Halloween Costumes part 1

judy jetson

Last night, we celebrated my hubby's job offer that we have been praying for, for quite some time! We had dinner, got hot chocolate, then we were going to take the boys to a Halloween costume shop. My 3 year old REALLY wants to be Sonic the hedghog, so I figured I may find something I can cut up and reuse. But, once we arrived, it was 5 mins till closing and it was a MADHOUSE in there! A flood of about 15 people {screaming teens} ran in right before the store locked the doors and tons of crazed people were coming out with bags in tow.

baby robin

No thank you, I am shopping online this year! While many of us love the handmade aspect or diy-ing the outfits ourselves, a lot of you prefer traditional costumes that you know you can get several sizes (in case your whole family wants to be ninjas or something) without the uncertainty of custom orders, or good intentions of doing it yourself, taking the back burner due to life being hectic. Also, sometimes, a good diy costume still needs commercial accessories to make it complete.

 teen flapper

boy vampire... b/c you don't want your kid dressing up like edward cullen and being attacked by ravenous girls

So, here is Child Costumes. Easy to navigate website, lots of cute choices for teens and under for both costumes and accessories. Plus, the related accessories all show up on the one page of the costume so you don't have to keep searching and searching for those blasted matching gloves. And you can shop safely with your kid in your lap because they don't have oversexed or too scary costumes like they do with adult shops.

native american teen (love those boot covers!)

Enjoy your browse around Child Costumes! Homemade costume part 2 will be coming up soon!

Love. Paper. Moon.

Oh handmade vintage weddings, how I love you. Especially the ones in autumn.

Seriously, if I could be a glamour bride for Halloween, every single year, I would.

 

 

So, I bring you Ebony and Andrew's 1920's art deco wedding as seen on Vintage Glam. Ebony also has an Etsy shop of similar  handmade art deco inspired goodies, Madame Chapman (at bottom of post). Wedding photography by Marzena Wasilewska

 

 

Ebony hand painted her teacups as wedding favors for her guests, Andrew hung the garland frames, and Ebony hand embroidered and arranged her art deco cascading bouquet. I truly adore their paper moon they made for their photography prop. Also, the beautiful bride's flawless finger waves and bridal wear is amazing in itself. Truly a stunning, yet simple wedding. I am now considering making a paper moon for the boys room...hmmm. What wedding type elements can be incorporated into your life today?

 

 

 

lost in her eyes print of hedy lammar by the bride, ebony (madame chapman) 

 

custom keepsake portrait hand embroidered brooch by madame chapman