Fabby Halloween

This striking Pharaoh was one of the most important figures in Egypt's history. Using her wits and ravishing looks, Cleopatra claimed power and victory across the lands. Her story of power and love was so powerful it prompted directors to portray her story in numerous Hollywood movies; Joseph L. Mankiewicz's rendition starring Elizabeth Taylor was my favorite. Achieving her look is sexy and easy. All you need is a simple long jersey dress (in black or white), tons of gold accessories and serious makeup. Hold your head high and walk like an Egyptian . . .

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With my own high school reunion looming over me, I can't help but rejoice in the '97 chick flick Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. My night will surely not have me laughing every five minutes (actually, maybe), be filled with candy colored clothes (actually, maybe), and have the ever-hilarious Janeane Garofalo storming through (if only). Romy and Michele are the cutest losers I've ever met — and they love to dress up. Grab your hottest homie and find some blond wigs. From there, opt to be Romy and Michele by day — you just need casual but funky separates. Or, Romy and Michele on the dance floor in metallic Barbie-girl dresses and platform sandals. Lastly, you can be faux Post-It inventors in Robert Palmer babe black. The many lovable personalities of these kooky blondes can all be done on a dime, so what are you waiting for?

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Beastie Boys fans, this one's for you. Throw on some dope kicks, fly jeans, grab a boombox, and Hey Lady yourself around town like Mike D, MCA, and Ad-Rock. Only, the girl version. Long live the Beastie Boys. If you and your friends are going to authentically portray them, you must not only look the part ("Rock my Adidas, never rock Fila"), but also act it. The Boys are known for their vigilante attitude toward interviewers so your night should be filled with ample attitude ("Cause I'm mellow like ja-lello, cool like lemonade"). To add further flavor, blast "Fight For Your Right" from your ghetto blaster. And some final Beastie words of wisdom: "So this is what I've got to say to you all, be true to yourself and you will never fall."

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If you have a Clyde in your life, a fun couple Halloween costume I've always wanted to try is Bonnie and Clyde. Admittedly, the movie has some slow parts, but I just watch it to admire Faye Dunaway in her fast-getaway tweeds and berets, and to admire Warren Beatty's, well, face. No doubt they were the coolest couple of 1967, and they have a timeless appeal. The easy thing about this costume is that you probably already have a lot of it in your closet (or your mom's) already. But you need the blunt blond wig. And your beau will be happy because he gets to dress up as a dapper gangster. To go that extra mile, study how the handsome couple quarrels throughout the movie and bring the shooting drama to the party.

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H-h-hello? If you're going to be Parker Posey's best role in this mid-90 flick for Halloween you need to perfect her signature greeting. This film actually had a big influence in my moving to the big bad city of NYC in the late '90s. Mary's club kid life was so cool and quirky‚ or so I thought. She couldn't pay rent, but she did what any style maven does and struggled in style. From party girl to librarian, Mary stomped around in blobby platforms, bold hats, animal prints and themed getups. This is an easy costume to recreate — just raid your and your friends' ten-year-old clothes. Throw in some updated razzle-dazzle, put on some Deee-Lite and you're party girl ready.

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Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and let me say, if you're not celebrating the 31st, you're missing out. Not down for the ghoulish make-up and crazy costumes? Check out these sophisticated, handcrafted, Halloween offerings from Jessica Hicks.

There's no arguing the sleek mystic of these Blackened Snake Earrings ($390). If snakes aren't your thing, check out these amazing Gold Spiderweb Earrings ($200) or channel the Barbarella in you with these lovely Multi Star Silver Earrings ($250). Fab enough to wear year-round!

In everyday life, no one wants to be deemed a fashion victim. But wouldn't it be fun, just for one day, to know what it feels like to be on the worst-dressed list? That's what Halloween is for. We all know a handful of fashion victims, and though they shall remain nameless, it'll be fun to mimic their overly trendy styles. To be extra cheeky, walk around with a few bright and obnoxious shopping bags and you'll be set. Just watch out for the ruthless fashion police!

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Veruca Salt is a spoiled brat. She's the only child of a wealthy couple, and a real daddy's girl. She "wins" a Golden Ticket in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory by having her Daddy's factory workers go through thousands of Wonka Bars. In fact, her personal mantra is: "I want it NOW!" — she sings a whole song centering around those four words.

Veruca would like to think she's one of a kind, but her look is actually pretty easy to put together. Well, almost. Don't forget the sour face and the blonde mink coat she's so proud of. And feel free to throw a temper tantrum here and there: this girl is one bad egg; that's what Wonka's egg-sorting machine judged her, after all.

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Apparently, Barbarella was the star of many male fantasies back in the day. It's no wonder why — just look at the Queen of the Galaxy. Jane Fonda wowed audiences in the 1968 erotic science fiction Barbarella. In retrospect, the rinky dink special effects wowed me upon first viewing, as did Barbarella. With her teased blonde mane and Paco Rabanne designed wardrobe she embarked on wild intergalactic adventures, and love affairs, in style. Part fetish-wear, part space age chic, every girl should play the Queen of the Galaxy in her lifetime.

Special tip: when I was Barbarella I raided my local fabric store for metallic and sparkly fabrics. I sort of twisted and pinned them wherever they worked (and to give me coverage in sensitive areas). And don't forget about fun with plastic!

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Chances are you've done the whole provocative look for Halloween and you've tried the sweet girl thing. Now it's time to channel your inner villain. Who better to embody than Cruella de Ville from 101 Dalmatians. She's wickedly fabulous and knows how to rock a sexy LBD with style. Being cruel has never looked so good!

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