Mommy & Me Halloween Costume Ideas: DIY Leopard Costumes

Me: Leopard Turtleneck (also this one, this one, this one and this one) // Black Tutu Skirt // Black Tights // Leopard Booties (also here and here) // Earrings // Leopard Ears & Tail Set // Leopard Pumpkins

Madeline: Leopard Turtleneck (also here) // Black Tutu Skirt (also here) // Black Tights // Leopard Booties // Earrings // Leopard Ears & Tail Set

Hello friends and happy Friday :) To say I'm excited for today's post would be an understatement haha! It's no secret that I love leopard! It's most definitely my favorite print, and Madeline and I wear to pretty often. If you follow me on Instagram and tune into my try-ons, you will especially see it a lot! There are so many different variations of leopard, which is another reason why this print is just so fun. 

With Halloween being just under two weeks away, I wanted to share a fun, easy and affordable DIY costume idea with y'all. This isn't what we're actually being for Halloween, but goodness was this fun to put together! Not only did we have the opportunity to get dressed up to share with y'all, but we actually ended up getting to attend an early Halloween extravaganza (and went to surprise some of our family members in these costumes), making the whole experience extra fun. 

Anyways, if you're in need of a last minute, easy, affordable DIY costume idea, I think leopard is such a fun option! You can do our entire costumes (not including the booties haha) for under $100 together. The other great part is that pretty much everything included in our costumes (even the makeup) is all available via Prime! I will walk y'all through the makeup I used for each part of our face below, but just trust me when I say it's SO easy! Mine took me no longer that twenty minutes and Madeline's took less than ten (I didn't do as much to her eyes). Overall, it was SO fun to do :)

Makeup

As for the makeup, after I did my foundation, concealer and all that good stuff, I started with my eyes. I used this bronzed/golden eyeshadow palette for my lids/creases and also just to go over the brows (this palette is pretty much all I used on Madeline's eyes and brows, along with a tiny bit of mascara for her). For the rest of my eyes, I used this liquid eyeliner (my go-to) to do my winged liner and used this white liquid eyeliner for my waterline. I also used these Ardell lashes (and I use this glue) to make the look even more dramatic. 

After eyes, I heavily bronzed us all over! I grabbed this bronzer in "medium" off Amazon (decided to go a little darker) just to bronze it out even more. With a leopard having an orange tone, you definitely want to heavily bronze. I actually ended up loving this bronzer! I also went a little heavier on the highlighter.

Next, I moved on to the spots on our forehead. For these, I used this liquid eye liner and basically does little C's in all different directions. You want a find point liner to do this! And be sure to let that dry for a few minutes! And for the metallic gold, I simply used this lipgloss to dab into the center of the spots. I was pleasantly surprised with how well this worked and how long this lasted. I was worried (especially with Madeline) that the gloss would smear, but it ended up drying and working out perfectly (just don't apply it too thick).

After spots, I moved on to our noses! I purchased this angled liner as it made the whole process of attempting to draw a heart-shaped nose SO much easier! It ended up working out very well. I also used this liner to color in the line connecting our noses to the upper lip area. This same liner is the one I used to draw our whiskers and the little dots in front of them. 

Last part, the lips! I have to say this was the hardest with Madeline as it was a challenge keeping her from talking and giggling while waiting for them to dry haha. But definitely get a liquid lipstick for the lips that will dry! I ended up grabbing this liquid black lipstick for the upper lip. And for the bottom, I used one from this set (second over from right) by Anastasia Beverly Hills. You could also just use any gold or iridescent type color, like this one here! Be sure to top the whole look off with a setting spray!

And there you have it!!! An easy, cute and oh-so-fun DIY leopard look!

If you decide to try it out, please share with me via Instagram (@racheltimmerman)! I would love to see :)

Hope y'all have a fantastic Friday!

Delightfully Yours,

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Roadside Pumpkin Stand in Highlands + Under $30 Plaid Flannel Midi Dress

Me: Target Style Flannel Midi Dress // Perforated Booties (On sale!!) // Long Cardigan (Under $30 and in three colors) // Gucci Belt // Amazon Hat ($16) // Tory Burch Bag

Madeline: Top // Corduroy Skirt // Bow // Booties

Hello friends and happy Wednesday! Hope y'all are having a great week so far :) It's crazy to think that we're over half way through October. Where is this month, season, YEAR going?! I feel like it's simply flown by. We took these photos awhile back during our trip to Highlands, NC, beginning of September. I honestly had not planned on even sharing them. We were driving down a mountain road and this little roadside produce market caught our eye with the pumpkin stand seeming to say "come on by" haha! It was our first glimpse of pumpkins for the season, and Madeline was especially excited! These pumpkins we were holding came home with us and were our first pumpkin purchases of the season. Other than pumpkins, this neat little place had some yummy jellies and other goodies we ended up bringing home as well. 

