Folk Story

Before I forget, let me show you another Halloween costume I wore for my self-proclaimed favorite holiday which was actually the first of the two costumes I had worn (the second being the Ariana Grande one). For day time/ trick-or-treating, I decided ti wear this folk-themed costume. Of course, when someone wears something tribal, everyone automatically assumes that the look I was going for was that of Native Indian. I beg to differ. Aside from the fact I am very sensitive to the traditions and culture the native American Indians and therefore would refuse to wear a feathered tribal head dress as it is offensive to don the war bonnet as it sends a culturally inappropriate detail on Native costume. (Cue in Victoria's Secret Karlie Kloss-gate from 2012.) I know Halloween is all about fun but since I know better and did not want to offend, I decided to don a Nordic Warrior-inspired gear and decided to choose pink to make it more fun and less sensitive to anything historical. Besides, I think my FOSSIL Dominique already rocked the American Indian look in her Pocahontas costume from two Halloweens ago... Check out her look HERE and HERE. That explains the fur over the feathers and this interesting animal print wedged shoes from 37LA which matched my outfit and the feet cuffs so perfectly. I then full on committed and painted my face with makeup to make the look all the more on point. If you notice, I also posed quite fiercely which was quite a feat as I was on a ledge in heels... the things I do for Halloween...

This is the part where I break free

If you haven't figured it out yet, I love Halloween and it is my favorite day of the year. For my main Halloween costumes, I always make sure that it is one of a kind and I always want to out-do myself from the previous years. Now I already did fur, feathers, leather, sequins and flowers... I had to think of an option and accent I haven't used yet and then I got my answer... rhinestones and gems. I made sure that it had to be perfect. True to form, the character I chose to portray was Ariana Grande from her Music Video in Break Free. Now when it comes to me and being in character, I commit and I commit fully... and most of the time I actually take it to another level which was why I had my tattoo artist Elezar Orobia from Wiz Ink Tattoo Studio come over and paint my face- making sure each detail of the one she had in the video matched perfectly (and who else better to trust than the person who does all my permanent tattoos right?) Now, the costume was a bit too plain and under the advisement of my sister...I decided to bedazzle and my wonderful personal assistant Celyn Jaravata DIY-ed my look to perfection...the entire suit was full of gems and I was sparkling the whole night! To take it up a notch, I used several coats of textile paint and pylox to create the white boots Ariana Grande is quite known for. Trust me, it was such a feat to look for white boots in this country where (1) boots are rarely worn so supplies are low and (2) it was simply impractical to buy a pair in white since it can get ruined easily. So, I decided to take things in my own hands and create it and it turned out great. The boots I bought to use as a base was actually black suede (yes, it was a miracle I was able to turn it to white) and I got it for a great prize... it was 90% off so from P4850, I only paid P499.75. Isn't that a steal? Oh how I absolutely love Halloween! It challenges my creativity and I am glad to have people with me to help me out with the execution.

Trick or Treat from Bactidol

Trick or Treat!

Since Halloween is just around the corner, here's something from Bactidol that will get you into the Halloween Spirit...

Bactidol has taken iconic scenes from popular horror films and reenacted them. For Psycho, it’s that familiar shower scene; for The Ring, it's that moment wherein Sadako comes out of the television set.
But this time, they've added a twist to the endings. ;)

THE RING

PSYCHO

Happy Halloween!

What? I am a Good Girl....

One of my favorite movies is Burlesque. Ask anyone who lives with me and they’ll tell you the DVD is on loop almost all the time in my dvd player. It’s absolutely to die for. I love musicals- good vocals, amazing choreography and not to mention, to die for clothes and costumes—- is the perfect formula for a really great movie.

I adored the decadence and opulence of the movie. It was sequins, pearls, bling, diamonds and feathers on overload. This is why I decided to “I Die for DIY” Christina Aguilera aka Ally’s BUT I AM A GOOD GIRL number costume for my Day 1 Halloween Costume. I nailed the peg to a tee, complete with a blonde bob and glitterati shoes.

For the outfit what I needed were:
(1) Ostrich feathers/ fur
(2) Silver sequins
(3) Satin fabric
(4) Boning for the corset
(5) A blonde bob
(6) Lots of confidence to pull this look off

I had a blast in my costume and I loved wearing it.

To see the original version, watch THIS LINK or see the photos below----

COSTUME INSPIRATION PEGS

The dress is Chanel, the shoes YSL
The bag is Dior, Agent Provocateaur
My address today, L.A. by the way
Above Sunset Strip, the Hills all the way
My rings are by Webster, they make their heads twirl
They all say “Darling, what did you do for those pearls?”
What?! I am a good girl

B.H. I adore, Rode-O L'amore
Breakfast Polo Lounge, and poolside for sure
The Chateau for cocktails, the Courtyard at nine
Dan Tana's for dinner, the Helen's* divine
You know I have found, the word’s gone around
They all say my feet never do touch the ground
What?! I am a good girl

I am a good girl

xx,JL

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Photos from the Party:

Halloween is just around the corner... A Quick Lookback at my past costumes...and costumes to come..

Halloween's always been my favorite holiday. My family loves horror flicks, haunted houses and the fall, so some of my best memories from growing up were of the time around Oct. 31. Besides- what's NOT to love...Candies, treats, tricks and costumes all combined make up the best holiday EVER. I love getting dressed up, although I have not so great memories of being in a scary skull body suit or the wickedest of Wicked Witches. Here's a quick lookback at my costumes from Past Halloween Celebrations and random dress up days...

Little Bo Peep in search of my sheep....

The Black Swan
PS: My costume, as always, was handmade!

Channeling my inner super hero as Wonderwoman...

Tutu-fied and loving it as Carrie Bradshaw (no curls though!!!)




Venomous Villain in leather PVC and Bondage as fiery red haired Britney Spears in Toxic


Cabaret Bird cause I love anything pink... I came as a pink flamingo can-can dancer...

For a themed candy shoot with my brother in '08, I was a lollipop girl...





Not so Simple Life... Channeling Nicole Richie (from The Simple Life Season 4) as a drinking pregnant fake housewife...No cigs allowed so I carried a wine glass with coke zero as my "I suck as a mom" prop...





Memoirs of a Geisha... Oriental dreams as a Japanese Geisha from themed shoots...

I also made about 15-16 costumes for my friends for this year and they will all rock it! I love designing costumes! It's so fun and challenging and no holds barred!

Always one to outdo myself, I am so psyched for this year's Halloween costumes I have planned. I hate having a Halloween doppelganger which is why I chose this year's costume to be as complicated as ever. I also custom made my outfits to ensure it'll be one of a kind!

Here are my pegs...

Day 1- Christina Aguilera in one of my favorite movies ever- Burlesque

Day 2- The Vampy Veronica Lodge
(I always was on team Veronica...just proves how anti-girl-next-door I was)

And a back-up costume (which is a must...)

I cannot wait to share with you the looks I came up with after all the festivities! How about you?

Do you have a favorite holiday memory? What was your best/worst costume ever?

xx