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Boo! Happy Halloween! In keeping with tradition, I put together a costume from the contents of my closet. You may remember this one from last year– I’m Frida Kahlo. She’s a favorite of mine, and I’ve always found her work deeply thought-provoking.
In addition to my Frida outfit, I also took a short walking tour through the neighborhood. We have a lot of excellent decorations this year. Everyone went all-out!
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Dear Laura,
I hope you had a fun Halloween! I attended a small party at Kim’s where I ate too much of everything and opened a bottle of wine with a house key and a knife. Seriously, don’t try that at home. The saber method would have been easier and less messy.
I DIYed a Frida Kahlo costume (but forgot to draw my eyebrows in)…
…and also made an appearance as Wednesday Addams. For the past four years, all of my Halloween costumes have come straight out of my closet.
I’m not exactly sure if that’s a good thing. Zelda Fitzgerald was a particular favorite, though. Also, I walked around as Frida Kahlo all day on Friday. Flowers and all.
Clearly, everyone should have a Halloween tiki bar.
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Dear Chrissy,
Like many other things in New York, I’m involved in a love/hate relationship with the Anthropologie Mural Maxi Dress by Vanessa Virginia. Well, maybe not love/hate. Maybe it’s more like love/ehh.
Things I love about this dress include the pattern, the colors and the fact that it’s a long dress that has sleeves.
Thing I don’t like so much? The length, which kind of hits me in an awkward place. And the fact that the dress is so recognizable– I’ve seen it on the street on two different women in the past month. …
Dear Mia,
You may (of course) recognize this photo as one lately from Instagram that’s been put through the A Beautiful Mess app. Among the great benefits of the coast are the sunsets… and the storm clouds to keep them interesting. This one is straight out of the Camera+ app. The ability to set exposure is such an important part of iPhoneography for me. Keep reading for more (non-Instagrammed) photos from my weekend! …
Dear Lydia,
I go for color much more during the summer than any other time of year. Lately I’ve also been picking up geometric patterns. After seeing some fantastic Suno dresses earlier in the season I guess I just have prints on my mind.
This dress is a lot different than anything I have right now and not typical of anything I would usually wear in both its pattern and shape. I’m enjoying wearing it, though. Next time I think I’ll try it with accessories that have more of a tropical feel. …
Dear Nnenna,
My favorite way to style my hair during the hot and humid months is in slightly messy, beachy-looking waves. My curly hair is really a blessing because it’s fun to style and has good volume. However, during the summer that can definitely work against me. All that humidity is definitely frizz-inducing. Not a good thing, especially because I need my hair cut. It’s been since last September!
I’ve tried tons of hair products from really expensive to really inexpensive. My favorite summer hair products are both from Bumble and bumble, which tends to be on the more expensive side. I don’t mind the price, though. They last a long time and actually work, unlinke some other expensive products I’ve used.
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My name is Alex and I have been blogging in some form or another since 1998. I’m a former Manhattanite now living the quieter life in Brooklyn. I like outerwear and red lipstick.
When I was younger, I was let loose in a GAP Kids one too many times, resulting in many of the fashion choices you see here in my photos. I also read, traveled, and took cooking and art classes. Art eventually led me around to photography, and to this day I do enjoy a good brunch.
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