hair that twirls on fingertips so gently...

Some character inspiration for you:

Lydia Deetz by Butterfly Interlude


Christine Daae by Butterfly Interlude

Giselle by Butterfly Interlude

Though I know I should be wary....

Still I venture someplace scary,

ghostly hauntings I turn loose,
beetlejuice...
beetlejuice...
BEETLEJUICE!

Behold a list of my all-time favorite Halloween flicks for my all-time favorite holiday! Only fully enjoyable with a bowl of candy corn, a comfy blanket, and all the lights off!

Beetlejuice

Starting off with one of my favorite movies of all time, Halloween or not, Beetlejuice! Created the year I was born, BJ has always been a part of my childhood. My first introduction to him and Lydia was in the animated series, which I will always hold a soft spot for. The movie, however, is a different matter of awesome all on its own.

Frankenweenie

I cannot seem to find this movie anywhere anymore. It used to give on the Disney channel every Halloween, but has now been replaced with things like Halloweentown II and Hannah Montana: the Halloween Episode or whatnot. Frankenweenie, directed by Tim Burton, is pretty much a cute remake of the story of Frankenstein (who is my favorite misunderstood monster of all time, by the way) in which a young boy tries to bring his deceased dog back to life.

Hocus Pocus

If my previous Polyvore on these stylish witches didn't give away the fact that I absolutely love this movie, well then I absolutely love this movie. Although, it used to scare me as a child I grew to appreciate its genius as I got older. Three witches are brought back from the dead by a rebellious virgin and some hocus pocus on Halloween. Him, his sister, and his girlcrush must work together to send the Sanderson sisters back to the grave before they suck all the lives out of the children of Salem to restore their youth. Although, Salem probably would have been flippin' sweet if they had been kept alive. Just sayin...

The Addams Family

Oh my gosh, who can resist Christina Ricci as Wednesday? Nobody! Never have I seen a more perfect casting for a movie remake of anything. Who even cares about the plot?

The Worst Witch

My love for this movie cannot be expressed in words. I remember singing along to the themesong (Growing up isn't easy/wish the time would hurry by/how much can a young girl take/mirror mirror on the wall/who's the worst witch of them all?) and relating to social outcast Mildred Hubble when I was going through elementary school. Throughout the movie, she faces her bullies and comes into her own as an esteemed witch. So inspiring, hehe.

Nightmare Before Christmas

The only Halloween movie I know of that you can get away with watching two times a year. Plus, I've just heard that they've gone and remade the entire soundtrack with contemporary bands like Shiny Toy Guns, Amina, Marilyn Manson, and Devotchka.

Stream it here!

Sleepy Hollow

Another Tim Burton flick. I'm such a huge fan of all of his movies. I love the usual atmosphere and cinematography he brings to all his creations. Sleepy Hollow is no exception, although it does have the added bonus of having Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci (as a blonde!). A charming love story blossoms over the course of the dark events in the town of Sleepy Hollow.

Under Wraps

Disney is actually good when it wants to be. Under Wraps was pure fun from start to finish, genuinely satirical with the usual Disney adult-jokes thrown in. Basically, three kids accidentally bring a mummy back to life on Halloween and they must find a way to get him back into his sarcophagus before it's too late!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

First saw this in seventh grade and pretty much watched the entire movie with my jaw hanging open in pure, unadulterated confusion. But damn was it entertaining! Musical science fiction with sex, murder, cross-dressing, aliens, and the hilarious corruption of two innocents. Worth the watch just for the Time Warp, trust me.

Invasion of the Clowns!

My clown-inspired fashion love started courtesy of the adorable gauze harlequin mini dress (by Miu Miu) which graced the cover of Nylon with Leighton Meester a few months back. Ever since then, my heart skips a couple beats whenever the sight of harlequin prints grace my eyes.

Vero Moda party collection

Moschino S/S 09

Miu Miu patchwork pump & shoe boot

Eley Kishimoto Fall 08

Sass & Bide sequin dress

Topshop skirt and vest

Topshop laptop case / Dolce & Gabbana snakeskin clutch

And last but not least, in the spirit of Halloween, a Rocky Horror Picture Show inspired Polyvore featuring my favorite tap dancer aside from Gene Kelly, Columbia! Surprisingly, the harlequin prints go very well with her.

Let's do the timewarp! by Butterfly Interlude

Amuck, amuck, amuck!

