Red Poets Society and Purple Pose: A Hint of Halloween

Top: Allegra K, Amazon; Skirt: Vanilla Star, Macy's

Girly Ghost Necklace

Bag: Olivia Miller, JCPenney

Hair clip: Target

Boots: Impo, DSW

Top: Madden Girl, Macy's; Skirt: Wild Fable, Target

Stylish Skulls Necklace

Bag: Skinnydip London, Macy's

Barrettes: INC, Macy's

Shoes: Madden Girl, Kohl's; Socks: Amazon

Jacket: XOXO, JCPenney; Skirt: So, Kohl's

Glam Ghoul Necklace

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Macy's

Sunglasses: Zulily

Shoes: Mix No. 6, DSW

It's late October, and you know what that means: time to scare up some spooky.  And I can't do that without the ruffled, violet top I've worn for the past two Halloweens.  Part fright night, part '90s, it puts the Poe in poet's blouse.  And it looks especially bold with red -- Red Hat Society colors notwithstanding.  

Speaking of hats (and the heads that support them), I got into the spirit of things by making some skull necklaces.  Even the ghost one has a tiny skull dangling from the center if you dare to get too close.

That said, I'll be steering clear of the occult.  

Unless it comes with candy.

Clothes, Clothes, Clothes

Skirt: Almost Famous, Kohl's

Bag: Glamour Damaged, Etsy

Stargazer Garden Necklace

Top: Madden Girl, Macy's

Boots: Betsey Johnson, Macy's

Top: Sugar Moon, Macy's

Bag: Zulily

Coat: So, Koh's

Shoes: Anne Michelle, JCPenney

Hair clip: Wild Fable, Target

Knickknack: Michaels

Top: Almost Famous, Boscov's

Bag: Skinnydip Lomdon, Macy's

Hair clip: Wild Fable, Target

Sometimes one word says it all.  Especially when you say it three times. 👗👖👠

Falling for Fuchsia: A Hint of Halloween

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Macy's

Flip flops: Katy Perry Collection, Nordstrom Rack

Top: Nine West, Kohl's

Bow: Marshalls; Necklace and sunglasses: Simply Vera, Kohl's

Bag: Skinnydip London, Macy's

Shoes: Jessica Simpson Collection, DSW

Hair clips: Wild Fable, Target

Dress: Nine West, Kohl's

Caboodle: Kohl's; Spider necklace: SHEIN

Bag: Betsey Johnson

Bow: Carole, JCPenney; Spider clips: Marshalls

Sunglasses: Betsey Johnson, Zulily

Shoes: Chinese Laundry, Zulily; Socks: Mix No. 6, DSW

Top: Nine West, Kohl's; Skirt: Tinseltown, Kohl's

I decided to put up my Halloween decorations on October 1, just like last year, which was the first time I put up decorations at all.  It gave me a sense of being on top of things, as well as giving us a chance to enjoy it all month long.  So when Charlotte, infatuated with the neon jack-o-lanterns, rolled toward them, I thought, this is what it's all about, coaxing infant development with DayGlo ghouls.  

That said, it's also all about fuchsia.  I had fun featuring this shade, mixing in some arachnids.  Sure, these fits are a little subtle.  But they're just the beginning of my Halloween adventure.

Because whether web-wrapped or rhinestone-encrusted, spiders are the gateway to spooky.  

When Life Gives You Lemons: Squeezing a Little More Out of Summer

Shoes: Jessica Simpson, DSW

Lemon Ice Nice Necklace

Dress: Nine West, Kohl's

Flower barrette: Capelli, ULTA

Bag: The Shoppes at the Asbury

Bag: Violet Ray, Kohl's

Guitar Shero Necklace

Pink top: Arizona Jeans, JCPenney; Orange top: Pink Rose, Kohl's

Sunglasses: Rampage, Boscov's

Shoes: Madden Girl, Kohl's

Bag: Mix No. 6, DSW

Kimono: Nine West, Kohl's

Scrunchies: Goody, Amazon

Happy Face Place Necklace

Dress: Lily Rose, Kohl's

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Amazon; Charm: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Skirt: Marshalls

Pink and Purple Rainbow Necklace 

Sunglasses: Wild Fable, Target

Shoes: Lucky Brand, Zulily; Bag: Skinnydip London, Macy's

Fifth Sun, JCPenney

You know the deal,

You've all heard my spiel.

When fall comes to call,

I just want to stall.

To bask in the sun,

And soak up the fun,

To borrow, no, steal

Summer's easy appeal.

But time must march on

Like the faded green lawn.

So I'll make the most

Of the pumpkins and ghosts

Before winter comes

And I'm really bummed.

My poem may not be Shakespeare, but it describes how I feel every fall.  Which is why I like to help obliterate the blues with a bold crop of tropical brights. 

Next stop October when I work through my fear of fright night with girly-ghoulish garb.