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We're Calling It Now: These Are the Most Popular Halloween Costumes For Kids This Year
Year after year, little ghosts, mummies, and witches run around screaming "Trick or treat!" as they wander through their neighborhoods carrying pumpkin-shaped candy buckets - but every year, there's a slew of costumes that make everyone say, "Yup, expected as much," for a different reason. Between all of the popular new movies, TV shows, books, and video games from the year, there are always a ton of new favorite characters to pretend to be each Oct. 31. From Fortnite characters to a select few trendy animals, we're calling it now: the following costumes are going to be the most popular of the year.
Just be sure that if your child's asking to dress in one of these costumes that they're sure it's the one they truly want - because shopping for a Halloween ensemble with indecisive kids is one of the worst parts of the holiday.
My Daughter Has Started to Turn on Me, and It's Breaking My Heart
Once upon a time, not so very long ago, my daughter felt like an ally. Of course, a 7-year-old cohort isn't exactly the kind that's going to get you out of a serious pickle or even pick up the tab for a pickle at lunch, but she brought other, highly valuable skills to our relationship: inside jokes that made us both laugh every single time, knowing looks when her little brother or dad were being annoying ("girls rule, boys drool!" we'd whisper to each other), a shared love of shopping and restaurants that serve actual green foods (her brother is a meat and potatoes guy), and a general understanding that we were each other's biggest fans, unconditionally.
I understand that she's struggling with both wanting to be my baby and wanting to be independent. I want to help her through that, even when it isn't pretty or fun.
Recently, however, things have started shifting. It started with eye-rolling, often delivered when I'd say something that used to make her laugh. Then the attitude and back talk started. "Time to pick your outfit for school tomorrow, honey," I'd say sweetly. "You do it," she'd fire back with venom, already knowing she'd reject every option I'd lay out for her. But the final blow was when I realized that my former sidekick had become a snitch, ratting me out to her father for every indiscretion.
"So, I heard you cursed in front of the kids three times tonight and said the f-word," my bemused husband said to me last week, annoyingly pleased to be enlisted as our daughter's conspirator. Of course, I was guilty of the cursing crime (which I still say isn't much of a crime at all) she'd accused me of, but she'd pushed me too far with the eye-rolling, snide comments, and abuse of her brother and me. And moreover, why was I being forced to defend myself against a 7-year-old?
Things have gone from bad to worse in the last few days, since she's added a side of violence and aggression to her tattling, hitting, kicking, and throwing things when she doesn't get her way, then further erupting when I discipline her for that inexcusable behavior. Rationally, I know I should be able to emotionally rise above her outbursts and see them for what they are: the growing pains of a child who's shedding the final layers of little kid-ness on her path to becoming an independent young lady. Of course that's what I want for her, but realizing that she sees me as an adversary she has to defeat to reach that goal? Well, that's just heartbreaking.
My hope is that she'll soon bring me back into the fold, recognizing that I am more than willing to transition into whatever role she needs from me, as long as she places me on her team and not the opposing one. That I understand that she's struggling with both wanting to be my baby and wanting to be her own independently capable person who doesn't need me at all. I want to help her through that evolution, even when it isn't pretty or fun. And I'm trying to show her every day that I'm not going anywhere. That she can yell or rat me out for swearing all she wants, but I'm still going to ride this transitional wave with her all the way, because that's what moms do. We endure, we adapt, and we love. But for now, I'll let myself feel a little sad, because the truth is, I miss my little ally, even though I know she's a narc.
This Toy Story-Loving Dad Dresses His 1-Year-Old in Disney Costumes Daily, and We Can't Get Enough
Tucker Bohman has been a fan of the Toy Story movies since he was a kid, so when he and his wife found out they were having a son, it was only fitting that their gender reveal on Instagram was the film's logo with the words "Boy Story" and that at 2 days old, little Beckham, also known as "Hamm," was photographed in a Woody onesie surrounded by stuffed character toys Tucker had collected. After that, Tucker changed his Instagram handle to @ToyStoryDad and began posting a photo a week to his feed of Hamm dressed in various Disney costumes, from other Toy Story favorites such as Buzz Lightyear and Slinky Dog to Prince Charming, Olaf, and Aladdin.
"In early 2018 we took a trip to Disneyland and had Hamm dressed as Woody, and everyone at Disneyland was obsessed with him," Tucker told POPSUGAR. "We had crowds around us everywhere we went. People were asking to take his picture and talking about him throughout the park. We then had someone approach us and say, 'Hey, it's Toy Story Dad.' I couldn't believe that someone actually recognized us."
"Everyone at Disneyland was obsessed with him!"
From that point on, Tucker and his wife decided to start posting Hamm's costume photos daily, which required getting creative and hand-making most of his costumes. And because the family had a yearly pass, many of Hamm's costumes made their way to Disneyland. "We seriously just love what we do," Tucker said. "It is A LOT of work designing and creating these costumes, but the joy we spread around the world makes it more than worth it."
Scroll through to see some of our favorite costumes of Hamm's, and be sure to follow Tucker on Instagram for more (starting Oct. 1, the hashtag #HammsHappyHaunts will be populated with one Disney villain costume per day in the month of October - and we can't wait to see Hamm in each one!).
Why I Want My Son to Interrupt You
"I. Sky. Look. Elephant. Elephant. Elephant," Charlie hits on his speaking device, the thing that looks just like an iPad.
Despite myself, I actually look at the sky. There is no elephant. Of course there isn't. Charlie snorts, and I hold his hands between mine before he can hit repeat. It's his favorite thing to do - fool me into thinking he's communicating, when really he's just playing. His best game? Hitting a million nonsensical buttons in a row to make his speaking device sound like it's hyperventilating.
"Charlie, I know you're being silly, but can you use your voice for me? Can you tell me about school?"
By the time Charlie grows up and leaves the nest, I want him so savvy on this speaking device that it's like watching a young Steve Jobs, maestro at the keys.
