Costume Prep + Details

My costume crafting this year was so minimal I had everything done in about 30 min! 

My favorite part was the bedskirt re-purposed as my apron front.  It was a great base piece that could be used for so many different costumes!  It can be changed to any length, added layers or a bustle.  I could even see a bedskirt being a great base for a mermaid or peacock costume!  They come in just about every color or pattern you could imagine and the thrift stores are filled with them!  So many possibilities.  

What would you do with it?  

Price of the bedskirt $3.99

This shirt was a great find.  I was on the hunt for a top that could be cut into a corset/vest shape, so when I found this embroidered blouse, I snatched it up.  I knew it wasn't my true size but it wasn't till I got home that I realized it was actually a PETITE XXS.   The tiny size made my lace up ribbon corset work perfectly so it all worked out well.  Turning it into part of my Drindl was as simple as tucking in the frilly collar (that reminded me more of an evil Disney queen than it did a milkmaid) cutting off the buttons and adding little snips to lace the ribbon through.

 White top: $3.29

 Lastly I put the cute skirt I got from Good Will on top of the bed skirt, pinned it up on either side (which meansI just have to pop the pins out and I can wear it again later), tossed a bonnet on my head and the look was complete!

Skirt: $2.98 on half price day!

Please enjoy my saucy milkmaidy pose

Total Cost: Just Under $10!  Total time?  30 min!  

Not baad, not baaad

Last Day to Link Up!

If you are interested in participating in my Autumn Photo Bucket List Link Up there's only one more day to join in!  After that I'll only be adding links to completed posts.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST JOIN BY OCT 31st 

I've loved having this window around the country (and world!) during this season.  I think my favorite posts to read have been the make up looks and the pictures of your town in all of it's Fall splendor.  It's also been fun to read posts from those of you experiencing Spring right now!

Part of this year's seasonal routine has been to scroll through all of the new Autumnal inspired posts as I'm snuggled in bed.  Makes for very sweet dreams.  It's hard for me to comment at that time of night because Ryan is a light sleeper and wakes if I attempt to type, but if you see your blog linked in the original post then that means I've been stopped by.

If I've missed anyone in that original list, please let me know!  

Autumn Look: Smoke and Berries

Lookie me go!  I'm on a roll!

Yesterday I checked the DRINK off of my Autumn Photo Bucket List and now today
 I can check MAKE UP off as well!
Today we took family pictures at a local park.  Nothing fancy, just us and our little point and shoot.  We did the same thing last year so I' hoping to make it an annual autumnal tradition.  Woah, those two words look weird next to each other.  *blinks and shakes it off*

Anyway I figured I might as well kill two birds with one stone so I took a few pictures of my Fall Make Up before we headed out the door.  BLAM! Here's meh-face.

Aaaaaand here's everything on it:

I forgot to take a picture of my Natural Face Palette open so that you can see the actual product. The little helper guides that stay tucked inside the product are fantastic!  I went for "Super Model Sculpt" in this look because, well... why waste time dinkin' around with anything less?

List-O-Goodies

Elf Tone Correcting Concealer in Apricot Beige
Garnier BB Cream Skin Renew in Light/Medium

Garnier Skin Renew Tinted Anti Dark-Circle Roller

Clinique Stay Mat Sheer Oil Free Pressed Powder in 101 Invisible Matte

Too Faced Natural Face Palette

I used the creme blush, bronzer and highlighter from the palette

Too Faced Naked Eye Eyeshadow Palette

I used In The Buff on my brow bone, Birthday Suit all over my lid, Lap Dance in the crease and Satin Sheets on my inner lid (man that's some sexually charged eye shadow!)

Loreal Telescopic Mascara in Blackest Black

Cover Girl Outlast Lipstain in 435 to line my lips

Loreal Color Riche Lipstick in Berry Exciting 203
Braided Leather Headband from Target

Bucket List Progress! Autumnal Enabler

You never hear about new diet plans come Autumn.  The rest of the year it seems rampant - New Years resolutions, Spring juice fasts, Summer bikini boot camps, but come Fall everyone hunkers down, snuggles in and grabs a baked good.  Pinterest is the biggest enabler this time of year as well.  It's riddled with homemade comfort food and treats.  I think I gain a few ounces each night just scrolling through everyone's recent pinnings.

This is no complaint post though.  No, no, not at all.  I'm here to add to the tempting list of enabling treats!  I think indulging in all the warm gooey pound packers is part of the Autumnal experience.  My favorite store bought treat is this trifecta of sin.  

"I'll have a Grande-half-pump-cinnamon dolce-Caramel-Apple Spice and a toasted Chonga bagel with cream cheese please!" 

That's what the overly peppy Starbucks man who can probably recognize my voice by now hears this time of year.  I can say it all in one breath.  You impressed? No?  Yeaaaa I know drink orders like that come with their own snooty undertones as part of the order but Idon'tevencare.  As Scarlet would say it's "A-wish-suss!"

Lately I've been taking it to the next level and topping my bagel with Krystal's Jalapeno jelly.

Don't you dare even think of telling me how many calories I'm consuming.  I'll thunk your nose if you do.

Checking my FALL DRINK off of the bucket list!  Oooh accomplishment does feel good!  You all have been much more productive than I have though!  Check out my original post and peek in on some of the other bloggers/vloggers getting in on the Autumn spirit.  People have posted crafts, decor, outfits, and yes, ooey gooey delights.  I've been enjoying reading through everyone's blogs before bed at night.  I can't always comment because the clickity-clack of my keyboard wakes Ry, but I haven't missed a post yet!  Keep an eye out for our Activity post coming soon.