Hey, y’all! Today, I had so much fun touring the absolutely adorable Abingdon, Virginia area. I immediately fell in love with the historical charm of the city and the renowned Barter Theatre. Note to Self: Go see a play at the Barter.
Phew, time to climb into bed to get some sleep! Tomorrow, I will be visiting more of the Virginia/Tennessee area…I cannot wait:) As I catch some Zzzs, check out the VIP’s Abingdon adventure in the photos below:)
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The fall season is in the air…love seeing all the pretty pumpkins everywhere:)
Fabulously gorgeous view in Abingdon, Virginia! God is so amazing…The Martha Washington Inn in Abingdon is so pretty! Maybe I should take a spa day before heading back to Birmingham on Friday….*wink wink*
“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re the Addams Family. Their house is a museum. Where people come to see ‘em. They really are a scream. The Addams family. So get a witches shawl on. A broomstick you can crawl on. We’re gonna pay a call on The Addams Family.” What a spooktacular song to totally get us in the mood for Halloween. Oh, Halloween-the buckets full of candy and treats, the haunted houses, and last, but not least, the costumes! Speaking of Halloween and costumes—this week on The Adventures of the VIP, I am going to show you how to dress for all your jack-o’-lantern, boo-tastic festivities-whether or not the invite says to wear a costume. Now, let’s hop on our brooms and zoom into fantastic outfits! Zoom, zoom, zoom, on my broom, broom, broom!
Top: Deep South Pout Pants: Deep South Pout Shoes: BCBG Necklace and Earrings (see photo below for a closer look): Hearts of Stone Jewelry by Rachel Leathers www.hrtsofstone.etsy.com
Monster mash your way into an ensemble of marvelous Halloween spirit—a flowy, pumpkin orange blouse pairs perfectly with jet-black chiffon trousers! Spice up this ensemble with monochromatic jewelry in funky shapes. This outfit works fabulously for a Halloween dance party, family gathering, passing out treats, or even to fall festivals and bazaars! It is so easy to dress to impress this Halloween season without the costume!
Top: TJMaxx (Trussville, Alabama) Pants: Deep South Pout Shoes: BCBG
“Bewitched, bewitched, you’ve got me in your spell. Bewitched, bewitched, you know your craft so well…you witch, you witch, one thing that’s for sure.” Embrace your good witch side-wear a pitch black top with to-die-for black chiffon pants, a sparkly statement necklace, and a pointy witch hat for a quick Halloween costume that will have you looking like a spectacular glamour witch! Bewitched, Be-glamour-witched!
VIP Tips on Dressing for Halloween:
No Costume Needed: Work those lovely autumn and Halloween colors into your wardrobe to create instant ensembles that express your love for the season! You can never go wrong with anything black, sequined, or orange! By using these essentials, there is no need to hide behind a costume!
Quick! I Need a Costume!: Are you in a hurry and need a Halloween costume in a dash? No fear, my lovely fashionista! Grab your mom’s clothes from the 80s, tease that hair, and slide into some neon stilettos! Create a totally awesome look in a snap, or should I say in a tease…or two!
Be-Glamour-Witched: If you are looking for a cute witch costume, search within your own closet! Pair a simple pair of black pants with an oversized or sheer flowy black top, a black dazzling statement necklace—and don’t forget the pointy witch hat and broom! This ensemble will make you the wickedly fabulous witch of the party rather than the wicked witch of the west!
Disco Diva: Dressing as a disco diva is an easy and vintage approach on mashing up your Halloween spirit! Head on over to your local vintage shop, thrift store, or even shop within your parents closet! I can see it now- everyone boogying the night away in retro disco suits and platform heels…staying alive, staying alive, I got Saturday night fever!
Let’s hear it for the Boys: My dear sweet boys, a classic and super attractive Halloween costume is to go as a Grease character! Put on your leather jackets, slick back that hair, and practice your singing! This Halloween ensemble will have the girls screaming, “Let’s hear it for the boys”!
“He did the mash. He did the monster mash. The monster mash. It was a graveyard smash.” I am going to monster mash my way to Halloween festivities-so tah tah for now, my lovelies! Have a candy-filled and spooktacularly fashionable Halloween! I did the mash. I did the monster mash. The monster mash!
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