It's four o'clock in the afternoon and he's just had a full day of kindergarten, and I know the last thing he wants to do is more work. But I really do want to know how reading and PE went. Did he get out of his wheelchair at all? Did he interact with his friends? With my younger two kids, I take for granted their daily recitation of preschool - he ate a booger at lunch; she swung on the big kid swing all by herself; they both skipped naps. But with Charlie, each nugget of information is precious. His cerebral palsy limits his language to a handful of signs, gestures, and words. This speaking device is all about expanding that. I would rejoice if he told me he ate a booger.
We're working on the device now, so early in life, because I want him to be as independent as possible down the road - and having a voice is a giant part of that. He understands everything, can read, do math, and navigate an iPad like an old-school hacker, but no one is going to know these things if he can't find the words to tell them. The working world is not going to be swinging open its doors at his approach if he can't prove himself. I understand what he needs and wants without him having to say a word, but that's a mom thing, not a boss thing.
By the time Charlie grows up and leaves the nest, I want him so savvy on this speaking device that it's like watching a young Steve Jobs, maestro at the keys. I want the words to come so smoothly that you forget it's a voice on a screen. I want him to interrupt you. Yes, I do. I want his colleagues and supervisors to be unable to ignore his opinion when he offers it. Because this kid always has an opinion, and he deserves to be heard. The key is to find out how to best let it out.
And so, on this rainy, Fall afternoon, we sit together on the couch sharing a Costco package of Goldfish and talking about elephants in the sky. It turns out he had checked out a Disney Dumbo book from the library. Perhaps we are farther along than I thought.
33 Adorable Halloween Costumes That Won't Break the Budget - All Under $25
It's frightening how quickly all of the Halloween "essentials" can add up every year. From the perfect costume for your kiddos to decorating the house in all of the ghost and ghoulish figures you can find, it often feels like you're spending way more than you planned to. Rather than paying a big price for a costume that you know your kid likely isn't going to want to repeat (or even wear for that long!), consider a budget-friendly alternative that doesn't compromise on cuteness.
Check out these 33 must-see costumes that are all $25 or less!
Don't Mind Me - Just Sprinting to Applebee's to Grab 10 of Their New $1 Zombie Drinks
If you ever see a zombie that doesn't look like a cocktail with a gummy brain on top, lace up those sneakers and run like the wind. pic.twitter.com/f7ziORr369
- Applebee's (@Applebees) October 1, 2018
As we officially start off the spookiest month of the year, Applebee's wants you to know that the only thing you should fear this month is not getting your hands on the restaurant's newest dollar cocktail. The restaurant is rolling out a Dollar Zombie drink, a blue cocktail made with rum and flavored with pineapple, passion fruit, cherry, and lime. Each "infectious rum cocktail" is garnished with a red gummy in the shape of a brain because, you know, Halloween. Applebee's has been on a roll lately with its offering of $1 mixed drinks. The franchise sold $1 strawberry margaritas (or "dollaritas," as they've since been dubbed) for the entire month of August shortly after promoting $1 Long Island Iced Teas and Bahama Mamas in months prior.
"Halloween is a favorite holiday around here, and we're excited to offer guests the opportunity to celebrate all month long with our new DOLLAR ZOMBIE," Patrick Kirk, VP of beverage innovation at Applebee's, said in a release. "We invite people to get into the spirit early by trying our Neighborhood Drink with an infectious taste. The only thing to fear this Halloween is missing out on this awesome drink." Dollar Zombie drinks will be available at Applebee's all month long.
13 Cozy Walmart Products That Will Make You Stop Shouting "I'm So F*cking Cold" Every Winter
No one likes being cold. Whether it's wet socks from those huge snow banks you had to walk through on your way to work, or the draft in your house that always seems to find you when you're relaxing on the couch, feeling the bite of Winter can be brutal. Make this the year you vow to get ahead of those goosebumps. From heated socks to flannel sheets that heat up, we have 13 items that will make anyone feel ultracozy.
Hell No, My Daughters Are Never Wearing "Sexy" Halloween Costumes
Every year at Halloween, I see young girls of all ages dressed up in what I consider to be inappropriate costumes. A flapper with her tummy showing? Why? A pop star with a skirt shorter than the length of a sock? Just . . . no. A cheerleader in an outfit that shows more skin than a bikini? Come on! As a mom of three daughters, I simply fail to see why a child is allowed to wear a costume that's more grown-up than necessary. And I refuse to let my girls wear anything that could possibly be perceived as sexy.
In my view, girls younger than 18 shouldn't be in any rush to dress older than their age. Whatever happened to Disney princess costumes? Or a character from Star Wars? Last year, my fourth-grader dressed up as a unicorn, my first-grader was Rey, and my little one was a superhero. This year, my now-fifth-grader is talking about being Hermione from Harry Potter. The younger ones are doing the pirate thing. Meanwhile online, I've seen awful, offensive, overly tight, short, and provocative costumes for young girls who want to be a "sassy" werewolf, or, cringe, a "sexy" devil. And while women can dress however they want and go the sexy route if that's what empowers them, these costumes are clearly aimed at tweens and teens. I'm just so thankful my girls haven't expressed any interest in these (at least not yet, so fingers crossed).
If my daughters did get all excited about costumes I felt weren't appropriate until they were older, I would most definitely steer them in another direction, or find ways to tone down the sexiness of the look. For example, I saw an Alice in Wonderland costume that looked more like a sexy baby-doll outfit. It's been a few years since I saw the movie, but I hardly remember Alice this way. If one of my kids wanted to be Alice, we'd go for the traditional look, especially since Halloween can be so much more fun if you try to get as authentic to the original as possible without putting a "sexy" spin on it.
Sadly, it seems many costume makers for kids can find a way to make anything shorter, tighter, and more revealing. I just don't get it! Why are we in such a rush for girls to look older than their ages? Of course, not all parents share my view, and that's OK. I know what works for my kids, just as every other parent knows what works for theirs. But as a mom, this is one thing I won't back down on with my daughters - they aren't allowed to wear sexy costumes until they don't live under my roof . . . or can at least pay for the outfits themselves. And as for me, their mom, I will be living by example and dressing up as a witch - the nonsexy version, that is.
