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- Pop CultureErin Donnelly
Ariel Winter flashes her bikini in sheer neon cowgirl costume: 'Hello gorgeous!'
The "Modern Family" star rocked a lime-green bikini and a platinum wig for her space cowgirl look.
LifestyleDominique MosbergenAirbnb Bans 'Party Houses' After Deadly Halloween Shooting At California Rental Home
Five people died in a Thursday shooting at an Airbnb rental home in Orinda, California. Airbnb's chief executive called the carnage "unacceptable."
- LifestyleElena Sheppard
Kim Kardashian debuts her second family Halloween costume: 'West Worms'
Kim Kardashian West introduced her second family Halloween costume, "The West Worms."
- Pop CultureHope Schreiber
Mom dresses up as Lady Gaga to 'create visual memory' for her daughters losing their sight
After learning that her two daughters' vision will continue to deteriorate, a mother in Ohio decided to make "visual memories," including by introducing an incredible Halloween tradition.
- EntertainmentKatarina Vasquez
Vote on the best – and worst – Halloween costumes from daytime television
Who wore it best, the cast of GMA or the ladies of The Real? Vote for the best – and worst – Halloween costumes from daytime television!
- LifestylePenny Burfitt
Bella Thorne accused of 'glamorizing being physically abused' with bloody Halloween makeup
The former Disney star shared a questionable makeup look that some commenters called "triggering."
- Pop CulturePureWow
Zodiac Halloween Costumes: Your Complete Guide
Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to choose your costume than to let the stars guide you? Here, your complete zodiac Halloween costume guide. RELATED: 20 Amazing Halloween Costumes We’re...
- TVKerry Justich
'Today' show gang shows off 2019 Halloween costumes – see how 'The View' hosts, 'Ellen' and more dressed up
The "Today" show co-hosts danced their way into 2019's Halloween special in some iconic costumes. "Good Morning America" and other TV show hosts also held their own festivities.
- LifestyleChris Love
What are the most common zodiac signs for serial killers to have?
Everyone from the most renown psychologists to armchair detectives have attempted to get inside the minds of the most infamous serial killers in order to understand what drives someone to commit the ultimate crime, and astrology offers some possible answers, as well.
- Pop CultureHope Schreiber
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez asks Twitter for last-minute Halloween costume ideas
On Wednesday, the social media-savvy congresswoman took to Twitter asking for last-minute Halloween costume ideas. Social media users suggested Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Donald Trump, and Mark Zuckerberg.
- Pop CultureErin Donnelly
Grieving mom defends decorating son’s grave with plastic skeleton for Halloween
A bereaved woman is at odds with her local cemetery over its repeated attempts to remove the Halloween decoration.
- LifestyleYahoo Lifestyle
Hope you got a good night's rest, this horror movie collection will give you plenty of nightmares — on sale for just $70
From Dracula to Frankenstein, get a 30-pack collection of classic horror films for more than half off right now.
- Pop CultureHope Schreiber
Haunted house offers $20,000 to anyone who can finish it, but does it take fright too far?
Being buried alive, swimming with snakes, and being hung upside down in a cage are part of the experience at McKamey Manor, which some call a place of torture, while others call it fun.
- LifestyleBeth Greenfield
Meet the world's fastest pumpkin carver, who creates jack o'lanterns in under 17 seconds
In addition to creating stunning works of art into the side of pumpkins, Steve Clarke holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest time carving a single pumpkin: 16.47 seconds, to be exact.
- LifestyleSummer Cartwright
Last-minute men's Halloween costumes that are cool, not embarrassing
These last-minute Halloween costumes for guys will save you come October 31.
- Pop CultureHope Schreiber
Donald and Melania Trump walk out to Addams Family theme song to greet trick-or-treaters at White House
On Monday, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania welcomed local children and military families on the South Portico for trick-or-treating.
- LifestyleHope Schreiber
Family wins Halloween with Fyre Festival-themed costumes
While the real Fyre Festival may have been a huge bust, this father-and-son Halloween costume inspired by the fraudulent fest is a huge win.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Halloween costume contact lenses can be dangerous — here’s how to wear them safely
Halloween contact lenses may look cool, but they're also risky. Here's why you want to see your eye doctor first.
- StyleJulia Webb
6 Halloween costumes that are already in your closet
If you don't want to shell out major cash this year on a Halloween costume that you wear once, head to your closet for some new inspiration.
- StyleRefinery29
Why Does This Halloween Costume Cost $900?
