halloween is creeping up on us…

My son wants to be a dinosaur for Halloween. It’s a recurring theme in our household and we are swimming in plastic dinosaur figures, dinosaur games, dinosaur candies…you name it. I’m not a huge fan of the giant costume with head poking out for a 4 year old. (I mean, a wild 4 year old running around in that? Not so safe… Remember, I’m a nervous mom!) My sis found these awesome dino hoodies on etsy, which got me trolling around on the site. I’m loving the possibilities of a homemade costume…made by someone else! There’s just not enough time in the day to whip something up, so why not rely on the talent represented on etsy?

I’ve scouted some cute things for our readers who didn’t order their kid’s Halloween costumes in June:

Dinosaur Stomp:

dinohoodieToo cool for Barney? How about these adorable dino hoodies? Pair them with a dino tee, maybe some dino slippers from the Gap, and you’re good to go. Plus, the hoodie is cool long after Halloween is over!

For the extremely laid back Halloween costume, how about this adorable dinosaur skullcap?

Are you a good witch or a bad witch:Haloween tutu

Your little girl may have a witching hour, but she’s more of a good witch. She’ll look too cute in this witchypoo tutu.  A candy corn inspired tutu would make for great pics.

Let us know what your kidlets are being for Halloween this year, and any great Halloween costume finds you come across!

weston designer show house-in support of the ct humane society

We had an exciting opportunity this fall to do a designer show house in Weston, CT to support the CT Humane Society.  Bellini & the bean’s closet teamed up to do a spectacular nursery.  Here is a sneak peak.  Come see the amazing house for yourself and support a great cause.

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Weston Designer Show House
Public Viewing:  Tuesday, October 6 – Sunday, November 1
When:  Tuesday to Saturday, 11 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, Noon to 5 PM (closed Mondays)
Where: 44 Ridge Road, Weston, CT  06883
Show House Office Phone:  203.293.4817
Event Information:
The momentum is building in Weston, CT where something special will be happening this fall.  Franco Grimaldi, Show House Producer and President & CEO of Talent Resource Centre, LLC is happy to announce that his upcoming Show House event will benefit one of Connecticut oldest charities…The Connecticut Humane Society!

Located in Fairfield County at 44 Ridge Road in Weston, Connecticut the house will be featuring designs from some of the tri-state areas most talented and respected designers, suppliers and manufacturers. Over a dozen design spaces will be open for public viewing in this 9,000 sq. ft. magnificent stately residence which is presently on the market.  Daily admission is $30.

fashion week-for the tots…

In honor of NY Fashion Week, we wanted to give you a fall fashion report for the tots.  This is what our scouts were seeing at the shows, on the runways and of course in the stores.  The must haves for your kid this fall…

Plaid, plaid and of course more plaid. A flannel short, a dress or even a skirt, plaid is back in a big way.

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(Kule by Nikki Kule)

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Prints & Patterns..and lots of them…

gp664520-00vliv01(Gap.com)

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Mix and match w/ layers

pPOLO2-6421012_standard_v330 (Ralph Lauren)

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Faux Fur…

89_JUIK_FAUX_FUR_BLONDE(Juicy @ milkshop.com)

what’s in a name?…how about a $500 shopping spree to the bean’s closet!

Hi all… After giving birth to this incredible blog, the bean’s closet, and of course my first born, Stella Chase, it’s time for baby #2. (How does she have time for this, you ask? Good question…let me know if you find the answer).  I am enlisting your help with a major task on my never ending “to do” list.   I am on the search for the perfect name…and I’m willing to pay for it!  Send in your most original, most endearing and incredibly adorable baby names and enter to win a $500 shopping spree to the bean’s closet. The winner will be selected Oct 10th, the day after we find out the sex.  Hmmmm, I’m feeling boy…but you never know :) .  Everyone who enters will automatically get a 15% off one day coupon code Oct 10th to shop the site.  Share with your friends, and their friends, and your work friends, your camp friends, your facebook friends and even those neighbors you’re not so fond of…the more the merrier!

Enter today…shop tomorrow (well, Oct 10th)!

*Note winner will be randomly selected.

HOW: Enter your name selections in the comment field below (button for comments are under title of post).  Be sure your email is valid so we can contact you with your prize. That’s it, you’re entered!

WHEN: Winner and coupon code announced Oct 10th.

WHERE: spills the beans (where else???)

WHY: Because who doesn’t love a discount?

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