Halloween Costume Inspiration: Karl Lagerfeld

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This Halloween, dress up as the fashion king himself: Karl Lagerfeld. All you need are a few key ingredients to get his iconic look.
1. A sleek pair of aviator sunglasses to give you a mysterious look.
2. Fingerless gloves keep this creator's hands safe.
3. Beatle boots to to walk the streets of Paris in.
4. You can't be Karl without a fitted black suit.
5. Give off a confident vibe with a black tie.
6. The more knuckle candy you have the better!

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Stylelist Breaks It Down!

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Two of my sisters live in L.A. One is about to be 40. The other is just about turning 30. Neither are married with kids and both are insisting on going out for Halloween. Guess who's going as the sexy kitten and who is going as the "night sky" (which I correctly predicted would involve a black Virgin Atlantic sleep suit with cotton balls attached)?


Oh, Halloween, that time of year when parties are packed with women in sexy nurse outfits offering to take your temperature and the men who ply them with drinks, hoping there's a chance in hell that this will actually happen.

I'm not sure when a holiday rooted in the tradition of summoning spirits turned into a reason to get your boobs out. (Perhaps we could thank that early '80s seductress Elvira for kicking off the trend.)



Want to read more about this Halloween revelation? Click on over to our friends at Stylelist!

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Beauty Pick Me Up - From Sexy To Spooky!

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Obviously the costume itself has a lot to do with how well you can pull off a look or character come this weekend when you'll be making an appearance at a few spooky soirees. But what really gives a costume the extra 'oomph' and makes it truly memorable is the make-up that goes with it.


Halloween make-up is all about going over-the-top and making your look eye-catching and unforgettable! Use dark powders to help contour your face and Halloween is an occasion where the more lustrous and glitzy the fake lashes, the better. Liquid or gel liners help eye make-up stay put all night, and a creamy red lipstick is a true Halloween classic.


Plus, the great thing about make-up and cosmetics, is that you can tone it down and reuse them again for a day-to-day look or a girls night out and many might already be in your make-up bag! Click on the slideshow to see some of our fave Halloween make-up picks that work perfectly for the holiday and after!

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The SHG - Not-So-Halloween Costumes

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When we were younger, Halloween night was rife with anticipation to don the elaborate costume that had been picked out weeks ahead of time, gather up friends and family and head out to see what type of candy treasures you could accumulate in a few short hours. Nowadays, while Halloween is just as exciting, our days of trick-or-treating have long since passed and are being replaced with themed parties and spooky get-togethers.


While some of us still love to get into elaborate costumes, even more of us may not have the time or energy. But who wants to be the 'debbie downer' and show up in a boring outfit while everyone else is dressed in the spirit (or as a spirit!)? Fangs, a wig, intricate make-up and other fun, but time-consuming costume pieces may not be feasible, but that doesn't mean you can't still dress to impress and show your love for this ghoulish holiday!


Fishnet stockings, lacy corsets, leather thigh-high boots and other sexy, Halloween-themed pieces are a great way to show up at any Halloween shindig looking festive and ready to party, but can still be used for stylish ensembles for after the holiday! Click on the slideshow to see some favorite picks!

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W2WW Channels Old Hollywood Glamour With Marilyn Monroe

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Need a glam Halloween costume? Think Hollywood Glamour and Marilyn Monroe's legendary 'Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend'. Get glitzed out in diamonds and channel the iconic Marilyn - you will make the boys wink in this twinkling ensemble! Start off your blonde-bombshell look with this ever-perfect Marilyn wig and make sure to let us know if blondes really do have more fun!



We love this goddess-esque white Topshop dress so much that we bet you won't be rocking it just for Halloween! We threw in these glittery tights and opera-length gloves to add a touch of fun to the outfit. Accessorize with Steve Madden gold sparkle shoes and clutch and then drip yourself in diamonds.



Become 'best friends' with these Dannijo earrings and totally over the top rhinestone necklace, bracelet and cocktail rings. Having trouble figuring out the sultry smoky eye? This Sephora make-up kit comes fully loaded with all the necessary products and instructions to create that perfect glow. And remember, 'A kiss on the hand may be quite continental but diamonds are a girl's best friend.'



