Friday Favorites - Halloween Edition 10/30/2015

This week's Friday Favorites include my favorite DIY Halloween costume, a fun and festive treat, and a punny Halloween graphic. 

Although Halloween isn't my favorite holiday, I love seeing all the different costumes that people come up with, especially the at-home DIY costumes! These were some of my personal favorites this year. 

If you and your girls plan on dressing up together, why not go as Taylor Swift and her "Bad Blood" crew? Taylor Swift happens to be in concert tomorrow in Tampa, so I'm sure tons of screaming fans will be dressed up just like this too. 

And of course, I had to include a fun and simple costume for your furry friend. This year my pups are being a "rufferee" and skeleton. Is it bad that I have costumes for them, but not for myself?

Need to make a spooky treat for a Halloween party? Make your own Dracula's Dentures by using chocolate chip cookies, mini marshmallows, red vanilla frosting and almond slivers. Click here to see the full recipe. 

Simple, yet punny :)

And not Halloween related, but it's quickly become my favorite new song...Ariana Grande released her brand new single, "Focus," last night.

Are you dressing up for Halloween tomorrow? What are your favorite DIY costumes from this year?What do you think of Ariana Grande's new single?

Friday Favorites 11/07/2014

Friday favorites this week include my favorite infographic, favorite new recipe, best dressed from the Country Music Awards, and more. 

Favorite Infographic: Average Heel Heights for Each State

I thought this was pretty interesting, especially since Florida was so high up (where I live). I can understand that a lot of women wear heels in Miami, but seems like everyone else mostly wears flats and sandals - I was also surprised for the same reason for Hawaii, which was also pretty high in the ranks. Of course Nevada is one of the highest as well, considering Las Vegas.

Favorites from the CMA's 2014 Red Carpet: Miranda Lambert & Lucy Hale

So I couldn't choose between the two...I love that Miranda's showing off her curves in the body-hugging nude dress. Nude is a difficulty color to pull off, but I think she looks amazing. As for Lucy, I love the red on her. The dress is really simple, but still looks flawless.

Favorite New Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey & Cinnamon
Love love love these and they're super easy to make. Stay tuned next week for the simple recipe.

Favorite New Song: Love Me Harder by Ariana Grande & The Weekend
I can't get enough of this song lately. Ariana Grande keeps on coming out with songs that I adore.

Favorite Celebrity Halloween Costume: Kim Kardashian and North West as Anna Wintour and Andre Leon Talley.

I just can't get enough of they're costumes! They're so spot on and were my favorites from my previous post, found here.

Where you surprised by the heel height infographic? Did you watch the CMA's? Who did you think was best dressed?

Top 5 Celebrity Halloween Costumes 2014

Halloween is definitely not one of my personal favorite holidays, but I do love seeing all the different costume ideas and the people who really go all out to make their costumes believable. The worst thing that could happen on Halloween is that someone has to ask who you are - your costume should be so great that there's no doubt. 

That being said, here are my top 5 celebrity Halloween costumes from 2014:

Heidi Klum as a butterfly

Talk about putting effort into a costume...This must have taken forever to assemble and do the makeup for, and I can only imagine how heavy and annoying it was to wear it the entire night. Props to you Heidi!

Jessica Alba as Slash

Loving this rocker-chic Slash outfit with including everything from the massively curly dark, long hair to the bottle of Jack Daniels in tow. 

Demi Lovato as I Love Lucy

This again is another celebrity who has done such a great representation, that it would be hard to tell the actual I Love Lucy from Demi. The bright red lips and dark cat eye eyeliner, polka dot dress and matching facial expression are spot-on. 

Blue Ivy as Michael Jackson

Let's be honest, it's fun to look at all the adult celebrities dressed up in full costumes, but there's nothing cuter or sweeter than seeing all the little ones dressed up as miniature icons. Beyonce dressed up as Janet Jackson, while Blue Ivy rocked a Michael Jackson outfit with a pink microphone. 

Kim Kardashian as Anna Wintour, with North West as Andre Leon Talley

My absolute favorite hands-down! Kim and North nailed their costumes on the head with their rendition of Vogue editor-in-cheif, Anna Wintour, and former editor-at-large for Vogue, Andre Leon Talley. They were also accompanied by Kim's friend/makeup artist Joyce Bonelli, dressed as Grace Coddington and her son, dressed as Karl Lagerfeld. The ultimate fashion clique. 

Katy Perry as a Cheeto

This was one of my least favorites. I mean, I guess I can give her props for going with something completely different and random, but it's definitely not something I would want to dress up as. One thing she wouldn't have to worry about is being dressed like anyone else on Halloween at least. 

What were your favorite celebrity costumes from this year? Did you dress up for Halloween?

Friday Favorites - Halloween Edition 10/31/2014

Happy Halloween! Even though I won't be doing anything exciting this year for the holiday, I figured I'd share some of my spooky, or not so spooky, favorites, including my favorite Halloween candy, a hilarious video of a mutant, giant spider....dog, a DIY mermaid costume and more.

Favorite Halloween Video - Mutant Giant Spider Dog

I just can't help but laugh every time I watch this video. I do have to say that my reaction would be the same as the poor running and screaming people that were traumatized in the making of this video though.

Favorite Graphic - Most Googled Halloween Costumes for Each State

I thought this was pretty cool, especially since I don't know what half of the costumes are. Note the spider dog costume search in Washington.

Favorite DIY Costume - Lauren Conrad as a Mermaid

Not that I could ever accomplish this perfect of a DIY project, but I love the all the shells and sequins. It's girly and fun, yet still cute and body con. Not to mention, you won't have anyone asking what you're dressed up as. 

Favorite Halloween Candy: Reese's

This is a tough one. I basically like any sweets, but there's something about Reese's on Halloween that you just can't beat. Chocolate & peanut butter, what's better than that?

Favorite Halloween Recipe - Mummy Dogs

These are so effortless, enjoyable and festive, it's a no-brainer if you're having a Halloween get together. Great for kids or adults.

Ingredients:

- Hot dogs/Turkey dogs

- Crescent rolls

- Yellow Mustard

Directions:

- Unroll crescent rolls and cut each perforated piece in half

- Wrap crescent roll around hot dog or turkey dog

- Bake in 375 degree oven for 12-15 minutes

- Add two dots of mustard for the eyes!

What's your favorite Halloween candy? Are you dressing up this year? What's your favorite Halloween costume of all time?