Ah, the popular subconscious. Why is it that you inevitably see multiples of costumes each year? It was actually a treat for me not to have to host a party - getting out and about in the city (three nights in a row) I got to see a good sampling - just taxing through the city, glancing into the 7-11 or on the street corner is such a delight. Here are the duds:
* Snookie. We knew this was going to happen. But at least its mildly funny, and probably fun to wear. Snookie count: approx 4.
*Sookie: Not to be confused with the above reality star, Sookie Stackhouse is the blonde, slightly dippy southern fried star of HBO's True Blood, of which I'm a fan. However, the costume is too easy - Merlotte's t-shirt and some short shorts, a bite to the neck. The Queen of Louisiana would have been more unique choice, and anyone can do it better than the dreadful Evan Rachel Wood. Sookie Count: 5+
*Brett Michaels. Wasn't his show the hottest last year, or the year before, with Rock of Love Bus? Was it all his medical problems that brought him to the fore? I did even see one Brett Michaels in hospital scrubs. Strange. Brett count: 7.
*Katy Perry & Russell Brand. I think most men secretly loved doing Russell - the open shirt, the crazy black hair, the freedom to get totally messed up. I also saw one Katy Perry on her own, sporting the whipped cream bustier. She informed us gals in the bathroom they were empty of cream, but since it was an ad industry party I told her to watch out for nitrus seekers. Best catch - an actual Katy/Russell couple had a blown out fight in a hallway. The spirits haunt. Total count: 4 couples, one Katy.
*Waldo. My friend Claire does Waldo best (see pic) but for some reason I saw quite a few at a party on Thursday night. It can be done badly, as its too easy. Waldo count (yes there's more than one): 4.
So on that note, on to the winners!
On the kids trick or treat count, there were two Marie Antoinettes but they were so different and so amazing that I give them both kudos - one was headless. And one of my friends needed to be reminded as to who Madame Antoinette was, which goes to prove that schools are doing a heckof a job in Chicago. Also, why were there two Marios and a Luigi? Mario Brothers making a comeback! The Madeline across the street just about melted all of us - she had the little yellow hat and everything.
I saw this couple on Friday night, and although they were wasted they were still slightly put together and friendly as they should be. They're WASPS.
Our friend hosted a party, and since she's a DJ she was ahem, musically inspired. F*cking magnets, how do they work?
Altho this couple stole the show, don't you think? More magic.
On to the recovery now.
E.


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