Halloween Style

I would like to dress up for work and I need something relatively kid-friendly and/or literary, and the other day I though of being Trixie from Speed Racer, because it is cute, timely, and there are movie and kid's book tie-ins (we carry a spin-off series). Does anyone know where I could get tight red capris? There is actually a Trixie costume you can buy but it looks really ugly and unflattering. Any other ideas for me? Alice in Wonderland? Pippi Longstocking? Or something scary--in case we read ghost stories? (I think I'm gonna have a party for the kids). What will you be for Halloween if you dress up? Is Trixie too obvious a choice this year?

I want to look like this:

http://www.fileplanet.com/fileblog/images/editorial/speed_racer.jpg

I don't want to look like this:

http://di1.shopping.com/images/pi/83/ac/36/51952219-177x150-0-0.jpg

haha

For the 4th consecutive year, I will repeatedly assert, to the annoyance of all around me, that this will be the year that I will be Guy with Pubic Hair Stuck in his Teeth.

you'd make a really cute alice.

Haha I had the perfect dress for it that I wore out with Laurel one night but it was too short and I felt awkward on the subway and when I got home I realized I had left the tags on it and I later returned it. It was a gingham shirt dress--black and white, with puff sleeves and mid-thigh full skirt. Once I went to work in a red gingham blouse and jean skirt and a patron told me I looked like Dorothy so maybe I should go for that.

I'd also like to dress up but can't think of any notable redheads other than Joan from Mad Men (who I can't pull off) and David Bowie as Aladdin Sane (who I may be able to..)

H & M had all of my base Trixie needs: tight red jeans and and a pink and white striped top with a side tie. Now I just need: an "M" for Michi to pin on to the top, a white helmet and goggles (!), binoculars (?), white gloves, possibly red shoes, and a black bob wig. H & M also had a hot pink satin-y track jacket with 3/4 length sleeves, which might be necessary due to fall weather, but I wasn't ready to invest in that.

You did NOT return that gingham dress!!! You lunatic.

i have never dressed up for halloween

i haven't in years. my favorite was 1999, when a friend and i went as arthur kane and johnny thunders.

Predicted popular costumes this year:

palin in bikini with gun

that's all i got.

date: moose

ive never costumed for halloween (this will only be my 4th) but the kid will be rocking this little ensemble oct31

http://www.austindeatonfamily.com/images/September%202007/claire_bee_costume.jpg

but with gold and blk striped tights and antennae

omg sunny follow her around blasting "No Rain" all evening for me, k? adorable.

You did NOT return that gingham dress!!! You lunatic.

I did. Was that a mistake? I thought we agreed it was too short. However, I've seen it in stores recently so I could buy it back I suppose.

I dressed as Trixie today. Found calf-length red sweats at H&M, that could look like capris if you sprint.

it sounds too cute to return! i share laurel's outrage!!!

OK, I'll check H&M or For21 (forget who had it) to see if I can buy it back. Maybe it's on sale now.

because of halloween i have learned these style things!:

- a friend (stylist) plucked a few eyebrow hairs from ends of eyebrows and my whole face looks (v slightly) different!

- make-up is awesome!! esp when you are tired and feel not-so-pretty. i am going to buy some of that bright pink mac blush - it makes me look like i just came in from the cold! weird how a neon looking blush can be so pretty on actual face

- my hair is capable of being huuuge - i guess i just never grasped the concept of teasing and hairspray before

- i can function all night in 3" heels and feel no pain (if followed up next day by lots of hamstring stretches)

- that my girls r stylin awesomes:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/2993508454_b4333cc54b.jpg

i think it is no accident that my two current blush colors are called "quickie" and "orgasm".