Come little children, I'll take thee away by Butterfly Interlude

I've gone and polyvore-d my costume from last year because it was so fun, flouncy, and flirty that I thought everyone should be able to enjoy it for themselves. My cape was handmade, though, to point up at the top like so. Based entirely off of the witch, Sarah Sanderson (played by Sarah Jessica Parker), from one of the best Halloween movies of all time, Hocus Pocus, mainly because if I were a mentally handicapped witch I would probably act most like her out of the three sisters. Sarah, the most whimsy and carefree of the three Sandersons, often dances around, lures children, and loves boys and spiders. She also has a gorgeous color palette for a wardrobe, thus one of the primary reasons I was drawn to it. Seriously, I would wear it every single day if society allowed. Fortunately for me, there are other alternatives for having a witch-inspired wardrobe.

Plus, there is always this option.

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Danish design duo, Best Behavior, seems to have tapped into my brain and realized the essence of my dream wardrobe.

Other ingenius things to come out of Denmark: Mew, danishes, Aqua, the Little Mermaid, the Raveonettes, Solvang, Under Byen (highly recommended for fans of awkward ear candy).

"I feel like I've been blown apart"

"There are pieces here I don't know where they go/ I don't know where they go". Does anyone remember Merril Bainbridge's hit, Mouth, from the late 90s? Because it has been stuck like peanut butter to my brain lately. I may have to track it down to re-enjoy it's catchy, poppy wonder.

Anyways, today feels like a very perfect day for Stella Im Hultberg art. For more lovely pieces from this Seoul, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and California-raised and manga-inspired painter, visit her official site and her livejournal.

Click here for a more detailed biography.

Everything's Just Wonderful

Upon being informed of the music celebrity themed Halloween party I'm apparently attending this year, I have decided to maybe go as Lily Allen. Pre-pink hair Lily Allen, though. Definitely.

Lily Allen by Butterfly Interlude

I am really in love with that Topshop dress. I can't stop looking at it. Now all I have to do is figure out how to get my bangs to poof up like Lil' Lily's and I'll be set! Watch out karaoke machine, for I will belt out LDN and Everything's Just Wonderful with all the energy my little lungs can muster!

As Halloween approaches and I grow more and more indecisive, I will most likely be posting more Polyvores. Some others I'm working on are Alice Cullen, Lolita, Penny Lane, and Nancy Drew. Oh yeah, I have way too much fun making these!

Leanimal!

I'm very thrilled that Leanne has won Project Runway! Her collection was innovative and elegant, but with the perfect amount of femininity. I absolutely adored the simple color palette and the layered petals --- all of her pieces looked like little cakes! Here's to a delectable career for the lovely Leanne Marshall.

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If you're a fellow fan, take a gander at her official site and her Etsy shop!

Secret Diary of a Call Girl

Right, so I can apparently tell the difference between Billie Piper's nipples and that of her new body double. Even being preggers, Billie still looks completely gorgeous. I love her. Also, very pleased to report that season two of Secret Diary of a Call Girl continues forth with its previous coquettish charm. I'm finding that this season has more of a plot than the first, which had great standalone episodes but no continuing story. My favorite thing about Secret Diary of a Call Girl would have to be living vicariously through Belle's sexcapades. When else would I get to go to a fairy tale themed sex party without feeling totally awkward?

Brandy: "Right, so who are you supposed to be? "

Belle: "Rapunzel. Obviously. So I have to find a man who can climb walls... and my hair."

Brandy: "So glad I'm not snow white. Fucked if I'm doin' it with seven dwarves!"

Oh, and my obsession with tall, lanky British boys with dark hair and blue eyes is easily satisfied in the form of the ever-so-perfect best friend and would-be lover Ben:


who, coincidentally, makes me think of meeting cute Irish boys with floppy brown hair named Chris at the Spanish steps in Italy. Oh, gee, I've gone all nostalgic.

Unfortunately, I don't think the newest season will make it to America for awhile, which sucks unless you know how to use the internet to your advantage like yours truly. Otherwise, you can read Belle du Jour's blog for free or buy the DVD off Amazon. Unless you managed to watch season one while it aired on HBO, in which case Belle and I congratulate you.

Lollipop, you must mistake me for a sucker

Loeffler Randall's new lookbook for fall is so dreamy and lovely! I cannot stop looking at it! The delicate, shimmery ballet flats paired with any transparent blouse are on my Must-Have's list for fall. My heart, it beats for such beauty!

Photography by Sophia Vourdoukis

To Build a Home

I am absolutely, head over heels in love with Jessica Stams apartment as photographed for Elle Decor. I am kind of obsessed with it, actually. I keep thinking back to how my dream apartment would one day look like a cross between the set design for Penelope, Uptown Girls, and Amelie, but now my head is swirling with whimsical lavendars and floral prints -- and that wooden doorway! It's the stuff of fairy tales!