Happy Sunday + My Halloween Costume

Happy Sunday!!!

Even though I still have a bunch of Halloween candies left, Halloween is done and over (Sadly!), but before I officially start looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas (I'm so excited!), I just wanted to share with you guys my Halloween costume...

I shared this on Twitter, but I thought I'd share it here on my blog as well, so here it is:

I am a huge Pretty Little Liars fan, so I decided to dress up as A! :D

It was a really easy costume to put together -- black leggings, black hoodie, black boots, black gloves, an A note, a cellphone = done! :)

What do you guys think?

What was your Halloween costume this year?

I hope you all have a happy week ahead!

And yay for an extra hour of sleep! ;)

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Halloween 2012! :D

Happy Wednesday and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! :D

I just wanna share with you guys an article all about ten of the most haunted houses in America... check it out here. :D

And if you still need some last-minute Halloween costume inspiration, I have the answer for you!

Check out my easy costume ideas here.

I hope you all have a happy and safe Halloween!!! :D

P.S. I can't wait to share a snap of my costume with you guys on Twitter! Stay tuned! :)

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Halloween Dress-Up: Easy Costume Ideas [Year 2]

Happy Monday!

I am totally kicking myself for not working on this post a week earlier, but hey, actual Halloween is in two days, so maybe these costume ideas can still help you guys. ;)

I had so much fun coming up with some easy costume ideas last year (check it out here), and that is why I just had to do it again this year! These costumes are a breeze to put together... plus, they are current, so people are sure to know who you're dressed up as! :D

Costume #1: Taylor Swift

Almost everyone is talking about Taylor Swift's new album, Red. And I bet there are only a handful of people who haven't seen even a glimpse of her music video for We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (That song is sooo about Jake Gyllenhaal, by the way, haha!). 

Here are two looks from her music video that we can use for Halloween:

Wear your cutest and most colorful pajamas.

Sport some black-framed eyeglasses.

Wear red lipstick.

If you have long blonde locks with bangs = perfect! If not, you can always wear a wig.

If you'd rather go for a more dressy look, pair a red polka dot top with black high-waist shorts.

Wear glittery oxfords and accessorize with a gold bracelet.

Paint your nails red and don't forget your red lips and blonde wig! ;)

Costume #2: Kristen Stewart

One of the biggest stories of 2012 is the Kristen Stewart-Rupert Sanders cheating scandal.

I mean, come on, honestly, who didn't see those photos, right?!

This is THE easiest costume ever, I promise! ;)

Wear a white tank top over a colored bra, preferably neon yellow.

Wear navy blue sweatpants over gray shorts.

Finish the look with red Converse Chuck Taylors, messy hair, and oooh, don't forget "Rob's" Dodgers hat!

Additional thought... you can ask your husband, boyfriend, or guy friend to dress up as either Robert Pattinson or Rupert Sanders. ;)

Costume #3: Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie's right leg got its own Twitter account, so of course this outfit deserves to be a Halloween costume, haha! ;)

If you happen to have a long black strapless dress with a high slit = perfect!

If not, perhaps you can buy a cheap black dress and cut in a high slit... if that's not possible, a simple long black dress would do. ;)

Wear black peep-toe pumps, smokey eyes, red lips, and diamond studs.

You can also ask your husband or boyfriend to dress up in a tux -- he can be the Brad to your Angelina.

Show off those plump lips and don't forget to stick out that right leg! ;)

These next two costumes are versatile -- they will work for both men and women:

Costume #4: Psy

If you haven't heard of Psy and Gangnam Style, then you must be living away from modern technology. ;)

This song has been everywhere and this dance has been danced by everyone, haha!

Wear black pants, a white button-down shirt, and a blue blazer.

Accessorize with a black belt, black bow tie, black shoes, and black sunnies.

Girls, you can slick back your hair and put it up to really get the full Psy look.

Oh and of course, don't forget to sing and dance Gangnam Style! ;)

Even if you have to buy some pieces for this costume, those pieces will definitely come in handy someday... after all, we all need these basic pieces in our closet, right? :)

Costume #5: Prince Harry

Another big story of 2012 is Prince Harry's Las Vegas vacation.

