Daenerys Targaryen Second Season Costume

The Khaleesi really cleaned up her (costuming) act last season, huh? I really love this blue dress - and I found a great article about all her costumes, including some fantastic blonde wigs. Check it out: http://creativehalloweencostumess.com/391/daenerys-targaryen-costume-season-two-dress

Becoming a Character for Halloween

I figure if you go to all the trouble of finding a really great costume for Halloween, why no go all the way and really BE that character? That's why I think it's a waste of time buying to cheesy costumes from the party places or superstores. You don't have to spend a wad if you're willing to add good accessories to a basic costume. But any Halloween masquerade effort deserves more than a half-baked presentation. Get into it! Do some research and really understand what drives the person behind the costume. Then be that. I guess it's just as important to get a costume that you can relate to. Otherwise, just cut two holes in a sheet and be the same dang ghost you were in second grade. Take it as a challenge to be more than a sack this Halloween. Be a character!

Group Costumes Can Be A Pain!

Ever try putting a group of people into matching costumes? Wow, what a headache! Makes you appreciate the professionals who work on those costume-heavy movies, doesn't it?

Actually, it doesn't have to be like that. With a little bit of planning, costumes for groups can be a lot of fun. Especially if everyone gets into character and decides to really rock out for the event.

Check out this article for help building a really great group costume theme.

Here's my fave concept for group costumes...

Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

Did you wait 'til the last minute to find a costume for Halloween? Join the club. We all do that. Maybe it's Daylight Saving Time... I dunno. Anyway, if you need some quick ideas, check out this post for us bigger gals: Sexy Costumes for Plus Size Women. And if you're into the comic / animation / film genre: Superhero (and Villain) Costumes for Women. Same website has great ideas for guys, too...and kids. Worth a look.

How 'Bout a Really Creative Halloween Costume This Year?

If you're like me, you're radically done with the same dumb costumes. Who wants to be a pirate AGAIN this year? Been there...

Get with the program, dude and dude-ettes. Do your own thing. Out of time, you say? Start with a decent store-bought costume then go crazy.

Check out this website Creative Halloween Costumes if you need inspiration. Lots of totally wild ideas. I'm kinda taken with the nasty cheerleader at the bottom...

Is there such thing as an elliptical bike?

You bet. Body Champ has combined an exercise bike with an elliptical in a very affordable home trainer. Plus, it's one of the six best-selling ellipticals for 2011, according to Best Ellipitcal Reviews.

Slipping into Blogger

Just a little squirt here, taking on a new blog.