The Glamour Ghoul Box is a monthly box filled with accessories, decor, and bath and body products created by indie makers, all curated around a different ghoulish theme each month. I mentioned in my last post that spirit boards/ouija boards are one of my favorite spooky aesthetics, so when I saw that August box would be Ouija themed, I jumped on it!
Tag: Halloween
7 more spooky DIYs for impatient ghouls
One of the most popular posts on my blog is the round-up of spooky DIYs I posted last summer right around this time because I just couldn’t wait for Halloween. That tells me there are a lot of ghouls after my own heart out here, so I’m jumping right back in with seven MORE easy Halloween but not Halloween DIY projects to help you get ready for the spooky season without going full Jack O’ Lantern just yet. (Though if you are full Jack O’ Lantern, SHINE ON YOU CRAZY PUMPKIN.)
5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Halloween Spirit Alive All Year Long
Friends, I am so excited to be sharing a guest post today from Miranda of Spooky Little Halloween! I had so much fun sharing Halloween-themed posts in my Glam Ghoul’s Guide, and I know I’m not the only one bummed that Halloween is over. Luckily, Miranda is here to save the day. She blogs about Halloween year-round, so I knew she would be the perfect person to provide some advice on how to keep the Halloween spirit alive when October has come and gone. Get her advice after the jump!
31 days of halloween: a month of spooky style in review
All too often, we don’t really get to enjoy our favorite holidays. We get caught up in the anticipation of it, and then it’s suddenly over and done with. Halloween is definitely one of those holidays for me, so I was super excited to participate in the 31 Days of Halloween challenge! Making an effort to rock a Halloween-inspired look every day was a really fun way to celebrate Halloween all month long, and I definitely wanted to do a quick round-up of all the looks I created! (Check out my spooky looks from last year.) I just did a guest post on Spooky Little Halloween about how to rock spooky style, and this should help give you an idea of what that looks like day to day.
5 last minute halloween costumes for retro girls
Time flies when you’re having fun, and it can be all too easy for even the spookiest gal to look up from a month of pumpkins, spiderwebs, and scary movies to realize that Halloween is here, and she doesn’t have a costume. Quelle horror!
There are a lot of last-minute costume idea posts out there, but most of them include things like blue jeans that I certainly don’t have in my closet – so I thought it would be fun to do a version a little more tailored to things the average pinup girl might have lying around.
pinkoween: a halloween guide for pastel princesses
Nothing says Halloween like that classic black and orange color scheme. Sure, you might throw in a little purple or lime green for flavor every now and then, but for the most part, Halloween aesthetics hew pretty close to the traditional color combo. But what if it didn’t have to?
As you may know, I live my life divided fairly equally between ultra femme and super spooky – but these sides will be divided no longer! Because today I have for you some inspiration for my new favorite concept: #PINKOWEEN
going batty: bat-themed accessories for spooky ghouls
I’m a fan of pumpkins, and I’m terribly fond of skulls, but out of all the spooky symbols, my heart truly belongs to bats. There’s something about a bat silhouette that’s so evocative of all things strange and unusual. And real live bats are such sweet, helpful creatures – they eat the bugs! Ever since I put up my DIY bat wall last year, bats have become something of a calling card for me, so as the season of spookiness arrives, I wanted to pull together a round up of bat-themed accessories. These piees are perfect for adding a touch of ghoulish glam to your look year round, but especially at Halloween!
5 spooky DIYs for ghouls who can’t wait for halloween
It’s still summer, but I know I’m not the only one who’s starting to get hyped up for everything autumn brings: cool weather, snuggly sweaters, and, of course, HALLOWEEN!
Okay, I know it’s way too early to start talking about Halloween, but there’s no law that all things spooky need to be contained to the month of October. If you’re a ghoul who loves a bit of gothic glam year round, check out one of these fun DIYs to get your Halloween fix.
doe, a deer | halloween 2016
I’ve always been someone who starts planning my Halloween costume suuuper early, and I’ve been working on this concept for a while. I knew this year that I didn’t want to do anything related to pinup – I’ve seen tons of great pinup-inspired costumes, but since that’s what I wear every day, it doesn’t really feel special to wear it on Halloween. I wanted to do something a little bit different, but still true to my aesthetic.
And this is what I came up with! I loved the idea of doing something super cute with just a hint of a morbid touch to it. I’d often admired the adorable deer/faun makeup I’d see other girls wear, so the slight twist of being a taxidermied faun was perfect for me.
Also, I’ve just SUPER wanted an antler crown, like, forever. So this seemed as good a reason as any to get one! I ordered this headpiece from WhiteFoxHats and am super pleased with it. The antlers are lovely and statement-making while still being delicate and feminine. There are the 4″ antlers, for the record. I waffled a lot on what size I wanted, and these are perfect!
