13 Days of Halloween: Day One

Welcome to the first post of our "13 Days of Halloween" countdown! Tune in for 13 days of ghoulish crafts, spooky adventures, creepy decor, and inspiration for your own October celebrations. To kick off the countdown, we'd like to share a couple of Halloween-inspired everyday outfits....

Tasty Tuesdays: Fall Harvest Soup

This soup is absolutely wonderful. It is comforting, filling, and reminiscent of a fall harvest. We find ourselves craving it throughout the entire year, despite the season. While it does have a longer cooking time, the preparation is quite simple. Just get the ingredients into the pot and you can catch up on another project while your soup simmers away!

Work-It Wednesdays: Weekly Outfit

 

Another example of the tight/loose silhouette, this time with tight on the top and loose lines on the bottom. The collar of the sweater is folded up to create a high-neckline, which we love right now. The faux-snakeskin belt ties in the animal print theme, which is a big hint for this fall and winter.

Pants: Dolce Vita

Shoes: Nine West

Belt: Hand-me-down from mother

Sweater: Mystery brand from ages ago

Tasty Tuesdays: Moroccan Chick Pea Soup

A richly spiced dish that would be great a starter to a meal for cold nights but this soup can also stand alone. It is hearty with warm spices and a little added heat from the cayenne.

Saturday Stories: Golden Gardens & The Apple Tree

In an effort to enjoy the last traces of summer weather, we took a bus to a nearby beach. We were not entirely sure where the beach was located, so we hopped off the bus at the stop that seemed the closest. Secretly, we followed a pair of strangers who had been talking during the bus ride about visiting the beach. In the dim light of dusk we stumbled along a path through the woods. After many flights of stairs, near-tumbles, and several unmarked roads, we finally emerged near the beach. Although we left late and missed most of the sunset, the air was still warm and there were bonfires and people playing music.

Work-It Wednesdays: Weekly Outfit

 

Fashion Tip: It is a good idea to look for the shape your outfit is creating. It can be a good idea to try and make sure that you are not create a "tight-on-tight" silhouette. A more flattering choice is typically balancing a loose top with more streamlined bottom or the other way around.