2009's Top 5 Halloween Costume Ideas

We think that people secretly love to play dress up, that's why Halloween is so popular! So what are this year's top Halloween costumes going to be?

Here's our guess for #1, the King of Pop! And while the Halloween-store variety of MJ-inspired costumes pale in comparison to the real thing..this look is surprisingly easy to pull off! All you need is a red jacket, black skinny jeans, and a white or silver glove. But no crotch grabbing, please!

You can't get her music out of your head. Her fashion sense baffles you. Why not be her for one night?! Our #2 pick is the inimitable Lady Gaga. You'll need a leotard, some cardboard boxes, and a platinum wig to rock this look (along with whatever outlandish accessories you can find). Why the cardboard boxes? Why, to re-create the dress above!

Everyone thinks Mad Men style is marvelous. That's why we're sure you'll see alot of swinging 60s-inspired secretaries (and disgruntled housewives) this Halloween. Our #3 pick is Mad Men.

They are so stylish, suave and sophisticated, every married couple I know is secretly jealous! Couples might consider our #4 pick for Halloween, Mr and Mrs Obama! We've often lauded the first lady for her elegant, yet youthful style. And while some may make fun of the President for his choice in jeans, the First Couple is fabulous!

#5. The Odd Couple. Kanye West and Taylor Swift. We think this is an hilarious costume choice, and one you're going to see at Halloween parties all over the country. Perfect for couples, this costume idea rocks--though you'll have to fight over who carries the award statue.

Happy Halloween!

Where the Wild Things Are

Everyone is buzzing about the hit movie "Where the Wild Things Are".

Inspired by a childhood classic (turned into a film with a killer indie soundtrack created by Karen O and The Kids), we think that wild accessories are going to be next hot trend in jewelry!



This unique gecko cocktail ring features a glittering silver base and a translucent mocha dome. But the best part about this piece is the luminous lizard--encrusted with white diamond CZ stones--that looks like the gecko is glamorously perched on a rock! It's amazing that you can get this wild accessory for under $30!

Slithering snakes are super sexy, especially when they are decked out in dynamic black and white CZ diamonds! Rings like this can cost thousands, but our version, seen here, is less than $51.00!

C'mon ladies, it's time to unleash your inner animal instincts!

xoxo,

Julia

Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this is a great time to "feel your boobies"!

That's the official slogan of the campaign, and not something I just made up. Of course, hot pink is the signature color of this campaign, and to show your support for survivors or to commemorate loved ones who have passed due to this terrible illness, women are encouraged to sport the color pink.

So when you get dressed in the morning, think pink!

Of course, any pink accessory will do. But if you don't have a ribbon handy, you can promote this worthy cause for awareness by piling on the pink. You'll want pink earrings, like the gorgeous floral studs above.

Amazingly, these pink earrings cost under $15!

Looking for more information on breast cancer awareness or want to spread the word? Please visit the campaign's website at: http://www.nbcam.org/index.cfm

xoxo,

Julia