I made the plaque myself out of foam core and some beautiful paper from the art store – you can’t really tell in the pictures, but the wood grain is actually a lovely metallic gold. It really enhances the otherwordliness of the look, like some nasty fairy cut off this faun’s head.
The makeup was super easy; I didn’t want to mess around with face paints, so I just bought some cheap face powder in a shade significantly darker than my own skin and a white eyeliner pencil. Some eyeliner, black lipstick, and false lashes, and I was good to go!
Here’s the outfit in action! I didn’t take any full body shots since I just wore a black t-shirt and leggings since my body didn’t exist. I’m just a severed head. 🙂
It was such a fun night! The lovely creepy twins pictured above hosted a hell of a party. Protip: apple cider, caramel vodka, and champagne makes a delicious yet dangerous autumn cocktail.
As a bonus, here’s my work costume:
The benefit of being a costume hoarder is that you always have something you can pull out of the closet!
I hope all of you had a safe and happy Halloween! It’s hard to believe it’s already come and gone, but luckily…
spooky style round-up
The Halloweekend has finally arrived! I already had a casual Hocus Pocus viewing with some fam & friends yesterday, but tonight’s the big night. I’m still working on some DIY parts of my costume, so knock on wood that it will all be ready in time! Meanwhile, I thought it would be fun to do a round up of all the spooky outfits I wore throughout October…I was really inspired by all the “31 Days of Halloween” gals to really step up my spooky style this year. I definitely didn’t hit 31 outfits, but I had so much fun showing off my Halloween spirit all month long (and…also in September! What can I say, I got an early start.)
September 21
I couldn’t wait to wear my Halloween Harlequin Jenny (review here), so my Halloween season kicked off just a little bit early this year…
September 24
If you got it, haunt it, baby! This pairing of florals & spook is pretty much my #aesthetic. Cute but spooky!
September 26
What goes better with a bat wall than bat wing sweater clips from Summer Blue Jewelry? (Review here.) This look was a little more low key as far as the Halloween vibes goes…
September 28
Luckily I fixed that by going FULL SPOOKY with this amazing Christmas skull sweater from Hell Bunny (review here).
September 29
Skulls and a stripey brooch…what more does a girl need?
October 1
I kicked off October with brunch with a friend…of course, I had to go in full Fannibal style.
October 3
Not quite so obviously spooky, but this outfit was my homage to The Shining (red + typewriter? Get it?)
October 7
The skull skirt is obviously a favorite. I paired it with the Gia top (review here) for my sister’s birthday dinner.
October 9
Casual ghost style for my part time job.
October 10
The Halloween Lantern skirt (review here) was definitely a big winner for me this season. I can’t even deal with how much I love Steph Buscema’s fabulous vintage-inspired Halloween print.
October 12
Preppy witch realness. These Hocus Pocus pins were a gift from my bestie – definitely jewels in my constantly growing pin collection!
October 13
Is there anything like spiderwebs and a vintage sweater? I wanted to be spooky and chic for a work event: mission accomplished! (Skirt review here.)
October 17
I’d seen a lot of gals on Instagram and Facebook wearing dresses like jumpers, and it was like a lightbulb going off! What an awesome way to make a whole new look from a dress.
October 18
I’ve been craving some poison apple accessories all season, and these collar clips from Femme de Bloom fit the bill perfectly.
October 24
After a brief break from spookiness for a work conference, I returned in full force with a skirt that matches my hair (a thing everyone needs) that I scooped up during the Modcloth Friends & Family sale. (If you’ve been wanting to check Modcloth out, they’re offering 20% off for new customers right now!)
October 25
I can already tell this mustard sweater is going to be an MVP for fall. It pairs great with the lantern skirt.
October 27
A gal’s gotta wear her spiderwebs! (Side note: I got so many compliments on my hair, which was pinned up because it was being a Real Pain. Ya never know!)
October 28
And, finally, for my last pre-Halloween spooky look, I achieved my true Pumpkin Queen form. I don’t usually wear a full crinoline to work since it’s kind of a pain to sit on all day, but it really did make me feel like prettiest witch on the block. Pumpkin necklace & clips are from Femme de Bloom.
PHEW. What a wild ride! This October was definitely the most fun one I’ve ever had, and it was all thanks to the wonderful community of lovely & enthusiastic ladies who always inspired me to try new outfits, do new crafts, and pick up JUST ONE MORE pumpkin to put around my house. Happy Halloween, ghouls! I can’t wait to see your costumes and share mine with you!
Penny Snark 