halloween fashion

(Skeleton bracelet I got last Halloween, from Aldo Accessories)

[I usually post later in the week, but I wanted to post this Halloween fashion post earlier to help with ideas for last minute Halloween outfits or costumes.] Last year was probably the last year I dressed up for Halloween. Let's face it, when you're in your 20's, if you don't go to a club, bar, or party there isn't really a reason to. It makes me sad because not only do I love dressing up, but I also love getting into the Halloween spirit. It might be because October is my favourite month and Fall is my favourite season, but I just love the feel of Halloween. That's why I love the semi-new trend of Halloween-inspired clothing, and accessories, that have appeared on the fashion scene over the last little while.

apple picking

When I say that October is a busy month for me, that's a huge understatement. It's my sister's and my birthdays, my boyfriend's birthday, and my Grandparents' anniversary (this year they're celebrating 55 years, so we're doing a big celebration). There's a convention for one of my favourite shows that I go to every Thanksgiving weekend, going out to celebrate birthdays with work people (which I spoke about last week here), and inventory at work. And of course, Halloween and Thanksgiving, the latter of which I celebrated for the first time this year with Phil. Add to all of that the fact that October is my favourite month and that I always want to do a million fall activities, but I always feel like the month goes by too fast and I never have time to do them.

My City Gossip: Halloween Part 3

For the final instalment of easy Halloween costumes for My City Gossip I tell you how to make awesome costumes out of stuff right from your closet for the last minute!

My City Gossip: Halloween Part 2

This week was the second article in the series about how to make Halloween costumes out of normal clothing, most of which you probably already have in your wardrobe. This week's theme was Disney characters, and if you know me, you'll know that this was my favourite piece to write and make outfits for. Enjoy!

My City Gossip: Halloween Part 1

I will be doing a three part series for My City Gossip on how to make your own Halloween costumes just from regular clothes, and from things you probably already have in your closet. As we get closer to the 31st, the costumes will get simpler, as you have less time to prep and work on them. Here is this week's first instalment!