Okay, okay, I know they say that about Christmas, but for me, I always feel like Halloween is one of the most festive holidays of the year.  Dressing up, yummy treats and costume parties are what makes this holiday great for me.  I’ve been a Halloween enthusiast ever since I could remember.  Finding a suitable costume at the local costume store was excruciating for my parents, but I loved every minute of it.  I remember being a Charleston girl, an ugly zombie,  and a wicked witch–in which I sported a huge zit on my nose and won first place in my school’s “Best Costume” contest.

I haven’t dressed up for Halloween since I was a teenager.  Mainly because there really wasn’t a reason for me to do so if I wasn’t going to Halloween parties and my creative mind from my former years has not kept up with me and I couldn’t come up with a costume to wear.   A part of me really wants to dress up for Halloween this year and go all out like I did as a kid and just have fun with it.  Where where would I wear the costume?  Unless I am invited to a fabulous party somewhere (anyone?), I have no clue.

So I’ve been thinking about the costumes I would wear if I were to dress up for Halloween this year.  Here are some of my choices:

Yup.  It’s Kitana from Mortal Kombat.  I remember a long, long time ago when Mortal Kombat was hugely popular, I was obsessed with dressing up as Kitana.  This was before the dawn of the Cosplay costume stores online and American Apparel.   Not sure if people would automatically get the reference, but I think I’d feel like I vindicated my younger self by pulling off this outfit.

I know, I know, Mad Men is everywhere and this is a bit unimaginative.   I wouldn’t dress as one of the characters from Mad Men per se, but I thought it’d be kind of cool to dress up as a woman from the early 60’s: updo, bright red lipstick, nice vintage clothing, red nails.   I wouldn’t have a cigarette in hand (bummer, I know).

Yet another costume idea I know has been run into the ground.  An Egyptian queen.   I wouldn’t be Cleopatra, but a powerful Egyptian queen.  I’ve always been fascinated by that time period, so it’d be an outfit that I would spend a great deal of time on.  Needless to say, I don’t think I’d order it from a costume company, but I’d rather piece it together on my own.

I still have a few other Halloween ideas swirling around in my head,  but these are the top 3 that pop up instantly.  Are you dressing up for Halloween?  Have any costume ideas?

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Also, check out the profile done on me by the fabulous DWJ at the Art of Accessories blog!  I really and truly am honored that she chose to profile me this month of her “Art Of…” series.   I talk about my top 3 favorite accessories, my style inspiration and my favorite gift to give.  Much thanks to DWJ!