There is really no good way to convey the oddity of Halloween in a city. Stepping into the elevator and spotting abandoned sequins and feathers in the corner. Fighting Supermans and Wonderwomans for ever elusives taxis. Clamoring for subway room with characters out of Geico commercials, classy-trashy Bravo reality shows, or simply those who think fishnets [...]
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Happy Halloween! I finally came up with a costume on Thursday, and thankfully I had all but one small piece already in my possession, so I am easily set for tonight. It might be less “inspired” than I’d like, but it’s just one evening, after all. As an ex-stylist [oops, there's some personal info], this holiday [...] Apologies for the lack of post yesterday! I’m shoulder deep in attempts to reorganize my life / find some sense of direction, and as those goals are lofty, they are also time-consuming. Thankfully, Halloween is just days away, an occasion ideal for indulging my stylistic needs. Being a twentysomething might be a struggle, but I can, [...] Carving a pumpkin was serious business during my childhood. First there was the trip to Jones’ Farm, the local pumpkin patch, where my father would lift my sister and I onto the the platform for a hayride, and I would successfully avoid exposure to fruit by turning down apple cider. We’d come home with four pumpkins: [...] |
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