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7 Halloween-inspired Cocktails

admin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:56:43 +0000

Drink up, party people! I’ve made some fabulous (and tasty) Halloween-inspired cocktails and potent punches for this Monster Mash. Eerie, spooky, gross (to look at) or fruity – while sweet and colorful enough for your kids, these liquid treats are for adults only.

Costumes are not required. Unless that IS your costume. *shudder*

Come along and get liquored up with these seven blood-curling beverages. IF YOU DARE (insert evil laugh here). Cheers!

1. Ghoul-Aid Punch

Find the recipe at: myrecipes.com
Does RIP mean “Refreshingly Imbibing Punch”? Because this Halloween drink fits its epitaph. I think after a couple pours of this drink, you may very well be resting in peace. On the bathroom floor.

2. The Green Ghoul

Find the recipe at: cocktails.about.com
From our good, green drinking buddies at Midori, this cocktail creation is made spookier than its color by lining the glass in thin black licorice strings. The drink itself is sweet and herbal, but the bit of snappiness from the ginger beer is just the trick. Watch our for the (drunk) apparitions that will soon follow.

3. Spider’s Kiss

Find the recipe at: drinkoftheweek.com
Also from Midori, this melon liquor and vodka concoction is served in a martini glass that is spider’s-web-drawn in chocolate. But I swear, if that bartender dropped one of those plastic arachnids at the bottom of my glass, heads will literally roll. I am OK with a kiss from a web, but not from any eight-legged monster. Eek.

4. Alien Urine Sample

Find recipe at: food.com
At first glance upon this urine sample, I’d say this alien has something. Perhaps a bit of the rock n’ roll fever and the boogie-woogie flu? But I’m no doctor. I just drink like one. A full liquor pyramid of banana, melon, peach and a touch of Malibu rum – remember: do not drink and fly UFOs.

5. Brain Hemorrhage

Find recipe at: drinkoftheweek.com
Never have I met a drink that might actually cause a little brain damage. That is, until I made this ghastly shot. The Brain Hemorrhage is not just a clever nickname – it is one seriously sweet peaches and cream combination. Make sure the kids are in bed (or staying elsewhere) because after drinking a few of these, Halloween guests are about to get stupid.

6. Vampire Kiss Martini

Find the recipe at: simplystated.realsimple.com
Bloody Glass Rim directions here: hostessblog.com
What is Halloween without a few vampires? I mean, what really is Southern California or the movie and book industries or Twi-hards without them? A LIFE NOT WORTH LIVING AS A MORTAL, of course. Sparkling, pasty-face teen hotties or not, fit right in with the rest of the night stalkers, drinking one of these bloody-sucking-ly good Vampire Kiss martinis. I’m going out for a bite to… drink.

7. Bloody Eyeball Martini

Find the recipe at: whattodrink.com
The eyes have it in this simple gin or vodka martini (straight, chilled, stirred… RAWR!). Prepare the pimento-stuffed olive eyeballs and radish sockets a day ahead of time – with or without alcohol. We won’t judge. Then, when the party starts, these martinis really make a spooky – and splashy – appearance.

Are we drunk… err, having fun yet? (Turn that music down!) I think somebody needs to spike that punch bowl again. What is your favorite or creative Halloween-inspired cocktail? Happy Halloween!

Top Photo Credit: nikaboyce

Halloween Party Your Best Celeb Halloween Costumes!

admin — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:11:44 +0000

“D– IN A BOX”

Robert LeNormand of Metairie, La., writes: “Justin Timberlake shocked the nation last year with his Saturday Night Live hit video ‘D– in a Box.’ We parodied the video with simple items found around the house. The act was the best part. The Halloween

ROCK OF LOVE STARS

Rebecca Culhane of Mitchell, S.D., writes: “Last Halloween, my husband and I decided to go as the cast of the first season of Rock of Love. With the help of my sister and a friend, we pulled it off with flying colors. Our Bret, Jess, Heather and Lacey costumes were a hit!”

LARA CROFT

Amanda Magarian of Beverly Hills, Calif., writes: “I dressed up as Lara Croft for Halloween last year. My mom and I threw this together in the final hours leading up to a big Halloween party I was going to. The results were an absolute hit!”

MARILYN & JOE

Mandi Tools of Gainseville, Fla., writes: “I dressed up as Marilyn Monroe and my boyfriend dressed up as Joe DiMaggio. I love old movies and my boyfriend is a former collegiate baseball player and a huge Yankees fan, so it was only natural for us to go as one of history’s most famous couples.”

GUNS ‘N ROSES

Kathy Dec of Skaneateles Falls, N.Y., writes: “My husband and I love Guns ‘N’ Roses (Slash and Axl). With a few accessories and a look in our closet, we thought we pulled it off rather well!”

