October 29, 2015

Vintage lime green for Halloween and a darling new necklace from Gleeful Peacock




Outfit details

Halloween novelty print skinny scarf: Dollar Tree
Brown plastic hair clip: Goody
Orange plastic rose stud earrings: Claire's
Hand painted brass witch's hat charm necklace: c/o Gleeful Peacock
Lime green 1980s does 1950s shirtwaist dress: eBay (I think; had for years)
Orange faux leather skinny belt: eBay
Purple, black and white plastic bangle bracelets: Assorted sources
C. 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue black patent purse: MK Retro
Nude seamed nude stockings: eBay
Black 1940s style round toe faux suede pumps: Wal-Mart
Lip colour: MAC Made With Love
Nail colour: Essie Roarrrrange


Photography by Tony Cangiano
































































Everything about this shoot - and outfit - was fun! We grabbed these snaps very recently at a small, beautiful little lake about 25 minutes outside of town called Trout Lake (a hot spot with local anglers), which has homes right near the shoreline in various spots. As we were shooting, two young (I'd guess about ages 6 and 9 - 10) and their mom came out on their deck to watch us. We all waved at each other and they seemed like very nice, friendly folks. The two girls were having a blast and kept taking photos (or perhaps even video) of us with their phone and tablet.

I'm used to having people stop and watch us for a little while when we shoot in public, but this was one of the first times in all the years we've been taking snaps for my blog that we'd had an audience for the whole process. It was enjoyable and I kept wondering what the youngsters must have been thinking not only of the strangers in their nature filled backyard taking pictures, but also of the auburn haired lady dressed in vintage styles. I know that I would have been over-the-moon elated to have witnessed something like that when I was little. :)

With Halloween just two days away (*happiness squeal*), I couldn't wait a moment longer to share this charmingly pretty necklace that I recently received as review gift from the wonderful US handmade jewelry company Gleeful Peacock with all of you.

The design team there involved me directly with the production of this fabulous hand painted brass witch's hat and spell book (aka, grimoire), as they approached me to ask if they could make a custom necklace for me which would then be offered in a very limited production run on their website.

I was truly honoured by this beautiful offer and suggested a Halloween piece, given the season. They were on board with that and in matter of weeks, I had this elegant, festive, completely Halloween perfect necklace - which, much to my delight, is nickel-free - dangling from my neck.

I don't own a lot of pendant necklaces (in no small part because of my nickel allergy) and am thrilled to grow my collection with this All Hallows' Eve perfect offering. It's lightweight, very comfortable, and could certainly be worn, if so desired, at other times of the year, especially if one is a witch/Wiccan/Pagan, a fan of Halloween, or into goth styles.

Though Gleeful Peacock's offerings are not full on vintage reproduction pieces, many can easily be integrated into yesteryear looks thanks to their timeless design, hand painted detailing, and soft, often muted colour palettes that have such an appealingly lovely age worn look to them.

I adore this sweet, wonderful necklace and can't thank the company enough both for this gift and for involving me with the design process. It was a splendid experience and a true honour!

What I'm sporting in the photos above is not my Halloween costume (I'll be sharing that here on the blog next week and quite possibly on social media come the big night itself), but there was no way I could let this week go by without sharing one of the many outfits I've been wearing lately that completely channels the spirit of this awesome holiday.

As a general rule, lime and neon green are not shades that are kind to my colouring (they tend to give it an unflattering yellowish cast), but luckily this cute 1980s does 1950s shirtwaist dress is an exception there. I've had it for years, but have not shared it here on my blog yet.

I love weaving hits of green and purple into my Halloween decor and outfits, so I decided to make lime green the star colour of this look and was inspired to do so by the little hits of it in this adorable scarf (worn on my head) that I picked up just a few days ago at our local Dollar Tree store.

From that same scarf, I pulled orange for my earrings and skinny belt, as well as black, white and purple, for my purse, shoes and bangle bracelet choices. I really like how this whole ensemble came together and love that I had the ideal necklace, care of Gleeful Peacock, to partner with such a festive look.

