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The Best Costumes From 'HallowMeme 2012′

Emerald Catron — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:54:48 +0000

Halloween may be next week, but Brooklyn's 'Hallowmeme' party got the costumed fun started early. The fourth annual event, put on by the folks at Forced Meme Productions, gives people the chance to dress up like their favorite internet sensations. There were lots of McKayla Maroneys and Psys, but people also repped some less-popular memes as well. Skull Trumpet and High Expectations Asian Father both made appearances, and of course there was a 'Gangnam Style' dance-off and plenty of Honey Boo Boos. Here is all that, plus our personal faves.

The Best Group Halloween Costumes

Bonnie Biess — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:30:09 +0000

We've all been there -- just a couple hours before you have to head out to a Halloween party, and you haven't had the time or money to put together a decent costume. Then suddenly, a flash of inspiration zaps you or one of your buddies -- but all too often, the final product is just sad at best, or lands you in the slammer.

20 Ridiculous Halloween Costumes for Kids

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:30:12 +0000

There's one thing we know for sure about little kids-- they can make practically anything seem adorable. Scrunched-up, twisted sour faces? Check. A boppin' on a bed rendition of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'? You betcha! Although we're a little dumbfounded as to how this "everything is ridiculously adorable" thing actually happens, we can't help but be sucked into the cuteness every darn time. This is especially true when it comes to Halloween.

Inspirational Wheelchair Costumes for Halloween

Bonnie Biess — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:50:12 +0000

Wheelchair-bound little tykes such as our favorite ice cream trucker Carter might not be jumping a broomstick this Halloween season, because this just in: TIE fighters get more candy. While parents around the globe came to department store fisticuffs over the latest Katy Perry “Candy Girl” costume, the much more creative (and awesome) parents rolled [...]

Dad Makes Amazing Ice Cream Truck Costume For Wheelchair-Bound Son

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:09:53 +0000

Carter has spina bifida, a birth defect which affects the spinal canal. Because of his condition, the youngster uses a wheelchair. Being stuck in a chair is obviously going to be tough on a kid. However, last Halloween Carter’s dad used his son’s wheels to their advantage in crafting a pretty awesome costume. As you can see, [...]

Topical Costumes to Avoid This Halloween

Marla Rosenthal — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:17:21 +0000

Now that grocery stores are stocking Halloween candy on shelves (we can’t believe it either), it’s time to discuss the most important aspect of this amazing holiday -- costume selection. We recognize that there’s temptation to jump on the fad costume bandwagon, but take our advice -- the most obvious choice isn’t always the best choice. The following are 10 Halloween costumes we’re hoping we don’t see on the streets this year.