Happy Hallwoneen! So spoopy!

Halloween 2010 - Elendan Gardens

Favorite Halloween movie: Hocus Pocus. Though Beetlejuice and Clue come in pretty close, Hocus Pocus is number one!

1-10, how much do you enjoy Halloween?: 10, for sure.

Fondest Halloween memory: Halloween 2010 was probably my favorite. Ryan and I got engaged. He knew that I always wanted to get married on Halloween, but because of his military schedule he knew that it would be a long shot, so he proposed instead!

Have you always been a Halloween lover?: Absolutely. Even as a kid, I loved Halloween. Getting dressed up was a favorite, even back then. Oddly enough, I never really liked the "being scared" aspect of it though. I couldn't even watch scary movies until far into my teenage years, and don't ever try to get me into a Haunted House. Nooooo thank you! (I think it's the interacting that bothers me cos I totally dig gory makeup and spooky things.)

How do you get into the Halloween spirit?: I'm pretty much always in the Halloween spirit. I think that immediately after my birthday (27th of July), I'm ready for it to be the 31st of October.

Favorite Halloween decorations: Jack-o-lanterns! I really like seeing all of the different designs. Each jack-o-lantern is unique!

Favorite Halloween or fall scent?: Leaves and apple cider. Even though I never really loved drinking the warm apple cider at the pumpkin patch, I loved the smell.

Favorite candy: I'm a Snickers gal.

Vampires or zombies: Hm, I think that it really depends. Zombie makeup is more fun than vampire makeup, but I tend to like zombie movies more than vampire movies, but I love Buffy the Vampire Slayer. If I had to choose which I would rather be, it would have to be a vampire. If I could be friends with one, I would pick vampire again. I feel like zombies aren't really known for their conversational skills, ya know?

What is your weirdest fear?: I don't really think any of my fears are irrational. I have the basic insect/spider, small spaces, heights, crowds, and clown fears. I am terrified of my teeth falling out though. I guess that counts.

You all should fill this out and tell me about your Halloween festivities this year and share photos!



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Costume Idea: Daria Morgendorffer*

Halloween always creeps up on me every year. I always promise myself that I'll start getting everything ready in July so I can have an awesome, accurate, and super detailed costume, but it never happens. One of my all time favorite (and easy) last minute Halloween costumes would have to be one of the greatest cartoon characters of all time: Daria Morgendorffer.

I came up with a few different options for the outfit, along with the two staple accessories. Check them out!

Tops: Henley Pocket Tee from Roamans or a Boyfriend T-shirt from Asos

Jackets: Desert Darling Hooded Utility Jacket from Forever 21+ or Four Pocket Utility Parka from Asos

Skirts: Light Up My Life Skirt from ModCloth or Essential Elegance Skirt from ModCloth


Seven Eyelet Black Boots from Dr Martens


Black Round Rim Eyeglasses from Firmoo

So, what is everyone being for Halloween this year? Any big plans? Let me know in the comments!

*This is a sponsored post.



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Swatchfest: Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette

Urban Decay launched their holiday 2013 collection in September and so far I've only bought the Vice 2 palette. Their whole holiday collection looks awesome, but I knew that this palette was the first thing I needed to buy and I'm so glad that I did.













The packaging has a gorgeous purple "abstract orchid" pattern with "UD" in 3D gunmetal faux crystal on the top and I adore it. The packaging seems to be made of a lightweight plastic that feels pretty stable. The button in the front with the brand name on it is used to open the palette. Once pressed, it's pretty much self-opening and it's awesome. The color names are also clearly labelled below each shadow, which as you know is a huge "must" for me. The Vice 2 palette probably has the best packaging out of all of the palettes I own (and I own quite a few). The quality and look of it is just fantastic.



The Vice 2 palette has 20 all new eyeshadows at 0.8g each and retails at $59.00. It also includes a generous mirror as well as a double ended brush (for applying and blending colors). There's a pretty good mix of shimmer, glitter, satin, and matte shades, as well as some having a duo-chrome effect.

Top Row: Smokeout (dark taupey-black satin), Lovesick (black matte with iridescent micro-glitter), Shellschock (bright metallic silver), Coax (medium metallic pink with golden iridescent micro-sparkle), X-Rated (baby pink satin)
Second Row: Prank (deep navy matte with turquoise floating pearl), Madness (bright metallic blue shimmer with blue micro-glitter), Strike (antique gold shimmer with silver micro-glitter), Stash (deep olive green shimmer with iridescent micro-sparkle), Poison (charcoal satin with iridescent micro-sparkle)
Third Row: Radar (metallic brown shimmer with iridescent micro-glitter), Damaged (bright metallic emerald shimmer), Voodoo (metallic purple shimmer with iridescent purple micro-glitter), Betrayal (bright purple satin with blue shift), Derailed (medium metallic taupey-brown shimmer)
Bottom Row: Dope (warm champagne satin), Toxic (metallic copper-pink shimmer with tonal micro-glitter), Habit (light nude matte), Ambush (metallic brown satin), Rewind (medium brown matte)
*Color descriptions taken from the Urban Decay website*































As always, all of the pictures were taken in natural lighting and the shadows were swatched on bare skin (no base or primer) with a finger. The only eye shadow that I was disappointed with is Lovesick. All of the other shadows, I think, are amazing and the Vice 2 palette is seriously worth the price.

If you're interested in picking one up, I would do so as soon as possible because since the palette is part of the holiday collection, it is a limited edition product.

What are your thoughts on the palette? Have you bought it yet? Do you plan on getting it?



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