This week, I'm participating in the Blogtober Fest Challenge sponsored by Arkansas Women Bloggers. Today's topic is Fall Fashion and Decorating.
When I saw the topic for the first day's challenge, I will admit that I was a little stumped. Fashion is not really something that I stay in tune with. I wear what I have, what's clean and what fits; and the "clean" part is negotiable. So, then I thought about focusing on the "decorating" part of the topic. Hmmm....well sure, I have a few pins of great looking projects that I'll never get to. I have some decent fall decor ideas, but with two little grabbers in the house, that will have to wait a few more years. Right now my fall decor includes Matchbox cars, baby dolls, coloring books and random shoes strategically strewn around the floor. Top it off with a plastic pumpkin, and we're good to go.
I finally settled on Fall Fashion featuring Big Sis, the sassy 5-year-old in my house. I talked it over with her and she was more than willing to help out. At least if I can't be a fashionista, then my kid can.
Above: Check out this green corduroy jumper that I found last week at the Goodwill store, of all places. I went in to look for Halloween costume pieces, and found this sweet GAP dress in perfect condition for three bucks. Score! Below: Something we threw together from her closet. We actually bought the super cute knee socks from the LittleMissMatched store in Orlando way back in May, and have been waiting oh-so-patiently for fall weather to wear them. Yay!
And, finally....my favorite of them all. I never, EVER buy the girl expensive clothing. Mainly, because she is still pretty clumsy, messy and generally rough on clothing. When I saw this sale online for Vintage Couture way back in the summer, I jumped! Y'all, this dress cost me TEN BUCKS (I think reg price was $70)!! Oh, how I've waited for the weather to be right for her to wear it. And I can't find brown tights anywhere, wouldn't you know. Nonetheless, it suits her perfectly and we love it!
Obviously, nobody will ever turn to me for fashion tips. But I appreciate this challenge because it caused me to think outside the box....and have a GREAT time with my little girl, who won't be this eager to help for long.
