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Friday, October 4, 2013

Outfit Post: Hop-a-long Highlander

#PLAIDURDAY celebrates the eternal truth of Tartan.
Happy Plaidurday, peeps!

Today I share yet another taste of the Tartan.
The idea was a little Hop-a-long Cowboy Meets Highlander; the result seems to be Tyrolean Tourist.


#SHOPSECONDHANDFIRST: This Tyrolean Tourist is 100% Thrifted.
No matter,while out and about, I stuck out like a sore (bright red and tarty) thumb, and enjoyed a couple of compliments from passerbys. The hat seemed to catch the eye of stylish ladies, but the best comment was from the sweet Tibetan man who runs a tiny candle/incense/prayer flag shop down the street. He informed me that I was dressed to "look wonderful" and insisted I take home a box of incense that matched my outfit. I adored his sweet energy, and was glad to brighten his day,as he surely brightened up mine!
Passion for Plaid: L'Affaire Cashmere offers a subtle range of wraps to rally warmth and romance.
 A shout-out to sponsor, L'Affaire Cashmere offering up a wonderful range of  scarf options like this Two Sided Flip/Check Cashmere Stole.
 
Now Wearing: 
  • Vintage 1960s Tyrolean fedora, Jill's Jewels on Etsy
  • Butt Ugly vintage retro cowboy print top, thrifted
  • Vintage red tartan plaid skirt, thrifted
  • Red/Black striped thigh highs, similar here
  • Combat-style lace-ups, Labels Consignment
Linking up to Patti's Visible Monday

33 comments:

  1. JoannaOctober 4, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    I totally noticed a little Gloria in the fish tank:) Love it! Great outfit!

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  2. Mrs. DOctober 4, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    I love this post for many reasons. I don't know where to start enumerating but I'll give it a try.
    The hat, oh the hat. RED RED RED! tartan and stripes and ooooh the boots! and then the sweetness of that man's reaction to your clothes... Melted my heart!
    That was my brain trying to process so much awesomeness. So now you know what goes on in my head. x

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  3. Tami Von ZalezOctober 4, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    It is so quirky it is cute! I like it ~

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  4. PattiOctober 4, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Tyrolian tourist - that is so good! I really like this lively outfit. xo

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  5. Tamera's Craft PalaceOctober 4, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    You can't go wrong with plaid!!! I LOVE this outfit--quirky, cool and so Bella!!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 4, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    The hat is gorgeous, and I'm starting to be swayed by all the plaid I'm seeing everywhere! I think I'll go on a plaid shopping expedition this weekend.

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  7. mispapelicosOctober 4, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    Wonderful always,my dear Bella
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  8. Sasha MariaOctober 5, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    For some reason the first thing I thought of was outer-space. I'm not quite sure why but I love it either way!

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  9. VixOctober 5, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    Buy=tt ugly cowboy shirt? Are you crazy? I absolutely love it! xxx

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  10. GeeGeeOctober 5, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    What captured me was the spicy, combination of different patterns and fittings in the same shade. It is so Bella!

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  11. VeshoeviusOctober 5, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Awesome outfit! Love how you mixed the patterns with red, red and more red as an underlying theme. Love that hat on you too x

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  12. AnonymousOctober 5, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Lovely kilt ya got there lassie! THat looks like the MacDonald tartan, but I would have to check with The Scotsman on that one.

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  13. Penny-RoseOctober 5, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    I am in total adoration of this combo, the cowboy shirt and plaid and the hat. You are a fashion icon, Bella. You have amazing style.

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  14. MeganOctober 6, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    I love everything about this. I may have to steal this look!

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  15. Flora CruftOctober 6, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    Wowzers, rad outfit Bella! You look amazing in the red tartan, worn with real originality, flair and attitude.

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  16. No Fear of FashionOctober 6, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    I like it very much from the waist down. Great tights, boots and skirt. Cool combination. But I would go more "quiet" at the top as I am not a great lover of too many pattern mixing.
    Greetje

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  17. UgeenaOctober 6, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Lovin the hat, from your Etsy store?

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  18. Forest City FashionistaOctober 6, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    The Tibetan shopkeeper was right, you are dressed to "look wonderful" - what a lovely compliment! Great pattern mixing. Who would have thought that striped tights would look so awesome with a plaid skirt?

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  19. SheilaOctober 6, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    I thought of you while wearing plaid this week! Rock on!

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  20. PattiOctober 6, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday, B!

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  21. bluehuewonderlandOctober 6, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Love the mixing Bella! I admire your original blend and cool hat. You look great!

    blue hue wonderland

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  22. ShybikerOctober 6, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    What a clever outfit.

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  23. The Style CroneOctober 6, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Divine hat, but the same could be said about this entire ensemble. You are brimming with creativity, Bella. The first photo won my heart!

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  24. Señora AllnutOctober 7, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    you really brighten up my day!!!, such a fabulous mix, love every piece and love how they work together, tartan, stripes, red print, pretty hat and cool booties!!, that booties really have stolen my heart away!!
    so glad to see you rocking the world!!
    besos & plaid-itude!

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  25. susan jakovinaOctober 7, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    You are surely one of the most confident women I "know". I love how you express yourself and that you dare to go wherever your creative mind takes you with your dressing. Looking fab and of course...I LOVE the hat!!!! xo

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  26. Pam @ over50feeling40October 7, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    I really like this blouse a lot Bella...and of course, the Bella-touch!! Have a wonderful Monday!

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  27. That's Not My AgeOctober 7, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    You look fantastic! Nice hat.

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  28. MonsterchenOctober 7, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    aaaah bella i love it! red, stripes and tartan, seriously i don´t think it could be any more fabulous! you rock!
    kiss,mary

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  29. MelanieOctober 7, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    The futt bugly cowboy shirt with rickrack is a real winner. I'm also seeing lost Tyrolean Scotswoman at Machu Picchu. I love this outfit! And the freaky face in the aquarium is very cool. Yes, you are dressed to look wonderful.

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  30. doradadamaOctober 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Amor,
    Your killing me with all this tartan ropa. I so wantyour shiny botas. your background is fantastic. face in the aquarium is so koo moo.

    besotes

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  31. UnknownOctober 8, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Love it all, of course, but am particularly taken with the Hoppy shirt. My hero, from long ago.
    You're my Hero these days! Great all the time, without exception.

    You just keep looking better and better, young lady!

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  32. sabine ingerlOctober 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    I love your tartan skirt and the mix of patterns you added!

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  33. UnknownOctober 12, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Wonderful! the hat is gorgeous :)I really like this outfit.
    Kisses
    Beata

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You are rad. Thanks for your comment!