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Tonight is Halloween || A poem

She exhaled listlessly
& her spirit escaped.
Her body called it quits
& thus, her soul reshaped.
She began a new life
in the pale, grey moonlight.
This was a special time,
it was Halloween night.
She opened her blue eyes
Do you know what she saw?
She looked at her still self;
it was her last hurrah.
Her name was Athena,
like the goddess of war.
She dusted herself off
& arose from the floor.
Her body just lay there,
but her soul was alive.
That's when she decided
it was her time to thrive.
So she floated away
& explored somewhere new.
That's not really something
she would normally do.
Quiet & heartbroken,
cheerless, sad, & somber,
Timid & powerless,
too frightened to wander.
Fearful of everything,
she was not at all brave.
However, that all changed
when she sprung from the grave.
You're probably asking:
"Why on earth should I care?"
The reason is plain but
it may give you a scare.
She would like you to know
that life is not easy.
There are troubles to have;
it won't all be breezy.
Life is quite difficult
until the day you die.
Then you take your last breath
& mutter a goodbye.
Your body soon decays
& you become a ghost.
You'll meet with the others
& you'll all raise a toast:
Cheers to life & to death,
to the haunting we'll do,
to spooking the children,
& always yelling "BOO!" 
To tricking & treating,
to pumpkins & to pranks, 
to stealing some candy
with no need to say thanks.
To goblins & spiders,
& to the webs they weave.
Because of all of this
our souls shall never leave.
That's why it's so spooky.
No one will hear you scream.
After all, don't you know?
Tonight is Halloween.

Tonight is Halloween
A poem by Carmen Varner
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halloween pumpkins

Wishing you a happy Halloween. Have fun & stay safe!

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The Plastics from Mean Girls Costume Ideas

I've watched Mean Girls about 1,001 times but never thought about dressing as one of the Plastics for Halloween....until now! Mean Girls is a cult classic. That goes without saying, even though I just said it. But how can you achieve an authentic costume? Well, I've got the basics covered for you with this fab Mean Girls & the Plastics-inspired Halloween costume idea. In case you were wondering, the Plastics are a group of popular meanies consisting of Regina, Gretchen, Karen, & Cady from the film Mean Girls. 

You'll need a pink sweater or pink shirt. This cropped pink sweater or long sleeve shirt ought to do the trick. After all "we wear pink on Wednesdays," remember? Don't forget to wear pink otherwise you can't sit with us. Why not pair your pink sweater with a denim skirt? They were extremely popular in the early 2000s along with sling-back kitten heels which are worn throughout the film. Put all 3 together & you've got yourself a very 2000s look. Mean Girls came out in April 2004, so there's a lot of potential

What you'll need for this Mean Girls costume:

Halloween Costume Idea: The Plastics from Mean Girls costume


To accessorize your Mean Girls costume for Halloween, you can add a bow or brooch to your pink sweater as Karen wears in a couple of the stills from the film. I recommend a small strappy bag because that's what they wore back then. Most of the purses throughout the film are simple in style, compact, & have just a little strap.

Women's Mean Girls Christmas Outfit - Buy it on Amazon.

Other Mean Girls Costume Ideas

There's the bunny costume that Regina George wears or the Jingle Bell Rock Christmas outfit. You could dress like Regina's Mom or Karen Smith. There are a lot of costume ideas! Take a look at Amazon Regina George page to check out some ways to look like Regina George. For example, you could get an alphabet letter pendant necklace with an R initial for Regina. Bring your own Burn Book and bonus points if you cut two holes in your tank top.

Mean Girls Actors

Mean Girls stars Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron, Jonathan Bennett as Aaron Samuels, Rachel McAdams as Regina George, Tina Fey as Ms. Norbury, Tim Meadows as Mr. Duvall, Amy Poehler as Mrs. George, Ana Gasteyer as Cady's Mom, Lacey Chabert as Gretchen Wieners, Lizzy Caplan as Janis Ian, Daniel Franzese as Damian, Neil Flynn as Cady's Dad, Amanda Seyfried as Karen Smith, and Rajiv Surendra as Kevin Gnapoor. There are plenty of Mean Girls Halloween costume options to go for such as the Plastics Mrs. Klaus costume for Jingle Bell Rock. 

