Alright. I’m having a difficult time figuring out how to top last year’s Halloween costume. I’m not even sure which party I will be attending this year! I know I’ve already mentioned my thoughts about costumes for this year… but then I stumbled on this dress on Etsy, and… well… What do you think? I already have white boots I could wear, it would just be a matter of buying the dress and hat. I think I’m having a difficult time of it, because usually my costumes are so inexpensive. And this costume would require me to actually purchase something not at a thrift store.

I just hope nobody buys it, because here I am mulling it over and waiting for your opinions. :)

blue Peter Pan collar dress / mod green dress

I'll be spending the evening updating the shop (Finally! My Goodness!). I hope to be doing more shop updates as my traveling schedule winds down for the Fall and I get back into a more normal schedule. Although, nothing's ever completely normal around these parts… :)

floral romper / floral tent dress

red and white gingham blouse / chambray shorts / folksy printed ascot

leather blazer / red ruffled blouse

green cape / burgundy  velvet coat

There’s just something about it… when the temperatures begin to drop, my mind starts drifting into furry territory. After the first of October, I find myself adding a bit of fur to outfits to give them that little bit of seasonal oomph. (Yes, I said oomph. I blame it on my high school choir ensemble director!)

Today I found myself at the antique mall, in search of a long bench for my living room. Of course, I lingered in the booths with pretty hats, and gloves, and furrrrrs… and remembered that I had been wanting to buy a big, fluffy faux fur coat. There was plenty of selection as far as fur coats go… but none of them faux.

Politics aside, I just can’t bring myself to wear a real fur coat… all that animal. Just freaks me out and makes me sad. I can do the collars, and little bits here and there. (Only vintage fur, though. Again, not trying to get political… but I like to give new life to old, forgotten fashion items.) Anyway… I’m on the hunt for new furry details, and thought I would share my inspiration with you!

images: Mr. Newton, Hoy Fashion, Fashionist, Stylesightings, Fashionist