Halloween Costume Face-Off

With the hills of Hollywood overflowing with actors and reality stars searching for their next TMZ moment, it's easy to understand why Halloween is such an incredibly important night. For me, seeing my favorite style mavens rocking funny, cooky and even creepy costumes all down the boulevard is always a treat. One A-lister who never disappoints is Project Runway Host, Heidi Klum. The amount of dedication the stunning model puts into transforming herself, as you can see above, is truly outstanding. Girl must have A LOT of down time between seasons. Costumes like those definitely don't come in a bag at Party City. To get in the holiday spirit and hopefully inspire some of you last minute costumers, I thought we'd have a little costume face-off with some of my favorite stars from past years. I'm dying to know which celebrity costumes are your favorites. Oh and be sure to check back tomorrow to see my costume from last year and photos from my first Halloween in Hollywood. Xo.


Best Cartoon Character: Nicole Richie VS Jessica Alba

Best Animal: Heidi Klum VS Amanda Seyfried

Best Royalty: Holly Madison VS Michelle Trachtenberg

Best Occupational Costume: Paris Hilton VS Mariah Carey

Best Flash Back Costume: Lauren Conrad VS Audrina Patridge

Best Celebrity Inspired Costume: Kelly Ripa VS  Heidi Montag

Best Food Inspired Costume: Gwne Stefani VS Snooki

Best Super Hero: Kim Kardashian VS Annalynne McCord



 Worst Halloween Costume: Tori Spelling VS Anne Hathaway

Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch

Even holidays in Hollywood are total scenes and when it comes to satisfying your pumpkin picking needs, Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch is an A-listers only option. From Nicole Richie to Marcia Cross, the Beverly Hills pumpkin patch is LA's most popular destination to snatch up the uber expensive orange holiday must-have's. Besides the constant hovering of paparazzi, the super cute family friendly patch doubles as a small carnival, a petting zoo, and even a souvenir gift shop. Above is a picture of my friend Megan and I taking full advantage of the props for a pumpkin patch picture op at Mr. Bones. I'm sure the over sized pumpkin playhouse was intended for the pint sized a-lister's like Suri Cruise and Shiloh Jolie Pitt but when one sees a photo opportunity with a larger than life object, one should always strike a pose. Two seconds after this picture was taken, we were quickly evicted by a three foot Power Ranger on a mission, forcing us to exit and move onto other more important matters, like posing on a giant wooden horse. Below are some of the celebrities hitting up Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch this year in preparation for their upcoming carving parties! Note Christina Aguilera's outfit below, which was my second choice for last week's fash fail.  What do you think? 

 

 

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Fall Festivities

 I absolutely love October. Between the cool breezes, candy corn, Hocus Pocus, and sprinkling pumpkin spice like glitter on everything I possibly can, I can't find a single reason not to love this transitional month. When it comes to October essentials, pumpkin carving is a must, which is why after a fabulous weekend which included a photo shoot on the gorgeous UCLA campus and a late night showing of Footloose (I totally recommend it) I ended Sunday night with homemade vegetarian chili, caramel apples, and some much needed pumpkin festivities. Instead of going all Edward Scissorhands on this years pumpkin (I'm still traumatized after a horrible pumpkin molding incident last year) I opted for a more Martha Stewart approach which is much more creative and way more fun. Plus any excuse to have a glittery centerpiece on my dinner table is a good enough one for me. While the paint dried, I made some delicious caramel apples, which always remind me of my sister. We love splitting the super indulgent ones we get from our favorite old candy store, but I think they taste even better homemade! Below are more pictures of my fall festivities. Fash Boulevard is going to be filled with Halloween goodies this week, so be sure to stop back by. Xo

Something Extra: At a friends party last year I chose to carve a tiny fish face into my pumpkin thinking the manual labor would be less intense. I seriously underestimated how much strength it takes to cut into a pumpkin. Carving is definitely not my calling. 