It's totally fetch to wear Mean Girls costumes at your next themed party. Halloween is inching forward. Do you have any plans yet? Hopefully these Halloween costume ideas have come in handy. :] 

On the hunt for Halloween costume ideas? 

 Laney Boggs Prom Dress from She's All That - view here. 

Bianca's Prom Dress from 10 Things I Hate About You - view here.

Rory Gilmore from Gilmore Girls - view here.

Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family - view here.

Cher's White Dress in Clueless- view here.

Halloween Costume Idea Cher Horowitz Clueless Yellow Plaid Outfit - view here.

Get the Look: Cher's Black & White Outfit from Clueless - view here.

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Halloween Costume Idea: Wednesday Addams

Halloween rolls around every year, but some costumes never go out of style. Wednesday Addams is one of them. She’s spooky, sharp, and instantly recognizable — all while being one of the easiest DIY looks to pull together.

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Halloween is nearing, & you're looking for some Halloween costume ideas. Duh duh duh dunnn. I'm here to help! Today I have a Wednesday Addams (from The Addams Family) inspired look for you to rock. Sport this as an everyday outfit -- if you're bold -- or try this on for size as a Halloween costume idea for women or girls.

First things first, to achieve the look you'll need to braid your hair in the classic Wednesday Addams fashion. That was easy. Now you'll need to master your wardrobe. A collared dress is the only way to go. If desired you could do a long-sleeved black dress with a white collar.

Since Netflix’s Wednesday series first dropped in 2022 (and brought us Jenna Ortega’s viral dance scene), Wednesday Addams has become more popular than ever. Season two in 2025 cemented her as a full-on cultural icon. TikTok trends, gothcore fashion inspo, even mainstream clothing brands have taken cues from her signature black-and-white style. So if you’re looking for a 2025 Halloween costume idea that’s both timeless and on-trend, Wednesday Addams should be at the top of your list.

Related reading: 100+ Halloween Hashtags to Use on Social Media - Read it here.



The Classic Wednesday Look

To nail the Wednesday aesthetic, focus on a few key elements:

  • Hair: Center-parted braids, neat and sleek.

  • Dress: Black, long-sleeved, with a sharp white collar. Like this one.

  • Shoes: Mary Janes, combat boots, or chunky loafers.

  • Accessories: Black tights, pale makeup, and maybe a small prop (a spooky book, a fake spider, or even a headless doll if you’re going old-school). Like sheer black tights and combat boots.

Grab yourself some sheer black tights or take creative liberty by getting skeleton tights. They're so festive & definitely a conversation starter. My Halloween costume version of Wednesday Adams would wear these because she's cool, she's different, she's a little bit morbid, & doesn't mind standing out from the crowd. I would combine this look with combat boots. It's a little bit Wednesday, a little bit me. Feminine, yet spunky.

Accessorize this Addams Family Halloween costume idea with a black choker. Autumn is the best time to rock dark berry lips. I love the the deep shade, the rich pigmentation as well as the immense sparkle.

Why Wednesday Addams Still Reigns in 2025

  • Pop culture powerhouse: Thanks to Netflix, Wednesday has crossed generations. Kids, teens, and adults all know her.

  • Simple but bold: A collared black dress + braids = instant recognition.

  • Budget-friendly: You can thrift or DIY most of the outfit.

  • Versatile: Works solo, as a couples costume (Wednesday + Enid, anyone?), or as part of an Addams Family group.

Wednesday isn’t just a costume — she’s a whole vibe. Wednesday Addams is a Halloween staple for a reason. She’s spooky without being over the top, stylish without being fussy, and recognizable across generations. In 2025, she’s more relevant than ever thanks to Netflix, which makes her the perfect costume choice this year.