Editor's Note: This piece was written by a POPSUGAR contributor and does not necessarily reflect the views of POPSUGAR Inc. Interested in joining our POPSUGAR Voices network of contributors from around the globe? Click here.
New Baby on the Way? Here's Your No-Nonsense Checklist of Everything You Need to Buy
Regardless of where you are in your pregnancy, you've likely come across a monster of a checklist, rife with more products with cutesy names than you even thought existed. And while you likely would find a use for many if not all of those items (shopping cart seat covers, anyone?), it can get overwhelming to try and purchase it all at once . . . especially before you really know what you'll need. If you're looking for a pared-down list of absolute must haves, we put together a baby-prep checklist. Go through it and see what else you need to pick up before your EDD. You'll be surprised at what little you can get away with really needing in the beginning. (Tip: two Popsugar Moms editors skipped the glider chair entirely!)
It's OK If You Don't Know What the Trendy Gifts Are - We've Done All the Work For You
There's a lot to do during the holidays. From pulling your decorations out of storage and setting them up to coordinating celebratory moments with the family, researching and learning about the toy market can feel like a monumental task. Whether you have a curious toddler on your hands or a picky preteen, here are 44 of the buzziest gifts for the season.
30 Halloween Breakfast Ideas That Will Spook and Delight Your Kids All Season Long
Who says candy is Halloween's best edible offering? Start the festivities first thing in the morning with a Halloween-themed breakfast the whole family will love. From healthy (and superspooky) fruit creations to decadent pumpkin-filled pancakes, doughnuts, and more, the following 30 Halloween recipes are so fun and delicious, you'll want to serve them up all day (and maybe even all year) long. Is a mini cream cheese-stuffed cinnamon-sugar pumpkin bagel pop tart out of your comfort zone (though seriously, make them once, and you'll be addicted)? No worries! We've also found some supersimple breakfast ideas with major Halloween impact!
31 DIY Halloween Decorations That Are So Simple and Easy, It'll Scare You
No other holiday inspires a range of decorations quite like Halloween. Ghouls, goblins, ghosts, black cats, pumpkins, and skulls are just some of the many motifs that captivate our imaginations in the Fall. But if you're starting to tire of the Halloween decorations available to you in stores, or just can't find exactly what you're looking for, it might be time to try your hand at the DIY approach! Whether you're decorating for trick-or-treaters outside or want to move the party indoors, try some of these DIY Halloween decorations that run the gamut from delicate festive touches to full-scale spooky displays.
31 Christmas Gifts Your Mom Will Love So Much, You Won't Even Need a Receipt
Every year during the holiday season, finding a Christmas gift that my mom will actually like is quite literally my top priority. After all, is there really an appropriate gift for the woman who gave you life? Probably not. But regardless, I always feel that need to get her the perfect little something. If you tend to get stuck for ideas once the holidays roll around, have no fear. We've rounded up some of the best presents for moms that hit every price point and interest.
Scroll through to see some of our favorite gift ideas that your mama is sure to adore.
This Spooky Black Cat Pasta Is Perfect For a Halloween Treat
It can be difficult to come up with fun, creative, spooky dinners for Halloween night that don't involve hours and hours of preparation. Try as you might, sometimes those elaborate, Halloween-themed Pinterest recipes just don't turn out the way they're supposed to, and you're left with a big mess and feeling deflated (and hungry). But you still want to serve your family with a fun, festive meal that gets your kids in the mood for some trick-or-treating.
This year, skip all that trouble, and serve something easy that your kids are sure to go crazy for! This black cat pasta ($6) from The Pasta Shoppe is the perfect Halloween treat. It comes in a range of cat shapes and two different colors, so it's definitely kid-friendly. It can be served with tomato sauce, pesto, veggies, meat, or whatever your kids' favorite pasta toppings are.
The package even comes with a recipe for pasta salad if you prefer the cold pasta route! The pastabilities are endless, so you can still use your creativity without having to spend all day on meal prep.
People Told My Daughter With a Disability She Wouldn't Be Able to Do Everything She Does Today
I wish I had a dollar for every time someone told me that diagnosis is just a word. That it doesn't define or limit the child it describes. But a diagnosis is not just a word. A diagnosis is supposed to be information. It's there to help doctors, therapists, agencies, teachers, and families treat or manage a condition. It's there for insurance companies to understand the type of illness and what might help. A diagnosis also brings you into contact with others who share it and who may have already figured out how to deal with it. And it's supposed to help you understand the prognosis. It's supposed to help you prepare.
My daughter's diagnosis does none of those things. Hers was exceptionally complicated and is reflective of a long and difficult process. It took us three years of trial and error to get at what was really happening. For the first year of her life, I was told that babies go at their own pace, but by the time she was 14 months old, it was abundantly clear that something was very wrong. An MRI showed a significant malformation of her cerebellum and brain stem. We learned that she has pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 2, a very rare and very serious neurological genetic disorder. In nearly all cases of PCH2, the affected child doesn't ever walk, talk, sit up, or eat independently. In nearly all cases, the child struggles even with involuntary function and has seizures and dystonia. In nearly all cases, the child doesn't survive.
When she was 2, her preschool placed her in a class with nonverbal children, but she was determined to learn to speak nonetheless. She learned to crawl. By the time she was 3, she was ready to learn to stand.
We were told to expect very little and to prepare for the worst. But Freyja continued to grow and thrive against the odds. We were confused, and so were the members of her growing medical and therapeutic team. When she was 2, her preschool placed her in a class with nonverbal children, but she was determined to learn to speak nonetheless. We increased her speech therapy. With hours and hours of PT, she learned to crawl. By the time she was 3, she was ready to learn to stand.
Now she's approaching her seventh birthday. She's outgoing, talkative, and determined to bring you into her world. Her blond hair and big, expressive green eyes captivate you. She engages you in relatively age-appropriate conversation. You might not understand her speech right away, but she's used to that now, so she repeats herself slowly, spelling her name F-R-E-Y-J-A for you in case you don't understand the way she says Fray-ah. She asks you to push her wheelchair or to admire how well she walks in her walker with her leg braces on.
