The Pumpkin Patch

Pollen Sweater Inc. sweater, Club Monaco tights, dress c/o Look Bible, necklace c/o Keltie Leanne,
Hunters boots, bag c/o Roots, scarf c/o Little Burgundy, ring c/o Brooklyn Designs
I’m going to make a confession: I’m not really into Halloween. Aside from the year I went as a Care Bear (I was six and it was the best costume EVER), I don’t think I ever had a Halloween that was that amazing. Maybe it comes down to my lack of creativity in the costume department, or maybe it’s just the fact that my expectations for most holidays are rarely lived up to, but the whole spooky-element of Halloween in particular has never been very appealing to me.
One thing I can get behind however is going to the pumpkin patch and picking out the perfect little pumpkin. I love everything about the season’s pumpkin carving ritual: from the smell of baking pumpkin seeds to carving out a perfectly tealight-sized circle on the bottom of the pumpkin for the candle, it’s always been a process that I’ve been very fond of. I’m not the best with knives (that’s an understatement) so I made sure to pick a teeeeeeny-tiny, oh-so-cute pumpkin that I could hopefully handle.
Speaking of Halloween, as usual I have nooooo idea what I’m going to go as. I was thinking Gwen Stefani circa No Doubt’s “I’m Just a Girl” video but unless I want to invest in a platinum blonde wig, that may not be the best fit. What are you going as?

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46 Comments

  1. 10.24.12

    You look Beautiful!! Looks like a magazine cover for the Oct issue. Love your styling for this outfit, thanks for sharing.

    http://www.McKennaBleu.blogspot.com

  2. 10.24.12

    You look gorgeous! Beautiful photos 🙂

    xx

  3. 10.24.12
    claude said:

    over here in Luxembourg, Halloween isn't that big of a deal.
    so maybe we're going out, but I doubt that I will dress up:)

    cute pictures 🙂

    xx claude

  4. 10.24.12

    I'd love to see the Care Bear costume! Haha

    http://theoccasionalindulgence.blogspot.com/

  5. 10.24.12
    Wren KW said:

    I'm liking how you style your hunter boots. And I'm kind of with you on Halloween. I love the idea of it but when it comes down to putting together a costume… it just seems like so much effort. Especially as a kid when you need to wear three snowsuits underneath your costume. But this year I'm making my roommate go as Rosie the Riveter.

  6. 10.24.12

    i LOVE these photos! you look so pretty and i'm obsesseing over your Hunter boots 🙂

    xoxo,

    Fashion Fractions

  7. 10.24.12

    I am the total opposite – I'm painfully into Halloween! Also, this is the perfect fall outfit, the colors are just perfect.

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

  8. 10.24.12
    Cee said:

    It's no surprise to me that you're not a halloween girl, mainly because I'm not, either 😉 I'm actually a little bit relieved to be in Paris this year, where Halloween has just barely begun to catch on – good-bye, pressure to come up with a costume I'm not into! Personally, I think you look perfectly lovely just as yourself – especially in that red sweater. Has to be one of my faves in your wardrobe 🙂
    xox,
    Cee

  9. 10.24.12

    Im not really into halloween either but i am going to my first ever Halloween party….black and white themed….im going as Audrey Hepburn!

  10. 10.24.12
    RoselyC said:

    I used to love watching the care bears. Halloween here is not celebrated but I wish it was so I could dress up. I think its fun to be someone else for a day.

  11. 10.24.12

    I love this look for the pumpkin patch!! Such great layers and that scarf looks very cozy. I love this outfit!
    Pumpkin carving is definitely one of my favourite parts of halloween. I went as a Rag Doll last year and a Peacock the year before but I'm not really celebrating this year
    xJennaD

  12. 10.24.12

    You look beautiful! I love the colors in this outfit! xo, Christina

    http://www.styleclouds.de

  13. 10.24.12
    Marsa said:

    this screams fall! i love it 🙂
    its okay if you don't like halloween. pumpkins are good for picking and eating

    happyleeliving.blogspot.com

  14. 10.24.12

    Beautiful. I need a pair of those boots!

    My Painted Bird

  15. 10.24.12
    Gabriele said:

    loving the red jumper! Oh and the hunter boots go perfectly with this outfit. 🙂

  16. 10.24.12
    Carmen said:

    What a cute outfit, the boots are amazing and these pics are so cute 🙂
    xx
    http://www.clothesandcamera.blogspot.com

  17. 10.24.12
    Jen said:

    I am so, so jealous that you got to go to the pumpkin patch!! I've been trying to go on a Sunday afternoon but we've been rained out for the last few 🙁 In any case, these photos are gorgeous (Matt's handiwork?) and this is a perfect outfit for the occasion!

    See you soon lovely!
    xox
    Jen

  18. 10.24.12
    Jen said:

    I am so, so jealous that you got to go to the pumpkin patch, Alex! I've been trying to go for the last few Sundays but we've kept getting rained out =( Anyway, these photos are beautiful (Matt's handiwork?) and your outfit is just perfect for the occasion. Casual but chic (and I learned after trudging in mud last year that wellies are mandatory for the patch)!

