HALLOWEEN
Heidi Klum is well known for her elaborate Halloween costumes and parties. This year's 12th annual party at Tao nightclub at the Venetian in Las Vegas was no exception with her dramatic entrance and ensemble.
The eccentric supermodel was covered by a blood spattered sheet and wheeled onto the red carpet by two dudes dressed as doctors. The sheet was pulled back to reveal a skinless Klum in a bodysuit with immaculate muscle and bone detail. She rose from the gurney and proceeded to pose for the cameras as if she walked right out of the pages of an Anatomy textbook, or maybe a twisted episode of Dexter.
Anyone who made a trip outside this weekend has no doubt seen a handful of costumes good and bad already. Plenty of the worst will no doubt pop up all over the internet tomorrow. Bad costumes come in plenty of forms. A few classics are the the last minute costume, the unfunny joke costume, the unintentionally terrifying costumes, and the unintentionally hilarious costumes. These are the costumes that will keep us in stitches for years to come.
However, for every step back in the costume department, there is at least one step forward--at least for kids. Children now have more costume options than any generation before them. While it’s true, a few classics remain favorites, there is still a sea of options for this day most generous with its tricks and treats. Our parents and grandparents had fewer options. There were scary costumes...and unintentionally scary costumes. ComicsAlliance, masters of all things comic book related, has put together a list of some of the most horrifying offenders.
Let’s face it, Halloween is the best holiday to grow into. Getting Halloween treats as a child doesn’t become a hunt for stocking stuffers and last minute gifts for the office as we age, like Christmas. Halloween costumes, unlike Christmas sweaters, age really well. Batman at the age of 5 is still as cool as Batman at the age of 30 for one blessed day. Sure, the candy treats may evolve into holiday alcohol, but for many people that’s a plus.
However, there is nothing quite the same as our first Halloween costume. The thrill of being your favorite hero or something scary for the first time is something that simply can’t be matched. Even our most embarrassing costumes can have a touch of sentimental value. Maybe we weren’t the best Ninja Turtles or Supergirls, but for one solid day it was perfect. The candy rewards only sweetened the pot. For those who want a touch of that feeling back, there’s I’m Remembering. The site known for collecting so many nostalgia items from the 80s and 90s began accepting submissions of childhood Halloween costumes today.
What drew you to DJing?
I was in middle school and it was basically the only thing I liked besides girls.
What was your first DJ dig?
My first gig was at Dorsia in Manhattan. It was hip hop/house night and I opened for their main DJ (Omi) with house music.
What are some big musical influences?
There are too many to name. One moment that stands out is listening to Pink Floyd‘s Wish You Were Here album from start to finish with my friends. It really had a positive affect on me.
What do you consider your biggest achievement as a DJ to date?
There's only two types of people on Halloween. Those who have spent months (and plenty of money) preparing their costumes ahead of time, carefully scouring local vintage shops and eBay for the perfect pieces. Then there are the people who wait until the last minute to spend $50 on some dinky bad version of whatever at their local Party Works. But it doesn't have to be either way. You need neither an expensive extravagant costume, nor a cheap dinky version for $50. What you really need to do at this point is throw in the towel, and opt for a costume that is so terribly thought-out and awful, it's good. I mean, if you're going to procrastinate, you might as well go all the way, right? We say ride this one out like a rogue jockey who's in last place at the Kentucky Derby. We promise, you'll barely have to leave your bathroom.
Different. Didn't see the parents growing up with the suit and tie in the morning. Nightlife and music go hand in hand. So I was always surrounded by music.
Was it the environment or the music that initially led you to purchase your first turntables at the age of 15?
To be honest I've always had a wide range of taste. Hip hop, 80s soul, Dancehall, and Techno.
It’s a rare commodity to find a hot female DJ like you. How many numbers do you get a night?
HA! Well, I have a boyfriend so no phone numbers for me, more like people requesting Katy Perry or Britney Spears.
What are some of your big musical and fashion influences?
The music I listen to at home is very different to what I pay when I DJ, it took me a while to realize that you are there to make people have fun, not to impress them with all the "cool" music you listen to. Right now I am really into Hip-Hop, I am not too excited about new rock bands these days.
Fashion wise I am influenced my the people around me, my friends. I love seeing what excites them.
What drew you to DJing?
Money! Just kidding. I have always been a dj of sorts, I have a huge collection of music that started with records (yes I am that old) and because of the computer it makes it so much fun/ easier to have your whole collection at your finger tips. I get a rush out of making people dance.
What are some of your favorite venues to spin?
Anywhere my friends are willing to go! Events are the most fun because it's a new experience every time. A new challenge to make people happy.
What’s you favorite/least favorite tune?
I am really into the soundtrack to the movie "Drive," there is some amazing new music on there. People love when I play it.
My LEAST favorite is a song called "Hello" By Martin Solveig. It makes me crazy when djs play it!
For just one night, the penthouse at 1111 Lincoln will turn into an exclusive Halloween Party Scene. The annual Nightmare Above Lincoln Road charity Halloween event benefits The Little Lighthouse Foundation, assisting children and their families in South Florida who struggle with medical, educational, emotional and financial challenges. The party starts Saturday, October 29th at 9PM and winds down at 2AM.
This year’s theme is fire, complete with décor to stimulate all your senses including red lighting, video-projected flames on the walls and 34 foot ceilings, fog, comfy sofas and a custom sound system. Cato K will be in the DJ booth and local restaurants will provide some munchies in between your trips to the Fire Bar, also sponsored by Grey Goose. If you need to put some finishing touches on your face, M.A.C. and Macy’s will have a make-up station set up. There will also be a photo booth to capture you and your friends in your best costumes.
Featuring a 16-lane bowling alley, top-of-the-line food service, and buzzing with live music every single night, there's nowhere in New York quite like Brooklyn Bowl. Seeing your favorite bands while drinking your favorite drinks is great, but how much better is it when you get to unleash your inner child and bowl a few tipsy frames? Here are some awesome events coming up at the one-of-a-kind venue.
10/27: DJ Questlove Presents: Bowl Train
The world-renowned DJ and Roots drummer Questlove occupies a Thursday night residency at Brooklyn Bowl, spinning a vast library of house, hip-hop, classics, and more. All of his tunes are accompanied by old-school Soul Train videos, adding some nostalgic flavor to your night out.
With Halloween only five days away, most of us (or maybe some of us) are scrambling around for a costume and cute extra accessories to nail the look.
So, you have everything else but your nails done. Check out these amazingly cute and spooky nail designs we found on Refinery 29!
In the Dark Cat Eyes: All you need is black and white nail polish. Make sure to use the "nail art" white nail polish with the refined brush to make the design easier. Paint three curves, color them in but leave a slight opening for that "eye" illusion.
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