November 2, 2009

What I wore on Halloween night

Rapturous wind rattled the building all day, long wispy tendrils of soot hued cloud filled the sky, the sun proving as elusive as a ghost. Yet the gloomy weather only helped to bolster our moods and set the tone for Halloween on Saturday.

Spending a quite night at home, I donned a mixture of black and orange pieces from my closet, centred my make-up for the evening around smoky purple eyes and deep Bordeaux coloured lips. Though it’s been several years since I last wore a full-fledged costume, never has a single All Hallows Eve slipped past without me dressing in the spirit of the day.

Below are four snapshots that my darling husband took of me, using the burgundy curtains in our living room as a backdrop. We both agreed that it they added a certain gothic/Victorian vibe to these “spooky” photos. (Please look past the fact that I’m frightfully overdue for a haircut [my last one took place in May!], and that I was retaining water, for how shall we say, female reasons.)

{Halloween Night 2009}










Outfit details:

-Black flower headband: Forever 21
-Black hoop earrings: Claire’s (other little stud earrings worn in holes above bottom hoop earrings, also from Claire's)
-Black plastic bead necklace (one strand, looped twice): Claire’s
-Pair of black faceted plastic bracelets (worn on right wrist): H&M
-Black “crystal looking” plastic and ribbon bracelet (worn on left wrist): Fairweather
-Orange t-shirt (which actually has the loveliest crochet style lace on the back that you can't see here, I'll have to get a pic of it one day): Reitmans
-Black tie front, ruffled cardigan: Wal-Mart
-Sheer black shawl/scarf with sparkles: thrifted about a decade ago, no label
-Black double brass buckle belt: Forever 21
-Black and white polka dot skirt: Suzy Shier
-Nail polish colour: Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in “Emerald City”
-Lip colour: Diva by MAC


Festively fashioned as I was, as the night wore on and the hours rolled past, we didn’t end up getting a single trick-or-treater, much to our disappointment. We live in a large apartment building full of kids, but I believe that the wide spread concern surrounding the swine flu here in Toronto scared off many parents from allowing their children to go door-to-door this Halloween. Oh well, there’s always next year – and in the meantime we can nibble the candy that didn’t end up being handed out. Yum!

I love Halloween dearly and wait for it eagerly each year, but now that it’s over, my mind already feels like it’s more than ready to begin the Christmas season. I love reasons to celebrate, to deck my halls, trim my tree, cook a lavish meal and celebrate the spirit of giving, friendship, love and peace. I’ll definitely have to think up a great Christmas outfit this year – luckily I’ve got seven weeks until Ol’ St. Nick arrives to figure out what to wear! :)

I hope that everyone had an excellent Halloween, and that as autumn begins to take on a frosty feel, you're each have an amazing winter holiday season!

32 comments:

  1. I didn't realize you have wonderful red hair! Love, love them :-) We don't celebrate Halloween here...that's so sad, as I adore the mood of this festivity and after seeing it in New York three years ago I'm definitely in love...

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  2. Oh! And the curtains are so Twin Peaks! The walls in my bedroom are painted in a similar color ;-)

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  3. Great photos Jessica..perfect for Halloween...love your sweater! Kori xoxo

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  4. Love the whole ensemble; from the outfit, the make-up to the nails! You look absolutely fabulous! =) Thank you for sharing!

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  5. Love the outfit - I wish I would have dressed half so fabulously. Glad you had a good Halloween! :)

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  6. Oh, you are so Gorgeous, Jessica!! What a fantastic outfit and wonderful portraits!! How lovely to see you, my dear!! :) – g ♥♥♥

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  7. Gorgeous! Love the Halloween outfit.

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  8. Stunning, you look lovely doll, thank you for sharing! Take care and have a lovely week! x

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  9. Wow! only seven weeks till Christmas. Its hard to believe its that close at hand. Great costume!

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  10. omg, look at you! where to start? we are fair complected twins ;-) You are soooo pretty!!!! I love the makeup, you look lovely :-) and I love your red hair, I'm so jealous!

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  11. You look lovely Jessica! I love the color of your hair!

    XOXO,
    Syd

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  12. Beautiful!!
    I too am in the mood for the Christmas season!!

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  13. Oh I adored seeing photos of you! Gorgeous you are and I love your outfit! You have the most beautiful skin and features you gorgeous lady you!!

    We carve a gorgeous pumpkin and had the candy waiting and like you...not one trick-or-treater...boo!

    Love and hugs to you sweet friend,
    Karyn

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  14. Wow, you have such beautiful skin! And, of course, darling outfit as well. One of my friends told me everyday for me is halloween (because of my constant 1955 wardrobe)silly!

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  15. I love the way you write, Jessica--you have a gift! Fabulous pictures--VERY gothic! Thanks for your kind visit today and your sweet words!

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  16. Gorgeous and spooky! Love, love it! We only got 5 trick or treaters ourselves (and we live in a house!) and only one was younger than teens. So I was disappointed too (running to the front door every five seconds). But I am very excited about Christmas coming! Can't wait to see the loveliness you post on your blog!

    P.S. Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog!

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  17. I love your Halloween outfit :) Your sparkly shawl/scarf is so pretty as is the rest of your outfit, I really like the headband too. You're so gorgeous, I'm completely envious of your lovely red hair. Your makeup looks so pretty, I love the lipstick color.
    Glad you had such a lovely Halloween!

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  18. The outfit is Fab! Love the polka dot skirt! Perfect spot, in front of those divine curtains!

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  19. Jessica, you are beautiful ! I am happy to see you !

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  20. You are so beautiful!! The outfit is amazing!!! xoxo

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  21. Hi gorgeous spooky girl. Love your outfit ...

    Love your little pumpkin too, so cute darling.
    xxx

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  22. Beautiful photos! Love the "witchy" green nail polish :)

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  23. YOu are a cutie!! I am so glad I got to see you. I love your hair!! Your halloween outfit is great and I love the backdrop. Glad you doing well and I will have letter out to you soon... take care my friend and have a great day!

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  24. Oh, Jessica, you looked stunning!!

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  25. Jessica, You are lovely! I'm so happy to meet you! No trick or treaters? I say the same thing, more candy for ME ;D

    I have a very long driveway so we rarely get any. Even when the kids were younger, we would leave a bucket on the porch and take our kids to walk a block where the houses were closer together.

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  26. These are great photos. You look fantastic. That is an awesome ensemble. You are very beautiful. Cool to see some photos of you.

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  27. Oh you're stunning! Lovely photos and outfit!!!

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  28. Dearest everyone, I just read through each of your phenomenally kind comments, one after another, and must confess your beautiful words have left me in tears.

    I can't begin to thank you each enough for how sweet and thoughtful your sentiments and compliments are. They mean the world to me and have given me the hugest confidence boost I can recall ever receiving.

    I promise to share lots more snaps of myself and my outfits in the future, and really do thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your immensely dear comments.


    Love & hugs to each of you, treasured friends,
    ♥ Jessica

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  29. Jessica! How beautiful you are. Just adore your porcelain skin. Hope your Halloween was wonderful! Sorry it has been a few days dear friend. Was so busy with the writing and holiday! Lots of love and hugs!

    Xoxo, Nicolette

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  30. What a pretty lady. I adore your red hair!
    -Andi x

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  31. Nicolette & Andi, thank you so very much my for your wonderfully kind words.

    I don't think anyone had ever said they liked my pale skin before and now many of you have turned my fair skin to the colour of a red rose from blushing so much over you deeply sweet compliments. Thank you!!!

    Huge hugs to you, my friends!
    ♥ Jessica

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