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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Outfit Post: A Modern Old Fashioned



I'm a thoroughly modern woman, who is by all accounts, more than a little old fashioned. At least when it comes in being inspired by dress. I LOVE "Old Timey." Which, if think about it, was the epitome of MODERN, back in its day. What I look at fondly with a nostalgic glance, was once the rude cut of progress with more than a whiff of future written all over it. 

I've been watching my boyfriend play BioShock Infinite- perfectly post-modern in its gorgeous graphics and content, but such a marvelous mix of steam-punk aesthetics with sharp socio-political observations that hang from its storyline like a great science fiction novel.

And possibly the tiniest bit of an inspiration for today's outfit.

Shopping #SECONDHANDFIRST means FIRST shopping YOUR OWN CLOSET

#SHOPSECONDHANDFIRST:
Now Wearing: 
  • custom ordered hand-knit cloche, an Etsy purchase, 4 years ago
  • vintage African shell choker, 3 years ago, thrifted
  • handmade Alice brooch, c/o A Bit of Birdsong on Etsy
  • INC. black lace textured raincoat, thrifted last year
  • vintage wool/paisley silk scarf, thrifted this summer
  • J. Crew grey wool pullover, thrifted this summer
  • denim skirt, newly purchased from Goodwill
  • silver ring was purchased new over a decade ago
  • bangles were swag from a wedding last year
  • J. Crew striped wool socks, on clearance (and 3 pairs) 6 years ago
  • Frye Victoriana styled knee-high boots, a major shoe investment over 4 years ago

Check out this trailer for BioShock Infinite and tell me: have you, or would you play?

25 comments:

  1. Love this outfit! I love pieces that look modern and vintage at the same time. This all works so beautifully together...Just Right!

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  2. Thank you Pseu! More and more I am drawn to timeless and classic pieces, and I am proof you still can rock the quirky!

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  3. Not a gamer but what an interesting trailer for Bioshock. Wow.

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  4. BioShock I know it well, Chris and I have both played it and I agree what a pretty dark game it is. I think your outfit is totally old timey and in the same vein as the game and what a neat yes I said neat style inspiration!
    xxoo

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  5. Always love stopping by to see your photos .. they are so unique!

    Monica, www.pear-shaped-gal.com

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  6. you bring it all together so beautifully!

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  7. Love the whole outfit but the boots and socks especially. They must be your signature pieces.

    Great filter work on the photos too.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  8. You look gorgeous, and I love that Oscar Wilde quote. I'm also enjoying some old-fashioned looks for this time of year - long skirts, boots. Even just buttoning a collar up all the way looks cool.

    I don't do video games, but the disclaimer saying it's not suitable for children made me interested! Amazing graphics!

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  9. You look gorgeous, I love the contrast between the modern denim skirt & with the faux Victorian button boots. The effects are perfect, too.
    I know nothing about computer games, whatsoever! x

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  10. Great look and i love the contrast , games? Hmmm i shoot Bubbles on my phone when bored...

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  11. Wow Bella, awesome look! Love that hat!!

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  12. Love the whole look, but I really am lovin' the boots.
    Debbie
    www.fashionfairydust.blogspot.com

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  13. A woman after my own heart. Vintage but modern with a Bella twist. As usual, each photo is a piece of art!

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  14. Love the outfit!! I adore the workmanship that vintage stuff has--so much was handmade!

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  15. Love the outfit!! I adore the workmanship that vintage stuff has--so much was handmade!

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  16. Love the outfit!! I adore the workmanship that vintage stuff has--so much was handmade!

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  17. Adorably steampunk-y! I love this look on you. Great score on the raincoast (perfect for all the rain this week, eh?), and those boots were definitely a good investment. Am drooling...

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  18. Oh, Bella, I simply adore these photos of you! I am so with you on being modern and yet inspired by and in love with old fashioned. Yes, yes! Thanks for the mention! I have been so busy working on clothing and pins, actually, I have hardly had time to come up for air! I need to do some blog visiting! And the game -- creepy!! :) But in a beckoning sort of way!

    XOXO
    Lynn

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  19. Loving the boots, you are working the old-timey steampunk-y vibe perfectly! xxx

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  20. You are a real artist, Bella. I love the graphics you have done here - of course it helps that you look enchanting and alluring in each of the photos to start with. That old-timey vibe is transcendent.

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  21. Great photographs Bella, as usual. You look adorable bundled up for Winter weather. I used to love playing Maple Leaf Rag on the piano when I was a kid :).

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  22. Love your boots. A great investment!

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  23. dear lady, love your pics, and love your steampunk inspired style!, such a delightful outfit!. I'm not a huge fan of playing videogames, and these one seems appealing but disturbing!, interesting!
    besos

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  24. Each piece has such a great texture and silhouette, and together - wow!

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  25. I love steampunk so much, love your inspired outfit - Love the hat, I'm presently doing some cloche hats- I hope it will look as good as yours!

    Hugs

    Arianexo

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You are rad. Thanks for your comment!