com

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  25. mispapelicosNovember 1, 2013 at 8:36 AM

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

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  26. AnnushkaNovember 1, 2013 at 10:41 AM

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

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  27. Jean at www.drossintogold.comNovember 1, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    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

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  28. UnknownNovember 1, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    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

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  29. Sugar LaneNovember 2, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    great costume!!!
    happy weekend!
    s

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  30. No Fear of FashionNovember 3, 2013 at 12:50 PM

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

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  31. popcosmoNovember 3, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    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

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  32. Anne M BrayNovember 3, 2013 at 3:22 PM

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

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  33. UnknownNovember 3, 2013 at 6:09 PM

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

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