October 29th, 2012
J.Crew Necklace (similar here), Urban Outfitters Top, J.Crew Skirt, Vintage Jacket, Alexander McQueen Heels, Make-up Forever #40 Lipstick, Alexandra DeClaris Clutch
Pencil skirts are one of those wardrobe staples that I can almost always justify purchasing. Whether neutral, leather-detailed or in a citrine color, I love that they’re versatile enough to go from a business meeting to a dinner date with a few small adjustments. In this case, I added a crop top I bought over the summer, a bright lipstick, and one of my favorite vintage jackets.
October 26th, 2012
{A lucite tray that holds fun costume jewelry – this bracelet makes every outfit feel fancy}
This week felt quintessentially fall, even though there were blistery hot winds sweeping through the city the whole time. Last night we hosted friends for a chili + baked potato bar + pumpkin carving, which couldn’t have been more fun. Tomorrow night is our costume party so I’ll be finishing up the decorations and details until then. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
{Homemade chicken soup prep – my husband takes such good care of me when I’m sick}
{Three birds on a wire at dusk}
{Cat shirt/stickers/tattoos + mom jeans – just a small part of my Halloween costume}
{The ultimate stiletto – a combination of gold leather + black suede}
October 25th, 2012
{Skull + black and orange M&M’s}
My friend Melisa called me out for pinning Halloween-related images on Pinterest back in April, so I’m happy that my obsessive planning is finally paying off (you can see my now-timely board here). The truth is – I look forward to this holiday pretty much year round, so now that it’s only a few days away, I thought I’d offer a glimpse as to how we’ve decorated for our second annual costume party this Saturday. For the record – my costume couldn’t be less appealing, but should make for a funny and comfortable evening with friends.
{Mummy/Bat/Ghost/Pumpkin/Eye Ball/Bone Cookies from Dylan’s Candy Bar}
{Crows – borrowed from last year’s costume – line the railing leading up to our place}
{The work-in-progress drink/dessert table}
{Coroner drink tags + old school sodas}
{Buried bones in the front yard}
{Body part gummies: teeth, fingers, brains}
{Bloody hand print on our front door}
{Hand + candy corn-flavored Dots}
{Candles by the entryway}
You can see last year’s decorations here.
October 24th, 2012
Elizabeth and James Sunglasses, BB Dakota Coat, H&M Shirt, T by Alexander Wang Skirt, Reiss Clutch, Manolo Blahnik Pumps
There’s something about a tailored coat and stilettos that always works – it feels very Hitchcock, but with a ponytail and a bright color it keep things feeling current. I’ve been holding out for the perfect light pink coat for years now (as documented here), but until I track one down, this one’s going to be in constant rotation this winter.
