Fit Flashback: The Circus Knows No Season

Props courtesy of Charlotte.

Tee: JCPenney

Skirt: ModCloth

Bag and charm: Madden Girl, Macy's

Skirt: Bubblegum, Macy's

A. C. Moore

Pop Heart Necklace

Bag: Dolls Kill

Sweater: Madden Girl, Macy's

Shoes: Madden Girl, Kohl's

Top: New York & Company; Skirt (a dress!): Zulily

Brooch: West End Garage

Vase: Aritimi

Bag: Amerileather, Zulily

Top: New York & Company; Skirt: Tinseltown, Macy's

Bag: Marshalls

Top: Candie's, Kohl's; Skort: So, Kohl's; Shoes: INC, Macy's

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Amazon

Sunglasses: Amazon

A. C. Moore

Rad Romance Necklace

Here at The Tote Trove, it's never not circus season.  That's why I'm flashing back to last summer's fits.  You know how it is; so many fits, so little time.  So why not post the unposted?  Because we all need color when it's cold and dreary.  

And clowns are less scary than Santa.

Labor Day Fabrics and Flavors

Dress: Sugar Thrillz, Dolls Kill; Skirt: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Shoes: Jessica Simpson Collection, Amazon

Bag: Francesca's

Tank: Rebellious One, Macy's; Skirt: Arizona Jeans, JCPenney

Tomato girl summer going out hot.

Bag: Universal Thread, Target

Corn and crustaceans.

Top: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's; Jeans: Wild Fable, Target

Blue for You Necklace

Bag: Amerileather, Zulily

Filler schmiller. 

Because a felt boat's always a good idea.

Labor Day means red, white, and blue -- and one last BBQ.  So I donned my polka dot frock and enjoyed festive fare with my family.  The best thing on the table?  My mom's tomato pie.  Probably because it was bursting with, not only tomatoes and cheese, but mayonnaise and sour cream.  So, hearty enough for the hardest-working laborer, not to mention decadence in a dish.

As for Charlotte, she focused on the fruit, as per usual.  I've never seen anyone get so excited about oranges and blueberries. Watching her glee is my favorite thing.

Still, she'd better not get any ideas about me baking a pie.

Primarily Prairie

Top and skirt: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's; Headband: INC, Macy's; Shoes: Worthington, JCPenney 

Bag: Amerileather, Zulily; Stretch bracelet: Cloud Nine, Ocean City; Bangles: B Fabulous; Ring: Making Waves, Ocean City

Top and skirt: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's; Bag: Mellow World, Kohl's; Shoes: Nine West, Amazon

Carla Colorblock Necklace

Yellow and red bangles: B Fabulous; Green and blue bangles: Burlington Coat Factory; Ring: Charlotte Russe

Top and skirt: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's; Headband: New York & Company; Shoes: Chase & Chloe, Zulily

 

Studded bangle: JCPenney; Green ring: Express; Red ring: Making Waves, Ocean City; Bag: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

I talk about primary colors a lot.  And also, for some reason, prairies.  Which is funny because I suspect that if I ever visited a prairie, I wouldn't like it.  But I do like these prairie-esque skirt-and-top combos from LC Lauren Conrad.  

See what I did there?  

This is the part where readers usually groan and think, oh no, not more paid advertising.  But I can proudly say that Kohl's has never paid me for pumping up its products -- and something tells me it never will.  I do it because I love it.       

And now I'm off to do more things I love.  And also a few that I hate.  

Don't look surprised, exercise.

Dental Care Flair: Pearly Whites and Ultra Brights

Sunglasses: Rampage, Boscov's

Shoes: Katy Perry Collection, Belt: Belt is Cool, Amazon; Bag: Amerileather, Zulily

Jumper: Derek Heart, Zulily

Bracelets: Top: ZAD, Zuily; Left to right: Mixit, JCPenney; B Fabulous; Mixit, JCPenney

Tee: Marshalls

Fresh Breath Barrette Brooch

Skirts: Amazon

Bag: Zulily

Skirt: Kohl's

Bag: Delia's, Dolls Kill

Ye Olde Pompom Bow Barrette

Top: Forever 21

Bracelets: All Amrita Singh, Zulily except two green ones.  Light green: Cloud Nine, Ocean City; Dark green: Parade of Shoes

 

Shoes: Nine West, Kohl's

This Fresh Breath Barrette Brooch is an homage to the super colorful, striped Aquafresh toothpaste I coveted as a kid.  Even if the dentist visit freebie toothpastes I used to style it are Crest and Pronamel.  I guess the dental community regards Aquafresh about as highly as my mom circa 1987.  

Thankfully, when I'm playing dress up, I've got the full range of the rainbow at my disposal.  So, I broke out tie-dye, plaid, and stripes bold enough to scare the mauve off a hygienist's scrubs.  In particular, the turquoise of my bamboo bag brings back memories of the Sparkle Crest I once so loved and, yes, was allowed to use.  It tasted a little like bubblegum and made my bedtime ritual feel as enchanted as Cinderella's.  Post prince, of course.  When Cindy was still an indentured servant, I imagine that she had gingivitis to rival Godzilla's. 

So, thanks, Mom.  For the Sparkle Crest.  And all the My Favorite Muffins that made it so necessary.