But Freyja's extroverted demeanor can be dangerously deceptive; we've been denied services because providers who think she's "just so stinkin' cute" don't understand how seriously affected she is. Having an accurate diagnosis should correct this, but for her, it doesn't. Her cognitive potential is not well understood. Her IEP (Individual Education Plan) seems endless at well over 30 pages long. Her neuropsychological evaluation shows strengths and weaknesses so erratic, and intellectual testing scores so complicated, that we had it revised to include a summary in layman's terms so that schools and even hospitals would understand the rationale behind the recommendations. Her results indicate that she belongs in an inclusive mainstream classroom environment with intensive and year-round supplemental support. In short, Freyja's needs are substantial, but she has few if any of the major symptoms and challenges that other children with this diagnosis have.
According to her neurologist, Freyja's brain scans are without a doubt indicative of this particular genetic disorder even though she herself is anything but. This is perplexing to her whole team of doctors, therapists, and educators . . . and us. We're told time and time again by those who know that she simply "shouldn't be this high functioning." Others behave like she's a child whose medical and intellectual fragility should be spoken about in hushed tones and euphemisms. They find her to be a fascinating case, and her growing group of experts want to understand why she has the abilities she does when her brain is as damaged as it is. For me, this isn't fascinating. This is a horror movie.
When I tell people about Freyja, they rush to make me feel better, as friends do. "Just love her," they tell me. "Stay in the here and now. Enjoy your time with her. Make the most of every moment. She's your little angel. You show those doctors that this diagnosis means nothing. Your baby is defying the odds every single day. She's lucky to have parents like you. She takes after her mama with that determination." But this kind of well-meaning advice, even from people I love very much, makes me feel isolated and misunderstood.
Talking to my friends about these thoughts is often unhelpful and awkward; they want to be supportive, but they don't know what to say, and I'm nearly always sorry I opened my mouth because I know I sound ungrateful. I'm not. It's just that when I watch them with their typically developing children, I get a case of the what-ifs, imagining what my daughter might have been like without this disorder. It's unproductive and depressing.
I would choose my daughter a thousand times over exactly the way she is. She's better than the world's best cookie; I want to eat every single inch of her sweet, delicious little self.
On the other hand, her abilities are so far ahead of the other PCH2 children we've come across that I feel like they aren't quite our people either. I'm grateful for the online support systems I've found so I can learn from those with children older than mine. I want to relate to people who get it. But while her brain scans are so like theirs, my child doesn't really resemble these kids at all. The PCH parents I've come into contact with don't see themselves in me. They take solace in these groups for reassurance and support when their child experiences some horrendously scary symptom or when, as it happens much too frequently, their child dies.
I often feel caught in the middle, misunderstood by parents of kids with needs both more severe and less. And yet, I would choose my daughter a thousand times over exactly the way she is. She's better than the world's best cookie; I want to eat every single inch of her sweet, delicious little self. Hearing her giggle is magic. Nothing soothes me after a bad day like her tight hugs and juicy kisses. My heart melts when I watch her at night, her tiny body asleep in her bed. She's blissfully unaware of how medically and scientifically complicated she is. She's just Freyja.
As time goes on, I find I'm less and less bitter about her condition and more and more focused on getting her needs met as best as I can. She attains new skills every day. Even listening to her fight with her sister over a toy makes me smile because that's such a developmentally appropriate thing to do! I do live by and large in the present, inspired by her determination, soaking up her enthusiasm for life. Seeing how much she continues to learn and grow gives me very tentative, very guarded hope that she may grow up to live and work independently someday. And then I remember that the overwhelming majority of PCH2 cases are not like hers and wonder if I should instead be preparing for her funeral or whether I'm doing enough to prepare her for life after mine.
This is where having a diagnosis should come in handy. But hers is practically useless; what has been documented about it is terrifying, and to all who interact with her, it appears to be ill-fitting. And when the specialists don't understand why her abilities and her neurology are at such odds, it's impossible to know how to feel. I can't expect my friends and acquaintances to know the right things to say. When I use the correct term on her paperwork, school districts assume they can't provide adequate care; they think it's imminently terminal. She's been given medications and equipment that she doesn't need by specialists we assumed we could trust to know more about her brain than we do. Even the experts don't quite know what PCH means and therefore don't know how to treat it; even neurologists who do know what it means don't know how to treat her. She's beaten the odds again and again, and every time she does, I can't help but wonder if and when our luck will run out.
I want to tell everyone to just treat her like any other kid, because in spite of it all, she sees herself as an ordinary little girl with some out-of-the-ordinary needs. Today she walked four city blocks in her walker, which is the farthest she's ever gone. Passersby stopped to say hello or just to watch. One lady smiled down at her. "God bless you!" she exclaimed sweetly. Freyja looked at her in confusion. "But I didn't sneeze," she responded. "I'm just going to the bank with my daddy in my walker."
I can't wait to see what she does next.
An Expert Ranked Which Alcoholic Drinks Are Worst For Your Skin - Sorry in Advance
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but we need to talk about what alcohol drinks can do to your skin. While alcohol may sometimes feed your soul, it definitely doesn't feed your skin. We called in the help of naturopathic doctor Dr Isabel Sharkar to explain how alcohol affects the skin and which beverages are slightly "better" than others. Dr Sharkar says that alcohol in general can cause blotchy redness and puffiness, while also increasing free radical damage and dehydrating the skin. Read on to find out how alcohol drinks rank from least harmful to most harmful.
Clear Distilled Spirits (Vodka, Gin, and Tequila)
Dr Sharkar says that clear alcohol contains the fewest additives and also moves through your body quickest, therefore leaving it quicker. "Potato vodka that contains no grains will move through your body the fastest."
Whiskey and Rum
Clear liquors, straight rum, and whiskey have no additives. However, these drinks contain congeners - a substance added to alcohol as a result of the fermentation process - which can worsen your hangover and contribute to early signs of aging.
Beer
Dr Sharkar says beer contains salt, which definitely doesn't benefit the skin, but she did make a good point when she noted that you're (probably) less likely to drink as much beer as you might cocktails. And less drinking means less damage for your skin.