Anyways, I had asked my Mama to snap a photo of me and Madeline with out first pumpkins on my iPhone and she snapped a few (and I mean a few) on my camera as well. So few that I was like why did you take these haha? They're not enough for an actual blog post. I was cleaning out my memory card earlier and this little set of photos caught my eye and it really struck me just how fast time is flying by. I remember taking these photos and this little voice in my head was like wow it's entirely too early for pumpkins. But now I look back and can't believe that October is more than half over! I feel like everywhere I'm looking, Christmas is already starting to pop up: decorations, sales, gift ideas, etc. And while I'm all for an early Christmas and getting a jump start on all those things, there's a part of me that just wants to hold on to every ounce of October, fall, pumpkin season and all the fun that comes along with this season. It's natural to grow weary and honestly feeling "over it" with seasons of life, but honestly there's always something beautiful...something delightful...in every season of  life. And what a beautiful thing that the Lord allows us to experience that. No matter what season we're currently in, His grace, His mercy, His joy circles around it. And what a lesson it is to embrace the beauty of it. Seeing the world through my precious daughter's eyes it truly what teaches me this on the daily. So to sum things up, it's something how doing something as simple as cleaning out my memory card was a little reminder from the Lord to just embrace whatever season of life we're in. It's easy to look forward to the future, the "what's to come", but in all honesty, there's so much beauty and in resting in the season we're in. Sometimes you just have to take the time and look for it :) Because if you don't, you'll look back and say wow I wish I could embrace that one more time!

Hope this encouraged y'alls hearts as it did mine :) Thanks for stopping by! Have a great Wednesday. 

Delightfully Yours,

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Recent Target Style Finds: Sweaters, Cardigans, Tops, Booties, Accessories & More!

Hello friends and happy Sunday! I'm so excited to be sharing another round of amazing Target finds for fall! What's even better is that they're all 20% off through tomorrow 10/14 for Target Circle members. If you're not a Target Circle member, you can sign up here (basically only takes you verifying your mobile number and that's it!). When you click through to the items you want, simply click the "+ save" button, and the promo will be applied to your cart. That's it!! A few of them items I'm wearing are not Target, and I made sure to state that next to the linked items. But 90% of what I'm sharing today is Target! I also made sure to list the sizing info and color options beside each linked item, as well.

And as always, don't forget to check out my try-on of these items over on IG stories! If you miss it, no worries, I'll be sure to save to highlight :)

Let's get started!

One

Rolled Edge Poncho in Brown (One Size, also in Navy) // Sweater Dress in Brown (TTS, wearing the XS, comes in four colors) // Tortoise Belt (wearing the small) // Sock Booties (TTS, come in three colors)

Rolled Edge Poncho in Brown (One Size, also in Navy) // Fitted Tee in Gold (TTS, wearing the XS) // Corduroy Skirt  (also in brown, runs small, size up!)

Two

Marigold Striped Sweater (Sized up one size for a more oversized fit, Wearing the Small) // Ivory Corduroy Skirt // Hat // Boots (not Target but Target pair here and here) 

Three

Striped Chenille Sweater (TTS, wearing the XS) // Ivory Corduroy Skirt // Hat // Booties (TTS, come in three colors)

Four

Hat // Cami (TTS, wearing the XS) // Chenille Cardigan in Red (TTS, wearing the XS, comes in six colors) // Jeans (not Target) // Belt // Boots (not Target but Target pair here and here) 

Five

Hat // Cami (TTS, wearing the XS) // Cardigan (TTS, Wearing the XS/S, Comes in three colors) // Jeans (not Target) // Belt // Boots (not Target but Target pair here and here) 

Five

Tie-Front Cardigan in Brown (TTS, Wearing the XS, Also in grey) // Hat // Cami // Corduroy Skirt (not Target but on sale for $29 + extra 15% off, TTS) // Jeans (not Target // Boots (not Target but Target pair here and here) 

