Lipgloss and Lace
October 8th, 2018

Jacket: Free People | Blouse: Chicwish | Skirt: old (similar) | Glasses: Prada | Bag: Coach | Boots: Forever 21

With Halloween only 3 weeks away, it’s got me thinking about how much I’ve always loved dressing up for the holiday.

As a kid, I would dress up as a witch every year and would go all out, right down to the long black glue-on nails and my face painted bright green. In college it was the ever so original bunny, and even after college I was once an astronaut where literally my whole costume LIT UP.

And for a woman who loves playing dress up even now, isn’t it almost like everyday can be Halloween? Everyday I get to march into my closet, stare at the costumes and choose what I will be today. One day it’s chic, one day it’s classic, one day it’s rock-and-roll, or one day even band leader, when I choose to wear this Free People band jacket.

In the end, I’ve taken my love for Halloween and gone a step further. Instead of throw away costumes on November 1st, I’ve evolved into investing in costumes that will hang in my closet for much, much longer πŸ™‚

Thank you for reading!

Shauna

19 responses to “With the Band”

  1. Ruth says:

    Hah this post is so cute. I personally love this band jacket and the detailing on it. I dress up for Halloween with my girls each year and it’s really fun to see what they come up with!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

  2. This jacket looks so great how you’ve styled it! I’m the opposite and hardly ever dress up for Halloween, ha. Maybe someday when it’d be fun to match with Lila!

    Meagan
    http://www.meagansmoda.com

  3. Katherine says:

    So cute!! Would love to see a costume from you this year! I bet it would be fabulous!

    Katherine | http://www.oneswainkycouple.com

  4. Andrea Nine says:

    I used to dress up as a witch too! What a fabulous jacket and I’m totally picturing you playing the gutair and singing a cool tune! You ARE a ROCK STAR sista!

  5. Kasi Perkins says:

    Love this outfit! You looks so pretty!

  6. Samantha says:

    Such a cute outfit! Love your blazer!
    ~Samantha
    http://goldcoastgirlblog.com

  7. katelyn chef says:

    you are so right as so smart–I love ‘costumes’ that are pretty much clothes with an ‘extra’ edge! love your style so much! xo/Katelyn/www.theyellowspectacles.com

  8. Elisa says:

    Such a beautiful outfit!
    xx Elisa
    http://www.francinesplaceblog.com
    DIY & LIFESTYLE BLOG

  9. Vanessa says:

    These photos are amazing! You look gorgeous, I love this outfit!
    XOXO,
    Vanessa
    http://www.WhatWouldVWear.com

  10. sophie says:

    The jacket, the blouse and boots look so amazing.You look great.I’ve always wanted such a jacket.Still looking.
    http://www.sophieatieno.com/2018/10/modern-ideas-on-how-to-style-pantsuits.html

  11. Ashley says:

    Oooookayyyy, totally drooling over this jacket- and how you styled it!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

  12. Jessica says:

    This is such an adorable look on you dear! Love the jacket!

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

  13. Marie says:

    Super fab outfit!! Love your jacket

  14. Love the black and white feel to this outfit! so flattering!

  15. Maureen says:

    I getcha! Those Halloween costumes ain’t cheap! I actually didn’t get into Halloween as much as when my son was born then all of the sudden it’s a holiday I look forward to! But I love your idea of investing in more of a wardrobe pieces that can be worn any time you want to. This jacket is beautiful and I like how you styled it!

    Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com

  16. I love this! I just am a fan of detailed jackets and this is adorable on you! Love it with the otk boots and your frilly blouse! I was a black cat for a number of years!
    thanks for linking!
    jess xx
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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