Walking in a Wardrobe Web

Skirt: Wild Fable, Target

Halloween Hue Necklace

Tights: Mixit, JCPenney; Boots: ShoeDazzle

Top: Bisou Bisou, JCPenney

Bag: Sleepyville Critters, Zulily

Top: Nine West, Kohl's; Skirt: Xhilaration, Target; Bag: Betsey Johnson, Macy's

Spider barrettes: Piper K, Marshalls; Black necklace: Simply Vera, Kohl's; Boxed necklace: Betsey Johnson, Marshalls; Claw barrette: Walgreens

Belt: Marshalls

Top: Nine West, Kohl's

Bag: Worthington, JCPenney

Top: Simply Vera, Kohl's

Tights: Isadora, Zulily; Shoes: Mix No. 6, DSW

What can I say that I haven't already said about Halloween fashion?  Here it is, only mid-October, and in my mission to be pro-fall and therefore pro-spooky, I may have -- gulp -- eeked too soon.  But I suppose it comes with the cemetery territory and am okay with it if you are.

So. Today's trio of outfits includes only one new handmade necklace, namely the simple but nonetheless festive Halloween Hue.  There are some new store-bought ghoulish goodies, though.  I found the Betsey Johnson spider pendant and Piper K. sparkly spider barrettes in Marshalls a month ago.  I was super psyched about both until I realized that the spiders wouldn't show up in my hair.  No matter!  I just clipped them elsewhere, like good old Piper K. suggested on the package.  And now I can't imagine outfit number two without a rhinestone-encrusted arachnid crawling up the sleeve and belt.  Speaking of eight-legged lovelies, when I spied the Simply Vera spider necklace in Kohl's, it was the only one on the rack.  I couldn't help but wonder if it was a return.  Then again, who would part with such an elegant accoutrement?  Not me!  I plan to wear it year 'round with all sorts of  ensembles.

I be-weave it's what Charlotte of Charlotte's Web would've wanted.   

North Pole Stroll

Tights: Isadora, Zulily

Merry Kitschmas Necklace

Bag: Violet Ray, Kohl's

Bag: Nordstrom

Boots: Mix No. 6, DSW

Dress: Xhilaration, Target

Boots: ShoeDazzle, Zulily

Fabulous Felt Christmas Wreath Brooch

Clutch: Merona, Target

Top: Xhilaration, Target

Ring: PinkBopp

Happy first day of winter!  Given my hatred of snow and ice, you'd think I'd be the first to snap, grumpy-old-woman-style, "Oh yeah?  What's so happy about it?"  But Christmas being just four days away goes a long way to soften the blow.

As does a Christmas-themed winter wardrobe.  For yes, I'm still trotting out the Kris Kringle clothes -- minus the hat.  Unless you count my Santa hat and stocking-print dress.  It's an oldie but a goodie, like most of the things I'm wearing.  Including my fabulous PinkBopp ring, which I proudly bust out each year.  And my ugly sweater-print top, which I wore to cruise Christmas lights.  And last but certainly not least, the lovely lime and black plaid infinity scarf that my sister made me.  I could go on, but I won't.

I wouldn't want to upset the elves.

How Do You Do, Halloween?

Coat: POPSUGAR, Kohl's

Bag: Cat & Jack, Target

Bright Black Necklace Cadaverous Cameo Necklace

Tights: K. Bell, Marshalls

Fabulous Felt Halloween Candy Barrette

Ring: PinkBopp, Etsy

Boots: ShoeDazzle, Zulily; Necklace and lime bracelet: Amrita Singh, Zulily; Bag and orange bangle: Worthington/Mixit, JCPenney

Dress: Lily Rose, Kohl's

Eye See You Necklace

Trick or Treat Trio Barrette Brooch

Tights: Isadora, Zulily

Pleasant Crescent Barrette Brooch

Creepy Castle Necklace

Sweatshirt: Forever 21

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Macy's

Dress: BeBop, Macy's

Today's post title means this: How are you, Halloween?  Feeling festive, or bogged down by seasonal allergies?  But if you remove the comma, then it means this: How do you do, that is, spend Halloween?  The rest of this post is my answer.

I have no new handmade accessories, but rather the best of Tote Trove spooky style. One thing is as new as last week; the rest I've had for years.  Here it is mixed with my mass-produced treasures on my church bench, decked out for All Saints-slash-All Souls Day:

And now on to my Out of Print "Fight Evil, Read Books" tee (which, yes, in the outfit pic looks like it says "boo" instead of "books" in the happy accident of my hand.  Just had to hog that hip, lefty, huh?).

When I saw this tee, I was like, Halloween as a force for good -- in the name of reading.  I love that!  I also love Out of Print's retro library card tags:  

The names make me wonder if these people are real and if so, are they still alive?  Take Bob Falcone. Maybe he had a fatal pumpkin carving accident since he checked out 101 Ways to Woo Your Cousin instead of How to Carve a Pumpkin.  What's he up to this Halloween?  Haunting a library?  Or surprising people, Psycho style, in the shower?

On that unsettling note, have a safe and happy Halloween.  Steer clear of razor blade Reese Cups.  

And Bob.

The Ghost of Grunge

Boots: ShoeDazzle, Zulily

Hoodie: Delia's, Dolls Kill

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Macy's; Clips: Wild Fable, Target; Sunglasses: Amazon

Dress: Vylette, Kohl's

Grape Jelly Earrings

Bag: Circus by Sam Edelman, Kohl's

Sandals: Betsey Johnson, Macy's

Skirt: Tinseltown, Kohl's

Colorful Caverns Necklace

Top: Awake, Kohl's

Henrietta Heart Clips

Pants: Vylette, Kohl's

Bag: Betseyville, ROSS

Yellow top: Forever 21; Striped top: Mossimo, Target

Houndstooth bangle: Target; Other bangle: Mixit, JCPenney; Sunglasses: Betsey Johnson, Zulily; Ring: Old Navy

Shoes: Betsey Johnson, Macy's

Necklace: SHEIN

Sunglasses: Wild Fable, Target; Choker: Amrita Singh, Zulily; Bag: Olivia Miller, Amazon; Top bangle: Amrita Singh, Zulily; Bottom bangle: B Fabulous; Daisy clip: So, Kohl's

Dress: Delia's, Dolls Kill

Sailor Swoon Earrings

You may have noticed that I have a guest star in the last outfit pic.  Ever since I first saw this "grunge character" (because yes, that's what he's called in the Microsoft Paint 3D image library), I knew I had to abduct adopt him.  I especially like how he's a husky ginger, that least menacing of alt-thug archetypes.  And although I know that "grungy" isn't the best adjective to describe looks featuring beaucoup Betsey, this icon of  '90s street style has found a home here.  

At first, I put him in the tree, poised to pounce.  But then I thought, no, he's not chasing me -- he's the one trying to run away.  Maybe he's afraid of my shadow or my SHEIN necklace that boldly says CAUTION.  Or maybe he's scared because he's responsible for the broken windmill in the pink pants pic.  Remember that windy spring night when I risked life and limb to save it?  Well, since then a blade has gone missing -- and I think maybe Grungy's to blame.  

Which leaves one thing to say: 

Run, fat boy, run.