Doing the whole naked romp for Halloween is not a good idea (haha!), but we can recreate the party prince's poolside outfit. ;)

As women, we can't be going around topless and it might be too cold for the guys to go shirtless, so a nude tank top is the answer. 

Pair it with red floral board shorts. Accessorize with aviator sunglasses, a necklace with a circle pendant, and a fedora hat. 

And don't forget to speak with a British accent! ;)

I still have to decide which one I'm gonna pick for my costume, but what about you guys...

Who or what are you gonna be for Halloween?

What do you think of these costume ideas? Which one is your favorite?

I hope you all have a happy week ahead! :D

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Halloween Dress-Up: Easy Costume Ideas

Happy Friday!

Halloween is just around the corner (10 days away, to be exact!), and almost everyone I know has already decided what they're gonna be... and I haven't.

I'm not really the kind of person who goes all out for Halloween. The last time I really dressed up was two years ago. And when I was a little girl, I was always dressed as a cat -- red leggings, red shirt, a cat tail, cat headband, and whiskers drawn on my face with an eyeliner -- because my Mom never finished sewing my princess dress, haha. ;)

My best friend, on the other hand, always goes all out for Halloween. Sometimes she buys her costume, other times she makes them. I don't really want to spend money on a costume I'll only wear once, but I am not artistic enough to make one either. The solution? Find pieces in your closet that when worn all together can pass for a Halloween costume.

Costume #1: Kate Middleton

The Duchess of Cambridge is arguably the most photographed and most talked about person this year.

Why not be her for Halloween? :)

It would be quite difficult to recreate her wedding day ensemble, so I say go for her now-iconic engagement announcement look.

Pair a blue, long-sleeved dress with black pumps.

If you have long, luscious brown locks = perfect! If not, you can always wear a wig.

Accessorize with a delicate gold necklace, and don't forget your famous sapphire engagement ring!

Additional thought... ask your husband or boyfriend to dress in a navy blue suit with a purple necktie -- he can be the William to your Kate! ;)

Costume #2: Beyonce

Beyonce has also been in the headlines a lot as she recently announced her pregnancy, and unveiled her baby bump at the end of her 2011 MTV VMAs performance.

The basis of this costume are two very basic pieces: black pants and a white button down shirt.

The tricky part is the blazer: if you can't find a purple sequined blazer, either go for any colored sparkly blazer or a normal purple tuxedo blazer.

Wear black T-strap heels and hoop earrings. Style your hair like Beyonce's.

Carry around a microphone. Or better yet, go the extra mile and sport a baby bump... and don't forget to show everyone! ;)

Costume #3: Hermione Granger

Hermione is the ultimate heroine of 2011, thanks to the blockbuster Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.

Show your love for the most epic movie franchise of all time by dressing up as Hermione.

This is a really easy one!

Wear dark wash jeans, cover up your tank top with a pink hoodie, and put on a denim jacket over it.

Complete the look with sensible Converse shoes and a messy bun or ponytail.

Don't forget your wand, and brush up on your spells!

To make things more fun, have your friends dress up as other Harry Potter characters... and take a photo similar to the one above! ;)

Costume #4: Adele

Another person who's been everywhere (and rightfully so) this year?

The ever-so-talented Adele!

Conservative black dresses worn with black stockings and black pumps is Adele's signature look.

Use a bumpit to achieve any of her gorgeous hairstyles and sport dramatic eye makeup.

It wouldn't hurt to belt out lines from Adele's hits like Rolling in the Deep or Someone Like You. ;)

The good thing about these costume ideas is if you have to buy one or two pieces to complete the look you chose, I'm pretty sure it's something you will be able to use many times in the future. Win-win situation, right?

I have to rummage through my closet to see which of these four looks I will copy for Halloween. Right now, though, I'm thinking Hermione...

What (or who) are you gonna be for Halloween? What do you think of these costume ideas? Which one is your favorite?

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