PETE & ASHLEE

Allison Terry of Milwaukee writes: “Me and my boyfriend decided to dress like Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson. I bought a blonde wig and hat and wore most of my own clothes. My boyfriend bought a brown wig and we cut it so it looked like Pete Wentz’s hair, then he borrowed clothes and jewelry from me and my roommate. Everyone loved it!”

CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW

Lauren Shrewsbury of Seattle writes: “My boyfriend Rudy is a dead ringer for Jack Sparrow from The Pirates of the Caribbean. Even his friends didn’t recognize him at first!”

AMY WINEHOUSE AND THE ORBITZ GIRL

Amanda Tibbits of Minneapolis writes: “This year, I dressed up as Amy Winehouse and my best friend was the Orbitz gum girl. People are still talking about our costumes!”

MADONNA, MADONNA, MADONNA!

Melissa Petryszyn of New York City writes: “My four friends and I dressed up as 20 years of Madonna: “Like a Virgin,” “Express Yourself,” “Human Nature,” “Music” and the most recent, “Hung Up,”] complete with new baby David Banda.”

AL & PEG

Kristin Rudolph of Green Bay, Wis., writes: “My fiancé and I dressed up as Al and Peg Bundy from Married with Children. Everyone knew who we were because of my ridiculously large hair!”

THE BECKHAMS

Kate Sims of Fairfax, Va., writes: “My husband and I went as David and Victoria Beckham. He wanted to be comfortable … and I wanted a blonde wig! People loved it!”

AUSTIN POWERS

Christina van Koppen of Woodstock, Ga., writes: “My girlfriends and I had a blast at the lingerie store recreating the Fembot costumes [from the Austin Powers movies]. The hardest part was choosing the lucky guy who got to be Mike Myers. Why did we choose this costume? Who doesn’t want to be a Fembot?!?!”

MARY-KATE & ASHLEY

Anna Elinsky of Solon, Ohio, writes: “My best friend and I have always loved the Olsens so we decided to be them this year! We were a hit.”

GENE SIMMONS

Britnee Conboy of Vancouver, Wash., writes: “My husband, Matt, dressed up like Gene Simmons, and I was his rock-star girlfriend. We were getting such a kick out of it, because everyone was grabbing his butt everywhere we went! We won every Halloween contest out there! He is pretty hot!”

THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR

Whitney Setser of Ashville, N.C., writes: “My roommates, Laura, Amanda and I just love The Girls Next Door. We never miss an episode! So last Halloween, because we were going to a costume contest and rock ‘n’ roll show, we decided to dress as Kendra, Holly and Bridget. Anytime we’d walk around the venue alone, someone would come up to us and ask, ‘Where’s Holly?’ or ‘Where’s Bridget?’ ”

MICHAEL JACKSON

Heather Hunt of Atlanta writes: “I needed a quick and easy costume for last year’s company Halloween party so I dressed up like Michael Jackson with Blanket. I know [it's] a bit outdated, but [it] still was funny.”

10 Photos of Celebs in Full Halloween Garb

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:37:29 +0000

We know, we know, posting Halloween photos 3 days after the holiday is just a tad lame but we still would like to know who you think had the best costume. And while you’re at it, tell us what your costume was this year! Sadly, I did not have an opportunity to dress up because I attended a formal wedding

(seriously) so it would be great if you tell us how your Halloween turned out. Below are just some of my fave celeb Halloween photos:

1. Brangelina Out for Halloween Fun

I love how it looks like Brad put a lot of thought into his costume while Angelina had a 5-minute DIY look.

2. Nicole as White Rabbit

I love me anything related to Alice in Wonderland so this costume is a WIN for me. She said that she tried to dress Harlow in a costume related to the story too but the little girl set her sights on Tinkerbell.

3. Gwen Stefani as Jessie of Toy Story

Is it just me or does Gwen look like she could play the real life version of Jessie?

4. Jessica the Explorer

I seem to be liking costumes that are kid-related and this one is no different. Now if only Jessica’s husband did not go as Dora’s cousin…

5. Angels (One in a Tight Corset)

Mariah was the angel in a tight corset, of course. I am aware that they probably chose the costumes as part of the promotion of her latest album, Imperfect Angel, but you have to admit that Mariah’s hair does look like it is always blown using the hairdryers in heaven.

6. Skeletal Pair

Because the best way to get the most out of store-bought costumes is to look super-cute in them.

7. Kelly as Stewie Griffin!

I will have to say that this is the BEST COSTUME EVER. I am a big fan of that evil baby. My admiration for Kelly has officially increased tenfold.

