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There’s a few weeks left until Halloween, but if you’re stumped on what to be, why not draw come costume inspiration from health and fitness? Say goodbye to sexy cat, sexy firefighter and sexy nurse: We’ve come up with a few ideas for healthy Halloween costumes. You can make most of these costumes from items you already have in your closet, so they’re easy and low-cost, too. More
For folks with seasonal allergies, fall and winter can bring some relief, as pollen levels subside and indoor activities resume. But for others, the colder months bring a new host of sneeze-worthy stuff. And it’s not just the “treat” aspect of trick-or-treating (even though many candies and other sweets contain peanuts, soy, or gluten)–Halloween costumes and decorations can also be stealth allergens More
The weekend we’ve been eagerly awaiting is here. Check out our big plans for Halloween. What are yours?
Use lots of fake blood.
Whether it’s on our cookies or our costumes, you can bet we’ll be seeing a lot of red this weekend. Just don’t get it on the couch.
Eat something healthy.
Between candy and booze, we’ll try to squeeze in a nutritious Halloween snack.
Feel confident about our costume choices.
There’s no turning back now. Don’t read into your costume too much, and you’ll be fine.
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Who said Halloween costumes have to be silly and frivolous? Just think of all the environmental disasters out there, and you can pack an unwelcome, socially-conscious message into your Halloween costume without much extra effort. True, your costume may not inspire peals of laughter, and neighbors may call you “Debbie Downer” to your face. But when’s the last time someone dressed as a sexy flight attendant (or a pissed-off one, Steven Slater!) actually made a difference in the world? These Halloween costumes are perfect for people who care about the environment – and don’t mind preaching about it to cornered party guests who’re just trying to have some damn fun. More
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Bloody Clever: How to make all the fake blood your Halloween costume requires. (via Buzzfeed)
Yearning for the Halloweens of your childhood? Relive the endless (albeit, wise) warnings from your teachers and parents about Halloween safety with this film from 1977. Ah, to be young and have to check your pears for razorblades again.
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Watching horror movies around Halloween is like lighting fireworks around the Fourth of July — it’s just what you do. But we’re suffering from co-eds-get-slashed-fatigue, so we found six non-horror flicks that take place around Halloween. Like the classic E.T., these movies use Halloween as the backdrop for their narrative arc. You’ll still get into the Halloween spirit, but, as a bonus, you’ll be able to sleep without the lights on. Tell us your favorite non-scary Halloween films in the comments section. Oh, and boo (Radley). More
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Year after year, no matter how many Halloween parties you attend, one thing always happens: Someone shows up in a politically incorrect costume and makes everyone else feel really uncomfortable. Most likely this person thinks he or she is hilarious, rather than completely offensive. Unfortunately, we can almost guarantee that you’ll see at least one of these cringe-worthy costumes this weekend. What do you think: In bad taste or just harmless fun? Check out our gallery of 10 politically incorrect Halloween costumes, and let us know if you spot any that trump these doozies on October 31. More
We haven’t carved pumpkins yet — we’re waiting til this weekend to hollow out everyone’s favorite gourds. But we’ve been browsing Flickr for some inspiration, and we found more than a few Halloween jack-o’-lanterns that we’d be happy to display on our front stoops. Check out ten of our faves: More
Okay, so would you actually dress up as any of these nine celebrities for Halloween? (via Betty Confidential)
You’ve finally decided what you want to be for Halloween. Congratulations. Just one problem: Your costume requires face paint, which can contain some toxic ingredients, like lead and other heavy metals. Does this mean you’ve got to ditch your hilariously clever idea in favor of a costume that doesn’t require makeup?
No way. There are plenty of companies that make eco-friendly and non-toxic face paints, and Terrafirma Cosmetics is one of them. More
Ever awakened the morning after Halloween, wondering whether it was the costume or the cocktail that made you _______? We usually chalk it up to all the Pina Ghouladas, but sometimes we wonder whether our superhero and sex-kitten costumes do something besides provide funny party fodder. Why do some of us dress like strippers, while others are shrouded in green face-paint and fake blood? It turns out there are some interesting theories about the psychology of Halloween costumes, and we found some insights that will make for some interesting Halloween party chatter this weekend. More
