Halloween Costume Ideas

Halloween is a time filled with lots of fun parties and social events. If you don't want to head on out to a costume store for a traditional costume that you will only get one wear out of, here are some ideas to help you have the best costume at the party (and in all of the pics to follow) in clothes you can find in the stores you are already shopping at. 

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1.Ditch the sexy maid costume this year for a fun new take on the classic costume. Pair this cute oversized tee with some over the knee socks, and the sexy bed head hair for a hot, no fuss costume.

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2. Who said you can't rock your every day clothes on Halloween, too? As if! Pull out your best preppy pieces, grab some shopping bags, brush up on your 90s lingo, and go as Cher Horowitz. You'll be the hottest Betty at the party and get all those Baldwin boys.

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via: topshop

3. It's a bird.. it's a plane.. it's your super cute new Halloween costume!! Why should the boys have all the superhero fun, ditch the damsel in distress routine for this adorable superman costume! I rocked this look last year and it was just as simple as it was cute. Get a superman shirt from the boys department at Target or Walmart and cut it into a cute crop top. Pair it with a high waisted black circle skirt, throw on a pair of faux glasses and a loose tie around your neck.

Bonus! This works as a group look too! My friends and I each chose a superhero to dress up as together. 

4.  Nothing wrong with sticking with the classics. Support your inner cat lover this year and go as a fierce feline. I love this dainty, handmade headband from Etsy. It's more unique than the furry, Party city ones, and I think it resembles a tiara (which is always extra fun). Get your royal paws waving from elbow to wrist, and wear the "tiara"ears with pretty much whatever you want! I think this playful, backless romper is a fun twist on the classic LBD. 

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5. If you're looking for a retro inspiration, throwback to your inner flower child. I personally love the floral crown trend, and think it would be fun to play up for Halloween. This is also a great look that you might be able to throw together with stuff you already have in your closet.

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I love all these looks because I rather get more than one wear out of what I buy, and think any of these pieces would be fun to wear in different ways all year round. What do you prefer, the store bought costumes or the semi-DIY ones?

2014 SAG Awards: Best and Worst Dressed

Amy Adams:
My favorite of the night! She looked elegant, in a retro-glam simple look. The royal blue color was stunning with Adam's red hair. The one shoulder was interesting with the cutout, and the unique v-cut in the dress. I usually can't stand belts on dresses, but this one just worked perfectly. Loved it all.
  

Kerry Washington:
Loved her at the Golden Globes...but this time not too sure. Last night as I watched it I was appalled and hated it, but revisiting it I'm conlicted. It is a fun ensemble, and happy she took a risk, especially while pregnant. I think it's fun and works for her, the mix of the fun girly pink with the harsh black skirt.

23 hours ago

Jennifer Lawrence:
For such a gorgeous actress, I don't understand why she keeps wearing such icky dresses? I mean its not awful but why this dress? Its just icky! In my last post (about the Golden Globes) I stated the wet suit from Catching Fire would've been better...it looks like she took that advice and wore it to the SAG Awards! A glittery, sleeveless wetsuit...but somehow she still looks beautiful (just that dress?! why!) Really hoping she's been saving something amazing for the Oscars!!


Jane Krakowski:
I love it so much! The shape, the color, the fit- its all perfect! And I loved her hair, so modern and sexy. She looked beautiful!


Abigail Breslin:
I guess her version of trying to prove that she look grown up is dressing like some weird vampire-withc halloween costume. It was too dark and overpowering, she didn't look grown up sh looked likeshe was dressing up for a costume party. There has to be a dress for her to find between little girl tea party dresses and a costume from Party City.


Emilia Clarke:
The simple, shimmery nude, one shoulder gown looked gorgeous on the Game of Thrones starlet. I loved the simple old Hollywood glam of the dress, and up-do.