TEN TOPICAL HALLOWEEN COSTUMES FOR 2014

Ok everyone, we're in the home stretch here, and Halloween is less than a week away! If you love it as much as we do (we still dress up every year, and go to a friend's party where custom costumes are praised and encouraged) then you are trying to come up with your perfect costume. Maybe you've already figured it out, maybe you have a stand by, or maybe you've spent months crafting a perfect replica costume of some Game of Thrones character (I wish that reference could be better, but I'm like the only person who doesn't watch that show). But some people like to do something super topical, from the news or celebrity gossip or just 2014 general knowledge. Here are some ideas I came across:

1. There are a couple great tribute costumes to be had this year, both Robin Williams and Joan Rivers in particular.

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2. The ice bucket challenge was pretty popular, and there are a surprising number of Google variations (look it up, it's crazy). My personal favorite being the bizarre couples version below. But probably people will all tell you the stories of their challenge, the best one they saw, or how glad they are that it's over. So good luck.

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3. Frozen! Because Anna, Elsa and Olaf aren't just for kids! Or are they...? You might get lost in a sea of mini Annas and Elsas, but then again, you might be the only one at the bar. 

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4. Pumpkin Spice anything. We all love it, and this year there seems to be an extra explosion of pumpkin spice flavored foods from Pringles to M&Ms (haven't had either, but I'm guessing they're both terrible). Don't be too 'basic' on this one. 

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5. Any comic book movie that came out this year. Take your pick - Spiderman, Captain America, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men. 

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6. TMNT - Turtles are back again for everyone! While the movie left something to be desired, don't miss out on this opportunity for everyone to instantly realize you're April by simply wearing a yellow jacket. 

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7. Any character from Orange is the New Black. Finally women can wear a prison jumpsuit to a party and not look lazy. Bonus points for shoes made from maxi pads. 

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8. The Heartbleed virus. Remember that? No one else will either. But that guarantees you'll be the only one at the party, and when you explain it to everyone, most will at least say "oh, that's kind of funny."

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9. Shia Labeouf with the bag on his head. I know I just mentioned him a couple weeks ago, thus disproving this costume, which was him wearing a paper bag that says "I am not a famous person anymore" but you could do it anyway.

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10. Amy from Gone Girl. SUPER relevant, to a point where some might consider you to be a spoiler. But hey, if you are covered in blood, you don't have to say whose it is, do you?

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What are your favorite costumes this year? Let us know!

MODCLOTH ROUND UP

OK everyone, you know how the story goes, you're doing a bit of (light?) online shopping, checking out that same dress you've already looked at a million times, and then after your lusting is over, you move on with your day. Only to find that Google seems to think it's necessary to remind you around EVERY TURN about that dress you're dying for.

My particular least favorite is scrolling through my Facebook news feed, getting that oh-so-familiar pop-up: "Look what you found!" Thanks, Modcloth. I know. I'm the one who found it. I've found it ten times already, but I can't afford it yet. Or I feel like my wardrobe isn't ready. Or I'm not sure it'll be my style and I need to read 50 more reviews or wait until someone else in my size buys it and reviews it!!!

But I definitely don't need a reminder on every site that Google posts ads on, just following me around the internet!

ANYWAY, because of this very thing just happening to me in my FB newsfeed, I'm going to share some things I've been "haunting" over at Modcloth. They'll make it into my closet someday. I swear... So enjoy, and maybe you can have the same problem as I do 

First, for WORK:

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For DRINKS:

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For the WEEKEND:

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Or if you're looking for something a little out there, and you really love Ryan Gosling, these exist:

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Or some possibly even weirder James Franco ones. If he's more your style...

Happy Fashion Week, everyone!

10 (SO EASY A MONKEY COULD DO IT) HAIRSTYLES FOR SUMMER

I  don't know about you, but in the Summer, I am ALWAYS looking for new ways to do my hair- it is warm, being blonde- my color always goes a little wonky, and I am usually so busy that I don't ever have the time to look-up and find cute(r?) ways to style my locks.

So... I went ahead, and preemptively found 10 easy enough styles that look close to effortless, but that will have a big hit (amongst the hair critics I am sure you surround yourself with).

1: The Topknot

2: The Sidebraid

3: The Tied Ponytail

4: The Twisted Chignon (good for weddings or summer parties)

5: The Braided Topknot

6: The Sidebraid with Bun

7: Pulled back by braids

8: Side Waterfall Braid

9: Pink tipped hair (nearly any color would be fun!)

10: Simple Curls with a summer haircut!

What hair style do you usually sport in the summertime?

Do you have any other cuts, colors or styles that you would do?

DISCLAIMER: I have nothing against brunettes, I am a blonde (most of the time anyways) so most of my Pinterest "Hair" board has blonde hair ideas. 

DUDS FOR THE MUNCHKINS

I will start off by saying that I do not have any kids of my own yet, but that does not mean that every time that I am in target and walk past the kids section of the store, I do not stop and stare at all of the AMAZINGLY ADORABLE little clothes. I do however have more reasons these days to peruse and actually purchase a few items here and there.

Between my niece and nephew, a lot of my friends having kids of their own and just a general liking of cute little clothes- I am always making new Pinterest boards and adding things to my Etsy list- most of which I wish came in my size...

Here are some of the things I found on Etsy that I am waiting to find an excuse to buy for a little one in my life! Maybe I should get a doll?

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What style of clothes do you buy or will you buy for your kids? Any that you want to share?

Do you ever see any kids clothes you wish came in your size? (or is that just me)