White Wine
White wine contains both salt and sugar, which can lead to swollen skin and bloating. White wine also doesn't contain the antioxidants that red wine does.
Cocktails
Cocktails contain sugar, sugar, and more sugar, leading to inflammation, which increases cell damage and can lead to acne. Dr Sharkar also notes that these drinks can also cause a "sugar hangover," which can result in dull, sallow skin and bloodshot eyes. The worst cocktail of all is the margarita as it contains both sugar and salt, which can contribute to puffy skin.
Red Wine
This leaves red wine as the most harmful drink! We were admittedly shocked to find out that our wine (and cheese) nights might be doing more harm than our happy hour cocktails. Although red wine can supposedly have some health benefits thanks to its antioxidants, it can be the most harmful if you have a skin condition such as rosacea. The antioxidants make it least harmful to drink for general health, but as it's unfiltered, your liver and kidneys have to work harder to process it. Red wine is most likely to cause flushing, redness, and blotchy skin.
If you've had one too many cocktails, Dr Sharkar suggests 10 glasses of water and vitamin C. We'd also recommend making sure you double cleanse and moisturize after a heavy night out, no matter how much you just want to crash out.
The Scary-Good Skincare Products Our Editors Are Loving This Month
Despite what every grocery store owner or Starbucks seasonal menu would have you believe, the best thing about October has nothing to do with pumpkins. It's also not that you finally have an excuse to watch 10 straight hours of horror movies (because, hello, we've been binge-watching The Handmaid's Tale for weeks) or to dress up and pick far more apples than you'll ever eat.
No, the hands-down best thing about the month is the onslaught of Fall skincare launches hitting the market, which come every year to save your post-Summer glow-up. Not sure where to start? Ahead, we've asked our beauty editors to share the best skin products to try right now. Flannel recommended, but not required.
Hop in Your Mario Kart and Go Buy This Nintendo Soap
If you were a kid in the '90s, you likely remember running over to your friend's house who was lucky enough to own a Nintendo 64 to play Mario Kart. Although you might be over your jealousy now, we know you and your friends will want some of these retro soaps from Firebox.
The cartridge-shaped soaps look just like the real thing you used to blow dust out of before racing against Luigi and Toad down the Rainbow Road. They're so realistic, people might wonder why the games are in your shower. Firebox also carries life-size video game controller soaps, so you'll finally know just what to get your brother for the holidays this year.
Keep scrolling to see the soaps in all the geeky glory.
Peace Out's Eye Masks Don't Bother My Sensitive Eyes, and That Is a Damn Miracle
I've worn liquid eyeliner almost every day since makeup became a part of my daily routine. This is a problem for me because I also have extremely sensitive eyes. They become instantly puffy after even a quick cry over something small, like a commercial with a dog in it, and my right eye in particular wells up the moment it comes into contact with literally anything. This has all made finding under-eye creams and treatments very difficult.
To add to this perfect storm of pretty specific skincare woes, I also have hereditary under-eye circles and the skin around my eyes tends to get dry, especially in the Winter. I've tried thick eye creams, serums, drugstore products, fancy ones, and nothing at all. (Honestly, doing nothing was probably one of the better solutions.) The only item that granted me solace up until this point had been my trusted Clé de Peau Concealer ($70) which offers a temporary fix, but not necessarily a solution to the problem.
Earlier this year, I started to really get it together. I found a new eye cream in Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado ($48) after several friend recommendations, and decided to try out Sephora's top-rated product for the area at the time: an eye mask. Now, I don't want to publicly drag said product - hey, it clearly works for other people - but it was catastrophic for me. This ultra-moisturizing mask that's supposed to deliver a geyser of hydration and obliterate any signs of aging or sleep deprivation, in a hilarious plot twist, actually made the skin around my eyes flake off for an entire week. (Shout out to Sephora's return policy.)
Had I entirely given up at this point? Sure. Did I check back on Sephora's eye mask offering shortly thereafter? Also, sure. This time, the top-rated mask was a new addition: Peace Out Skincare's recently released Peace Out Puffy Eyes ($25). Because I will not be deterred, I bought the under-eye patches - and, not to sound dramatic, but they changed everything.
A box of Peace Out Puffy Eyes comes with six patches that moisturize, remove puffiness, and brighten the under-eye area. The patches are made in a slimy bio-cellulose material that apparently penetrates the skin better because the fibers are so tiny - 1,000 times thinner than human hair, tiny. (For what it's worth, SK-II's iconic Facial Treatment Mask [$135] is in that same bio-cellulose family.) The patches are also drenched in passion fruit extract to de-puff, ice plant stem cells to boost collagen, and betaine, a sugar beet extract that soothes inflammation.
Just like that - after, you know, years of searching - I found something that works for me. I've now used a box of the patches and can happily report they haven't once irritated my eyes. Even better, my under-eye circles are noticeably diminished in the days after using the treatment. The patches have also helped a lot with the dryness issue, however, I will say the dryness pops up again if I go a long time in between using the patches.
Guess what? I have since also become that person who wears fancy skincare masks on a plane. On a recent (woefully delayed) flight to Oslo, I popped the patches on mid-flight and it felt as divine and luxurious as a first-class seat, which actually might have been more appreciated at the time given the circumstances.
There's a part of me that still worries the eye masks will suddenly stop working or irritate my eyes, but I used my last pair last night for the purposes of writing this review and I feel pretty confident that these won't turn on me anytime soon. So, if you have a skincare concern that hasn't yet been remedied, the product for you might not exist yet - which sucks, I know. It's not great advice but it's what ended up happening to me.
The Scary-Good Beauty Products Makeup Artists Swear By For Halloween
Take away the medals or the yearlong contract with Kellogg's, and Halloween makeup might as well be the beauty equivalent of the Olympics for makeup artists. They are the Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps - pretty much genetically engineered to be good at it.
That's why, in a world where a single click can pull up 779 million tips, costumes, and tutorials, you're better off following their advice on the matter. So if you're dying to know the products you need for All Hallows' Eve, we asked the pros behind Cardi B, Sarah Hyland, and Ashley Graham's best beauty looks ahead.
