Thursday’s party idea comes straight from the streets of New Orleans. Many of the parade Krewes borrow their names from mythology. There’s Orpheus and Endymion and the Muses. Egyptian and Norse myths also add to the festivities with Thoth, Isis, and Thor to name a few. Reread a bit of the Odyssey for ideas. Even a little Xandadu might be good for some brainstorming. (more…)

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Two days til Halloween and you’re still undecided? I stumbled upon a fun article that suggests costumes based on your Astrological Sign. So you don’t have to read the article unless you want to, I’ll give a rundown of the selections.

Ares: Mythological characters. Zeus will need a cardboard lighting bolt. Athena should have a stuffed owl perched on her shoulder and carry a shield. Do a quick search to learn more about the gods and goddess.

Taurus: Exquisite. I wish I could find pictures of my Cleopatra when I was 13. Try on your costume jewelry. Exaggerate your black eyeliner. Make a crown from cardboard and attach fan shapes to it to make it unique. Paint it gold with turquoise accents.

Gemini: Superheroes. Batman and Wonder Woman are great examples. If there’s no time to find the superhero costume, go as their secret identity. Wear black framed glasses and a suit slightly open with a superman t-shirt visible. These days Wonder Woman is a an agent. Wear a black suit and her gauntlets. Maybe have a golden lasso (curtain cord is great for this) hanging out of your pocket.

Cancer: Accent your water temperament as mer-people, pirates, or King Neptune. If you need a quick fish tail, go to the grocery store. Pick up several packets of the foil baking cups. Overlay them on one another to create a scale look. For Neptune’s trident, get a cheap Devil pitchfork and spray paint silver.

Leo: Be legendary. A big-shot sports hero or iconic movie star like James Dean. White shirt, jeans with rolled cuffs, a jacket with popped collar and a pout. If you like risque, be Elizabeth Taylor from Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She wore a full slip, stockings (thigh highs are fine), heels, and red lipstick. Don’t forget to thicken your brows.

Virgo: Theatrical. If you can’t get a group theme together, play up Halloween as a witch. Go all out. Black hat, black robes, and lots of cackling. Don’t wash your hair tomorrow so it will be stringy and unkempt. Keep a broom or frog with you to really play it up.

Libra: Biker folk. Wear torn old jeans. Boots or heavy shoes. A t-shirt with a devil-may-care attitude. And of course, a leather jacket. A bandanna to tame the fly away hair is a good idea too. Don’t forget the temporary tattoos.

Scorpio: Cool factor. Why do Scorpios get to be cool? James Bond and a Bond girl. This is great if you have a tux handy. Women can get out an old evening gown and a garter that holds a small toy gun. Carry an empty plastic martini glass.

Sagittarius: Be yourself…the Archer. Any archer will do. Keep it easy with a toga and toy quiver. Wear some green and be Robin Hood. There are lots of archer superheroes: Green Arrow, Speedy, Arrowette, and Hawkeye. Have fun with a crossbow as Huntress.

Capricorn: Casual and comfy. Wear black PJs and a robe or smoking jacket to be Hugh Hefner. I don’t even think he owns anything other than PJs. Dress as the Darling kids, clad in their PJs and off on a fantastic adventure.

Aquarius: Apparently, you’re the candy givers of the universe. That doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Dress as a Halloween homebody. Elvira or a vampire. Maybe be the headless horseman and chase the kids away from your door. Is that too scary? You can tone it down as a creepy scarecrow.

Pisces: Dark arts. You are the fortune tellers and magicians of the universe. Wear a chains and padlocks as Houdini.Carry some tarot cards and wear a peasant top. Have a bit of fun and dress up as the flighty Professor Twelaney.

Does that help anyone? You can dress as your sign. Wrap a gold boa around your head and be Leo. Or maybe use your element as inspiration. Fire signs can be dragons or a camper with marshmallows on a stick. Air elements can glue cotton to an old sweatshirt and be a cloud. A water sign can be a lifeguard. Good luck. Two days to go!

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