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Fash Fave / Fail Friday

FASH FAVE - Kim Kardashian

After spreading Kardashian kisses all over Dubai, Kim Kardashian and her brilliant micro-managing mom returned from their mini vaca in the Metropolitan city to a slew of bad press. With nasty divorce rumors spreading rapidly, Kim arrived at the Huffington Post Game Changer Awards with her head held high and her waist cinched in a stunning super fitted Roland Mouret mermaid gown. This insanely incredible dress was the perfect distraction. I hardly even noticed Kris was missing. Oh the power of a showstopping gown. I can only imagine how many pairs of spanks are on under this masterpiece. It's basically painted on the E! Princess's perfectly curvy figure. The bold gold accessories, nude lip stick and beyond gorgeous fishtail braid beautifully accentuate the power of this minimalist ensemble. I swear the Kardashian Klan's collection of statement earrings could make Elizabeth Taylor's treasure trove shiver in comparison. I'd die to sneak a peak. Kim's old Hollywood simplistic ensemble was a Fash Fave must... Then again, when does she ever not look amazing. I'm beyond obsessed. 

FASH FAIL - Christina Aguilera

Former Pop diva and current fashion world joke, Chrsitina Aguilera showed up to Fred Segal yesterday looking like a bonafide natural disaster... to put it politely. I only assumed when she wandered into Fred Segal it was to snatch up an emergency pair of pants after a nasty spill, but when she emerged with no attempt to cover up, I was officially baffled. Fred Segal is a high end clothing boutique that I'm pretty sure requires trousers. Then again, to be fair, I think the saying is "no shirt, no shoes, no service"... So I guess X-tina's in compliance? I do appreciate her appropriately placed skull scarf and conservative leather jacket, but the last time I checked the only person with a pants pass was Lady Gaga. Then again, according to the superb journalism that lines our grocery store aisles, Christina's apparently going through a breakdown and I do vaguely remember Britney going through a similar pant-less stage so maybe there's a reason for it all. Who knows, this could just be part of some 12 step program. Let's just hope this is the final step. Get it together Christina. Find yourself some bottoms and get your insanely talented voice back to the studio. And while you're there, please make another Christmas album. I religiously listen to the one that came out twelve years ago and I'd really love a new holiday jam. Thanks! :) 

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Addicted to JewelMint

Alright ladies, listen up... You all know that my biggest obsession in life is accessories and my dream is to have my own collection one day. I literally count stilettos and cocktail rings in my head when I can't fall asleep at night... My addiction is no joke. Which is why I've been dying to share with you my latest fash fave, JewelMint. This genius brand offers innovative one-of-a-kind jewelry designed by celebrity style icon Kate Bosworth and her brilliant stylist Cher Coulter. The retro, geometric and Art Deco-inspired pieces are stunningly constructed and can accentuate a variety of ensembles. Whether you're grabbing lunch with the girls or dining out with your latest love, JewelMint has a piece for every occasion. It's no wonder Rachel Bilson and Sienna Miller can't get enough. And if you're a loyal follower of Fash Boulevard you know if it's good enough for Rachel Bilson, it's good enough for me. Be prepared to be addicted.

After you click the link below and sign up you'll get to take a free style assessment by clicking the celebrity whose fashion you can't get enough of. From this, a world of jewelry that aligns with your personal style aesthetic will appear. I spent hours on the site the first time, gushing over the slew of amazing jewelry, great videos, and tips on how to style your new JewelMint jewelry. But the best part? Besides the fact that it's affordable and the shipping is free... the packaging is beyond adorable. The pieces arrive in gorgeous mint colored boxes, tied with a perfect black bow, and a darling paragraph describing the piece and how to wear it. My first JewelMint purchases included the bold Bird Cage Bangle, the simple gold coin bracelet, the stunning Krishna Diamond earrings and my favorite piece, the luxurious Ever Frost Ring. I can't say enough good things about JewelMint. You have to sign up and check out the fabulous pieces they have to offer. There is no obligation, just sign up and shop! Trust me, you'll thank me later.

Click here to get addicted to JewelMint! 

Below are pictures of other JewelMint designs that I'm dying to add to my collection. Click the picture to shop the look. To get 50% off your first purchase, click here and enter the code seattle101 at checkout! 

       

      

      

If you're crushing on Kate Bosworth's JewelMint you should also check out the other Mint brands like Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen's StyleMint and the soon-to-be ShoeMint with Rachel Bilson as well as Jessica Simpson's BeautyMint! So excited to subscribe to them all! 

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