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Monday, October 31, 2011

Albertus Swanpoel for Target Hat and a Halloween Parade

WHITE TANK - Zoe Clothing Co.
GREEN PANTS - GAP Maternity
GRAY JACKET - Old Navy
CUFF - Heavenly Treasures
PURPLE/BROWN FEDORA - Albertus Swanpoel for Target
Monday's Inspiration - Jaime King


Saturday I took Princess Sparkles and Pigtails to a costume parade at a local senior home.  It started out with Sparkles putting on some dress, wings and heels.  She told me, "I don't want to be a mermaid, I want to be a Princess Fairy."  Basically she was wearing her everyday clothes.  I tried to get her to put the mermaid costume she had for Halloween on but it was a battle I wasn't going to win.

Another battle I wasn't going to win was Pigtails wearing the cute goldfish costume my mom, Fair Isle, made for her.  She wasn't having it and I tried really hard but she just lied down and screamed. 

Princess Fairy Sparkles
An unhappy goldfish
  Today's "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds is Jaime King.  I really want a pair of red maternity jeans though I feel like I shouldn't.  So the only "colorful" maternity jeans I have are these green ones.  I decided to pair it with my adorable "Green Flower" tank from Zoe Clothing Co who also happens to be hosting a generous $50 Giveaway on my blog (so go here and enter now!).  This jacket I got on the Old Navy clearance rack for $11 and I went to Target early on Sunday morning to pick up the Albertus Swanpoel for Target hats.  I got 4!!!  This purple and brown one is my favorite one!
  
Anyway, I'm really excited about Halloween!  It's so much fun seeing all the kids in their costumes and watching them trick or treat.  Although, not really sure which costume Princess Sparkles will choose for the day and if Pigtails will even wear a costume at all!  Either way it'll still be a fun one!

***Don't forget to enter the $50 Giveaway from Zoe Clothing Co!  Only 2 days left!!!

also linking up to Silverstyle's "Trending Through the Decades: Halloween Costumes"


 

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41 comments:

  1. two birdsOctober 31, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    happy halloween! you and the girls all look so great! i love your tee!

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  2. Style JourneyOctober 31, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Happy Halloween! Pigtails totally cracks me up. Look at that face!

    You look adorable in your green pants and hat. Have a great night with the girls :)

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  3. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I am so jeally of that Albertus Swanpoel hat you have! If you ever tire of it, can I buy it from you? Anway, can't believe your princess S - all I ever begged to be as a kid was a mermaid and my mom was no way-you're going to be a princess! haha, the grass is always greener...

    Wishing you a spooktacular day and eve Claire!
    xo Mary Jo

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  4. Bravoe RunwayOctober 31, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Awww those kids are just too cute! So sorry your little one didn't want to get into the gold fish costume...I loved dressing up for halloween. This was my first year in 5 I didn't but it's ok...

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  5. RebeccaOctober 31, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Your girls are always adorable, and I like the hat!

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  6. Frannie PantzOctober 31, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    That hat is adorable! And the goldfish costume that your mom made is so cute! Gotta love Halloween when you have kiddos! I had two ninjas and a butterfly. ;-)

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  7. DOctober 31, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Sigh. You never know what kids will
    want to be on THE day. No wonder
    we often were last minute creations
    on Halloween. Lots of pirates,
    gypsies and witches with makeup...
    whatever came out of mom's closet.
    Now your closet, would be inspiring
    Love the outfit and the silhouette
    of your new hat!

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  8. KimberlyOctober 31, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    really cute outfit and they both look so adorable!

    http://kc-citystyle.blogspot.com/

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  9. Gracey the GiantOctober 31, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    The goldfish is beyond adorable. I love how little kids are about costumes. On the day of Halloween they fight it tooth and nail, but won't take them off the rest of the year. That's how my nephews were, at least.

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  10. PattiOctober 31, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Your little ones are soooo adorable! And you look great with your hat and fab accessories too. Thanks for participating in Visible Monday!

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  11. Cindy SwansonOctober 31, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    OK...you've totally inspired me to buy a hat! That one looks amazing on you!

    I got the hat bug during the Royal Wedding, but I never ended up purchasing one. Gotta do it!

    Hope you'll stop by my blog and say hello. It's the first time I've participated in Visible Monday, and the very first time I've EVER done an Outfit of the Day!

    Cindy @ Notes in the Key of Life

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  12. BonBon Rose Girls KristinOctober 31, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    You look adorbs! I'm hoping I can win the costume battle this year. The dude only kept his on for five minutes last year. Ha!

