Back to the blog after a couple of crazy weeks traveling and working on the store, and I’m so happy to be back with all of you this week because we’re less than a week away from Halloween! It has been my favorite holiday since I was a kid (probably something about free candy and costumes!). We actually have several parties to go to this year. But with me having been so busy this month, I’ve been furiously googling “best last minute halloween costume ideas.”
So if you’re like me and still don’t know what you’re going to be, I wanted to share a few easy ideas I’ve found from around the internet!
Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
Here’s an idea that I DIY’d last Halloween and was incredibly easy, cheap and cute: an ice cream cone!
How I did it:
-buy paper party hat as “the cone”
-find a plain white dress you don’t mind pinning or gluing to. This one I found on Boohoo for $8. Similar one, two, three.
-add tulle. I went to Joann Fabrics and got three yards of tulle, and we literally hot glued it to the waist of the dress, just wrapping the tulle around me.
-use washi tape for your sprinkles!
Sea Anemone
Found on Good Housekeeping. This just looks fun to wear!
– Balloons (Amazon, $9.25)
Cute Pineapple
Have a yellow dress already? You can make this costume just by adding green felt to a headband. DIY tutorial here.
Melanie Daniels in The Birds
Found this The Birds’ costume on Lauren Conrad’s site, and I think this is incredibly cute. You can easily find an old suit like this at Goodwill, and she uses a feather boa for the bird feathers. Maybe next year, I’ll make Winnie the bird!
Need a group costume? How about the Spice Girls:
If you’re into puns, check out this list from Real Simple.
Weekend Reads | 10-25
Sooo excited to dive into some tasty looking Halloween recipes. My favs:
-cutest rice krispy monsters
I love listening to podcasts on my runs: 12 Serial-style podcasts to add to your list.
A holiday party dress to die for. It looks JUST like the really expensive Retrofête dresses.
Who knew Amazon had such good home items? A round-up of the best October fashion and decor items on Amazon.
Look for Less: Rococo Sand High Low dress
This dress has been all over Instagram, and I finally found the perfect designer dupe if you’re not looking to shell out $427 for the real thing. 
Rococo Sand High Low dress, Revolve, $427
Rainbow Dress, Chicwish, $79.90
Who’s loving berets?! Me! Just bought this cheetah print one. Similar at Target.
I’m totally into the sexy cardigan trend after seeing Katie Holmes rock it.
What went wrong for Forever 21.
Current fall fashion inspiration.
A interesting read on TheRealReal. I’ve yet to buy from them, but they always have great luxury pieces.
There are spots that I never know how to stretch, shoulders being one. Here’s 12 of the best shoulder stretches when you’re feeling tight.
Beauty junkies get excited! Here are the top new beauty products for October.
Get ready for #30daysofplaid. I’m making November all about my favorite print: plaid. Comment below on what plaid items you want to see.
Weekend Sales
Abercrombie: 20% off your purchase when you sign up for their free rewards program.
American Eagle: Take 25% off your entire order when you buy an online-only style using code ONLINENEW.
Aerie: 50% off bras and bralettes.
Ann Taylor: 40% off your purchase with code NEWRULES.
Anthropologie: Take an extra 40% off sale styles.
Boohoo: Take 60% off everything.
Express: Take 30-50% off everything.
H&M: Take 20% off if you’re part of their free rewards program. They have the cutest sweaters right now. Here’s my guide to H&M fall sweaters.
J. Crew: Take 35% off full priced styles with code WEARNOW.
J.Crew Factory: Take 50% off coats and jackets.
Loft: Take 30% off select full-price sweater and outerwear styles, 40% off select tops and pants, 50% select full-priced style blazers and jeans.
Madewell: Take 20% off $100+ with code NEWLEAF.
Old Navy: 25% off your order. Check out my Old Navy fall favorites here.