Wednesday wishes + Halloween costumes

There was a plan this year to dress up as a polygamist family, but that fell through, and we all scrambled for costumes at the last minute. I ended up throwing on a mask and some beads and called myself a Mardi Gras party-goer when anyone asked. Hopefully, I'll be more creative next year (I say this every year).

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Have a very happy Halloween everyone!

Monday morning links + A scary week ahead

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How to discover which M&M is a champion. (via imgur)

Love these before and afters. (via Design*Sponge)

Someone please text me as Abraham Lincoln. (via Time)

Fox eating marshmallows. I thought the guy was pretty ugly at first, but I was kind of in love by the end of the video. (via Youtube)

Simple and tasty. (via Just One Cookbook)

I can't decide...is this dress cute? (via tobi)

Jimmy Kimmel does it again with a video about the first lady debate. (via NY Mag)

Emergency compliments. (via emergency compliment)

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History + Happy Halloween!

(Last Halloween-related post of the year, I promise.)
Wherever you are, whatever your age, I hope you get lots of candy.
It's the truest meaning of Halloween.

via Martha Stewart

Really though, this was the meaning of Halloween.

Friday night links + Spooky weekend

Easy DIY pumpkins via Martha Stewart

Why so good-looking JGL? (via The Superficial)

I don't know how to feel, Herman Cain. (via Team Coco) 

Really awesome paper-cuts by Peter Callesen. (via Flavorpill)

The best Halloween costume ever? Agreed. (via The Daily What)

Yes! This is exactly how I feel when I watch her. (via New Beginnings)

This skin stiletto idea creeps me out. Don't click if you get disgusted easily! (via Laughing Squid)

To get rid of that image, read about first kisses from a guy's perspective. Cute cute cute. (via A CUP OF JO)

Difficult DIY pumpkins via Flavorwire

To be honest, I'm not always a fan of The Office, but I do love James Spader and scary stories. Combine the two, and you get a well-spoken monologue with this little insight on fear: "Fear plays an interesting role in our lives. How dare we let it motivate us. How dare we let it into our decision making, into our livelihoods, into our relationships. It's funny, isn't it? We take a day a year to dress up in costume and celebrate fear." Robert California

It's true, and it's definitely interesting to think about, but I still hope you get the crap scared out of you this weekend. Have a spooky (and safe!) one.

Goblins and Ghouls + Fun

DIY Peacock by silavan

It's that time of year again when you have an excuse to act like a kid, eat like a kid, and maybe even wear a kid-size shirt. Halloween falls on a Monday this year which just means it's become a four-day party. Having trouble filling in those days? It might be too late to visit Vegas or dance at Hard unless you're willing to spend an exorbitant amount, but no worries; there's never a shortage of things to do in LA.

Do It Yourself Halloween Costume by kitten

So what do you do when you're too old for trick-or-treating? Remember that you're NEVER too old for candy.

Marge Simpson by kudabahagia 

Go for a night dive at the Aquarium of the Pacific which includes bands, DJs and tons of fish. It's on the 28th for $13. (via Aquarium of the Pacific)

The Egyptian Theater will be throwing its third annual King Tut's Tomb party on the 28th. Prices start at $20, but will increase tonight. (via Our Night Life)

If you want to party with Playmates (and Madame Tussaud’s wax figurines), there's two costume balls steps away from each other at Hollywood and Highlands. Medina will be performing. Event's on the 29th for $90 which includes open bar and buffet. (via Thrillist Rewards) General admission starts at $30 for just the Playboy party. (via Our Night Life)

Premiere Supperclub has their own Saints & Sinners Ball for $23 with open bar from 9-11PM. Also on the 29th. (via Clubzone)

On the 30th, Maxim is holding a Masquerade Ball at Supperclub Hollywood. Prices start at $50 (via Our Night Life)

Here's a fuller link of nightclubs and pub crawls.

For those who like to start celebrating during the day, Groupon is offering a $15 deal, which includes a bratwurst and beer, for an Ocktoberfest at Old World Village in Huntington Beach. Ticket is valid for the 28th-30th, but the deal ends tonight so hurry! (via Groupon)

A list of the area's best haunted houses is ready for those who like to scare themselves silly. (via The Rundown)

Here's something a bit different. There's a Boozy Scavenger Hunt with a small afterparty if you're interested. Happening on the 29th during the afternoon for $25. (via Thrillist Rewards)

The streets of West Hollywood at night are always fun on the 31st if you just want to walk around and gawk at costumes. A few years ago, I remembered being hugged by no less than 10 very friendly people. There's usually musical performances throughout the night.

Most theme parks, shopping centers, etc. will probably have something Halloween-related if none of this is working out or you could throw your own costume party, which is always exciting. Just make sure it doesn't feel like you live with party cat by Tuesday morning.

Do-It-Yourself Halloween Costumes: Clockwork Orange by katjuncica