When your face is dressed to thrill - that's worth its own pedestal.
This Is Exactly What Happens When You Forget to Take Your Makeup Off at Night
Whether it's a regular occurrence or once in a blue moon, we've all been guilty of forgetting to remove our makeup before going to bed at some point or another, and it could be doing harm to your skin in the long term.
If you tend to skip that important step at night, there are a few things you should know. First, the obvious: "Makeup has a tendency to clog up pores," said Dr. Tatiana Lapa, dermatologist and medical director of the Dr. Tatiana Aesthetic Clinic, adding that washing your face at the end of the day gives you the opportunity to "clear the debris sitting within them." Then, the less obvious: "Clogging these pores with oily material can cause them to enlarge, become inflamed, and potentially scar," she said. This happens because makeup can prevent the normal function of the skin. "It can block sebaceous glands and cause a buildup of excess sebum, which is inflammatory for the skin. It's important to understand that oil does not mean moisture or hydration for the skin. In fact, oil irritates the skin and increases the risk of other skin problems like acne, rosacea, and pigmentation. There is a misconception that oily skin ages better, which simply is not true."
But enlarged pores won't be your only concern. "Makeup forms an oily layer on the skin that tends to absorb pollution and bacteria," Dr. Lapa said. "Wearing your makeup at night means that your skin is smothered in this grimy layer. Your skin cells will not shed in the normal way, and the oil glands may begin to malfunction. This means that your skin will feel greasy, unhealthy, and dull." As a result, you may experience more frequent breakouts, poor skin texture, and sensitivity.
If it's glowing, blemish-free skin you're after, a good skincare routine should be your priority, and now might be the time to hop on that double-cleansing bandwagon.
Halloween Makeup to Use If You Have Sensitive Skin, According to the Pros
You know what's more traumatizing than Pennywise, Freddy Krueger, and Aviva Drescher's father from The Real Housewives of New York City? Halloween makeup that destroys sensitive skin.
If you don't know, many of those prepackaged paint kits sold at your local drugstore can actually do a lot of damage to your visage. Even some of the professional-grade products can do some harm if you're averse to certain ingredients.
We spoke with dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Herrmann, MD, of Moy-Fincher-Chipps Dermatology in Beverly Hills and Mehron Professional Makeup Artist Pamela Faller about products that can be the most detrimental, plus what you should use when you have sensitive skin. Keep reading to learn more about what to pick up this season.
These Affordable Beauty Gifts Will Have Everyone on Your List Swooning
Everyone smiles when they receive a fun beauty gift, and Sephora's got so many sweet sets available, it's hard to pick a favorite. From gorgeous lip gloss shades to natural skin care and even an inner beauty set, these are the presents that will win you rave reviews. Plus, they're all under $50, so your wallet will be happy, too. Just keep reading to shop our picks!
Get an Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of It's Pennywise
Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff Jr. are the Oscar Award-winning Hollywood practical effects artists behind It's Pennywise clown. Throughout the years, they have worked on iconic movies like Death Becomes Her, the Alien franchise, and blockbusters like Jurassic World 2, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Cast Away, Starship Troopers, and more. POPSUGAR met with Gillis and Woodruff at Amalgamated Dynamics, or Studio ADI, to learn how they used prosthetics and makeup to create the eeriest clown ever.
All the Whos in Whoville Will Love This Grinch Holiday Collection
While all the Whos in Whoville know that presents aren't what the holiday season is about, PUR Cosmetics knows that they're still a nice touch. That's why the mineral-based cosmetics brand is bringing us something extra-special this year: the Illumination Presents Dr. Seuss' The Grinch collection, inspired by the film of the same name debuting Nov. 9.
The holiday line features a smattering of cosmetic confections inspired by everyone's favorite holiday story. Dr. Seuss lovers will be thrilled to see the bold green hue that's synonymous with the Grinch makes its way into an eye shadow palette, mask, and color-changing balm. Also included in the collection is a selection of face masks that will make you look as lit from within as Cindy-Lou Who herself.
Scroll on to see the gifts that will make your friends' hearts grow three sizes.
The #1 Way to Get Over Your Ex Is Not What You Think
No disrespect to esteemed boy band of the early aughts, 2gether, but I disagree with their argument that the hardest part of breaking up is getting back your stuff. No, the hardest part, in my experience, is getting rid of their scent.
In the month or so after my relationship ended, I tried every conventional approach to "getting over" my ex: the sage-burning, the ridding of pictures, the crying my eyes out over a plate of three-cheese enchiladas while my friends patiently listened to theories of what could have been - none of it worked. I was still hung up.
Then, after two weeks, I was finally ready to address the olfactory part of the experience: her scent. Dr. Belisa Vranich, psychologist and author of The Breathing Class, once told POPSUGAR that your partner's scent has a huge impact on your feelings. "[How you] smell consciously - or unconsciously - dictates how you feel about a partner . . . because the part of your brain that senses smell is located near your memory," she said.
While there was no singular fragrance she wore all the time, per se, she did have an affinity for essential oils and a particular black tube of natural deodorant. That earthy, herb-like aroma was all over my pillows, on her clothes I borrowed, on my clothes she borrowed. So I did what any relatively sane person would do. . .
I did a deep clean. Here's what worked for me - and it happens to smell a lot like freedom.
Rihanna Wore 2 Trench Dresses in 1 Night, but Which One Was She Really Feelin'?
Ladies, it's trench dress season. At least, according to Rihanna. The singer and business lady promoted her Fenty Beauty line in Dubai, beginning the day in a custom Monse jacket pulled off the shoulder and cinched at the waist with a large ornate Oscar de la Renta belt. Rihanna wore hoops, gold tinted sunglasses, and a wrist full of diamond bracelets, including some from Sydney Evan. But later, for the afterparty, Rihanna changed into a silhouette made of silk, which was far more relaxed.
This design came straight off Riccardo Tisci's Spring 2019 Burberry runway, and Rihanna styled it exactly like it was first seen on the model, with a slip of lace lingerie underneath. She accessorized her Burberry outfit with a gold Stalvey bag, PVC sandals, and jewels from Harry Kotlar, Chopard, and Le Vian. There's no denying Rihanna glowed in looks one and two, but which would you choose? Which trench really sold you? And most importantly, which one are you shopping for Fall? Scroll down to decide.