Brought to you from our friends at W2WW.com Click to find out where to get all the great pieces introduced above!

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Spooky Decor For A Ghoulish Get-Together!

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It's the month of ghouls and ghosts. And candy and costume parties too! While many of us are just outside the appropriate trick-or-treating age range, it doesn't mean that we can't join in on the festivities too! In fact, now that we're older and not restricted by curfews and parents, the party can really begin! Give your guests a scary treat with a Halloween party that's decked out with the works!


Decorate your digs with spooky decor and serve Halloween-inspired treats from spooky kitchenware. Mingle and mix with all the other monsters and witches and then send you guests home with fun and unique Halloween party favors for a night they'll remember!


Ready to start planning for your scary soiree? Click on the slideshow to see some of our fave Halloween party decorating tricks!

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Hot In The Hive: Alessi 'Carlo' Ghost Bottle Cap

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You're never too old to celebrate Halloween! While you may not be looking for a crazy costume party to go crash, a ghoulish get-together with friends may be just the thing for some Halloween fun. The decor is done, the scarily tasty menu has been decided and your outfit for your Halloween night is appropriately black and orange. A few bottles of wine to pop open and you're all set. Don't forget to grab Carlo! He's a ghostly little guy that is too cute to be scary and loves to sit on top or your wine bottles as a festive bottle cap (if, for some reason, you don't finish all the wine in one night). Designed by Alessi, the Carlo bottle cap comes in a variety of colors and is cheap enough so you can buy a few to add to your Halloween fun. You did finish all the wine? They're just as cute and festive sitting around the table and mingling with the guests!


Price: $9.00
Who Found It: Idabone was first to add the Alessi 'Carlo' Bottle Cap to the Hive.

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Ghoulish And Gorgeous Halloween Makeup To Complete Your Look!

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If you're not exactly the most handy with an eyeliner brush, or even if you can't tell the difference between an eyeliner brush or an eyeshadow applicator, you may normally skip past beauty aisles and counters out of fear of the unknown... or the likelihood that you'll end up looking like something out of a horror movie if left to your own devices with a collection of shades. Luckily, Halloween is the one time of year where that look just might work in your favor! Costume makeup doesn't discriminate between the cosmetics-challenged and the beauty adept; even if you're not looking to go out as a drag queen, it can be fairly easy to complement your costume with the right Halloween-appropriate makeup. Dark nail polish is always an easy way to get festive, or take the opportunity to go full-out glam with gilded eye foil. Or if you're really that helpless when it comes to self-beautifying, these wild ColorOn eyeshadow appliques practically do all the work for you! Take a look at the slideshow for some perfect beauty picks to either look frightening or fetching on your night out!

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Show Your Funky Side This Halloween With Indie-Designed Jewelry!

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As Halloween quickly approaches, we know you are thinking about what to wear to your costume party. This year, steampunk is oh so hot. Brooklyn Indie Market's Steampunk II is the place to pick up some indie designed pieces this weekend. You will find indie brands Rocklove, Steamed Punk Laboratories, Once Lost and 19Moons among others. Show off your new funky look at the after party at The Way Station -- Brooklyn's first steampunk bar and performance venue. If you can't make it to Steampunk II this weekend, we did a little surfing and found some great Halloween-themed steampunk jewelry. Check out our slideshow for some of our top picks!

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Hot In The Hive: Witches' Kitchen Casserole Cauldron

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Double, double, toil and trouble! Concoct the perfect witches' brew (or a totally harmless casserole that's just frighteningly festive) this Halloween season with the Witches' Kitchen Casserole Bowl from Unica. The black ceramic bowl can also be used as a regular serving bowl (snacks, candy, spooky side dishes -- you name it!) and is part of a sustainable line of limited-edition goods produced from eco-friendly materials. Sure, it's a little costly, but it's not so garishly Halloween-ish that you'd be forced to hide it in the cupboard until next year. It's universally sleek and stylish for kitchenware, but with the right seasonal decor and the perfect pointed hat, it's potion-ready!


Price: $360
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Witches' Kitchen Casserole Bowl to the Hive.

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