WEEK IN PICTURES

happy Sunday all! i'm bummed it's Sunday night already..i had soooo much to do and i only made a dent in it. i found myself sleeping more then working on bella, but at least i enjoyed the weekend. great bbq with le boyfriend and spending time with my Zoe.

in previous post i mentioned how much i enjoy photography as a hobby and now that i have discovered ways to play with colors i am really enjoying tweaking the photos i take. i really want to take a class to get better at it, but no way do i have the time now with all that i am juggling. but i believe practice makes perfect and with online tutorials & all the advice out there you can definitely pick up allot and just have fun with it and let your creativity flourish!

Zo & i took a stroll in our neighborhood today and these are the images we captured..she took all the ones of me, she's quite good!

i love how the sun peeks in these...

Zo in play

i love landscape pics, trees fascinate me they have so much character and details on there skins..

this is my dream Victorian home..down the street from where i live..i'm in love with it!

this ones for Zo..squirrel!

i never tire of seeing the mountains, it's nice to see this outside of my window

here are a few landscape photo's i thought were quite beautiful from other photographers:

we ended our day with Zoe making brownies and eating them while watching the best cartoon ever Sponge Bob! she made a lovely mess on herself and was getting rid of the evidence...

love this one Zoe took of me, great job Zo!

night night
~bella


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STYLE INSPIRATION

i grew up listening to Kim Wilde in the 80's, i could not get enough of "You Keep me Hanging On" & "Kids in America"; for all you clueless fans the song was used in the beginning credits of the movie. she was in my top favs along with Bananarama, Taylor Dayne & Madonna. woah flashback.....YES i loved all these woman musically, although a few years later Punk would take over my listening pleasures. i was a kid in the 80's and i emulated the style or more like dreamed of wearing some of the more grown up looks. i would of raided miss Wildes 80's closet and would of taken the black and white side buttoned down tee in the following pictures.

her gorgeous bone structure reminds me a bit of Debbie Harry along with the lips. i would of totally done the hair....although i did my own version of big wave hair in 5th & 6th grade...oooh i don't wanna go there....

Kim in the 90's

for your listening and flashback pleasures:

~bella

ETSY FAVORITES

another round of my Esty favorites for the week...i am slowly decorating my home and a few post ago i posted some great finds from an estate..i am still searching which brings me to some items i'm eying on Etsy..

i found these adorable smelling sachets to put in the rest room from mireio

i really want this wall clock..i really love the colors and the eyes on the owls..I WANT THIS from happy day vintage

i think these would be great for storage or even to use for my next trip..these would definitely stand out from the sea of black suit cases in the airport! happy day vintage

i ran into this d.i.y. 70's candle maker ADORABLE..looks like allot of fun violets and grace

how cute is this mod big eyed boys print..hard to find in thrift stores shop 66

although these are canisters for the kitchen i think these would be great to store buttons or thread bobbins etc..The Cottage Cheese

i love this embroidered basket for bobbins, the colors is what caught my eye yesstreen

owl desk set Vintage Fun land

i had a black iron butterfly magazine rack that i've had for 12 years..it's finally succumbed to it's death after much abuse..love this bright yellow one..would fit right in my living room with my matching yellow chair Fish bone Deco

lastly my dream couch..more yellow..i love color and ideally i love this living room and the paintings on the wall..good inspiration..the teal walls are also great..to bad i don't have the $650 to spend right now! the vintage supply co

more updates this week for bella vintage..finally got my domain name done and business license..growing the business a long process..

have a great Friday!
~bella

DEAR CREATURES

i am completely in love with the clothing label Dear Creatures...i recently came across them and so far from the three seasons they have been out i am hooked! and will be following their line and hopefully purchasing an item from their fall o9 collection..

their editorial shoot is also amazing..i love the backdrop and photography style used which makes the clothes pop..the designers are Bianca Benetiz & Rob Sinclair..they are out of California..nice to see something different coming out from California.. they are obviously influenced by vintage and their inspiration for the season was the girl scouts (vintage girl scouts, if that makes any sense?!)..

go check them out: Dear Creatures, i am eying the dress with the tuxedo bib in the front..have a great start to your week!

~bella

I LOVE MY DRAPED CAPE!

hello there..i have not done a wardrobe post since the start of my blog back in February..long time..i was not sure how i felt about myself doing personal outfit post but i highly enjoy viewing others such as Kingdom of Style's queen Michelle & Marie and came to the conclusion that i do have fun sharing my own personal style and giving you a little glimpse on all my great vintage finds and my love of wearing it..

the above outfit is a great 80's fuchsia pink draped cape, with a great cut... i love the over-sized fit...the print is adorable big black bows toss print..i'm big on color it is an eye catcher..the black dress was once a long satin dress i cut short (i've had it since junior high), left it a raw edge hem and the shoes are platform sandals my mom got me a while back from payless...it is a bargain outfit!

i first thought of this little number going to the shop but i'm having allot of fun wearing it..but i might just have to part with it..i'll let you know..

i will be working all weekend on more post and new vintage updates..

TaTa~bella

WEEKEND FINDS

WOW almost a week since my last update, i truly am trying to keep a sense of consistency and well i wish the weekend was a little longer..i have so many needed updates and projects to do and it's hard to get it all done during the week with the limited time i have after work; but i soon will be conquering on keeping a set schedule for ALL...here's a little glimpse of my weekly need TO's DO's:

1. every other day Blog post
2. Friday Market Publique auctions (coming this week)
3. Saturday Etsy updates (working on at minimum 20 items)
4. during the week it's editing photo-shoot photos, revamping vintage garments and marketing and networking with my lovely clients and to be clients, branding the company.
5. and in between 1-4 i'm working on my own design of garments.
6. between 1-6 i am juggling motherhood to my Zoe.

ok breath...that's what my day to day mostly looks like..but i love what i do and i work hard do it well!

this weekend was truly a fun one..i went garage and estate hopping..in L.A. there is never a shortage of great retro items available..it's just being the first one to get there... their was one home which i scored big time at..a great lady who took all from her garage and attic which she had stored there for several years..some as old from the 60's...items which she bought (she was 70) or things that were given to her when she was working as a volunteer in the 70's..i also love hearing the stories behind the items..

found this super cute 1960's owl yarn kit which i will be doing soon with my daughter for $4:

1890's frame which she got from her in-laws home for $1:

these great 1970's Jessica Gunnies blouse which is the same Gunne Sax brand for $0.25 each:

1960's mod cups, i love the colors and metal handles, got them for $1 each:

1950's or 60's round table for $10:

1960's lamp for $5, 70's flowered bunny for $3:

1970's B-52 record for $0.25:

1970's knit zig zag blanket for $3:

you can see all was a steal..i'm off to work i'm already late!

have a great one~bella