Dressing to Impress (Myself) + The First Day of Halloween

In line with Brit Morin\’s \”Give It a Week\” challenges, I\’ve been going a different route and creating my own challenges for self-improvement. These past couple weeks, I\’ve just been in a funk. I\’ve only really wanted to wear my leggings and various shirts, I\’ve worn makeup in forever, and I hadn\’t shaved in God knows how long. So this week, it\’s time I pick myself back up. As a result I\’ve been creating outfits, wearing makeup, and putting a little more effort into my appearance. This stems from a couple of psychology ideologies to help me feel better. First of all, when you look in the mirror and think \”Damn, I look good,\” or something of the like, it\’s easier to have a better day. Secondly, get up and putting on clothes that I would never sleep in and makeup, which I also wouldn\’t sleep in, helps me feel more awake and energized.

As for this outfit (from yesterday), I subconsciously dressed for Halloween and I regret nothing. I\’ve always loved October for so many reasons. Firstly, it\’s Spooky Season! Halloween is right around the corner, and I\’ve always loved for things to be a little spooky. Second, I love fall with most of my heart! Living in the Louisiana for the past 7 years, I haven\’t really had fall in a while so I\’m so excited to experience the season again! Even though I\’ve always felt like fall should start when school does (I don\’t know, it\’s just a connection I\’ve always made), October means that fall is *actually* coming. Lastly, October is also my birthday month, and while my birthday isn\’t necessarily my favorite day, it is kind of exciting to be a year old 🙂

Lastly, now that I feel like it\’s okay to finally share all my spooky favorites, or rather how I\’m already celebrating, I thought I\’d share first that I\’ve been watching American Horror Story with Anna (also a great bonding idea!), but, also I\’ve been listening to my Halloween Spotify playlist and my Fall Spotify playlist. I also decorated a little, which you\’ll see later (after I post my dorm tour!).

Much Love, 

Jacquelyn 

P.S. Shout out to Anna for taking these pics! 

Outfit Details:

Bodysuit: ASOS

Skirt: Topshop // Nordstrom (It\’s on sale!)

Shoes: ASOS (similar)