Oct 31, 2008 -
This Halloween, I've costumed you as some of the biggest forces in the design world: Jonathan Adler, Simon Doonan, and Kelly Wearstler. But, you must also consider the queen bee homemaker herself, Martha Stewart. She may not sport a floral button-down daily like Doonan or experiment with wild tress techniques like Wearstler, but she does have a distinct style: classic and age-appropriate, always with her signature blond bob.
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Oct 31, 2008 -
Just in case you're not interested in going as Jonathan Adler or Simon Doonan this Halloween, I'm also providing you with a more feminine option: Kelly Wearstler.
If you're a Top Design fan, as I am, you probably watch the show in part to check out Kelly Wearstler's kooky sartorial style. I adore her mix of high fashion with vintage finds and her daringly odd clothing combinations.
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Oct 30, 2008 -
Yesterday, I showed you how your man can dress like Jonathan Adler this Halloween. Adler's wardrobe is an endless bucket of fun, so he's an ideal costume inspiration for any design fiend. But Adler's hubby Simon Doonan, creative director of Barneys New York and recent Top Design guest judge, is the go-to guy when it comes to fashion expertise, and never shows up at a party in anything less than eccentric.
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Oct 29, 2008 -
If your man is in need of a design-inspired costume this Halloween, tell him to look no further than to Jonathan Adler, an influential interior designer and the man behind the internationally recognized lifestyle and home furnishings brand. While Adler never ceases to impress me with his home furnishings and interior design portfolio, he's also got some serious personal style, worthy of emulation by any design-phile. So I thought I'd show you how to get the look of JA this holiday, without rearranging your living room.
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Oct 29, 2008 -
I just came across this free downloadable Halloween card from Inside a Black Apple, and it got me thinking. Many of us send Christmas cards sharing family photos, and in grade school we all exchanged Valentine's cards. And, of course, birthday cards are a given.
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Oct 29, 2008 -
Last year I dressed as Bjork in her infamous swan dress for Halloween, so I didn't require gory, gooey props. And, as usual, my Halloween costume will likely come together last minute. But, if any of you are in the need for some slime for your get-up this year, I have a simple fake slime (or snot) recipe for you.
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Oct 15, 2008 -
You might not be the type to go all out this Halloween with cobwebs, fog machines, and yard decorations that heckle at passersby. But you can still be festive with a simple yet darkly gothic wreath. Wreaths are the ultimate non-decoration for any festivity; they're not fussy or complicated but they do give your front door some holiday curb appeal.
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Now that Halloween is over, you've got to put your crazy costumes somewhere. Depending on your getup, you may be able to recycle it, but many of you may need to make room in your closet. And of course, some of you may not even be getting your trick-or-treat on this year.
MSN currently has a few downloadable stencils for creating your very own presidential (or vice presidential) pumpkins. While the designs are cheeky, and carving your very own Obama/McCain jack-o'-lantern is just another way to show your support, a part of me feels like maybe we should lay off of the politics for the light-hearted, child-oriented evening. Then again, I'm sure we all find certain politicians pretty scary!Source
Would You Carve a Political Pumpkin?
Before you head to Party City to stock up on decorations for next week's spooky evening, check out Gump's, which is currently offering up to 60 percent off of its Halloween décor. Whether you're the type of gal who lays down a festive doormat and some fancy Halloween limoges boxes or just picks up some spidery cocktail napkins, Gump's has you covered. I'm loving the SF-based retailer's festive fall wreaths, which will stay en vogue long after Oct.