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Mardi Gras Around the World

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:34:00 PST

When you think of Mardi Gras, beads, bourbon, and parades may come to mind, but the holiday is a big deal in lots of places oceans away from New Orleans. The lead up to Mardi Gras is known as Carnival, so the worldwide celebrations from Rio to Venice are actually all part of the same big global party. Whatever you call it, though, the week is the world's time for some of the most fabulous makeup, hair, and costuming you'll see all year. So grab a slice of king cake, get in the holiday spirit, and read on.

This Year's Hottest Halloween Costumes For Women

Tara Block — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:17:07 PDT

According to Google, there are five pop culture Halloween costumes for women that will be hot this All Hallows' Eve weekend. These outfits are inspired by the year's most popular movies, TV shows, and musicians, but some take a cue from the past. So if you end up donning the same trendy costume as six other ladies at a Halloween party tonight, don't say we didn't warn you! Find out the top five most-searched women's costumes now!

Famous Women Celebrate Halloween in Sexy and Scary Style

Tara Block — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:35:50 PDT

Happy Halloween! We've gleaned all kinds of inspiration from the ladies of Hollywood over the weekend and today, as they've donned their most creative sexy, scary, and cute Halloween costumes to celebrate All Hallows' Eve. Whether you're trick-or-treating tonight or just gathering ideas for next year, check out the lady stars in all their Halloween glory!

10 Halloween Costumes That Should Never Be Sexy

TresSugar — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:18:00 PDT

How low can you go? When it comes to inappropriately sexy Halloween costumes, pretty damn low. A sexy prison guard is one thing, but when you take something simple and pure like, say, Care Bears, you're dressing up the wrong meme. Check out these 10 sexy Halloween costumes that never should have been.

Our Best 2011 Halloween Costume Ideas

Tara Block — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:40:00 PDT

This year we've had a blast bringing you comical, sexy, and newsy Halloween content to bewitch you ahead of the ghoulish holiday. We've given you Halloween wedding inspiration, ways to bring costumes into the bedroom, a look back at vintage Halloween ads, and tips for the perfect Halloween date. But some of the most entertaining posts have been those chock-full of pop culture costume ideas, from '90s girls to modern princesses - psst, this year it's all about the royals! So whether you're single, paired up, or going out with your girls, we've got your perfect Halloween outfit covered! Check out all the costume ideas now.

Steal Couples Costumes From Celebrities For Halloween!

Annie Scudder — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:33:16 PDT

Couples costumes are often twice as clever. But if you haven't come across a costume for you and your partner, I have some ideas for you. Each year, imaginative celebrities pull out all the stops at Heidi Klum's Halloween party, giving us a selection of sweet, sexy, and sometimes scary costumes for two. And you don't have to have to be in a relationship or have a date to borrow these! Just find a willing-and-able friend.

What Your Halloween Couple Costume Says About Your Relationship

Tara Block — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:11:09 PDT

If you're paired up this Halloween, you're most likely attending costume parties with your significant other. And whether you're trying to come up with a creative couple costume, something inspired by celebrities, or an unsexy costume, what you wear with your partner for Halloween says a lot about your relationship. We break it down for you, so check out what the type of couple costume you pick says about you and your love now!

Link Time - Poo Poo Platter, Flasher, & More Horrible Halloween Costumes For Men

TresSugar — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:11:00 PDT

The most embarrassing Halloween costumes for men - The Frisky
What do you do if you hate giving hand jobs? - CollegeCandy
How to avoid disappointment when you're online dating - YourTango
Could flirting with other people be key to successful marriage? - Huffington Post
Fake books from fiction we wish we could read - Flavorwire
Where and how to store your sex toys - Glamour
7 reasons to love hotel sex - Em & Lo
Get a good hot look at Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul - theBERRY
Dealbreaker: she's a bro - GOOD
An abridged timeline of Lindsay Lohan's legal drama - The Hairpin

10 DIY Costume Tips From Etsy's Handmade Pros

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:31:55 PDT

Dust off the sewing machine! For many mamas, Halloween memories include standing still as their own mothers draped and measured them for their homemade costume each year. With so many beautifully handmade items available on sites like Etsy, it's no wonder many moms are opting to buy their lil ones' costumes these days - but there's still a contingent that takes pride in crafting their own. Before pulling out the needle and thread, get some tips from the pros. Some of Etsy's most popular costume makers are sharing their best tips for DIYers hoping to whip up a masterpiece of their own. Check them out and then get to work!

Real or Fake: Sexy Halloween Costumes, Part II

Tara Block — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:18:00 PDT

As I proved in the first sexy Halloween costume quiz, nothing's off limits when it comes to skanking it up on Oct. 31. This makes it difficult to know whether or not an entirely unsexy object has been transformed into a pole-dancing-appropriate costume. Take this quiz to see if you can tell the ridiculous from the . . . well, ridiculous!

Question 1 of 10

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Source: IMDB