8. Ravenous Ravens

Seal and Heidi Klum dressed up as Ravens for their annual Halloween party. I was hoping to see Heidi in a form-fitting dress because I wanted to gawk at her body after she gave birth but this fun costume is enough. I love how it seems that she hires the best craftsmen for her costume every year.

9. The Cutest Kangaroos This Side of the Planet

AKA the Hannigan-Denisof family. A photo of them sans costume is always cute but this is a delectable icing on an already yummy cake.

10. Katy Under the Hump

While most celebrities would choose to show off their curves in revealing costumes, Katy Perry decided to embrace Halloween fun without worrying about flattering photo ops.

20 Sexiest Halloween Costumes for Women …

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:53:51 +0000

I love Halloween! It’s the perfect day to wear the sexiest, silliest costumes and totally get away with it! With four days left, I really hope you’ve picked out your outfit for this year. But if you haven’t, fret not because I found some rather fun, sexy halloween costumes for women that are bound to make you stand out (in a good way of course!)….

1. Burlesque Babe Costume

Price: $99.99 at buycostumes.com
If you are a fan of all that is burlesque (just like me!), you will love this sassy little outfit!

2. Indian Maiden Costume

Price: $112.99 at buycostumes.com
Ethnic and mysterious, this adorable outfit is sure to bring out the Pocahontas in you!

3. Snow White Costume

Price: $65.49 at buycostumes.com
How cute is this Snow White costume?! Sure to knock off any man’s socks (dwarf or not)

4. True Blue Fairy (light-up) costume

Price: $46.99 at buycostumes.com
I love fairies that can be cute and sexy at the same time. If I had the perfect body I wouldn’t think twice before buying this costume. The best part? It lights up!!!

5.Storybook Goldilocks Costume

Price: $56.99 at buycostumes.com
We’ve all loved the story of Golidilocks. Here’s your chance to live it

6. Cleopatra Costume

Price: $59.99 at buycostumes.com
If you are in the mood to act like ancient Egyptian royalty, this gorgeous Cleopatra costume is perfect for you!

7. Lady Bug Costume

Price: $36.99 at buycostumes.com
If you’d rather do cute than risque, I’d totally recommend this darling little outfit. As we all know, polka dots will never go out of style

8. Roman Empress Costume

Price: $39.99 at buycostumes.com
Here’s your chance to be elegant yet incredibly sexy. I can’t imagine not feeling like an empress wearing this.

9.Soldier Girl Costume

Price: $49.99 at buycostumes.com
Military never goes out of style and this is an adorable way to pay homage to this trend. I must have that jacket and that hat!

10. Fetching Fraulein Costume

Price: $42.99 at buycostumes.com
And fetching is what you’d look for sure wearing this delectable costume!

11. Angel of Darkness Costume

Price: $49.99 at buycostumes.com
Why play nice when you can be naughty and look like that?!

12. Bullfighter Costume

Price: $59.99 at buycostumes.com
Unleash the matador inside you with this super sexy costume!

13. Classic Miss Muffet Costume

Price: $54.99 at buycostumes.com
I know more than a spider or two that would be attracted to that costume

14. Watchmen Silk Spectre Costume

Price: $49.99 at buycostumes.com
I love Silk Spectre’s superhero costume. It’s sexy and fun and anyone would look totally badass wearing that!

15. Betty’s Full Service Costume

Price: $49.99 at buycostumes.com
Naughty yet cute, this costume is bound to make a few heads turn!

16. Deluxe Enchanting Queen of Hearts Costume

Price: $149.99 at buycostumes.com
I can see you breaking more than a few hearts in this provocative outfit.

17. Sexy Miss Mouse Costume

Price: $46.99 at buycostumes.com
I’m not a fan of Minnie Mouse or Mickey Mouse or any other umm… mice but I’m a sucker for fake mouse ears! I really am…

18.Magazine Cover Bikini Girl Costume

Price: $26.99 at buycostumes.com
This one just looks like so much fun that I had to put it on the list!

19. Navy Angel Costume

Price: $49.99 at buycostumes.com
It’s a fact. Girls love sailor boys and boys love sailor girls! And why wouldn’t they when you’re wearing an outfit like that?

20. Lil’ Miss Red Costume

Price: $54.99 at buycostumes.com
How can any wolf keep his hands off you when you look delicious like that

Now weren’t those some fun, sexy costumes?! My favorites are the Navy Angel, the Roman Empress the Burlesque Babe and the Ladybug costumes. I’d buy those in a heartbeat! Which ones would you wear?!

Happy Halloween all of you lovely ladies! Remember to go crazy with your costumes! Like I said, it’s the only day you’ll get away with it