    See you soon lovely!
    xox
    Jen

  19. 10.24.12
    Kimberly said:

    Such a gorgeous outfit – love the cozy snood and the camel skirt! Our family has a tradition of going to the pumpkin patch every year and getting pictures of the kids sitting on the hay – it's so fun to look back at all of them and see how much they've grown! 🙂

    http://www.pennypincherfashion.com

  20. 10.24.12
    Linde Lou said:

    I love it. You have great blog! <3

    Would You like to follow each other?
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  21. 10.24.12
    Chloë said:

    Verry nice outfit,I love your sweater!
    Beautiful!
    Thank you for the nice comment on my blog!

  22. 10.24.12

    I love that wispy dress layered with the chunky sweater. Very pretty 🙂 I don't really get into Halloween. I'm a loser, I don't care much for dressing up in costumes!

  23. 10.24.12
    Cathy said:

    Such a gorgeous fall look! Beautiful photo shoot and setting! Will definitely be including a shoutout to you in my next style inspiration post within the next week 🙂

    http://cstyledesign.blogspot.com

  24. 10.24.12

    I'm loving each and every piece! WOW, such a fall statement! This colour combo is perfect!

    http://www.northernstyle.blog.com

  25. 10.24.12
    Tesa said:

    great pics!

  26. 10.24.12
    Kacie said:

    These colors look great on you!!!!!!! My sister has been hating her hair (it's really long and silky and one length) so I told her to visit your blog and check out your hair. Now she is making an appointment to get hair cut like yours 🙂

    http://www.daisyraeboutique.com
    http://www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com

  27. 10.24.12

    These pictures look straight of a magazine! You look amazing for Fall!!

    Xo, Rachel
    Glitzy Blues

  28. 10.24.12
    jules said:

    i love these colours on you!

    xo julesinflats.com

  29. 10.24.12
    Buzz said:

    Love it!

  30. 10.24.12

    Love your scarf!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

  31. 10.24.12

    I'm going as Alice in Wonderland (not toooo creative lol)
    Once I purchase a costume I always think of better ones 😛
    -Slutty Pumpkin (How I Met Your Mother)
    -Madonna (cone boob/blonde ponytail era)
    …You'd make a great Wonderwoman, but I'm assuming you've probably done that costume before?

    Happy Halloween

    xo
    Jenny
    http://www.jennyscribbles.com

  32. 10.24.12

    You look so lovely in red!!! I dress the kids up, but I haven't really gotten into Halloween since my college days.:)
    xo, amy
    http://www.dreamingincashmere.com

  33. 10.25.12
    Well... said:

    Perfect fall outfit to visit a pumpkin patch in! I love the autumnal colors 🙂

    Trendy Teal

  34. 10.25.12
    Manda said:

    You look so stunning I can hardly stand it! 🙂
    Eat Cake

  35. 10.25.12
    Jodi said:

    Wow, the color of your scarf and sweater look amazing on you! Very beautiful!! xo J

  36. 10.25.12

    You've turned pumpkin picking into one seriously chic activity! Love these colors on you.
    xx
    Jessica
    http://westmountfashionista.com

  37. 10.25.12

    I don't have a costume yet, as I feel the same way about this holiday as you do! I love the fall foliage, and your outfit colors are insanely stunning! Happy autumn and pumpkin-picking!

  38. 10.25.12
    Erin said:

    You look so great in red! I love how you mixed the sweater and scarf with the burgundy tights.

    -Erin-
    OneTwoSummer

  39. 10.25.12
    Marisa said:

    These pumpkin patch photos are adorable, as is your outfit! I'm not a Halloween fan either, and actually don't like the pressure of having to dress up for it, but I have to agree with you that the pumpkin carving is something I look forward to. Good luck with the costume this year!

    Marisa
    http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com

  40. 10.25.12
    Mounette said:

    We don't Halloween here, very sorry about that. Somes children comes but not so many.

    I like your look
    Kiss
    Aurélie
    http://www.lespetitesbullesdemavie.blogspot.com

  41. 10.25.12

    great outfit!!! i follow you now 😉
    i would love to follow me back because love your blog!!
    kisses
    http://blogcashmeremafia.blogspot.com

  42. 10.27.12

    Such a cute fall look!

    Kate xo petite-adventures.blogspot.ca

  43. 10.27.12
    Anet said:

    you are sooo beautiful!

  44. 10.29.12

    so fun Alex! i don't think i've seen a prettier girl in a pumpkin patch in my whole life!! you're gorgeous and aglow. baha, you as a Care Bear…man how i wish you'd post a pic of that cuteness. it'd be off the charts!

    you know i don't own a pair of Hunter's (YET!) but they are so under the microscope to purchase. i adore how you've gussied them up here with maroon & red – wonderful compliment when put all together this way. xo ♥

  45. 10.30.12
    fatima said:

    You are so flawless! I am in love with your blog and have followed you immediately. Your sense of style is so unique and absolutely stunning. I love your bright red sweater! These photographs are beautiful and very inspirational. Thanks for sharing! I have a new post up on my blog right now and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. (: x

    ♡, Fatima (fashionpilgrim)
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    Instagram: @fashionpilgrim

  46. 10.31.12

    I'm not into the scary-moovie-marathon-haunted-house aspect of Halloween either, but I do love Halloween because I love costumes and because I love fall. For me, it's aaaaaallllllll about pumpkins and apples.

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