Nevermore

Outfit (Costume) Details: Nordstrom fringe boots, DIY costume, unknown stockings.

"But the raven still beguiling all my sad soul into smiling,

Straight I wheeled a cushioned seat in front of bird and bust and door;

Then, upon the velvet sinking, I betook myself to linking

Fancy unto fancy, thinking what this ominous bird of yore -

What this grim, ungainly, ghastly, gaunt, and ominous bird of yore

Meant in croaking `Nevermore.'" -Edgar Allan Poe

I am aware that Halloween was Saturday, and this post is long overdue. I didn't even get to take decent pictures of myself wearing this most fabulous DIY Raven costume-I'm quite proud of myself! Especially since I made it when I was very young. But anyways, I hope you all had fun on Halloween! My night was rather dreary, actually. I didn't even get to wear my costume due to the rain. Luckily I was able to wear it the night before at my school's Halloween themed dance :) And I won best individual costume! I was very excited.

I leave you with a few photos of moi in my younger years wearing the same costume with a different (much smaller) dress.. I made this costume many years ago with a little help from my mother, ofcourse...

I hope you're all having a most wonderful week, d a r l i n g s ;)

xoxo, gossip girl style series no. 2

In need of more Halloween inspiration? Look no further than the most glamorous show on television, Gossip Girl. Because like everything else, the Upper East Siders do Halloween a little differently. Picture this (or watch the episode, How to Succeed in Bassness) : A club filled with socialites sipping martinis dressed in sparkling vintage 1920s frocks. Jealous much? I was, as I am quite infatuated with all things 20s. I even wrote and produced a play set in that time period (for more 1920s style click here, for more gossip girl style click here). Anyways, my eyes were literally glued to the screen. Oh how I wish to stroll around in a glamorous sequined mini. Sigh. A flapper would be a fabulous Halloween costume. If you decide to take on the role of a 1920s temptress, do send/post pictures!

For more 20s inspiration take a peek at this Vogue editorial. The Lady is a Vamp ♥ ..

By the way, sorry for the constant Halloween posting.. What can I say, I'm very excited!

t r i c k or t r e a t

Photos from Tim Burton's Harper's Bazaar shoot

Halloween, the one day you can be anyone or anything you want. A sexy seductress, whimsical fairy tale character, frisky black cat, or even the classic witch; no matter what you are, have fun with it. Halloween only comes once a year ;)

There's nothing quite like a steaming cup of cider, a bag full of delicious treats, or crisp air filled with blowing leaves. All of these things give you a feeling that you will only come across on this one day. Halloween brings back childhood memories of sticky candy corn and the visits to the dentist that followed. You remember running down a chilly street, ringing countless doorbells.

I have thousands of Halloween memories, but one that stands out among the rest. After a long night of trick-or-treating my younger sister and I would come home and watch Tim Burton (one of my favorite directors) movie marathons. Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, and Sweeney Todd were among our favorites. As you must have guessed, this is why I posted this Tim Burton editorial; for your viewing pleasure, and my reminiscing.

So, what am I going to be, you ask? Well you'll just have to wait and see ;) I made my costume all by myself and I am actually very proud. It turned out much better than I expected. Previous costumes of mine include the likes of Little Miss. Muffet, a flapper, a lion, a witch, and Audrey Hepburn.

What are your Halloween plans, or memories? And what are you planning on being? :)