In just two days time, my favourite holiday will be upon us again and I can hardly wait!!! Our costumes are all set, the decor is out in full force, I've started cooking and preparing for the family Halloween party we host at our place each October 31st, and I've been watching my favourite Halloween movies and TV shows like there's no tomorrow. This week (and really, whole month) always puts me in the best mood and this one is no exception.

I hope that you're having a marvelous tail end of October, too, whether you celebrate Halloween or not, and can hardly wait to share my actual costume itself with all of you in just a few days time!

64 comments:

  1. I was just thinking if there's any colour that you can't wear, you look good in them all!! Beautiful natural setting, it looks so peaceful and the light is gorgeous. How fab to have that necklace made. X

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    1. What an awesomely lovely compliment, dear Porcelina. Thank you so much! There are some colours that look scary bad on me, I promise you, but I avoid them in large doses usually and go out of my way to avoid wearing them near my face, which is usually the trick to help ensure one can pull off just about any hue.

      It really was and this charming necklace is me to a tee!

      Big hugs & super Happy Halloween week wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  2. I love your bandana and earrings! I love that your tattoo is showing too. I am so glad that I came across your blog, Jessica. You are one awesome chick!

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    1. You just made my day and then some, sweet Sylvie. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I flat out adore your fabulous blog, too, and am so happy that the web lead our paths to cross.

      Have a stellar Halloween Eve, Eve!
      ♥ Jessica

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  3. What a great outfit, that shade of green is very nice with your skintone. I love the Halloween accessories! Even the scenery is beautiful, reminds me of Idaho, I lived there for two years and loved it.
    How my eyes widened when I saw your purse! I love it!

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    1. Thank you very much, lovely April. I adore that this setting reminds you of when you lived in Idaho. That's really cool! I'm a big fan of this vintage purse as well. I've had it for a few years now and its got some wear and tear to it (from ample usage), but hasn't given up the ghost yet, thankfully. :)

      Big hugs & happy Halloween countdown wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  4. Lime green is certainly becoming on you here - you look fabulous! I love the cute headscarf, necklace and orange belt for giving it a festive spin. Subtle but brilliant :) And to echo what Porcelina said, very cool to have a necklace made for you! x

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    1. That's so lovely of you to say, dear CiCi. Thank you so much! It absolutely is an honour to have an necklace made for me and in terms of the theme, you'd be hard pressed to find one that suit this Halloween adoring lass better.

      Oodles of hugs & happy Halloween Eve, Eve wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  5. Stunning and lovely outfit.Love the green color and your photos are fabulous.

    Have a nice day.

    Merethe

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    1. Thank you so much, dear Merethe! How are you doing this fall? I hope that all is well on your end and that you're having a beautiful last week of October.

      Big hugs from Canada,
      ♥ Jessica

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  6. What a fun look! I love the pops of purple and yellow against the "traditional" green/orange of the Hallowe'en colours.

    I have had a few observers of my photo-taking (mostly neighbours who come close to photo-bombing me). The most I ever had was when I did my "Traveling Yellow Skirt" shoot up at Craigdarroch Castle a few years ago - I'm sure the tourists were entertained!

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    1. Thank you very much, lovely Shelia. I really agree, this look is just good, plain fun and that's what this whole week should be about in my books. We all need to let loose and kick up our heels before another epic winter sets in.

      I'm sure they were! I've had whole tour buses of people taking photos of me a few times before (namely in bigger cities). I always wonder where those photos end up? (Then again, do we really want to know ;D).

      Big hugs & happy Halloween countdown wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  7. *SQUEE* You looks so pumpkin-y and festive!!! I love the green and orange combo ... and the orange nails .. and the Halloweeny bangles (purple, black and white)! WAHOOOOOO!

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    1. Festive squees right back at you, my darling friend. I'm so giddy with excitement right now and can hardly believe we're only 1.5 days away from October 31st again. Yippie x a billion! :)

      Tons of hugs & spooky wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  8. This outfit is so much fun Jessica! Perfect Halloween ensemble:)
    -Madison
    www.1minniemuse.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Madison. I can hardly wait to share my actual costume here with you guys next week.

