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Best Costume: One-eyed, one-horned, flying purple people eater

Guest post by author and editor Danielle Ackley-McPhail

One year I was a one-eyed, one-horned, flying purple people eater. I created the costume myself without a pattern for any of the elements. It was a one-piece jumpsuit I had to climb in from the inseam, with leather soles sown into the feet. The mask, horn, and claws were [...]

Best Costume: PBJ Sandwich

Guest post by author and syndicated columnist Marni Jameson

“Ready, Aim, Fire! – With a Glue Gun, You, Too, Can Be a Domestic Superhero”

The gun is on the table. It’s hot and smoldering. People in my house are anxious, but know better than to stand between me and my glue gun. I pull the trigger [...]

Cheap Costume for 3

Remember that nursery rhyme about the three blind mice? Maybe this video will refresh your memory and make you feel like a kid again:

Girls, if you travel in a group of three, this would be the perfect costume for you. It’s cheap to make and easy to put together. 

Mouse

Items you’ll need:
- 2 of your [...]

One Word: Psycho

Ever heard of Norman Bates? Guys with knives have given women a bad name.

Psycho – Norman Bates Costume

2 words: Lorena Bobbitt

Uh, ever heard of Lorena Bobbitt? Enough said!

Lorena Bobbitt photo from www.biography.com

Why shouldn’t women carry knives?

Hey Hal,

Check out these awesome illustrations I just recieved from renowned illustrator Duncan Long. What’s wrong with women carrying knives?

Illustration by Duncan Long

Illustration by Duncan Long

 
 
 
About Duncan Long
Duncan Long has created book cover illustrations for HarperCollins, PS Publishing, Pocket Books, Delirium Books, American Media, Fort Ross, Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine, and many other publishers. You [...]

Why Women Shouldn’t Carry Knives

WARNING: The following video is seriously creepy. Watch at your own risk. It sorta reminds me of my ex-girlfriend. There was a reason I changed states…

Ladies, if you must carry a knife, I recommend this one:

Bloody Knife

- Hal

RIP Aaliyah

Today, many fans are remembering Aaliyah on the anniversary of her death. She was a very talented musician and actress. I’m a fan of her movies. In “Queen of the Damned,” which became a very popular Halloween film, she played Queen Akasha, queen of all vampires. These will to help get the vampire look this [...]

Halloween Costumes on a Budget

If you’re like me, the economy has you strapped for cash these days. Good thing I don’t have to spend a bundle on a Halloween costume this year. Here are some ideas I’ve come up with for what I’d like to call “Hal’s broke-as-Hell Halloween”:

Chippendale Dancer

Chippendale Dancer – All you need is a pair [...]

Halloween Candy Costume Craving

M&M

Candy Corn

  

Tootsie Roll

Sugar Daddy

 

PEZ

Blow Pop

 

I’m sure you’ve noticed Halloween candy is now out in stores. (Yay!) But have you seen the Halloween candy costumes? If you went as your favorite Halloween candy this year, which treat would you be?

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