Venus To Bella

Okay, guys…

A quick post just to say that I am exporting my blog to a new URL.

The reason is simply cause I dislike this URL, I realized it has nothing to do with me and this blog.

So, from now on, my official blog will be:

Reason for the title: my friend Lucy sugested me Earth To Bella cause it’s one of her favourite song of Incubus (band that we both love) and cause of my name Isabella. Unfortunatly that was not creative enough to be available. So I tried to think of something similar.. and it reminded me of the book title “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” and since I’m a girl.. Venus to Bella.

Going Pink

Unlike the previous post, I decided to dress up something more “myself” this time.

This is no doubt a suitable outfit for Recife’s never-changing weather. I got the sunset light on the shot but the brightness turned out over exposed. So I waited the sun to set completly to take a picture with a better lighting to post on my lookbook.

I don’t really have anything interesting to say… actually I’m just mumbling random words to fill this post.

Jeans Vest – Forever 21 (loose… but I still like it)

Baby Doll Top – Mom’s gift (a long long time ago)

Pink Tote – Handmade (bought on my favorite street market)

Purple & White Stripped Shorts – American Eagle (5 DOLARS!!!!)

Pink Gladiators – Schutz

Hat – Annual Art Fair

This is so lookbook.nu

Okay, to be very honest, this is not really my kind of look. I did it on purpose cause I thought it was very “lookbook.nu” material and I wanted to see some people’s reaction (and it was totally as expected). Anyone who follows it might’ve noticed how one person’s obsession grows to everyone’s obsession there easily… until it spreads out of the internet. Isn’t it how trends are supposed to come up? Anyways… it is a bit late to mention sandals (or ankle boots, or peep toes) as a trend as it might be already fading… but I decided to give it a try. I don’t know how far this trends can get to me… I’m getting sick of some stuff. I don’t even feel motivaded to update my lookbook anymore. Seems like everyone is dressing the same way now (and yeah, the look on the picture is kinda an irony but done on purpose).

Anyways. On the look:

Silver Dress and Belt, Opção Jeans Wear (love it or hate it.. but who knows the brand gotta reckon that they have improved a lot)

Jacket, Limelight (great store, great prices, worst website I have ever seen)

Ankle Boots, Bottero (brand that you can find ANYWHERE in Brazil)

Necklaces, Vintage Gifts (the firefly one my grandma gave me. the long one has a creepy story)

Tititi

Jacques Leclair VS Valentim

My newest addiction. I didn’t use to watch much soap opera but as I’m on vacations from college, I might keep my nights busy with something. From monday to saturday broadcasted from 7:15 to 8:15 by Globo TV, Tititi is a remake of an old success from the 80′s in the same channel. The story is all about the rivalty of two stylist and it’s all about the fashion world. Quite interesting for those interested in this sort of topics. The main charachters are played by some of my most admired brazilian male actors Murilo Benício (Valentim) and Alexandre Borges (Jacques Leclair) amidst some great artists in a great cast (I can’t get over Claudia Raia’s elegance).

The newest Globo release assures to show a scissors & needles war with lots of fashion references provididng lots of laughs.

It’s a good chance for who was born late in the 80′s like me to watch this great soap opera.

Here goes some pictures taken by Damiani from the opening Herchcovitch (who I reckon to be the best Brazilian designer) fashion show in the first episode.

Present Memories

Me @ Fort Lauderdale

Although some of this picture might show some solitude they picture some moments of the best time of my life (so far).

I find myself reminding some moments with my roommates or coworker or even random friends from november ’09 to february this year… I wish that time would repeat over and over every single year. I know, I have mentioned it before. But it makes me feel good reminding these moments constantly.

What those pictures might seem to look (although not real) may picture what I do feel at the present moment.

Sounds confusing. But it’s just random mumbling of someone who runs this blog for random mumbling.

In fact, I should change it’s URL. What I might do in a near future.. or not. Does the name BellaEpoque sounds nice? (don’t make me feel stupid by correcting the Bella to Belle. It really means to be my name as it’s actually spelled)

Epcot Center

Animal Kingdom's backstage

Mini-Everest @ Mini-Asia

Borrowed Glasses for a Perfect Sight

Needless To Say that I love them in PJ (meant to rhyme. silly i know)

(this picture totally breaks the solitude mood of the post)

Obviously you can tell that they were my roommates. We were all in PJ except Mariana cause she had the worst work shift ever. As each of us had different shifts, the rare times we could all be together were precious.. like this one on the picture.