      Big hugs & happy Halloween wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  9. The color of your dress I really like, I'm crazy about the fruit of the lime in every sense! Here's what I miss the heat wave this summer, my tonic water with a slice of lime! I'm digressing .. sorry! This dress is perfect for these days, I love details orange, thin belt, polish the fantasy of the scarf in your hair. Absolutely divine! The pendant of the necklace is adorable, very nice and free from nickel, wow! But above all it is a lovely witch's hat! I wonder how those girls were happy to see you there! Lucky girls!

    a hug

    serena

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    1. Thank you very much for your cheerfully lovely comment, dear Serena. I wonder as well what was going through their young minds. I could tell they were delighting in watching us - even their big German Shepherd dog got in on the fun and was staring, protectively, down on us from the deck they were all standing on.

      Wishing you an awesome Halloween countdown!
      ♥ Jessica

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  10. A very fun dress indeed! Great bright color that could be worn with so many different accessories to accommodate different seasons. I need to add more solid colored dresses to my wardrobe for versatility's sake, as I am always drawn to prints. The scenery is super beautiful too, and the lighting is beyond gorgeous! You guys are such pros at outfit photography, you always seem to find the best light!

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    1. It absolutely could be and you know, now I want to try and give it a spin on the blog at least once during each season. I feel like winter could be the trickiest, though it could be a fun, punchy take on classic green and red for the holidays. :)

      That is a really beautiful compliment, thank you! I'm going to make Tony's day with it right now.

      Tons of hugs & happy Halloween Eve, Eve wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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    2. Thank you very much, Bianca. I must confess that I often supplement the available light with softboxes and reflectors to create the light I truly want.

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  11. You never know the impact you have on others. Maybe you made the day for the family, maybe its the first time the girls saw someone posing in vintage… maybe you have inspired a future blog :)

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    1. Very true! I always secretly hope that I've been able to inspire someone (or maybe even more than one person) of any age to embrace vintage, but knowing that I was able to plant the seeds of that passion in a youngster would be utterly incredible.

      Big hugs & happy Halloween wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  12. Such a fun outfit and I love that colour on you. The headscarf is also a great addition to this outfit, gorgeous Jessica!! x

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    1. Thank you very much, darling gal. I love scarves like this as they can work double duty as both a hair accessory and a belt. Perhaps next year I'll use it as the latter in a different outfit.

      Wishing you a fun filled Halloween weekend!
      ♥ Jessica

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  13. Fun is good. I wish I could take outfit photos in such a beautiful setting. The color of your dress is very pretty and the scarf is perfect for the holiday.

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    1. Thank you very much, dear Ally. The lighting that day was pure magic and captures the soul of October so well. I hope that you're able to shot in a similar a spot on day, too.

      Happiest Halloween wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  14. I, too, am counting down to Halloween. I can't wait to see your costume!

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    1. Just a day to go - squeal!!! Thank you, sweet Shauna. I hope that your costume came together wonderfully in the end and really look forward to seeing it, too, if you share it online.

      Joyful Halloween weekend wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  15. So cute. Lim green isn't typically a color I'd associate with fall (in my mind and wardrobe, this would be classified as spring I guess?) but hey it really works!
    I was like, lime green? Really? But so lovely!
    Also, you're a star, you have paparazzi!...or something.
    But wow really loving the nature shots mixed in.
    Enjoy he rest of your fall!

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    1. Same here, but it works (and rocks) surprisingly well for this season and I think I'll try to find more pieces in it for future autumn ensembles (agreed, in general lime green says spring or summer to me as well).

      Thank you very much for your wonderfully lovely comment and autumn well wishes. I hope the rest of this season is marvelous for you as well!

      Tons of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  16. Lime green is a very bold colour but I am not at all surprised that it suits your coloring so perfectly! Hope you have a very wonderful and happy Halloween :)

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    1. Thank you very much, darling gal. It is a bold hue for sure, but I feel like that stunning majesty of this outdoor setting helps to temper it and let the lime green's hidden fall compatibility shine through. This will not be the last time I wear it for this season in the slightest. I'm hooked on the pairing now. :)

      Big hugs & happy Halloween wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  17. I love the touches of Halloween to this look! So adorable. I adore the green and orange together. The necklace is just so sweet.

