Skirt: Modcloth
Shirt: Xhilaration, Target; Avian Adventure Necklace: The Tote Trove
Bag: Nine West, ROSS Dress for Less
Skirt: TJ Maxx; Flora's Flowers Necklace: The Tote Trove
Boots: Chase & Chloe, Zulily
Shorts: Merona, Target
Top: Flying Tomato, Marshalls
Top: Self Esteem, Zulily
Shoes: Penny Loves Kenny, Zulily
Belt: Apt. 9, Kohl's
Skirt: Celebrity Pink, Marshalls
If a maxi skirt is a man on stilts, then a micro mini is a midget. So for this circus of autumn ensembles, I handpicked a hodgepodge of hemlines, although none quite as extreme as those personified by our ringmaster mascots. I've worn everything -- tops, shoes, and bags -- to the big top before (except the blouse in the second to last outfit), but never any of it in the same costume. Which just goes to show (me, as I'm the one who needed convincing) that fall isn't just about death and decay. It can also be about new beginnings. Not only that, but the season's jewel-tone shades are a great backdrop for, well, jewels, and other bright extras.
If you're asking yourself, "Have I heard this before?", don't worry; you're not going nuts. This is just that yearly post where I get with the program and decide to like fall. And one of many where I mention the circus.
So, all hail the harvest. And the circus. Because both are a cozy, crazy cross between homespun and hair-raising (I'm talking to you, Halloween), the perfect time to, ahem, fall for the sweet scent of woodfire smoke and the spine-tinglingly electric spectacle of fire eaters. It kind of makes me wish I had a tent dress. Preferably a red-and-white striped one like a bloated candy cane or super jumbo deluxe popcorn tub. What I've got is mustard-smeared separates, but I'm making them work for me.
Which is as it should be. Because as they say in the The Greatest Showman and other out-there acts, this is me.
P.S. I use the word "circus" three times in this post. Coincidence? The bearded lady thinks not.
4 comments:
Oh, I see why you show in this post all your fantastic outfits and I smell now also wood fires! Love your perfect combined looks as usual!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
www.dressedwithsoul.com
I love the theme of mustard-yellow throughout this post!! It's definitely a nod to autumn, and it's a fantastic color on you. The rainbow-stripe skirt makes me think fondly of a hot air balloon print, and the flapper print skirt is so unique and cute! The Flora's Flowers Necklace is definitely my new favorite creation of yours, and your hair is absolutely ADORABLE in those pigtails! The photo of you holding the bouquet of markers is so fun and makes me think of back-to-school days. Lastly, you have the coolest shoe collection, EVER!
I love all your looks ❤
I'm always in awe of your wardrobe, there are so many goodies to see.
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