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  13. The Cat HagOctober 31, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Your bub would have looked so cute in that goldfish costume!!

    And look at your baby bump, it's starting to get more pronounced. :) Joy...


    xoxo,
    Addie
    The Cat Hag

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  14. Debbi@SheAccessorizesWellOctober 31, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Cute outfit. Love the hat. I will have to head to Target to see if they have any.

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  15. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Aww the gold fish outfit is so cute- too bad she wasn't having any of it! They both look adorable- I can't wait to have kids to take trick-or-treating (and hopefully get some of their candy!) Love your printed tee and the green pants are great!

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  16. Shea LennonOctober 31, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Aww, they still look adorable, even if they're not as into it. And you look great too--what an awesome hat!

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  17. Punctuation MarkOctober 31, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Happy Halloween my dear!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Oh my goodness girl! I did not know the Swanepoel hats had hit Target already!! I'm so excited! I hope they're not all gone at mine by the time I make it there tomorrow.
    You are looking fab in your green maternity jeans girl, and I love that Zoe shirt.
    Your little girls are SO SO precious--the goldfish pic is the funniest!

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  19. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Well Happy Halloween Little Miss Princess Sparkles and very nice to meet you!
    Thank you for taking the time to link up. I always so enjoy your stories and pictures of the babes!
    Hope you are feeling well, you are looking fantastic!

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  20. AliceOctober 31, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    this is a clever take on the jamie king outfit, with green instead of red! i thought i would miss out this week because i dont own red pants but i guess i shoudl see what other color i do have!

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  21. LeahOctober 31, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Happy halloween!! :) I love the shirt and pants! I like matchy matchy things sometimes! :P

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  22. Fashion Confessions of a MommyOctober 31, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    You look so chic. I love the pose of you holding your tummy. I used to always pose like that when pregnant. Did you find out the sex of the baby yet?
    The girls look so adorable.
    Happy Halloween!
    Daphne.
    http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

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  23. my thrifty closetNovember 1, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    so cool! I love that hat, definitely adds a lot more pizzaz to your outfit. The green pants is a great color, the floral design adds a nice feminine touch. You always have the right accessories too. It's cute to see how your tummmy is growing everyday!

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  24. Selvaggia CapizziNovember 1, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    You are glowing claire!!! You look beautiful!
    Why pigtails didn't want to wear that costume?

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  25. jessNovember 1, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    I love the hat.

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  26. Once Upon A Time...November 1, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    cutey! and congrats on the baby! you must be extremely happy!

    jos xx

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  27. That Chelsea Girl™November 1, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Your belly is so beautiful! And your kids in their costumes--totes adorbs!

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  28. Megan GNovember 1, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Happy Halloween! Your girls looked really adorable. I love your matching green pants and tee! Cute.

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  29. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    your daughter is so cute :)

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  30. ErinNovember 1, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    You look awesome! I love that gorgeous hat! I want one!

    xx

    Erin @ http://www.trufflesnruffles.com/

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  31. erica marieNovember 1, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Love the design on your shirt and that bow on your hat...too cute!!

    xo erica

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  32. DolceNovember 2, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    I hope you had a blast with your adorable children during Halloween! But I adore your sunglasses and your shirt!!

    www.jmimiru.blogspot.com

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  33. Summer-RayeNovember 2, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    How cute are they!!! The unhappy goldfish just might be my favorite halloween picture this year. Ha. You of course look amazing.


    Summer-Raye

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  34. HayleyNovember 2, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    awwwwww your babies are the cutest things!!!

    http://hayleyhour.blogspot.com/
    http://www.facebook.com/hayley.hour

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  35. TeddiNovember 2, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    claire you're totally rocking the hat with the necklace & that very lovely pregnant belly with that graphic t. your flair with accessories is inspiring. princess sparkles & pigtails make me smile, whether dressed in their costumes, or not. :)

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  36. rachelNovember 2, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    i like how you make a casual outfit look so stylish! love the pics of sparkles and pigtails!

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  37. TaraNovember 2, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I saw this hat collection at my Target today, and I was so close to picking one up for myself, but I already own a zillion hats,and I just don't wear them enough to justify buying anymore. I need to just make myself be more of a hat person, I think :)

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  38. JessNovember 2, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Awww your girls are so cute! I love that goldfish costume!

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  39. shopfreakNovember 2, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    love that hat!

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  40. UnknownNovember 3, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    This outfit is so cute! I adore your jacket and pants!-Jessica

    http://thirtyandgirly.blogspot.com/

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  41. Document Management SystemDecember 1, 2011 at 10:28 PM

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