Halloween costumes are like prom dresses: Chances are you only ever wear them once. And yet, that doesn't seem to get in the way of people forking over serious cash for something they are going to sport for a single evening of revelry. (The wonders of consumer culture never cease to amaze, right?) So what might a couple hundred bucks buy from this year's online costume rack? You could drop a ton of dough to dress up like Harley Quinn, since, like Hansel, she's so hot right now. Or maybe a Storm Trooper ensemble is more your style? You're in luck. You can get one at Target for a cool $1000. On the fairytale side of things, it is possible to purchase a replica of the silk gown Cinderella wore to the ball for $950. If none of these are meeting your costume needs, don't sweat it. There are plenty more where those came from. Just take a look. Need more costume ideas for Halloween? Looking for spooky (and amazing) makeup inspiration? Chat with us on Facebook Messenger! The Costume: Simba The Cost: $144.46 Handcrafted in Barcelona, FoamMasksArt's creations are well worth the money. Children's lion onesie be damned — you're a grown-up, and you deserve a grown-up Lion King costume.The Costume: Belle The Cost: $590 Every budding bookworm wishes to grow up into Belle.The Costume: Queen Cersei Lanniser The Cost: $6,725 You won't get a Cersei costume more accurate than this one. The costume features hand-embroidered lion motifs on each shoulder, and handcrafted metal work. It comes in vinyl or fabric. If you're balking at the price, you can also purchase a Season 2-era Cersei red dress for $200.Courtesy of FadenDesignStudios The Costume: (Deconstructed?) Catwoman The Cost: $520 Here's the description, folks: "Includes everything from the suit , corset, gloves , claws and with a fabric head piece. This version comes in damaged or clean cut." Call me crazy. But if I'm going to drop five bills on a costume, I will damage it myself thank you very much.Photo: Courtesy of DonQuijoteCosplay Etsy Shop. The Costume: full-on skeleton body suit The Cost: $145 Call me crazy... But for some reason this seems like a reasonable price to pay for something that I might even consider wearing on a day that isn't Halloween? That might be my New York City sticker shock speaking though. I don't know: Yay or nay on this one, folks? Maybe it doubles a warmth layer under your regular clothes on a super cold day? Maybe it's just rad enough to justify the price? Help! Clearly spiraling over here.Photo: Courtesy of BadInka Etsy Shop. The Costume: The Little Mermaid, Or Really Any Mermaid The Cost: $175 There is a part of me that sort of wants to buy this right now because I feel like I might be able to wear the skirt and bra top on days that are now Halloween. But still, that's a lot of money to fork over to go as an anthropomorphic fish for Halloween.Photo: Courtesy of SparkleMeGorgeous Etsy Store.The Costume: Daenerys Targaryen a.k.a. Khaleesi, Mother of Dragons The Cost: $420 Keep in mind that this is just for the dress itself (which, depending on your fandom level, you might be able to wear again). Shoes, wig, and dragon companions sold separately.Photo: Courtesy of Crinoline's Etsy Store.The Costume: Elphaba from Broadway's Wicked The Cost: $950 Witch hat sold separately. Same goes for green body makeup but definitely use this woman's contouring magic to up your costume game.Photo: Courtesy of The Bohemian Goddess Etsy Shop. The Costume: Cinderella The Cost: $900 (at least) Expensive price tag aside, you are pretty much guaranteed to be the belle of the ball.Photo: Courtesy of PhoenixCardinal's Etsy Shop. The Costume: Cinderella The Cost: $865 What better reason to justify your desire to grow your hair down to your butt?Photo Courtesy of TatianartCosplay Etsy Shop.The Costume: Edward Scissorhands The Cost: $845 Plus whatever medical bills you wind up with when you try to go to the bathroom with this thing on.Photo: Courtesy of TheChesiresHat Etsy Shop.The Costume: Corpse bride dress from Tim Burton's The Corpse Bride The Cost: $799 This one might actually be worth the investment. Perhaps you even pair it with a bomber jacket and call it an updated take on the whole grunge trend. Any takers?Photo: Courtesy of Deconstructress Etsy Shop.The Costume: Generic mermaid ensemble The Cost: $525, minus whatever fulfilling a childhood fantasy of becoming a mermaid is worth. (Theory: possibly priceless.)The Costume: Melisandre from Game of Thrones The Cost: $475 This one might be able to do double duty next year if you want to go as Little Red Riding Hood. If you do though, we suggest using that rule where you halve the cost of something every time you wear it to soothe your sticker shock.Photo: Courtesy of Whatacostume Etsy Shop.The Costume: Elsa from Frozen The Cost: $1,100 When it comes to Halloween, no: It's not yet time to let it go.Photo: Courtesy of PhoenixCardinal Etsy Shop.The Costume: Generic mermaid ensemble The Cost: $525, minus whatever fulfilling a childhood fantasy of becoming a mermaid is worth. (Theory: possibly priceless.)The Costume: Generic Victorian vampire/victim The Cost: $2,900 Well, the bodice is boned, which means this costume comes with an authentic Victorian female experience: feeling a little like your internal organs are being crushed.Photo: Courtesy of Redthreaded Etsy Shop.Like this post? There's more. Get tons of celebrity news, fun takes on pop culture, and trending stories on the Refinery29 Entertainment Facebook page. Like us on Facebook — we'll see you there!Like what you see? 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- Pop CultureBeth Greenfield
Ghost 'sightings,' as explained by science
“There are various reasons why people experience ghosts — or, more correctly, experience what they interpreted as ghosts," says this skeptic. Here's how experts break it down.
- Pop CultureErin Donnelly
Pregnant Ashley Graham dressed up as a 'knocked up' Jessica Rabbit in skintight latex dress for Halloween
The mom-to-be showed off her baby bump in a red latex dress paired with comfy sneakers.
- Pop CultureErin Donnelly
Tori Spelling mom-shamed over 8-year-old daughter's purple hair in Halloween pic: 'Parenting gone wrong'
Fans of the "Beverly Hills, 90210" star hit out at judgmental comments Spelling got after she posted a family photo celebrating Halloween.
- EntertainmentElena Sheppard
Lisa Rinna channels Jennifer Lopez with replica of green Versace dress at Halloween party
Lisa Rinna dressed as Jennifer Lopez for Halloween, and knocked it out of the park.
- LifestyleMeredith Barnett
No tricks, we promise: 10 last-minute Halloween costumes — all under $40
From a swashbuckling pirate to avocado toast, these are the easiest and most affordable costumes for October 31.
