HOW TO ACCESSORIZE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
I had a fantastic time in Livingston this past weekend. It is a running joke with everyone about the weather. It can be in the 80’s all week long but you can bet that by the time it is time for the grandbabies birthday party the weather will have changed. And when I say changed I mean that you need to wear long johns and gloves. This year was no different since the high for the day was going to be 42 degrees.
The party is held in a barn which has been decorated. They served hot cocoa, coffee, and hot apple cider to drink and they had hot dogs and chili to eat. In an effort to help everyone keep warm, they built a huge bonfire and had several outdoor heaters set up. That is where you would find everyone, huddled around a heater or the fire talking. I ended up going as Mary Poppins and as my sweet mother pointed out to me, I was living up to my name. I was popping the buttons on the shirt it was so tight. Lol! Leave it to your mother to tell you the simple truths in life.
This long black duster was something that I picked up the other day at the overstock store in town. The tag was missing so I can’t tell you the brand name. It was really soft and I thought it might have been cashmere when I first felt it but alas it wasn’t. I still bought it because I love a long duster and I thought I could splurge since it was $12.00. Lol! The way this hangs it really helps to hide my imperfections. Because it only shows a small part of my stomach area it creates the illusion that I am really that small. Just ask my mom, she will tell you this is all an illusion. Lol!!!
I wanted to wear my skeleton earrings before Halloween was over. Actually, they are a pair of my daughter’s earrings that she left when she moved to Alaska so I guess I inherited them. They are cute and move as you walk. My skull infinity scarf is one I bought for my daughter but she said she didn’t like scarves so I just kept it. I like having festive accessories but not being all head-to-toe decked out. It still gets the point across by having a simple scarf instead of flashing neon lights.
This is the first time this year that I have worn these Marc Fisher ankle boots. I bought them at the end of the season last year when the overstock store in town had a half-price sale on their Marc Fisher boots. That means I paid $12.50 for a pair of leather boots. I like ankle boots because you can wear them with dresses as well as pants. If you are traveling, like I did this weekend, it helps when you have something that can multi-task and be worn with more than one look.
Here is my “Practically Perfect In Every Way,” variation on Mary Poppins. I had my hair pulled back so that the blonde didn’t show but the hairband broke and I couldn’t get it to stay back after that.
My son and his family always have the cutest costumes. Stephanie is so talented and she will piece together things from Goodwill that makes them look so authentic. Little Jett (aka ET), Huttson (aka Elliott), and Matti B (aka Gertie) did a great job along with the astronauts (aka Matthan and Stephanie)
Because I know I confuse people with the way I wear infinity scarves I thought I would show you the “normal” version. I don’t wear them like this because I don’t like a lot of material bunched up around my neck.
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Love your style. I’m 77 but don’t think I’m old yet. Hahaha
Great outfit! Can you give details on your pants?
They are a couple years old, Jammi. They are corduroy skinny pants and they are by Old Navy.
Love the outfit and the Halloween pics.
You’re adorable as Mary Poppins. You should wear that for trick-or-treaters tomorrow!
I would wear it, Brandye, but we don’t get enough to even bother.
Omg! Happy Almost Halloweenie!!!
?????Your Darling Mary Poppins Costume! You’re too cute!
Your pictures are amazing! Your son (he looks like his Momma!), his lovely wife and your grandbabies are adorable! Happy Birthday, Miss Mattie B!!
Love your duster cardigan, your booties and scarf! I ❤️ Your Halloween Spirit! Hope you have bunches of tricker treaters! You’ll have to tell us what costumes Emersyn and Beckham wear!
Can’t wait! ?Hoo! Hoo!
Love this Halloween look and wish I had a scarf like that. This town is so limited for shopping! Wish I was there w your Outlet stores! And I absolutely adore your Mary Poppins look – it’s perfect! You did a great job on it and I see no evidence that the blouse is popping Buttons and looks totally the right fit to me! Moms! Mine once told me I looked like a hooker cause I was wearing blue eye shadow! (In the 80’s)
Charlcy, you didn’t see the bulges because I had it pinned. Lol! You have to love them. Hahaha
Yep, only A mother.
Cute costumes! I was never very good at coming up with good Halloween costumes.
Your Mary Poppins outfit is so supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!! So very cute and creative! I also love your other outfit! What wonderful deals you get at the Outlet Store!
I was all prepared to sing that song but no one asked. Lol!!!
Tania – LOVE your Mary Poppins costume!! So cute!
Well, the illusion sure works on today’s outfit, because my first thought was that you have dropped weight!
I am a master at illusion. Lol!!!
scarves can be worn any way you want them, I usually end up making a skirt out of my infinity scarves
Thanks, Mary, for the heads up about making it a skirt. That would be cute as a bathing suit coverup.
Love your outfit (both) and the family pics are so good.
Your Mary Poppins costume was perfect ! I must pick me up a Halloween scarf! Have you tried twisting the scarf twice before you wrap it around? It will make the scarf alot less bulky. It’s still very unseasonably warm here for fall, no complaints! Lol
I’ll try twisting it before I put it on and see if I like that look. Thanks!
Love all your costumes very clever ? and I like your idea of a nod to Halloween with your scarf I have a khaki green scarf with skeletons so I might rob that idea ?looking “practically perfect” as always Tania
Such an adorable post Tania – loving that halloween scarf of yours!
I have a post all about the yellow coat online now that you might like 😉
http://funkyforty.com/real-secret-wearing-yellow/
Wishing you a fab start to the week and loads of fun preparing for Halloween tomorrow.
xoxo Yvonne
I love your Mary Poppins costume. I always admire costumes that are put together from things around the house and Goodwill. I never had the knack. Hope you were able to stay warm at the birthday party. I have a royal blue scull scarf that I am going to wear hanging long. In fact I am going to copy your entire outfit, but with a shorter sweater! Thanks for the inspiration!
What a perfect Mary Poppins!! Love the mom story. Happy Halloween. Enjoy your blog!
Tania, you look beautiful! I don’t think you have many imperfections. I look forward to getting emails to read and get ideas how to dress and look good. You have given me many ideas, thank you. I love your bubbly personality. Blessing, Pamela