I mean.. what could be better than spend some time together in comfy PJ with the best roommates ever drinking a cup of capuccino french vanilla and eating cookies during an endless girls talk during a cold morning in a warm room?

Frozen Central Park

Looking Like a Begger @ NYC's Subway Station

Vista Way’s 1007 – Revival

From June’s 19th to the 25th, I had the chance to meet with my ex-roommates in Maceio and here in Recife.

Unfortunatly, Mariana and Andrea couldn’t go. So it was me, Robe’r'a, Lu and Linoca.

Not much to say about the meeting except that we could feel a taste of being in Vista Way’s 1007 once again.

Besides reminding of all important and funny things that happened there.

I wish we still lived all together.. in the same apartment. They were the best roommates I could ever have. ): I miss them so much.

me, lu and linoca @ maceio's beach avenue

me & linoca @ bera's apartment

linoca & me @ gunga's beach observatory

bera & me @ gunga's beach

spot me on the picture @ vila de nazare

back to Recife

Braids

Up do braids

braids runway

Romantic Braids

Braids & Flowers

Braids and Colors

Fancy Braids

My muse and her beautiful messy fishtail braid

The last one is Julia Petit and her picture taken for her fishtail braid tutorial posted here. I just ADORE Julia Petit. She is gorgeous, funny and walks around on some to-die-for outfits. Her blog is a must check. Fikadika.

I love braids. I always did. When I was a little kid my grandma used to do some beautiful braids on my hair before I went to school. It’s not only pretty and suitable for any situation but also it’s a great way to set up the hair to bear the always melting heat in Recife.

45

Me, dad and fake mj cigarette

So, for my dad’s 45 years old birthday he decided to celebrate it with a little theme party.

He was all misterious about his costume and the decoration. He never fails on surprising me with his creativity.

He was dressed as a popular samba charachter, the “malandro” from the 70′s (I guess?).

Me, my friend and my cousin went dressed as hippies. My sister was 50′s style.

Anyways.. the party was lot’s of fun and it had my favourite drinks.

I am just upset that he used his vinyl discs on the decoration and this stupid kid grabbed some TO PLAY FRISBY WITH IT.

Seriously, I really dislike kids. And I dislike this one more than any other. What a brat!

He upset me, I made him cry (: it felt better then.

He ruined the Grease OST disc. %@#$#!$%$¨%@#!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >;Q

And last, but not least, my favourite picture out of all. A moment captured by my friend Juju of my dad hugging my aunt. All the sibblings love. So beautiful. All the pain they went through this year, fighting to help their brothers and getting over his death in february has brought them together. She is my aunt and godmother.

Denim Shirt

This week I went shopping (and we end up not shopping at all) with my friend Lucy and she told me that her mom gave her a vintage jeans shirt but she didn’t really know how to wear it. She looked around for some ideas and came up with these pictures. I absolutely love all these looks and I want a denim shirt so bad now. I aprooving my mom to get rid of hers when I was younger.

Denim shirts goes so well with flowered clothes and wet leggings.

Wishlist – shoes

I remember during my teenage years how I didn’t care about shoes cause I always thought no one would look at my feet. Oh so silly. I love shoes. What drives me crazy in this city is that there isn’t many brands and shoe stores. The few ones are really expensive and stuffed with ugly models. BORING.

From top to bottom, Left to right: Alexander Mcqueen, Christian Louboutin, Ann Demeulemeester, Dolce Vita

Top to Bottom, Left to right: Dolce Vita, Giuseppe Zanotti, Gucci, Jimmy Choo

My Shoes

And my biggest regret: Arezzo’s 2009 Summer Collection’s gladiators. I absolutely love everything about that collection. I regret so much not buying these gladiators. To tell the truth, it’s the only Arezzo collection they released that really called my attention as a whole.

Arezzo's 2009 Summer Collection