Something Wicked This Way Comes

I'm getting into the spirit of Halloween, and Target is a deep chasm to which I pour all of my money into. Lol I'm just kidding. But I bought a dress, and took pictures of other dresses I plan on buying when I can reasonably do so. I'm trying to get better at money management, at being a responsible adult (I refuse to use that word that people use on the internet that sounds childish). I'd like to get a car here soon, though I need a license first, an so I've been saving, but that being said I have been sorely in need of nice clothes to wear to work. I tend to be opposite when it comes to money, I'm okay with buying inexpensive things when I want them, but I'm not willing to fork over the money for good quality things that I need and know will last longer. I also sew, and constantly tell myself "I could make this", but the problem is I don't. I share a room again and so getting out my sewing machine and making a skirt isn't as easy as it was before. Also I tend to be lazy with projects like that and so I take forever to finish them (all things I'm working on). So a week or so ago I went out and I bought myself some nice dresses that will hopefully last me a good while so I can weed out some old things in my closet.

I love this dress, it's so comfortable! A bit tight in the upper arm when I bend my arms, but I've started walking again and I'm focusing on a healthier eating routine now (no more midnight scary movie, popcorn and ice cream!). I'm doing this for me. I'm not good at following routines,and completing goals (Remember my beginning of the year plans back in 2015?), but I am honestly trying. So I bought a few things. And I have to say I love this dress. It's dark blue and the detail is beautiful! So I dressed it up with some grey tights, and some kitten heels from Poetic License. And then of course my new favorite accessory: the Time Turner my sister Bri and brother Fraser brought me back from Platform 9 3/4 in Kings Cross Station.

I have loved it so much and worn it every day since! I am loving this autumn so far, though it could be colder (it's 86 today!). We've gone to pick some pumpkins an it was really fun. An autumn tradition my family has is going to Los Rios Rancho in Oak Glen to pick our pumpkins, we get some apple cider, and pie, and look around in the shops and it's all really lovely.

We went the Sunday before last and again I wore my Time Turner, a dress a friend of mine gave me, though I don't remember where she bought it, and some boots from Target. It was nice and cool, which was a good change, and although we weren't able to go hiking I wore some boots, and this green dress which ended up being a smart decision because the temperature did pick up in the late afternoon. The boots are from Target for a year ago and the purse is as well. This sweater is something my brother was getting rid of I think. None of us are really sure where it came from, unfortunately a common ordeal when you live with a lot of people and you all love thrift shops. But it fit me so I took it! They had this adorable pumpkin house at the place we went to go pick our pumpkins and I just couldn't miss that photo opportunity! Also this is what I imagine my house would look like if I lived in a autumnal forest as a fairy (one of my life goals).
We all got to look in the shops and I found this really weird and cool witchy cloak in one of them. It was incredibly heavy and kinda smelled like it had been sitting in an attic for years, but it had arm holes and a really cool hood, but I forgot to get pictures of it up.

We spent most of the day there just looking at everything, and trying out some of their jams and other fun things. They have you-pick raspberries when the season is right, and some nice trails to hike. So if you can battle the crowds it's quite a cool day trip!