The Addams Family has been around for nearly a century, and every generation seems to fall in love with this spooky crew all over again. From cartoons to Netflix hits, the family has gone through many transformations — but the core is always the same: creepy, kooky, and oddly lovable.

The Origins (1930s–1960s)

The Addams Family started as single-panel cartoons created by Charles Addams for The New Yorker in the late 1930s. They weren’t given first names until much later, but the quirky, macabre humor was already in place. In 1964, the first live-action TV series aired on ABC, bringing Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester, and Lurch to living rooms across America. This black-and-white sitcom cemented the family as pop culture icons.

The Movie Era (1990s)

For many fans, the definitive Addams Family came in the early 1990s with two live-action films: The Addams Family (1991) and Addams Family Values (1993). Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston delivered unforgettable performances as Gomez and Morticia, while Christina Ricci’s deadpan Wednesday became a cultural touchstone. These movies blended dark humor with genuine heart, giving the Addams clan a modern cult following.

Animated Revivals (2010s)

In 2019 and 2021, MGM released The Addams Family and The Addams Family 2 as animated films. Featuring the voices of Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, and Chloë Grace Moretz, these family-friendly movies reintroduced the Addamses to a new generation. While critics were mixed, kids loved the colorful take on the creepy household.

The Netflix Era (2022–Present)

The biggest resurgence came with Netflix’s Wednesday in 2022. Starring Jenna Ortega, the show followed Wednesday Addams at Nevermore Academy, mixing gothic style with coming-of-age mystery. The series became a viral sensation thanks to Ortega’s performance and that unforgettable dance scene. A second season in 2025 solidified Wednesday as the family’s breakout star for a new generation.

Would you ever go as Wednesday Addams? Do you have any Halloween plans yet? I don't. Shhh. :]

Here are some other Halloween costume ideas:

 She's All That Prom Dress - Laney Boggs - view here. 

Rory Gilmore from Gilmore Girls - view here.

The Plastics from Mean Girls - view here.

Halloween Costume Idea Cher Horowitz Clueless Yellow Plaid Outfit - view here.

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Halloween Costume Idea: Cher Horowitz from Clueless

As most of you likely know Clueless is one of my all-time favorite films everrrr. That said, it would make sense to feature Clueless's main character, Cher Horowitz, as a Halloween costume idea for women. I dug through some stills from the movie & created a hybrid outfit to emulate her style.

To start off this look, you're going to layer a white sleeveless top or turtleneck & a lacy black tank. There is leeway with the white shirt -- in the film, she wears a basic white tee & in my costume, it's a sleeveless turtleneck. You can do whatever makes sense for you, it's mainly about the black and white aesthetic.

Next, we definitely want some sort of yellow plaid to mimic one of Cher's most notable looks: her black & yellow plaid ensemble. This plaid yellow skirt is a great way to keep your Halloween costume modern. We don't have to be so literal when dressing up like a character. :]

Related reading: 100+ Halloween Hashtags to Use on Instagram, TikTok, etc - Read it here.



Lastly, we want some cute silver heels paired with some knee-high or thigh high socks. Once again, there is freedom with your socks. Throughout the film, most characters wear knee socks at some time or another. The color is up to you. To accessorize the look, get a small transparent clutch to hold your necessary items like your ID, cell phone, & credit card. Now you're ready to be totally clueless.

This Halloween costume idea based on Clueless's Cher Horowitz is actually pretty simple to achieve & you'll look super awesome while wearing it. Clueless is a timeless film & Cher is the perfect person to be if you're out of Halloween costume ideas this year. As if!

Stay tuned for more Halloween costume ideas for women! Stay cool. Stay positive. Stay updated. What do you think of this costume idea? Would you ever be Cher? :]

On the hunt for Halloween costume ideas? 

 Laney Boggs Prom Dress from She's All That - view here. 

Bianca's Prom Dress from 10 Things I Hate About You - view here.

Rory Gilmore from Gilmore Girls - view here.

The Plastics from Mean Girls - view here.

Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family - view here.

Cher's White Dress in Clueless- view here.

 Cher's Black & White Outfit in Clueless - view here.

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