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet lady. I'm such a fan of orange and green together for Halloween, especially when you've got oodles of stunning golden sunlight to shot them against, like we had here in these photos.

      Have a marvelous Halloween celebration!
      ♥ Jessica

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  18. I would never have imagined you in such a vivid green, but it really does suit you!

    Have a super day-before-Halloween :-)

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    1. Thank you very much, dear Mim. I don't usually sport neons, but this dress is one of the few exceptions in my closet. I've worn it many times before, but never on camera and now that I've seen in photos, I love it a great deal more and definitely hope to feature it again here in the future.

      Big hugs & happy Halloween wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  19. Perfection! You are perfection. Lime green looks marvelous on you and I think your necklace is to die for!

    I wish you the spookiest of Halloween for the 31st!

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    1. Huge thanks, my darling friend! This necklace really is sensational. Gleeful Peacock's designs are just the ring balance of sweet, whimsical and chic.

      Tons of hugs & happy Halloween weekend wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  20. The witch has just disappeared in a puff of smoke, leaving her hat and book behind!
    Love the green and can't stop looking at the reflections behind you.
    xo Jazzy Jack

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    1. What a poetically lovely way to describe this enchanting necklace, sweet dear. Thank you very much for your wonderful comment.

      Have a marvelous Halloween weekend!
      ♥ Jessica

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  21. You look gorgeous Jessica! I wish lime green looked as good on me!! Super cute novelty scarf and necklace too...Happy Halloween and hugs ;))

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet dear. I've had some lime greens that made me look nearly jaundiced (they didn't play nicely with the pink undertones in my skin), but luckily such is not the case here. In general though, neons, are one of the few types of colours I don't sport often. It's great to have an exception in the form of this fun dress though. Perhaps lime green could work for you in small doses and/or worn away from your face, say as a skirt of pair of shoes (that's the approach I generally take when colours aren't too flattering on me).

      Big hugs & happy Halloween wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  22. Jessica, you look beautiful, and I love all the colours and details in your lovely outfit!

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Linda. You always shower me with such kind, lovely comments and compliments, each one of which I sincerely appreciate.

      Tons of hugs & joyful All Hallows' Eve wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  23. there must be something special about this dress and its shade of lime green - usually lime green is so not my color too - i think we have a similar color scheme - but when i saw that dress i was sure it has a shade i like on you and would even on me!!! halloween magic!
    and all your accessories are so pretty and the pendant is just cuuuuteee!
    AND STUNNING PHOTOS! tony is such a genius! and did you made a spell for that the lake was sooo mirror plain?! ;-)
    happy halloween my dear friends!!! xxxxx

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    1. Goodness, did he ever bring his a game here - the light, though resplendent, was dying fast and he really worked hard to make the most of it. These photos are some of my favourite we've taken and by far my favourite Halloween related outfit shoot to date.

      Thank you very much for your fabulously lovely comment and compliments. I'm off to go make Tony's day with your sweet words.

      Giant hugs & the happiest of Halloween wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  24. Your outfit posts are my favourite part of your blog I think. I love green on you, goes perfectly with your skin and hair, and my oh my- the landscape behind you is breathtakingly beautiful! I also adore your purse, so sweet! Have a wonderful time my dear!

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    1. What splendidly sweet compliments, dear Josephine - you're making me blush over here. :) I'm delighted to know that you're especially keen on my outfit posts. They're certainly amongst mine, too, and I'm excited to share some more seasonal related ones throughout the rest of the fall and on into winter.

      Oodles of hugs & happy Halloween weekend wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  25. I LOVE this green on you! Green IS a hard color to wear, but you wear it so well, especially with your red hair. These photos are beautiful. And, I love your smile. :-)

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    1. You are sweeter than all the candy corn in the world, dear Tanyna. Thank you deeply!

