Tag: halloween

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Halloween 2018: Trends, Predictions, and Ideas

Kelsie Anderson October 31, 2018 0 Comments
The leaves are falling, pumpkin spice has taken over and October is here. Along with autumn, Halloween is around the corner. Are you looking for a great costume? Couples costumes? Or maybe group costumes? Here are some ideas and a prediction of what you may see tonight. In the past two years unicorns and mermaids have flooded the nights of Halloween celebration. Whimsical creatures, glitter,...
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Board Games to Play on Halloween

Tommy Calhoun October 30, 2017 0 Comments
Everything is set for your Halloween party. You know what creepy snacks you’re going to have out for your guests, you’ve already picked out the horror movie you’re all going to watch, and you just got the last piece you needed for your costume. All that’s left is to decide on what games you want to play! In this article, I’m going to outline a few board games I like to play with large...

Makeup Monday Tutorial: Sugar Skull

Kenya Simmons October 31, 2016 0 Comments
This makeup look is for anyone who wants to have cool face paint, but wants to keep their outfit kind of casual. A Sugar Skull can be dressed up or dressed down, it’s really all up to the person. Listed below are the steps to achieve this look. Start with a fresh, clean face, and apply a primer. Take a black eyeliner pencil and draw the outline of the eyes. It is easiest to follow above the...

The Origins of Halloween (and Its Evolution over Time)

Kristen Roberson October 30, 2016 0 Comments
Halloween is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in America, with ghosts, ghasts, and ghoulish delights; trick-or-treating; and endless fun frights. But have you ever wondered how it originated? Have you ever asked yourself how Halloween became what it is today? If so, then read on, and discover the deep secrets behind our celebration of fearful fun! It Began with the Celts The very first...

Turn Cliché into Cool: Transform Traditional Costumes into Terrific Ones!

Kristen Roberson October 28, 2016 0 Comments
Halloween is creeping nearer, and it’s time to break out the costumes! Cat, werewolf, zombie—have you ever felt like some costumes are just growing too cliché? Not to fear! There are plenty of tricks to turn old costumes into cool, new looks that are perfect for spooky fun! Black Cat to Black Catsune Black cats are probably one of the most iconic symbols of Halloween. If you’re looking for...

Haunted Houses: Where to Get the Best Scare

Kenya Simmons October 26, 2016 0 Comments
It’s that time of year again: ghost stories, candy, and haunted houses. I’ve put together a list of five local haunted houses that are a must-see this year. The best part about this list is that all of these haunted attractions are inexpensive and totally worth it if you like being scared. Now, this list is in no particular order, because all of these attractions are pretty awesome. All of...

Top 10 Halloween Films

Brittany J. Rosario October 26, 2016 0 Comments
Here are my top ten Halloween films of all time. These are the kinds of movies you can watch to relive your childhood, or if you’re babysitting on Halloween. DISCLAIMER: This article contains spoilers and does not rank the films in any particular order. Halloweentown / Halloweentown High I absolutely love these Disney movies. Every Halloween weekend, I would sit on my bed and watch these two...

Makeup Monday Tutorial: Amy Winehouse Zombie

Kenya Simmons October 24, 2016 0 Comments
This makeup look is great for a more dressed-up costume. The top half of your face will be beautiful, while the bottom half will look like it is decaying. You could put on a sleeveless dress and add bruises to one arm, as well as adding bruising to your neck. Start with a fresh, clean face, and apply a primer. Apply liquid foundation. Make sure the foundation is a true match for you. The...

Top 10 Horror Films

Brittany J. Rosario October 19, 2016 0 Comments
Here are my top 10 horror films of all time. These are the kinds of movies you don’t watch by yourself in the dark on Halloween, and, if you do, you might need to watch a comedy afterwards. DISCLAIMER: this article may contain spoilers, gruesome graphics (not for the squeamish), and does not rank the films in any particular order. Let’s start with a classic film that everybody and their mama...

Makeup Monday Tutorial: Mermaid

Kenya Simmons October 17, 2016 0 Comments
This look is perfect for anyone who wants to be a beautiful, glitzy, glam, majestic sea creature. This look is very sparkly and pretty. If you ever wanted to be a mermaid, then follow the steps below. 1. Start with a fresh, clean face, and apply a primer. 2. Apply liquid foundation. 3. Set with a translucent powder. 4. Fill in eyebrows. 5. Place wig cap over face. 6. Take a foundation brush and...