What I Wore 11.4.24

*This election week was difficult. I didn't really share my outfits online after Tuesday because I didn't think it was the time, but I do want to keep them archived here. It's the little joys we find in life that keep us pushing forward. 

Well, I did not take any photos of my outfits over the weekend. I'm a little sad too because they were actually both extremely cute and comfortable. Alas, I really just wanted to relax and didn't think about it. So, we're starting the week off with Monday. 

I am back at work and back to my 5 AM workouts. The week off did make me feel a lot better - I didn't dread coming back to the office, but I think one more loafing day would have been really helpful. I was not expecting to go so hard last week, but I am really glad I did. It was so much fun and I was able to feel more refreshed. Double win there. 

I put away all my Halloween clothing and brought out my fall clothing again. In the back of my photos you can see a small clothing rack. I keep my favorites or things I wear most out here for easy grabbing. It's so fun to switch it every season and keeps things feeling really fresh. I also try to put things out there that I want to wear more, but haven't. It challenges me to create newer and better outfits. 

I wore this for our pumpkin head photoshoot and love it so much. A mock neck under a dress might be one of my favorite looks. I really need more tops like this. Shop the look here.

The faux leather skirt has come back out to play! I am glad this still fits, honestly. A faux leather skirt is just so much fun to style. I feel like this one lends itself more to office wear, but would probably be really cute with a sweater and sneakers. Shop the look here.

My mourning outfit. I honestly thought about wearing the dress I usually save for funerals. This day was really hard and getting dressed felt boring. Shop the look here.

Coming back with a mauve look to show that they can't keep me down. Dopamine dressing is a thing and I think that's what will help get me through some of these tougher days. Shop the look here.

Trying to be more thoughtful and exciting with my looks. I thought this was a bit fun and unexpected! Shop the look here.

Hallowe'en

 

As per usual, I took the week of Halloween off and this might have been one of my best Halloween weeks. Starting off in Chicago the weekend before and leading up to actual Halloween day was so full of fun and spookies. It's been a very long time that I have filled up my time so well and celebrated so much. 

The actual day, I had a hair trim during the day and just kind of loafed on the couch while watching my favorite movies. It was a bit more chilly and rainy. Honestly, the perfect staying in Halloween day. I am glad the rain cleared up later though as we had dinner plans. Our last costume (Holly Golightly and Paul Varjak, V-A-R-J-A-K from Breakfast at Tiffany's) just got smooshed to this little photoshoot. I was fine with that as I wanted to squeeze in one more spooky outfit anyway. We had dinner at Geraldine's in Fountain Square. I would recommend, but I would stay away from the lobster mac (total let down). The steaks were delicious and the truffle fries were amazing. Expect to drop some money. 

I tried really hard to completely use up my disposable cameras this week. I succeeded in finishing up one camera (I have had it for so long that I don't know what's on it) and I only have about 6 photos left on another. I always feel like it's harder to ask people to do that, especially because people want the same photo on their phone. I get it, but I try to not take the same photos on every medium. It takes the fun out of it! I am really excited to see what we get when I do finally drop the last one off at the store. 

All in all, it was a chill night full of good people, booze, and food. And yes, I am already thinking about next year's costumes. 

What I Wore 10.26.24

Halloween Week! I've basically been preparing all October for this week. I feel quite comfortable knowing I wore all my Halloween pieces this year (I'm not sure that's ever happened) and grabbed a few pieces on sale for next year. I'm already thinking about outfits and costumes. 

This past weekend was the Chicago trip. I'm so thrilled Devin was able to come and that I got to spend time with my bestie! Chicago is always so fun this time of year. People really do go all out walking around in costumes all weekend (adults, kids, and pets!). It was a blast, but I'm happy to be home. 

I'm going to be so sad once Halloween is over! However, I am excited to get back to traditional autumn outfits. The weather was so warm in September that I didn't really feel like I could get a good start on it. And I did this week! But only just.

Edit: Did I forget to upload everything? Yes, I did! And I didn't take photos for the latter part of the week, but I was relaxing! I'm back on it now.

I realized after I packed my non-costume looks for Chicago, that I had worn almost the exact same outfits last year. C'est la vie. These are some of my favorites! And definitely my favorite spooky sweater. I don't necessarily suggest these skirts in windy Chicago though. Shop the look here.

I wanted to wear something cute, but comfortable this day. We were going to brunch and driving home from Chicago. Adding a collar to a more casual top makes things feel more put together. Shop the look here.

Honestly, this wasn't on for very long. I ran a few errands and changed into a t-shirt and biking shorts. But I love this outfit. Just not feeling it today. Shop the look here.

Honestly, I was so tired and didn't want to move much. THE Target dress is still going strong. I'm actually really excited to style them this fall season. Shop the look here.

It was actually quite warm this day. I was glad to get another day out of this dress, but I would have preferred to wear a layered look. Shop the look here.

The last Halloween look. I wanted to wear this sweater just one last time! I also got my hair trimmed. Shop the look here.

Back on our Boo Sheet

I've done the pumpkin heads for awhile now, but hadn't gotten around to doing the sheet ghosts. I'm grateful for friends who will do weird shit with me. Arianna brought the sheet and sunglasses over one night because she wanted to do take some photos/do a video. I was not even paying attention when she was talking about it apparently, but we made it work! I rallied pretty quickly when I realized she wanted to shoot that night. 

We both have the same ASOS shoes and we both had floral sheets. It was perfect. We grabbed our apple cider mimosas and headed out to an office building with dying hydrangeas for our background. I think it makes it look a little more spooky. I, of course, had to add a headband to my ghost. I think it really makes it pop. 

If you were waiting for your sign to grab your bestie and become a sheet ghost, this is it. It was so much fun and a great reminder to not take anything too seriously. 

Happy Halloween!

 

The Harvest moon fills the sky

A wicked witch goes flying by

Ghosts and goblins... skeletons too

Moaning and groaning, waiting for you

Black cats prowls the graveyard plots

Witches cook in cauldron pots

Cemetery ghouls roam the ground

Not one unopened grave is found

Tombstones are an eerie sight

Shadows dance in the full moon light

The haunted house on the hill

Walk in there and you get a chill

Jack-o-lanterns eyes so bright

Trick-or-Treaters scream in fright

It's a time like you've never seen

Tonight's the night of Halloween