Little Red Riding Boots

______My mom and I take most of my outfit pictures at this visually pleasing elementary school that's located in a small town five minutes away from our house. Today, this said town was bustling with activity since there was a Spring Festival type event taking place. A sea of tents flooded the town square's streets, filled with goods made by local artisans. There were jewelry makers, wood carvers, fudge sellers, baked good makers, and booths filled with everything in between. Some of the things being sold were silly (Auburn and Alabama football themed tutus, anyone?), while others were super neat and original. It's so amazing that such a quaint little town can become so alive and crowded almost overnight! 

_____There were three booths that really stuck out to me. The first was a lady who made earrings, necklaces, and cuffs from vintage brooches and old glass pieces; I would have bought something from her, but I just can't justify buying a $38 pair of earrings in my head, even if it means  supporting a local artist. The second was a guy who made jewelry from old watch parts and bullet casings; again, the prices were what stopped me from making a purchase.


_____The final booth was staffed by a guy and his wife who were selling old matchbox cars and then these slightly larger model cars. I initially approached this booth wanting to buy my older brother a Jeep matchbox car, but upon asking learned that there were none; however, I asked if they had any Volkswagen beetle bugs, and lo and behold, they had three vintage Volkswagens models. Two had some rather boisterous looking hippie flowers on their sides, but the third was a classy looking red one. That one caught my eye, probably because it gleamed in the sun like a darling little candy apple. I asked how much it was and learned that it was only three dollars. Of course I'm going to buy a tiny wind-up bug for tres dolorés. The doors on it even open. Yeah. It's legit and adorable and I like it. Spontaneous purchases are the best.

 

______Here is little redbug sitting ever so picture-perfectly on the steering wheel of the beetle bug that I am lucky enough to call my own and drive around in. It's my dream car and I'm totally living the American dream because of it. Hope your weekend is going just swell, lovely readers!

Dress: New York &Company 

Cardigan: TJ Maxx 

Booties: Charlotte Russe 

Belt: AZWell (sounds like a vitamin store, but is actually a clothing store) 

Necklace: gifted