There’s something about dressing up that makes people happy.  It’s the idea of being someone else and sometimes that involves glitter make-up and fun props.  Ending the night with a sack of candy doesn’t hurt the mood either!

This year we went retro.  All 3 kids (two of which are in middle school) got into the fun and we couldn’t NOT dress up our dog as first year dog owners!  Jillian had her outfit planned months ago.  A quick trip to the downtown LA fabric district had me brushing the dust off my sewing machine.  The boys’ costumes were thrown together a little last minute.  With the help of my brother, my friend Laura and a trip to American Apparel for authentic striped tube socks, we were in business.

Oh and Pippa the dog?  She’s Jane Fonda circa 1984.  We wanted to play off her ‘permed hair.’  I made her lycra leotard, complete with tail hole.  And if you’re in the mood for a laugh, check out last year’s Halloween costumes.

Oh and my afternoon at Rascals to Rebels was just about as much fun as Christmas!  Here’s just a FEW favorite costumes that walked through the doors…