Gray Cardigan – American Eagle, Thrifted
Gingham Shorts – The Loft, Thrifted
Opaque Black Tights – Target
Floral Top – Marshall’s
Booties – Madden Girl, Marshall’s
Earrings – Target, Necklaces – Thrifted
Today is Halloween! Little C and I are gearing up and excited for trick o’ treatin’
tonight. If we’re lucky the rain will hold off, if not, no biggie. We just won’t be
out for long. In short, either way, it will be loads fun and we’ll be noshing on
sweets until we pass out from the sugar high. Don’t fret, as any good parent
would do, I’m hoarding the candy all for myself, in order to limit the boy’s sugar
intake. Oh, the sacrifices I make as a mama! Can’t wait to show you photos of
our costumes. C is Clark Kent – Superman and I’m dressing as Mexican folk painter,
Frida Kahlo.
These outfit photos are from end of May, during my in-between hair phase that
drove me crazy. I remember constantly threatening to chop it off again. So glad
that I persevered because now I’m at a happy place. For this reason, I’m sure
it’s why I never posted. It was also the first time I had worn the shorts and tights
look and wasn’t sold on it. After seeing these photos again, I will retry with
different items and a chunkier, oversized cardigan for Fall. What do you think
of this look? Have you tried it before and how do you make it work?
P.S. My hard-drive finally made it back from the spa after 5 weeks away, 100%
of my data was recovered. Although my pockets are much, much, lighter today,
words really can’t express how happy I am to have it back! What. a. relief.
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Last Seen Wearing: Gingham Shorts / Gray Cardigan
can’t wait to see those costumes!!! i’m always so last minute…it’s kind of tradition that we buy new wigs every year. haha, i actually like the shorts and tights combo…it’s one of the ways i can get away with wearing tights here without over-heating! hope you guys are having a wonderful halloween! be safe
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You pulled off the shorts and tights look very well. The shoes are what I like about it! I haven’t tried the shorts and tights look, just because it’s just not me. Can’t wait to see your Halloween costumes! Happy Halloween
I wish I were doing something for Halloween, but alas… I have to admit that I thought you were INSANE until I read that these were actually from WAAAY long ago. When it would be acceptable to dress this way. I look forward to seeing your reimagined version for fall (aka Oregon all year).
Lastly, WELCOME HOME, HARD DRIVE! You better have appreciated that 5-week spa trip!
I like the shorts + tights + chunky sweater look. It’s pretty much adorable. Looking forward to costume photos!
Can’t wait to see your Frida costume! I got interested in her work and life after reading Barbara Kingsolver’s novel “The Lacuna.”
Hmm … haven’t pulled off the shorts and tights look yet. I like how you kept your colors simple so the floral top really shines.
Ah…the perks of parenthood! My insides already hurt just thinking about all the sweets! You’d make a great Frida! Usually I wear a costume for school…but this year (since I’m at home) I’m taking a break. And your sweater looks super cozy…InStyle showed some longer sweaters like that worn with maxi skirts and dresses and it looked pretty cute.
Oh…I’m sooooo glad your computer nightmare has offically ended!!
Ooooooh please post costume photos! This outfit is uber-chic–the graphic on your tee with those booties just adds a great edge to it. Definitely love your styling.
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Congrats on solving the computer dilemma (it’s the worst, isn’t it?). I didn’t dress up this year, so I’d love to see yours!
This is an amazing look on you, Van. It works splendidly with your body type! I can’t wait to see how you style this look for fall, because I can tell it’s going to be awesome. And I also can’t wait to see Van Kahlo!