2013 - Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Here's a look back at some of my favorite Halloween looks! What are your favorite costumes?

Halloween: Jane the Riveter
Halloween: Flashback - Looks That Inspire
Halloween with Live Long & Classy

Happy Halloween with Long Live Classy!

Happy Halloween!  Just wanted to let you know that Aili is sharing her costume over at Long Live Classy.

Halloween: Flashback - Looks That Insipire

As you know, I love Halloween. However, paying a lot of money for a costume is never an appealing option. Frugality has forced me to be very, very creative.

I've compiled some costumes from prior years for those of you feeling uninspired. I used things in my closet, borrowed from friends, created pieces, and bought some extra accessories to "make it work." I would venture that I haven't spent more than $20 on a costume for the past several years. Feel free to make your own version of the costumes below!

Check out my first 2011 Halloween look here!

UP - Russell

Shirt:  Borrowed from a Boy Scout

Shorts:  Bullhead shorts, Pac Sun

Sash:  Borrowed from a Boy Scout

Socks:  Borrowed from a Boy Scout

Boots:  Doc Martins

Belt:  Gap

Hat:  Borrowed

Neckerchief:  Jo-Ann Fabrics ($2)

Flag:  Orange card stock (printed "Wilderness Explorers" logo), wooden dowel - Jo-Ann Fabrics ($4)

Balloons:  Party City ($5)

Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone - Harry Potter

Cape:  Loft 

Glasses:  Hot Topic

Tie:  Museum of Science & Industry

Shirt:  Gap

Pants:  Express

The Incredibles - Violet

Shirt:  Gap (I printed the "Incredibles" logo and taped it to my shirt)

Shorts:  H&M

Mask:  Halloween store

Gloves:  Halloween store

Belt:  Laminated construction paper with Velcro

Shoes:  Erynne in Black Suede, Nine West | shop

*Other friends pictured:  Little Miss Muffet, Reno 911! - Officer Dangle (Will), 70s Boho-chic lady

SNL Spartan Cheerleader - The Spartan (Cheri Oteri)

Shirt:  Walmart, $10

Shirt decoration:  Black, White and Red Felt Fabric Jo-Ann Fabrics

Skirt:  Jo-Ann Fabrics 

Tights:  Wet Seal

Halloween: Jane the Riveter

Halloween is just around the corner and this year here's my ode to Rosie the Riveter. 

I visited my 12- year old cousin in Australia a few years ago and I distinctly remember her asking me, "Is Halloween real?" She had seen a magical world of free candy, masks and ghouls on television. I told her, "Yes, it's real! Come visit us in October because it is wonderful and fun." 

Truly, this is one of the best American holidays. You get to dress up and get free candy. I'm not sure that it gets better than that. Happy Halloween and good luck finding the houses that give full size candy bars!

Shirt:  Gap, 1969

T-shirt:  American Apparel | shop

Jeans:  Bullhead Black The 55 Denim Legging in Rinsed Indigo, PacSun | shop

Shoes:  Nine West

Necklace:  Old Navy

Bandana:  Walmart, $1

Lipstick:  Color Sensationals Lipstick in Red Revolution 630 | shop