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Five Ways to Sabotage Your Career on Halloween

It happens every year. Your company is throwing a Halloween party or dresses up that Friday, and you spend time trying to decide on the perfect Halloween costume. Should you stick to traditional looks  or go outrageous to stun and shock your colleagues? You know me — normally, I’d say be outrageous dudes. But, work? [...]

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 [...]

Wonder Woman Costume vs. Supergirl Costume

Ladies, we know who the real superheroes are. The question is: Which female superhero should you dress as for Halloween? Are you a fan of Storm or Emma Frost from X-Men? How about Batgirl? To help you decide, I am going to compare two of my favorite superheroines. You can also take this quiz on [...]

Vampire Costume Ideas

In 1897, Irish writer Bram Stoker created the fictional Count Dracula from legends of the real Dracula, Vald the Impaler of Transylvania, Romania. Since then, the vampire has become a classic Halloween character and, today, a thriving entertainment institution. From the “Twilight Saga,” to “Vampire Diaries,” to “True Blood,” vampires have re-captivated our imaginations. And [...]

Cheap Costume Ideas and Halloween Deals

Just because the economy has been, well, scary this year, doesn’t mean it should stop you from being scary this Halloween. With some creativity and smart shopping, you can create a Halloween costume that will allow you to party on and pocket the savings. Here are some cheap costume ideas and Halloween deals to give [...]

Halloween Party Theme: Famous Couples Costumes

If you can’t party like a rock star on Halloween, then when can you? A famous couples party theme gives your guests lots of costume options, from the fictional to the historical. Keep in mind that a couples party doesn’t mean date party. Anyone can make a famous couples costume. The couple doesn’t have to have a [...]

That 70s Halloween Party

A 70s-themed Halloween party – can you dig it? I know I can! Here’s how you and your guests can boogie on down:

The 70s Look for Girls
I think of two things when I think of the 70s – disco and Farrah Fawcett. Ladies, check out these makeup and hair tutorials I found on YouTube. They [...]

Building Anticipation for your Halloween Party

Planning a Halloween party can be a lot of fun, but how do you ensure that your guests are as excited as you are about the evening’s festivities? Here are some ideas to build antici…

-pation for your Halloween party:

Photo courtesy of Dale B.

Have a pumpkin carving pre-party. Depending on what works best with your plans, [...]

The Purrfect Halloween Costume

I’ve always been more of a dog person, but, I’ve got to admit, when it comes to Halloween costumes, cats rule! Cat costumes are affordable and can be as simple or as detailed as you like. From the classic to the whimsical, there are several possibilities to consider when contemplating a cat costume.

The Basics
The three [...]

Which Witch Costume – The Good, The Bad and The Sexy

The witch costume is a staple of Halloween. The best thing about this costume is that you can make it as nice or wicked as you want. There’s the good witch, the bad witch and (my favorite) the sexy witch. No matter which witch personality you choose, make sure you have these main elements:

Dress

For wicked witches, [...]