10 New Topshop Dresses Our Shopping Editors Are Loving For Fall
Have a seat - Topshop just released a ton of new Fall dresses. The fashion retailer always has its finger on the pulse of each season's hottest trends, and we're so excited to take advantage of its latest designs. Whether you want something comfy and casual or detailed and formal, we found an option for every occasion. Shop through our Autumn must haves before they're out of stock.
Victoria Beckham’s Royal Wedding Guest Outfits Follow This 1 Simple Rule
By now, Victoria Beckham is basically a royal wedding pro. Back in 2011, she attended Prince William and Kate Middleton's big day, and she was also on hand to celebrate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's nuptials on May 19. On both occasions, the British designer opted for navy midi dresses, which she accessorized with matching fascinators and clutches. However, while Victoria's outfits had obvious similarities, they also had one major difference: the shoes.
For the first wedding, Victoria wore a pair of platform Christian Louboutin heels, which perfectly matched her dress. For the second, however, Posh Spice chose to do things differently, opting instead for a pair of coral pumps. Of course, this isn't the first time that Victoria has decided to let her shoes do the talking. In fact, she's recently been wearing a lot of colorful heels, and we've loved every. single. pair.
As we patiently wait to see what she'll choose to wear to Princess Eugenie's wedding, read on to see three navy dresses from her label that would perfectly fit the bill. Then, take a trip down memory lane, and look at the different ways Victoria previously styled her wedding guest outfits.
9 Velvet Dresses That Are Going to Be the MVP of Your Fall Closet
Velvet has come back to the collective consciousness as a luxurious yet ultimately wearable fabric. It's the perfect choice for a Fall outfit. This season, we're loving slip dresses and asymmetrical hemlines, plus rich, deep hues. These are the nine velvet dresses we can't wait to wear, and we think you'll love them too.
Fall Into Style With Nordstrom
It's that time of year again to dig deep in your closet and pull out your corduroy, boots, and oversize sweaters. Cheers to crisp weather and pumpkin spiced everything! Isn't Fall the best season to get cozy and spend quality time with friends? We think so! Check out the latest Fall fashion trends at Nordstrom.
I Copied Someone Else's Street Style For a Week, and Guess What? I Didn't Love It
Just like you, I can click through street style shots for inspiration all day. But how many women actually challenge themselves to re-create the looks they admire that get photographed on the street at Fashion Week? Could this be an easy task to take on without shopping at all? I had to know.
After NYFW wrapped in September, I browsed through shots of editors, influencers, and models and chose outfits I liked that I could actually picture myself wearing. I stayed away from over-the-top, avant-garde dresses or outerwear that didn't feel like "me" and arrived at six Fall ensembles I could make my own. I didn't try to match up everything perfectly. After all, I was going about this without purchasing new pieces for my closet.
Instead, I took away certain little hacks (like wearing embellished socks with Mary Janes or layering a wrap dress over jeans) and pulled them off my way. Ultimately, I came to two conclusions: the first is that I have so many clothes I never wear! When I saw Farfetch's Yasmin Sewell in her pink blazer, I thought, "Wait, I have a pink blazer too, albeit slightly different in shade, that I haven't worn since 2014!" And I'm sure that if you dared yourself to copy these looks, or any looks for that matter, you'd find yourself reaching for old jackets and skirts you forgot about too.
But I also realized something else: I feel most proud to wear a combination I dreamed up myself. I think it's awesome to find that two different women can take on the same trend in two very different ways, don't get me wrong. But as I stepped out of the house each day, I sort of felt like I was flaunting someone else's great discovery. When people gave me compliments at work - they loved that I paired my graphic-print dress with the aforementioned '80s vintage blazer, for example - I thought to myself, "Uh-huh, that was Yasmin Sewell's idea."
I didn't expect to feel this way, trust me. But this experiment reminded me of the reason I fell in love with fashion in the first place: fashion allows YOU to be the inventor; to be a creator, even if you aren't an artist, per se. I enjoy the process of picking out something I like at the store, trying it on, bringing it home, and welcoming it into my wardrobe to be coordinated with whatever the hell I'm in the mood for. I want to call the shots. When someone tells me they like how I styled my look, I want to feel good about taking all the credit.
That doesn't mean that I didn't have fun trying to emulate the gorgeous ladies ahead, and it also doesn't mean that you won't like to get dressed with a "Pinterest board" of sorts. In fact, sourcing street style might be the perfect way to get ready in the morning for some of you. There is, of course, room to reinterpret what you see and make it work for you. Plus, this tactic is definitely a time saver in the morning when you're staring at your closet and you don't know where to start, I won't deny it.
Let me show you how I went about my daily routine each morning, all starting with one snapshot and the clothes I already owned. My outfits might not be 100 percent original if you want to be matter of fact about it, but at the end of the day, what is fashion if not one big cycle of trends that are refreshed and reinterpreted by us all, season after season, day after day?
If You've Got a Party to Go to, You Need a Pair of Pretty Shoes
If you've been invited to a cocktail party, or somewhere you have to dress up, it can feel tempting to put all you effort into finding the right outfit and neglecting your footwear. We know we've been guilty of it. But, having an arsenal of evening shoes is a must for any well-rounded closet. Neutrals and metallics look appropriate with basically anything, and you can feel good about knowing that you'll get real use out of these picks.
13 New Fall Releases You Need For October
My entire job consists of shopping for the hottest products on the web. While I'm constantly hunting down the buzziest must haves that POPSUGAR readers should know about, I find quite a few things for myself along the way. We are currently in the thick of Fall, so I'm loving versatile coats, long-sleeve dresses, and statement shoes. I also have the holidays on my mind, so special beauty products and gift-worthy home accents are on my wish list as well. If you have ever been curious about what shopping editors are regularly yearning for, now is the time to see for yourself. Take a look at these enticing items, and treat yourself to a few goodies.
