My Halloween Comeback

Hey fashionistas!
Yes, I realize that it's been a long time since my last blog post; It's been difficult to find the time to update with my crazy work schedule. On top of that, my old laptop is infected with some nasty viruses (which I can't get rid of) that make it hard to use since it's SO slow! Now I have a new computer that's waiting to be set up (thanks James!), so I've decided to get back into blogging. I will be posting updates from the laptop that my mom was nice enough to let me borrow in the mean time (thanks Mom!). To make up for my prolonged absence, I've decided to post a whole bunch of trendy Halloween costumes like I did for the past two years. Some of the costumes are trends that I've already written about and some will be new trends. You can look at some of these costumes as a hint for what the upcoming fashion trends will be.

 Oktoberfest Maid Costume Set, $26/98, available in sizes XS-XXL, hottopic.com

 

 Queen Light-Up Costume Set, $29.98, available in sizes XS-XL, hottopic.com

 Red Riding Hood Costume Set, $24.98, available in sizes XL and XXL, hottopic.com

Alice Light-Up Costume Set, $29.98, available in sizes XS-XL, hottopic.com

Evil Queen Costume Set, $26.98, available in sizes XS-XL, hottopic.com
Fairest Princess Costume Set, $49.99, available in sizes MD and XXL, hottopic.com


Feline Fatale Catsuit, $59.99, available in sizes SM-LG, hottopic.com

Miss Wonderland Costume Set, $54.99, available in sizes XS-XXL, hottopic.com

 Pop Diva Blue Bodysuit Costume Set, $39.99, available in sizes SM and MD, hottopic.com

 

Pop Diva Costume Set, $49.99, available in sizes XS-XL, hottopic.com

Pop Diva Silver Dress Costume Set, $39.99, available in sizes XS-MD, hottopic.com

Princess Pink Costume Set, $49.99, available in sizes SM and MD, hottopic.com

 

Queen Of Wonderland Costume Set, $54.99, available in sizes XS-XL, hottopic.com

Vampire Costume Set, $49.99, available in sizes XS-LG, hottopic.com

Tea Party Hostess Costume Set, $54.99, available in sizes XS, SM, and XXL, hottopic.com

Sailor Costume Set, $21.98, available in sizes LG and XXL, hottopic.com

Zombie Bride Costume Set, $54.99, available in sizes XS and XXL, hottopic.com

Dancing Queen Costume, $48.99, available in sizes 2-3, 5-7, and 9-11, kohls.com

Egyptian Jewel Costume, $59.99, available in sizes 1-3, 5-7, and 9-11, kohls.com

Tinker Bell Deluxe Costume, $54.99, kohls.com

Wizard Wanda Costume, $36.39, available in sizes 0-1 and 3-5, kohls.com

Bumble Bee Costume, $8.50, available in sizes M and L, mandee.com

2 Piece Jail Bird Dress, $15.00, available in sizes S-XL, wetseal.com

Baseball Player Dress, $15.00, available in sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Tokyo Treasure Geisha Costume, $24.99, available in sizes 0/1-11/13, partycity.com

Blood Lust Vampire Costumes, $44.99, partycity.com

Captain Cutie Pirate Costume, $39.99, available in sizes Small-Large, partycity.com

Cheeky Cherokee Costume, $24.99, available in sizes Small-Large, partycity.com

Cutie Cowgirl Costume, $39.99, partycity.com

Devil Doll Costume, $34.99, available in sizes 3/5-11/13, partycity.com

  Heaven's Angel Costume, $34.99, available in sizes 3/5-11/13, partycity.com

 

Jane Jetson Costume, $49.99, partycity.com

  Judy Jetson Costume, $49.99, partycity.com

Light Up Lil' Devil Costume, $26.99, available in sizes 0/1-11/13, partycity.com

Missy Mouse Costume, $39.99, available in sizes Small/Medium and Medium/Large, partycity.com

Pirate Lass Pirate Costume, $29.99, available in sizes 5/7 and 10/12, partycity.com

Poison Apple Princess Costume, $39.99, available in sizes Small/Medium and Medium/Large, partycity.com

Pretty Pixie Light Up Fairy Costume, $36.99, available in sizes 0/1-11/13, partycity.com

Sassy Sailor Costume, $29.99, available in sizes Small-Large, partycity.com

Senorita Bone-Ita Skeleton Costume, $39.99, available in sizes Small-Large, partycity.com

Sweetheart Alice Costume, $49.99, partycity.com

Tigress Ninja Costume, $7.00, available in sizes 7/9 and 11/13, partycity.com

Twilight Bite Vampire Costume, $24.99, available in sizes 0/1-11/13, partycity.com

Vampirina Costume, $29.99, available in sizes 7/9 and 11/13, partycity.com

Voodoo Vixen Costume, $24.99, available in sizes Small-Large, partycity.com

Wicked Angel Costume, $24.99, available in sizes 3/5, 7/9. and 11/13, partycity.com

Monster Girl Costume, $29.99, available in sizes Small/Medium and Medium/Large, partycity.com

You'll look great wearing any of the Halloween costumes I posted above whether you're trick or treating or going to a party. If you don't have the money to spend on a costume right now, you can make your own! You can recreate some of the costumes from above with your own clothes and also visit a fabric shop or thrift store for extra help. If you need more costume ideas, I've written several articles about how to make your own. Just type the words "Halloween" or "costume" in the My Little Fashion Finds search engine at the bottom of this page. Also, feel free to contact me with your own costume ideas. Happy Halloween!