      Tons of hugs & joyful first week of November wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  26. Dear Jessica,
    You look adorable in your outfit! The necklace is perfect for you, too. I can't wait to see your photos next week of your Halloween festivities. Right now, it's still raining and I'm making last minute preparations to begin my thriller novel. At12:01 am, just as Oct. 31 slips into Nov.1 to begin National Novel Writing Month. I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday!

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    1. Thank you ever so much, sweet Tambra. I hope that you had a stellar Halloween celebration and that all goes well with your exciting NNWM plans. I have the deepest respect for all those who take on this epic challenge.

      Big hugs & joyful start of November wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

      *PS* All things willing, I hope to get my Halloween costume post up this week probably on either Tuesday or Saturday, just depending on how today unfolds.

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  27. Another fabulous set of photos, lovely spot and glorious light. You look so cute in the photo where you are properly smiling (I.e. teeth). This lime green is a super shade on you and I like it very much paired with orange. It must have been a great deal of fun to have been involved in the designing of the necklace.

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Kate. It absolutely was a blast! I've been making jewelry myself for over half my life, but I haven't dabbled in painted pieces before and this was certainly the first time I was involved with the design of a piece for a company that would then be sold on their site, so it was both an honour and a thrill.

      I hope that your Halloween went fantastically! Ours was a lot of fun and I'll be sharing more about the big night here a little later this week.

      Oodles of hugs & happy first week of November wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  28. The lime green looks fantastic on you and I love the lipstick color on you, too!

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    1. Thank you very much, lovely lady. I'm a big fan of this salmon-y shade of lippy, too. Often peach and coral shade lipsticks don't work well with the pink undertones in my skin, but much as with the lime green dress here, this one is a nice exception. :)

      Wishing you a stellar November!
      ♥ Jessica

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  29. And today there's 364 days until Halloween, the banners says right under this comment field, sigh. I think you are the only one who can pull off a lime green dress for Halloween and partner it with orange accessories. You look so lovely and fresh and your new lipstick really becomes you. And of course I noticed your orange nails. I hope you had a splendid Halloween party and your costume was a success, dear. :) XOXO

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    1. Huge thanks across the board, my super lovely friend!!! Our Halloween was a lot of fun for sure! We got less trick-or-treaters than expected/planned for, but I think the rainy weather the day before and morning of the 31st may have factored in there. I'll be sharing my costume and more details about our All Hallows' Eve festivities here later this week and am really looking forward to it.

      Only 364, you say, well I better get planning next year's costume right away then! :) (Only half kidding there :D). I hope that your celebration this year was a blast and that November is off to a lovely start for you and your family.

      Tons of hugs & happy second half of autumn wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  30. Flash back few days ago: your photo appeared on Instagram.
    One from this set.
    Due to some heavy-duty job dealings, I don't always manage to read all the blog posts.. so I'm happy when I check out what's new at least via Instagram (but over here, there's so much more joy). Back then, I've told you look gorgeous.
    Today, I'm confirming it. :)
    Every single detail so marvelously structured into your overall look, even the delicate skeletons on your scarf. I tell you: miracle IS in the details. Just a few little items (such as hat-pendant) make whole new look, and make you a Halloween-appropriate gal.

    I hope you've had a great time.

    Marija

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    1. Thank you so very much, my sweet friend. I always - and I really mean this - appreciate your awesomely lovely comments and compliments on both Instagram and here on my blog. I love that between one, or both, we're able to stay abreast with each other's lives - and outfits, too! :)

      It's hard to believe that another Halloween has come and gone already. I wait for it all year with the greatest of anticipation it is always over in - usually very fun filled - flash. Oh well! There's always next year's to look forward to and start planning for, and after all, the lead up to is no small percentage of the enjoyment. :)

      Many hugs & happy first week of November wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  31. Wow I love these colours together! you look great in light green :-)

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    1. Thank you very much, my sweet friend. Not all lime/neon greens are kind to me (some give my skin an unflattering yellowish cast), but thankfully this delightful 1980s does 1950s version is and now that I've seen how cute this dress looks on me in photos (I'd been wearing it for years, but never on camera before), I'm going to be sporting it even more often.

      Big hugs & happy start of November wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  32. What a lovely frock - lovely colour and love the contrasting coloured belt. Nice combination!

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