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Friday, December 13, 2013

Glitter Grunge: Christmas Plaid, Seattle Style


Glitter + Grunge = keeping it real for the Christmas holidays.
This California girl is freezing her ass off, over here. So thank-you to Gracey for coining the term, and thank-you to Pendleton for providing the plaid. I'm now warm, and ready for a Seattle Christmas. I present to you: GLITTER GRUNGE. 

And, just in time for #BloggersSharingStyle.

Hey, the nineties called: they want their red beanie back.
#SHOPSECONDHANDFIRST: 80% thrifted. 100% 1990s Seattle.

Now Wearing:
  • red beanie, available here
  • vintage 1950s red plaid Pendleton coat
  • obscure band concert Tee, "borrowed" from the boyfriend
  • vintage 1990s maxi skirt
  • fishnet socks
  • Ellie red glitter platform shoes, here
    UPDATE: I am now officially extending the monthly #SHOESHINE to one week. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, we'll be hosting a shoe link up party, that will be up for one week, so more of you lovelies can participate.  Go Glitterati, and add your holiday faves HERE.

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      29 comments:

      That's Not My Age said...

      Ooh like the idea of Glitter Grunge - I call it Casual Glamour but GG sounds more fun. You look fabulous in red! Have a fantastic Seattle Christmas.

      Patti said...

      Well done, Glitter Grunger! Love the red beanie. Must go check on Pao now. xox

      Amber of Butane Anvil said...

      Gorgeous coat! ANd teh '90s can't have their stuff back /cause you're still looking great in it!

      The Goodwill Fangirl said...

      I like dat beanie and dat fabo coat. I'ma have to dig up some Glitter Grunge. Gracey is one of my fave wordsmiths :)

      Susan B said...

      Oh I LOVE that coat. And yes, Glitter+Grunge is a winning combo.

      Sheila said...

      Woo hoo! Love the glitter grunge! You look awesome in that nice red toque and love that amazing coat. I saved my best shoes for last - will link up to Shoe Shine this weekend.

      Monsterchen said...

      that coat is a plaid dream! this is for sure the coolest christmas look!
      love and kiss,mary
      http://www.maryloucinnamon.com/

      Vix said...

      That coat was made for you, it's stunning, the whole outfit is! x

      SeƱora Allnut said...

      oh yes, that's a fabulous coat for a fabulous plaid lover, absolutely perfect for you!!, and love that glitter-grunge idea, glamour & rock'n'roll working together!
      besos

      LuaBleu said...

      You are so cool in glitter grunge Bella & Dave Grohl looks so young! BTW, my youngest wore my old Nirvana concert tee to school & most of her classmates asked "who is Nirvana"?????

      thorne garnet said...

      Now that's a coat.

      Becky said...

      I love this look!!!!

      Gracey the Giant said...

      Hooray for Glitter Grunge!! You look fabulous; I love that amazing coat with the glitter shoes!!

      Anonymous said...

      Cor - Lovely coat - thats got a bit of character !

      Connie said...

      yes yes yes yes yes. glittah grunge!!!!

      CityScape Skybaby said...

      I love your style Bella, don't even know what to say because everything about this outfit is perfect! I think the 90s was my favourite time for fashion. xx

      Anne M Bray said...

      Now that we've figured out that FB and insta (via Webstagram) shots can be linked, well, the party is now a bacchanal! Woot!

      My latest addition to said party is VERY grunge. Perhaps beyond that and into the realm of Bag Lady.

      Merry merry, Happy Happy!

      Anonymous said...

      Very cool! I love the coat, and I'm not a huge fan of red plaid. But it's just perfect with the band tee, the hat and the glittery shoes. You've got Seattle in your soul, or in your sole, now!

      Melanie said...

      AWESOME. You set the standard for high-style Seattle glitter grunge. I hope your vibe catches on. You even have a toque! The Dorothy shoes, who would have thought to wear them with this? Really great.

      mispapelicos said...

      Beyond fabulous, amiga mĆ­a.
      Mil besossssssssssssss

      Unknown said...

      Glitter grunge ! I love that and i had a good look at the shoes as well! This coat is wonderful, this is something i can not find in shops around here and i would like to find one so bad!

      Love your glitter grunge so bad, maybe i will steal your idea and do my next post on Glitter Grunge and will mention you !

      Hugs

      Arianexo

      Flora Cruft said...

      Glitter Grunge is the perfect description for your look: glittering marvellous and with all that rock star attitude. Love the outfit, you look great!

      Unknown said...

      I love that coat! You look great:) kisses Beata

      Unknown said...

      Hi, I come from Sacramento's blog,is the first time I participate. I want a plaid coat!!!! lovely outfit. kissesss
      Merry Christmas
      kisses

      Duapara
      http://duapara-duapara.blogspot.com.es/

      Jean at www.drossintogold.com said...

      You make me sooo happy!! I love the coat, the hat, the skirt, everything!!!!!! Christmas in Seattle? Of course Glitter Grunge!! Grunge never went away as far as I'm concerned. It's part of the wonderful bohemian thread that weaves through every decade and generation. You look amazing, as ALWAYS!!! XXXOOO

      The Style Crone said...

      Love the term and Seattle has a Glitter Grunge star! And hooray for extending Shoe Shine. More time to get our kicks (another Bella term) up on your heavenly creation. Keep warm!

      Tamera's Craft Palace said...

      Love it--Glitter Grunge!!
      This is CHRISTMAS!!

      susan jakovina said...

      Catching up and loving this!
      Can I just say that if I'm you, I wear red all day, every day. Perfection on you. Not so much on me. Sigh.

      No Fear of Fashion said...

      OK second Wednesday of the month. I will have to write that down in my agenda. Otherwise I forget.
      I think this glitter grunge plaid thing looks good on you. The beanie too.
      Greetje