The Halloween Scramble
Every year it’s the same old frenzy: two days before the big night out, the entire city rushes to the nearest Ricky’s in order to find those last minute accoutrements for a thrown together costume. I can say that I’m usually never part of the last minute rush as I was properly trained in my college days to get the costume together with ample time to pre-party before heading out on the town.My alma mater is known nationwide for it’s out of control Halloween festivities, so needless to say - my first encounter was quite a spectacle. I might have gone as a fairy (or something of similar boringness) and was clearly blown out of the water on creativity. I saw a guy dressed as Jesus carrying an 8-foot cross up the street. Shortly thereafter I saw a guy wearing a strange, round orange costume. I couldn’t figure that one out until he ran by being chased by five other guys dressed as sperm. Point taken! It was an evening frenzy of oompa loompas, Marge Simpsons and the usual slew of slutty attire (i.e., cops, french maids and devils). It was also the year of Dirk Diggler…I’m sure you can all imagine.
New York presents a similar spectacle with it’s infamous parade and the wild, out-of-character behavior that everyone engages in. All of it takes me back to my good old college days…SIGH!
The challenge in NYC, aside from attempting to hail a cab, is trying to find a costume that doesn’t break the bank. Last year I went uber-simple as a cop. Who know a hat, aviators and cuffs coupled with work slacks and a button down would be such a great costume? Even though minimal skin was exposed, my friends have still dubbed that costume “public access porn.” Fittingly so, as I looked like Britney Spears on crack.
This year, I decided to take the hussy-factor down a notch and be a flamenco dancer. As Downtown so eloquently put it…the goal is to be memorable, but not slutty. I figure a simple red dress, dance heals and a black pashmina accessorized with seamed fishnets, a big red flower and lashes will do the trick. Tomorrow night Downtown and I are heading off to a party where everyone will be dressed to nines and ready to partake in devilish behavior. I’m looking forward to seeing some new faces (hopefully tall, good looking ones) and having a grand ol’ time. Of all nights to throw proper behavior to the wind - it’s Halloween.
posted by Lisa @ 10:46 AM
6 Comments:
HOW FUN!
I'll be a punk rocker :) Be safe - can't wait to hear about it!
UGH! I am hating my halloween costume idea. How in the world am I going to make this work by 11pm tomorrow night? I am going to have to rely on crunch time creativity to pull me through.
Downtown...and the help of your trusty gal-pals' pinning talents...plus a couple bottles of vino :-)
i was really excited about halloween in the city this year, but had a terrible time finding a costume that wouldn't be considered slutty! I'm going as Mary from There's Something About Mary...just a red dress and a crazy wig.
the egg and sperm idea is HILARIOUS.
That is SO true. I'm never slutty at Halloween (or anytime, really) because what's the point? Every other girl is going to try and slut it up.
Might as well be memorable as you say, and something that is cool and sexy, or even just plain hilarious, rather than the same ol' slot costume. Kudos.
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