Marisa Tom | November 1, 2011 6:00 amThe Halloween fanfare may be kaput (for now), but last night's 39th annual Village Halloween Parade brought out one last hurrah of the spectacular, the crazies, the Michael Jackson "Thriller" set, the undead, and lots and lots of onlookers. Whether you made it to Sixth Avenue or not, here are 17 fun snaps to relive last night's parade antics. Expect lots of (fake) blood, skeletons, and fanciful makeup ahead.Read More
Marisa Tom | October 31, 2011 2:25 pmI just caught wind of some fun Halloween happenings, and honestly, I couldn't resist sharing despite the last last-minute nature of these updates. From a surprise Childish Gambino performance at the Brooklyn Bowl and a transformed Fall festive Citi Pond ice skating rink at Bryant Park to an in-house Make Up For Ever makeover and a battle of Victoria's Secret angels' dueling Halloween bashes, indulge me by catching up on these eleventh hour Halloween can't-miss tips.
Source: Film Magic, I Am Donald Glover, Make Up For Ever, and Flickr User ses7
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Marisa Tom | October 31, 2011 9:00 amWhile you may already be nursing quite the Halloween weekend hangover, you're technically not quite done with the flights of frights and fancy just yet. As today is the real day for ghosts, goblins, and All Hallows' Eve mayhem, it's only appropriate that we round up our favorite Halloween stories from the past couple weeks of pumpkin carving and party attire prep. There's nothing like a last hurrah, and this double dose of Halloween know-how should be the icing on the cake.Read More
Marisa Tom | October 31, 2011 8:00 amWe weren't the only ones getting into the Halloween spirit this weekend. Kim Kardashian headed to LAVO New York in Midtown West, Katie Couric made an appearance at Canal Room, and Bette Midler hosted her annual Hulaween gala. Not even a freak snowstorm could keep us, or them, from donning the bloodiest, sparkliest, brightest, and gender-bending getups in public.Read More
Marisa Tom | October 28, 2011 1:50 pmI'm a sucker for quirky jewelry; in fact, the more bizarre the better. Add to the mix cool East Village digs and an even cooler designer — Vera Balyura — at the helm and you've met your match in jewelry boutique Verameat (315 E. 9th St., 917-353-3885).Read More
Marisa Tom | October 27, 2011 8:00 amLast-minute Halloween costume ideas inspired by NYC news — HuffPo New York
Candy corn bagels do exist — Gothamist
Haunted SoHo restaurant? Check, please. — The Wall Street Journal
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Marisa Tom | October 26, 2011 3:10 pmWe all know that Halloween (and the days leading up to it) is a great window of opportunity for dressing, well, however you please. Nerd attire, witchy wardrobe, vampiress makeup, and next-to-nothing costumes are all fair game. New York City's go-to costume superstore chain Ricky's (various locations) offers up plenty of disguises for a seriously entertaining shopping experience and, ultimately, a well-executed masquerade.Read More
Marisa Tom | October 24, 2011 12:30 pmHalloween may land on a Monday this year, but the boo-zy celebrations have already begun. Plus, it's only fair you get to parade your costume around as much as possible before it's no longer appropriate to moonlight as a sexy Indiana Jones, a sexy bumblebee, a sexy panda, or whatever other skin-baring-themed attire you can think of. Here are seven frightfully fun Halloween parties worth checking out — open bars, costume contests, and high-energy DJ sets guarantee you an All Hallows' Eve to remember.Read More
Marisa Tom | October 20, 2011 7:00 amBlake Lively may be the world's most attractive cab hailer — Refinery29
And Sam Sifton's food critic replacement at The New York Times is . . .Read More
Marisa Tom | October 18, 2011 10:00 amI know I can always count on the Empire Hotel's (44 W. 63rd St., 212-265-7400) Lobby Bar to serve up a timely and seasonal cocktail. Since Halloween isn't just for the younger set, I expect ghoulish libations as a Halloween hydration must.Read More
Marisa Tom | October 31, 2011 9:00 am
While you may already be nursing quite the Halloween weekend hangover, you're technically not quite done with the flights of frights and fancy just yet. As today is the real day for ghosts, goblins, and All Hallows' Eve mayhem, it's only appropriate that we round up our favorite Halloween stories from the past couple weeks of pumpkin carving and party attire prep. There's nothing like a last hurrah, and this double dose of Halloween know-how should be the icing on the cake.
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