Five

Zebra Blouse (TTS, wearing the XS) // Corduroy Skirt (not Target but on sale for $29 + extra 15% off, TTS) // Boots (not Target but Target pair here and here)

Six

Zebra Top // Vest (Not Target but on sale for $49 + extra 15% off, TTS) // Jeans (not Target // Boots (not Target but Target pair here and here) 

Seven 

Plaid Button Up Shirt // Vest (Not Target but on sale for $49 + extra 15% off, TTS) // Corduroy Skirt (not Target but on sale for $29 + extra 15% off, TTS) // Boots (not Target but Target pair here and here) 

Eight

Turtleneck Poncho in Cream (One Size, Comes in four colors) // Plaid Button Up (TTS, Wearing the XS) // Corduroy Skirt (not Target but on sale for $29 + extra 15% off, TTS) // Boots (Similar Target Pair here and here)

Nine

Cardigan in brown (TTS, Wearing the XS, Comes in three colors) // Plaid Button Up (TTS, Wearing the XS) // Jeans (not Target) // Boots (Similar Target Pair here and here)

Ten

Cardigan in brown (TTS, Wearing the XS, Comes in three colors) // Houndstooth Blouse (TTS, Wearing the XS) // Corduroy Skirt // Booties 

Eleven

Cardigan in Olive (TTS, Wearing the XS, Comes in several colors) // Houndstooth Blouse (TTS, Wearing the XS) // Belt // Jeans (Not Target) // Boots (Similar Target Pair here and here)

Twelve

Zebra Sweater (Oversized Fit, Wearing the small) // Belt // Jeans (Not Target) // Boots (Similar Target Pair here and here)

Thirteen

Sweater in Green (Also comes in ivory // TTS) // Belt // Jeans // Boots (Similar Target Pair here and here)

Sweater in Green (Also comes in ivory // TTS) // Skirt // Boots (Similar Target Pair here and here)

Fourteen

Leopard Print Cardigan (TTS, Wearing the XS) // Houndstooth Blouse (TTS, Wearing the XS) // Jeans (Not Target) // Button Up Cami (Not Target) // Corduroy Skirt (not Target but on sale for $29 + extra 15% off, TTS) // Boots (similar Target pair here and here)

Fifteen

Chenille Pullover in Cream (TTS, Wearing the XS, comes in four colors) // Jeans (Not Target) // Corduroy Skirt (not Target but on sale for $29 + extra 15% off, TTS) // Belt // Boots (Similar Target pair here and here) 

All I can say is, Target definitely does it again :) SO many great pieces, right?! Thanks for stopping by!

Delightfully Yours,

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$51 Marigold Corduroy Wrap Dress + Pumpkin Shopping

Me: $51 Marigold Corduroy Wrap Dress (also in curve and maternity) // Under $20 Fedora // Knee High Boots // Necklace // Bag

Madeline: Marigold Floral Shirt Dress // Bow (20% off with code "MADELINEBOWS") // Boots

Hello friends! TGIF! Hope y'all are gearing up for a great weekend. Lots of fun things happening this weekend. Tonight we're headed to a pumpkin painting, Halloween movie watching, festive dinner eating party! Pretty obvious by the photos above, but Madeline (and I do as well) just loves mini pumpkins and we have accumulated quite the collection over the past few weeks. But they're all coming along with us to the party tonight to be painted. I have some fun designs in my head, and I'm sure Madeline will have lots of fun expressing her creative side per usual hehe. She LOVES to paint, and I'm always ready to encourage it every opportunity we have. She especially loves water colors and usually paints with them several times a week. Anyways, do y'all have any fun plans this weekend?

Today I'm excited to be styling one of my favorite colors for fall, marigold! Something about it is just so bright and happy. I also have a deep love for all things corduroy. AND I might as well go ahead and add in wrap dresses. I came across this $51 marigold corduroy wrap dress and just knew I had to have it! It's just as amazing as you would expect. It comes in regular, curve and maternity collections! I just love it SO much! It's pretty much a dress of my dreams haha. TTS, and I'mw earring the 0 regular, for reference. Also, I just saw that my boots are on sale!

Of course Madeline had to coordinate, and this dress style has been a go-to for us! This is a signature H&M style for girls, and they're always coming out with the cutest prints in them. Madeline has owned several both last year and again this year. Her brown boots have also been her go-to pair. I also just saw they they've come out with a leopard pair :)

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by! Have a wonderful weekend sweet friends. 

Delightfully Yours,

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