Happy Halloween from the master of Trick or Treating

Happy Halloween from Tyson Barkford -- a foodie who claims he invented "trick or treating." 

On a side note, aren't tights great? They hide pale legs and will compensate for lackluster pumpkin-carving skills. Here are a few hosiery trends I'm loving this season -- in addition to using them to cover pumpkins. 

-- Brittany 

(Vest with fur collar from Target. Martha Stewart hosiery pumpkin covers from Michael's)

So much fall in one outfit

(I found this camel-colored sweater at Old Navy, now on sale for $15. It's a much-needed classic piece to balance out my pattern-obsessed closet. Chain-brimmed floppy hat from Charlotte Russe).

Boots, plaid scarf, floppy hat, burgundy and a leaf backdrop. That, my friends, is cramming a whole lotta' fall into one outfit. But go ahead and deduct 10 fall points because -- gulp, confession -- I don't like the taste of the highly revered, oh my gah Pumpkin Spice Latte. The Starbucks region of my tastebuds haven't turned into real grown ups and evolved past a hot chocolate order. 

This past weekend was a win in my book because I took Kevin on a chase to find "strip mall" Chinese food -- you know, the kind that is somewhere between "won't make you sick" but is far from fancy. That's where you find the best lemon chicken.  We also went to a boolesque show in Denver, met my mom's newly adopted dog that looks like Toto with an endearing underbite, caught up with friends and family and got in the Halloween spirit with The Conjouring and new season of American Horror Story. So many activities. It was like fall day camp. 

-- Brittany 

Hat season

(Manon Floppy Hat from Anthropologie, Brown Combo Plaid Shirt from Old Navy).

Hat season by brittanyanas featuring lucky brand hats

Some how, some way, I’m missing the “shoe obsession” in my female genetic make-up. I’d be perfectly happy barefoot in the sand at all times. But the enthusiasm that I lack in the shoe department is more than compensated with other accessories -- like scarves and hats. I prefer my accessories in the head/neck region it seems? 

Last year, my grandma and I saw the Yves St. Laurent exhibit together and I loved how hats seemed to put the polishing touch on outfits -- with styles borrowed from the boys. Last year this time, I was obsessing over fedoras and cloches. This fall, I’m drawn to bolder, wide-brimmed hats with less structure, more flop -- like this Manon Floppy Hat from Anthropologie. I also picked up this red chained floppy hat for $16. A low side bun + hat is my go-to disguise for a bad hair day.

-- Brittany

Polka & Pink

To make this shirt, I just cut out a pair of polka dot tights, put them on my arms and then tossed a plain black T-shirt on top. And, Ta-Da!

Just keeding. Did you believe me, though? I mean these kinda' look like arm-tights if arm-tights were a thing, yes? 

I found the top at H&M. Here's a similar one -- with bigger dots. My polka dots shrunk in the wash, apparently.

Last year around Christmas, I saw Britney Spears on the cover of Lucky Mag in a sheer polka dot top and I loved how that comeback pop tart was wearing it. Everybody else, however, was paying attention to her bad wig it seems. 

-- Brittany