TRENDREPORT SEPTEMBER 2014
NEW
PARTY TRENDS FOR
HALLOWEEN FROM EVITE GATHERINGS
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Sparkling and slightly sinister caramel apples.
Mummify miniature milk bottles for kids! Spooky Kids’ Soda! Decorate your soda bottles for Halloween.
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A neutral color scheme is ripe for fall festivities.
DIY kids’ Halloween centerpiece is both a trick and a treat!
DIY spooky spider marshmallow treats.
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Black Crow $27, craftsuperstore.net
Gold Napkin Ring Set $20, westelm.com
Sequin Black Cat Mask $11, joyfay.com 3
Gold Skull $15, zgallerie.com
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Spook-tacular Halloween Decor ideas
PARTY PALETTE
ELEGANT HALLOWEEN DECOR
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RECIPE
NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS Difficulty: Medium Prep Time: 10 Minutes Total Time: 25 Minutes
INGREDIENTS Parchment paper Marshmallows Decorative straws or lollipop sticks White molding chocolate 1-2 tablespoons shortening Edible sugar eyes
DIRECTIONS 1. Line a baking sheet
with parchment paper.
3. Melt the molding
5. While the
4. Dip each
6. Once the first layer is
chocolate according to package directions, then stir in 1-2 tablespoons of shortening to thin out mixture.
Family Fun Have each member of your family decorate their own!
2. Insert a straw or stick
into bottom of each marshmallow and place on baking sheet.
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Get Creative
marshmallow into the chocolate and allow excess to drip off.
chocolate is still wet, adhere candy eyes, then lay onto parchment-lined baking sheet to dry.
dry, reheat the molding chocolate and, using a fork, drizzle a few lines back and forth to create the mummy’s gauze wraps.
After dipping the marshmallows in chocolate, try adding different toppings, such as these festive sprinkles.
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MUMMY MARSHMALLOWS By Chef Louise Mellor
FALL FASHION TRENDS TOP 10 HALLOWEEN COSTUMES Buycostumes is rolling out the orange carpet for this season’s best Halloween costumes. Whether you’re looking for your children, friends, pets, or yourself they’ve got a spook-tacular assortment of costumes that are guaranteed to be a hit.
It’s no surprise that this cool girl takes top billing, but all princesses-in-training will be belles of the ball when they run, dance, and play the royal way! Shop All Princesses
This true blue leader is fueled by turtle power! Don’t forget to invite Raph, Mikey and Donny for a shell of a good time this Halloween.
We want to see your Halloween costumes! Share your photos on social media using the following hashtag:
Shop All TV and Movie Characters
Kick up some fun and treat your little grass hoppers to stealth styles for their candy-capturing mission. Shop All Ninjas
Agility, strength and stamina: It’s all wrapped up in a body that’s built to kill. Find your superpower and flaunt your figure in our arsenal of sexy jumpsuits. Shop All Skin Suits
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Show off your patriotic pride with star-spangled swagger. We’re calling all superheroes to suit up to save the day in style!
Why so serious? Sometimes it’s good to be bad! Shop All Villains
Shop All Superheros
This twister sister is always in style! Slip on your ruby red slippers, gather your cast of characters and follow the Yellow Brick Road to fun. Shop All Storybook
The force is strong with this one! Take their breath away with the latest in intergalactic spacewear. Shop All Star Wars
Pretty, posh, and paws-itively adorable – pick up something cuddly for your little party animal. Shop All Cuddly Animals
Make no bones about it, stripes are in style for pups this Halloween! Best of all, Fido’s always easy to find come dinnertime! Shop All Pets
PARTY TRENDS
Magical Masquerade Help us choose a theme for our Halloween photo shoot!
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Monster Mash
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DIY
HALLOWEEN BOWLING SET
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There Will Be Blood Hollywood’s Frightening Flicks
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Orange & Black Bash From Sandra Lee
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Click here to see more spectacular spooky Halloween ideas and our Halloween printables!
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