Halloween {recap} DIY Circus Costume

It was a cold and dreary day quite fitting and normal for a New England Halloween. I'm just glad we didn't 'have another hurricane! {A.K.A. Hurricane Sandy}. Also making for some flat hair after I worked so hard on it :(  BOO! 

I had been working on this costume idea for a few years and it finally happened! I really wanted to do a Vintage Circus Lion Tamer and Lion with Riley. Whether I was the lion or she was either way it was cute! She wanted to be a ballerina though. Soooo I searched and searched for one that a costume that would make her happy and maybe resembled a tight rope walker and we had it all planned out. Then one day we randomly went into a store and found a cute lion costume, she tried it on and loved it! Score! My vision was now coming to a reality! I didn't want to spend too much so I just used clothes I already had for my costume. She loved it! It really is way more fun dressing up with kids, they make it more exciting!

I used a similar method. Just a ponytail and not braids

 

DIY Lion Tamer Costume:

Striped Blazer: Forever21.com

Red peplum top: Agacistore.com

Faux Leather Leggings: Charlotterusse.com

Black Riding Boots: Forever21.com

Add some accessories 

Top Hat

Whip

VOILA! 

She's got an awesome ROAR!

Teaching my Lion some tricks

{Fashion Friday}.......Spring

They say snow. Yet it doesn't snow! I'm beginning to think the weatherman is a liar! 

I'm so ready for Spring! It's very short lived here then it gets muggy and hot. What are your fave things for Spring!

I found this fancy blazer/cardi combining my two fave things. Lace and Floral print! Spring always reminds me of everything floral, light and airy, feminine and peaceful.

On A side note: Why does every house have a black hole? I lose so many things all the time! Where do they go. You're missing clothes when you did all the laundry. Missing things from your purse that you dumped out over and over and you never take it out of your purse. I just don't get it! Maybe it's those stinking squirrels. Determined to drive me NUTS! {No Pun intended}

Have a good weekend everyone!!

{Fashion Friday}

So it's almost my birthday! I'm excited for my plans but not so much about getting another year older. To some I know it's not that old. Or you are only as old as you feel. Is that a good thing when I still feel like I'm 16 or 17. The last ten years are so have gone by like a blur. Like an out of control blur! I graduated high school, got married, had two kids, lived in 3-4 different states! I wish I could freeze time sometimes.. Maybe If I'm lucky I will still look ten years younger than I will be. Wink Wink

{ Fashion Friday} ....Black Friday

I don't about you but I don't like Black Friday in the least bit. People lining up a week or more to get a good sale. Even waking up at ungodly hours to go shopping! Count me out! I do not like waking up early period. I would rather do my shopping at normal hours and less crowds, or even online. Besides each year people get crazier and crazier. Getting into physical fights over TVs, movies, toys? Really? Right after a day where we are supposed to be thankful for what we have. We like to just stay home all snuggled up. The husband watching his oh so cherished Nebraska game, eating his leftovers. I just like a day where we can be lazy and hang around. This year I was cleaning up stuff getting the house ready to decorate for Christmas.

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{Fashion Friday} ..Layers and Lulu's contest cont.

Yesterday was an extremely busy and exciting day! Ran around like crazy doing "Mommy-type" things. Miss Riley had a little harvest party at school. So we went through a lot of cute fall/thanksgiving themed snacks on pinterest. We found soo many little teepee's, pilgrim hats, mini cornucopia's Riley finally decided on this super tasty Cookie Dough dip. Which was really easy to make and was a big hit with the kids and parents. Served up with some apple slices and these cute little mini graham crackers. They taste great with any fruit though or pretzels. So yummy!! Since there are no eggs in it all you cookie dough connoisseurs out there would love this! I will definitely be making this one again! I love you PINTEREST! I felt like such a mom coming to her class with my plastic-wrapped snack. I have definitely arrived!

I wanted to do something fun and bright with my layers. I paired up a red tank with this leopard cardigan and denim jacket with infinity scarf. Throw on some leggings and some riding boots and you got yourself some major coziness! Sometimes when you are a mom and you are running around nonstop it's more about being comfortable. I will always strive for more fashionable comfort though...and that's when you get this ensemble. TA-DA!!!!

 VOTING has finally started now for the LULU's contest. Please take a second to vote for me I would greatly appreciate it! Vote Here and you can see more photos of my lulu's contest outfit here

Fashion Friday

It's almost October and the weather has been so tricky. One day it's between 65-75 degrees and sunny other days its gloomy or rainy. I don't want to jinx it, I'm really afraid of what the snow will be like out here. I have heard horror stories of the snow being taller than people! Yikes!

Had a weird week, just been kinda lazy. Hopefully next week will be a lot better. I'm excited about decorating for fall and Halloween. I've convinced the family to coordinate costumes with me this year since I didn't get to wear my costume last year! :(  Hopefully get to some farms to pick out pumpkins and pick apples; make a homemade pie! Look who's all fancy! We are only here for three years so I'm going to do everything and anything while we are here!

Little Miss Fashionista had to get in on it too wanted me to take her picture. Like mother like daughter right? 

Fashion Friday {Fall is here}

I think it's safe to say fall is here, or slowly creeping up on me! It is slowly dropping degrees and I'm getting cold. I'm not really complaining because I am not a huge fan of the humidity out here. 

I'm in love with these chunky knit infinity/eternity scarves! They are so cozy! Top knots or buns whichever are one of my faves too! Happy Friday everyone!