Blake Lively Definitely, Maybe Wore This Dior Dress Because of Serena van der Woodsen
Without warning, without a hilarious, witty Instagram post or a getting-ready snap, Blake Lively attended the Spring 2019 Dior show at Paris Fashion Week. No one told you she would be there, but you probably could have guessed that she'd show up in something gorgeous if you'd known. Something gorgeous and - oh my effin' gawd - something that looked straight out of Serena van der Woodsen's closet circa 2010, as so sharply pointed out by POPSUGAR editor Macy Williams.
Blake's Dior design, a lightweight, embroidered tulle fit-and-flare layered over a nude slip, actually came complete with a detachable caged skirt swathed in sequins. Blake slipped it over her dress preshow to achieve a more voluminous look, accessorized with a colorblock Dior purse and spiky Christian Louboutins. As soon as Blake shed her coat and we laid eyes on the caging, the fashion connection was obvious.
In the Gossip Girl episode "Belles de Jour," which appropriately takes place in Paris, Serena wears what is pretty much the minidress version of Blake's modern Dior outfit. When you scroll down to compare pics, you'll come to find there really is no denying it - Blake simply must still take a styling tip from Serena every now and then. Can you blame her?
This Very Famous Designer Was Dressing Lady Gaga When "People Didn't Know Who She Was"
I celebrate just like the next girl when I see Christian Siriano's diverse runway, which he describes as the "new world of what's beautiful." The clothes are colorful, the women are colorful, and there is such a wide variety of body shapes and sizes represented, it's impossible not to stand up and cheer. But I also love to scan his front row - he has so many admirers who he's worked with for years showing up in support, Whoopi Goldberg included.
When I got the chance to talk to Christian, who's launching a new eyewear collection for Transitions that is predictably bold and bright, I wanted to focus on the topic most of us are interested in: his impressive roster of celebrity enthusiasts and his red carpet domination through the years - though he promises that has only happened naturally:
"We never go after people. We are not like, 'Oh, I have to dress that person.' I really like to make it more organic and I think that's why I had success on the red carpet for so long, because we just hope for the best and I don't put so much pressure on myself because that'll drive me crazy . . . We will reach out to stylists, but I don't let it make or break my life," he told me.
Christian recounted some of his proudest moments for me, like Michelle Obama's blue DNC dress, for which he received one of his most memorable compliments. But he truly treasures his relationship with Lady Gaga, and he so humbly reminded me that he was one of the first people to dress her and still works with her today. Keep scrolling to find the one woman Siriano has yet to create something for (no spoilers here!) and the one gown from his Spring 2019 line that you just might see pop up this award season.
22 Cute Sweaters So Comfy, You'll Wear Them Over and Over Again This Fall
We're currently doing a closet overhaul because we will need plenty of space for all the sweaters we'll be buying this season. And oh my, are there so many to choose from. Whether you want something loose and comfy or tight and figure-flattering, there's an option out there that will speak to you. To be honest, it's going to be nearly impossible to choose. We created your ultimate guide to the very best sweaters out there in a variety of price points and styles. Let's shop.
Revamp Your Fall Wardrobe With These 10 Stylish Tops - For Less Than $50
If you're in the mood for a closet refresh, you don't need to break the bank to do so. One way you can make your old clothes feel like new is by picking up a few new stylish tops. These versatile pieces are the easy to mix and match with existing pieces for a whole new look. Ahead, you'll find 10 chic pieces that cost less than $50. From leopard print to lace, take a look.
14 Sexy, Sophisticated Minidresses We Can't Wait to Wear This Season
How much do we love minidresses? Let us count the ways. A minidress is fun and flirty, it shows off your legs in the best possible way, and it's so easy to wear; there's no excess fabric holding you back. Plus, minidresses are undoubtedly sexy. As the seasons change, we find wearing a minidress with a pair of high boots will keep you warm and still have you turning heads. There's never been a better time to pick up a cute dress.
The 38 Coolest Fall Dresses on the Entire Internet
Just because Fall is coming doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your love of dresses. There are all sorts of cute choice that will keep you warm. Plus, it's always fun to wear a dress with tights and boots. If you're on the hunt for the perfect choice for Autumn, allow us to be your ultimate guide. We curated a list of the very best picks with a variety of price points and styles. Consider it a good investment since you can rock these dresses with coats in the Winter as well. Whether you want something simple and neutral or floral and head-turning, we have found it all.
11 Work Tops That Will Make You Excited to Head For the Office - All Under $50
Picking out an outfit for work can be ridiculously hard - sometimes people spend hours mulling over what to wear. That's where we come in. We curated a collection of the cutest office-appropriate tops for under $50. Shop our favorite picks and get something new for yourself. It will be so much easier to get ready in the morning.
11 Fall Jumpsuits That Save You Time Picking Out an Outfit - Plus, They're All So Comfy!
Jumpsuits: the most genius design you could possibly buy yourself. They are versatile pieces that work for vacations, travel, weekends, and just hanging out. We chose the the best picks on the internet you'll never want to take off, so shop through them all and treat yourself. Then wait for the compliments to flow in.
We Uncovered 61 Cool Fall Pieces From Amazon You'll Love
We're guessing your Fall fashion arsenal is looking pretty sparse since sundresses and sandals were most recently on your mind. That's where we come in. We scoured Amazon for cute and affordable clothes you'll be yearning for this Autumn. We're talking cozy sweaters, statement dresses, cool jackets, pretty blouses, and plenty more. Take a moment to shop through our favorite pieces and consider a few for yourself.
Wondering What Happened to the Plane on Manifest? Here Are 3 Possible Theories
Manifest is already shaping up to be one of this Fall's most intriguing series. While the show is filled with twists and turns, the biggest question on our minds is: what the heck happened on Montego Air Flight 828? After departing from Montego Bay Airport in Jamaica on April 7, 2013, the passengers on the aircraft get the surprise of a lifetime when they land on Nov. 4, 2018. Not only do they look exactly the same five years later, but they also seem to have new abilities, including hearing prophetic voices and getting visions. While there is plenty to unpack as the season goes along, here are three things that might have happened on that mysterious plane ride.
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