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i think i’m better as a blond
My Halloween costume last year was sort of lame. I threw on a tiara and a pink feather boa and pretty much looked like a chick headed to a bachelorette party.
So this year, I knew I could do better. I thought it would be super cute if Rick and I dressed up as Priscilla and Elvis Presley. So I bought this beehive brunette wig, fake eyelashes and a 60s inspired outfit and it’s like I’m the spitting image of Priscilla…
Except that everyone thought I was Amy Winehouse.
It’s really Rick’s fault because he was working most of the evening and not around to play the part of Elvis. And Priscilla needs her Elvis.
Better, right?
Turns out that none of my neighbors dressed up so I felt a little silly gallivanting around the neighborhood like Amy Winehouse in the sixties. It really made me crave that crazy New York City Halloween energy where even the dogs don’t leave their house without a proper costume.
I also missed trick or treating at shops like Marc Jacobs, Juicy and Olive & Bette’s.
Or maybe I just miss Marc Jacobs, Juicy and Olive & Bette’s.
But the girls loved Halloween in the suburbs. Summer dressed up as a pink haired Sleeping Beauty…
And Dylan opted for a pink haired cheerleader. Yes, that’s the same outfit she wore 45 days straight last year to preschool. That girl is a real conservationist.
Our neighbors offered Dylan and Summer an extra piece of candy if they would shout, “Go Yankees.”
With Rick (the ultimate Phillies fanatic) still at work, my dad told the girls to stay strong for their daddy’s team.
And of course the girls immediately cheered, “Go Yankees!”
It’s hard to compete with candy.
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OK…I was thinking Amy Winehouse:O Fun costumes all around:)
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you totally rocked amy W kelcey! hopefully the burbs will follow you with the dressing up next year!
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OMG I love it! Did Summer really make it wearing those glam shoes, my feet hurt looking at that picture. Both girls look so cute! Oh and you did too but I like you blond better!
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Okay, so what you lacked in Halloween home decor, you totally made up for in beehive. Win!
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OK so, before I read it, I admit, the first thing I thought was “Amy Winehouse”….
I definitely think you’ll be setting trends in the ‘burbs next year!
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I’d say Amy Winehouse too, but you looked to healthy and, um, clean to be Amy.
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I love the pictures! It looks like you all had fun!
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I’m blaming your daughters for the Phillies poor at-home performance so far this series. Sigh.
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You all look fabulous! Love the sneer.
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We missed you all down here in The Hill (Cherry) but have treats coming up to you! Great costumes all around!
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OK, so I totally thought Amy Winehouse (but cuter and funnier)…
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Yeah….I guess I should have warned you. We don’t do the dress up thing in the burbs. Oh we do if we are going to a party…but then most moms go as hookers. er, I mean SEXY nurses, Sexy witches, SEXY bubblebees etc. But they all look like hookers.
Next year I am just going as a hooker. And the husband? My pimp.
(you looked adorable btw)
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Maybe you needed pink hair to look more like Priscilla …
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Awww they look so cute and you did NOT look like Amy Winehouse! She’s ugly! We do the costumes here in my suburbs – what a shame your neighbors don’t!
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You guys are too cute dressing up. I can’t seem to motivate to do that-its enough work right now getting katherine in her costume, the camera charged and trying not to lock ourselves out of the house when leaving..
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LOVE the costumes!!!
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I was thinking you looked more “Valley of the Dolls.”
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Trick or Treating in San Francisco is easy. I got naked, put a raisin in my belly button and went as an Oatmeal Cookie. No one took a bite of me.
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You all look adorable!!!
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Oh and I love the new Masthead!
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I could tell you were NOT Amy Winehouse [who's singing I love] because your makeup was not smeared, you didn’t have a cigarette hanging from your mouth or in your hand, and you didn’t appear to be hiding illegal substances in your hair. You’re all cute, cute!
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My first guess would have been 60′s chick – but, then again, I am not current on who Amy Winehouse is anyway.
Oh – and GO YANKEES!
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Love the new header.
I think the wig was backwards (for next time)
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I think Rick should have went to work as Elvis. I personally donned my long flowing Maxi dress and a witch hat, bought about 5 minutes before trick or treating.
You looked Fab, Amy or Priscilla.
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Oh my God, you totally DID look like Amy Winehouse!
Sorry.
His Elvis wig thing was a bit scary, though…
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i’d do a lot more than that for a nice giant twix bar, I’ll tell you that
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Have just discovered your blog. Love it! In Australia, we’re just kind of starting to get more in to Halloween. More and more are starting to dress up and go trick or treating. I have 3 boys. My 7yr old went as Dracula, my 5yr old as a skeleton & my 2yr old as Superman. Too cute.
And, uh, yep. You did look like Amy W. Too funny!
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you guys are all so cute
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I’ve always felt it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed – but I don’t know if that applies to costumes… At least you didn’t look like an underdressed Amy Winehouse (since she is rarely dressed at all)
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Love the pictures! I am glad that Rick did not have to hear the “Go Yankees”!
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An amazingly creative group from all perspectives! xo m
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