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October's TKBTB with Faith & Halloween Favorites

1. What do you want to be for Halloween? A wicked witch

2. Do you like handing out candy or collecting it? I like getting candy.

3. What should Mommy and Daddy be for Halloween? Faith: I think I'm going to call him a Big Bad Wolf. Me: Who - Daddy? Faith: Yes. Are you going to be Little Red Riding Hood? Me: I think I should if Daddy's going to be the wolf. What do you think? Faith: Yes

4. Do you like to make a scary or happy faces Jack-o-lantern? Scary and happy.

5. What is the best part of Halloween? What's the worst? The best - Candy. The worst - Trick or treating. Me: You don't like it (since that's how you get candy)? Well, sometimes I do when it's Halloween.

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To aid in our Halloween endeavors, I pulled together a few trick or treat bags besides the traditional jack o' lantern candy carrier. I couldn't resist adding in PB Kids unicorn costume because I have ponies and unicorns on the brain still.

Trick or Treating by mbcandacejean featuring wood wall art

// 1 - Target felt bags $3 // 2 - PB Kids pumpkin treat bag $11.99 // 3 - Hobby Lobby Trick or Treat wood wall decor $2.99 // 4 - Cat trick or treat bag $19.99 // 5 - PB Kids tulle treat bag $18 // 6 - PB Kids unicorn costume $55

A few boys' Halloween picks for school/play wear as the holiday draws closer.

Boys Halloween Picks by mbcandacejean featuring glow in the dark socks

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A few girls' Halloween picks for school/play wear as the holiday draws closer.

Girls Halloween Picks by mbcandacejean featuring cat knee socks

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AND FINALLY

What three types of Halloween candy would you take?

So I am a HUGE chocolate fan, which would be tough on a deserted island due to heat and melting factor. Hopefully I'd find a good hideaway like Tom Hanks in Castaway to provide some shade. Anyway, I digress.

1. Carmello - to satisfy my love of caramel and chocolate

2. Reese peanut butter cups - when isn't the combo of peanut butter and chocolate awesome? (the answer is - it's always awesome)

3. Butterfingers - I don't think anything else needs to be said; they're butterfingers.

FRIDAY FEELING PICKS

Here is the second installment on my new weekly series to cover my top style, home decor, and sales picks from the week to inspire some weekend shopping. Below are 5 things are my radar from exploring Pinterest, Bloglovin', browsing at +T.J.Maxx, and online sales. #FridayFeeling

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1. FALL JACKETS

I saw this amazing jacket on Blaire Eadie of Atlantic-Pacific and instantly fell in love with the style. However, it is crazy *ss expensive so only in my wildest dreams if Nordstrom was sponsoring me and wanted to give me this Red Valentino jacket, I'm not gonna lie, I'd take it.

Atlantic-Pacific European Frills - Scallop Hem Jacket

Image via Atlantic-Pacific

Good news is - the adorable dress that you're catching a glimpse of with the tie neck is affordable at $79 by Wayf.

Image via Nordstrom, buy here

For Mom - Scallop hem jackets

For Faith - Peplum jackets

So I was online browsing for toddler girl fall styles, specifically looking for boot recommendations. I came across this picture and LOVED everything about this outfit. (If you have boot recommendations - send them my WAY!! Please - I'd be so grateful.)

WhereToGet - Kardashian Kids drop waist jacket - Toddler Girl Fall Style

Image via Where to Get

Who knew that some of Kardashian Kids clothing line was cute? This is a jacket by the brand sold at Toys R Us, but is no longer available. Below are a round up of cute, similar shape jackets that will look adorable on your little girl for the fall. I love how the jacket flares out, which would look great with a flouncy empire waist dress or skirt.

For Dean - Bomber jackets

I don't feature things for Dean as often as I do Faith - sorry about that - but I think you can understand that I'm drawn to girls' clothing more. I think a bomber jacket would be great for fall, especially with a hoodie layered underneath to provide extra warmth. The first jacket is my absolute favorite. I was able to find this outfit set at +Marshalls for $19.99, but even at $40.50 it's a great deal when you thrown in thhe corduroy pants and t-shirt. It totally brings me back to Top Gun.

2. PLAID BUTTON DOWN

How cute is this plaid shirt worn by Katey on Two Peas In A Blog?

Two Peas In A Blog - Plaid Shirt & Black Skinny Jeans

Image via Two Peas In A Blog

The shirt is by +LOFT and they are having 40% off sale on everything until tomorrow morning. Take advantage and get this shirt for $35.70.

My friend Jill also made me aware that +Gap is going to have a new collaboration coming out with Pendelton. As part of that collaboration, they are incorporating plaid wool into denim jackets and created a plaid baseball hat. I can't find a picture, but keep an eye out. The two pieces I saw on their yesterday looked wicked cute.

3. SMOCKED DRESSES

Does anything else need to be said? Smocked neckline, corduroy material, little embroidered prints - so, so, so cute. These dresses would be great for fall and spring.

4. CHOKERS

With talk of plaid flannel baseball caps, I thought I'd talk about another 90s trend that's making a comeback - the choker. The nice thing about this trend - you can find some really stylish, cheap options. +Nasty Gal, +American Eagle Outfitters, and +ASOS have some great under $20 ones available.

5. PUMPKIN SPICE

I know this isn't style or home decor related, but I'm pretty excited that pumpkin spice is back at Starbucks and if ones not close by, Dunkin Donuts. When they first rolled it out in August, it was too soon, but it feels like now is the time to enjoy these delicious flavored beverages since it's September (even though today is going to be muggy and 90).

Image via Starbucks

What are your current favorites? Can you please recommend toddler girl boots to me? I need something besides +Ugg Boots for the fall weather. How cute would Faith look in a smocked dress with knee high socks and a pair of cute boots?

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Labels: #FridayFeeling American Eagle Outfitters ASOS chokers fall jackets fall style Gap Loft Marshalls Nasty Gal Nordstrom Old Navy plaid button down smocked dresses Zulilly

Outfits for Back to School Pictures

Back to School Outfits for Picture Day - banner

With school starting in a few weeks for Faith, we're doing what we can to get ready by testing out back to school lunches and doing some back to school clothes shopping. With back to school clothing, comes back to school pictures. Below I've pulled together girls' and boys' outfits for first day of school from my favorite kids' clothing stores.

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ZARA

Zara Outfits Back to School Pictures by mbcandacejean on Polyvore

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GAP

GAP Outfits for Back to School Pictures by mbcandacejean featuring a blue dress

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H&M

H&M Outfits for Back to School Pictures by mbcandacejean featuring a long sleeve sweater

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TARGET

This is where I had initially bought Faith a few things for school and what I'm going to have her wear for potrait pictures at Target. I have a coupon from Target for potrait studio picutres for $19.99 and since I really liked how our Christmas pictures came out, I figured the pricing is right to go back. I'm also going to have Dean take some pictures with her and bought the shirt below to match to her dress. Both are part of Target's Genuine Kids Fairytale collection, which I believe I've mentioned that I'm a bit obsessed. I honestly think the theme is so cute and revolves mostly around Little Red Riding Hood.