Charming In Chambray

Back in the fall, I wrote about faux denim and jeggings. These trends are still in for the spring. Menswear-inspired styles such as shirt dresses are also still going strong, so it's no surprise that chambray is the next big thing. While the chambray trend has been most prevalent with shirts, it is also being spotted in pants, skirts, jackets, purses, etc. If you're wondering what chambray is, it is a cousin to denim. It's a lightweight fabric made of cotton or linen. It has a strong resemblance to denim, even though it's not. It's also lighter than denim typically is, so it's perfect to wear on a hot day in the spring/summer. Check out my little chambray finds below!

Energie Chambray Camisole, $24.00, shown in light chambray; also available in dark chambray, sizes Small-X large, kohls.com

Chambray Henley Shirt Dress, $62.00, shown in blue; also available in black, sizes XS-L, americanapparel.com

AE Crossback Vest, $29.95, available in sizes XXS-XXL, ae.com

Alison Bow in Chambray, $9.00, lulus.com

Chambray Bow Cabbie Hat, $10.50, charlotteerusse.com

Chambray Boyfriend Shirt, $22.00, available in sizes XS-XL, charlottrusse.com

Chambray Side Pocket Babydoll Dress, $24.00, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Crocheted Chambray Top, $22.00, available in sizes XS and L, charlotterusse.com

Embroidered Chambray Top, $22.00, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Printed Chambray Babydoll Dress, $28.00, available in sizes M-XL, charlotterusse.com

Rolled Sleeve Chambray Shirt, $24.00, available in sizes XS-XL, charlotterusse.com

Pleated Chambray Peep Toe Pump, $22.90, shown in ltblue; also available in skygry and black, sizes 5.5-10, gojane.com

Snake Inset Chambray Wedge, $23.70, shown in blue; also avalable in skygry, sizes 6.5-10, gojane.com

Tie-Waist Chambray Pants, $34.50, shown in navy; also available in black, sizes SM and MED, gojane.com

American Rag Skort Pleated Chambray Shorts, $19.99, available in sizes XS-L, macys.com

American Rag Top Chambray Zipper Bustier, $14.99, sizes S-L, macys.com

American Rag Top Chambray Pleat Boyfriend Shirt, $24.99, available in sizes XS-L, macys.com

Angie Top Chambray Lace Pleated, $24.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

Angie Top Embroidered Chambray Peasant, $24.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

Apple Bottoms Jumpsuit Chambray Halter Ruffle Tie, $69.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

Baby Phat Romper Chambray Button Front, $39.99, available in sizes 7 and 9, macys.com

Baby Phat Romper Strapless Chambray Sweetheart, $69.00, available in sizes 3-11, macys.com

Kouture by Kimora Jumpsuit Cut Out Studded Chambray Romper, $29.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

Kouture by Kimora Dress Sleeveless Rosette Chambray Beaded A Line, $29.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

One Clothing Dress Sleeveless Scoop Striped Chambray Ruffles, $29.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

Rocawear Dress Southern Summer Strapless Chambray, $39.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

Sequin Hearts Dress Chambray Exposed Zipper A-Line Jumper, $29.99, available in sizes M-XL, macys.com

6 Degrees Dress Sleeveless V-Neck Lace Chambray Babydoll, $24.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

Jump Dress Chambray Cascade Ruffle, $19.99, available in sizes M and L, macys.com

Zac Posen for Target Chambray Bermuda Shorts, $27.99, available in sizes 3 and 5, target.com

Hurley Turn Table Reversible Handbag, $29.97, tillys.com

Cooperative Chambray Pintuck Tunic, $19.99, available in sizes XS-L, urbanoutfitters.com

Cooperative Chambray Trouser, $29.99, available in sizes 0-12, urbanoutfitters.com

Grey Antics by Grey Ant Piped Chambray Dolphin Short, $29.99, available in sizes 0-12, urbanoutfitters.com

Lucca Couture Trimmed Chambray Jacket, $58.00. available in sizes XS-L, urbanoutfitters.com

Urban Renewal Chambray Zipper Tunic, $29.99, available in sizes small-large, urbanoutfitters.com

Banded Short, $16.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Chambray Pintuck Skirt, $16.50, available in sizes 1-15, wetseal.com

Chambray Ruffle Knit Dress, $24.50, shown in blue; also available in white and black, sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Chambray Ruffle Tube Top, $19.50, shown in blue; also available in black, sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Chambray Skirt With Belt, $21.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Chambray Tier Mini Skirt, $21.50, available in sizes S-XL, wetseal.com

Like fake denim, chambray should not be paired with real denim. If you want to rock chambray pants, wear them with a striped top, some slingback shoes, a bib necklace and a cuff bracelet. Wear a chambray jacket with a bandage pencil skirt, a white button-down shirt, and some pumps. Pair a chambray vest with a plaid top, some corduroy pants, and sneakers. A chambray skirt would look great with a pair of over-the-knee socks, a rock & roll graphic t-shirt, hoop earrings, and some ballet flats. Wear a chambray dress with some ripped leggings, cutout shoes, and a shrug. For the office, pair a chambray button-down shirt with a pair of black dress pants, a blazer, and some pumps. Wear a regular chambray top with a tiered skirt, some paint splattered leggings, a pair of gladiator shoes, and a ditsy print handbag. Pair chambray shorts with a braided strap top, peep-toe booties, a straw hat, a tiered necklace, and some bangles. For the beach, throw a chambray romper on over your favorite swimsuit and pair them with flip flops. Wear some chambray shoes with a 2fer tank dress, a short sleeved cardigan, a pearl necklace, and a flower headband. Let me know if you have any other suggestions on how to wear chambray.