SheWalksSoftly – Page 32

Halloween Countdown: Worst Homemade Costumes

October 21st, 2015

This was a random image odyssey that led me to some memorably atrocious child costumes.

ET phone…the police, because someone is obviously about to be killed.

Speaking of…this looks murderous. Is it just me?

Clowns are the best potentially horrific child costumes, because it takes only the slight bit of makeup gone askew to create the look of pure nightmares.

All kid clowns probably look like this by the end of the day though.

Spiderman. Clearly. Or a postmodern conceptual costume in which the child is dressed as a precaution against improper measuring.

Thank you for the nifty label, or I might have hazarded any number of other guesses.

This almost makes me sad. But the child’s unicorn sass makes me feel better.
Halloween Countdown: Amazing Amateur Jack O’ Lanterns

October 21st, 2015

One of my biggest Internet pet peeves is picture galleries that require one to click a new page for every single image. Usually, I just give up because it’s profoundly irritating to wait for each one to load (use a thumbnail gallery, damnit!). But I wanted to share some awesome Jack O’ Lanterns submitted to This Old House last year for the annual pumpkin carving contest.

Yes, I clicked through the whole gallery of finalists, because I love you guys that much.

I was really impressed with the skills and creativity these contestants demonstrate.

See the full gallery here.
Halloween Countdown: Tupa’s Treasures

October 19th, 2015

Artist Christopher Tupa is posting a new piece of full color Halloween art every day for the entire month of October.

Some of them are zombified versions of his friends…which I love.

See the rest at Tupa’s Treasures.
Halloween Countdown: Charmed Confections

October 18th, 2015

Charmed Confections is a “whimsical Sweet Shoppe of unique folk art.” I can be a bit picky about cutesy Halloween decor, but artist LeeAnn Kress does a fabulous job.

A young Dana would have gone mad for this doll.

The eyeballs in the drinks are an excellent detail. One doesn’t often say this about skeletons, but, they really look like they love each other.

Charmed Confections
Halloween Countdown: Blood Curdling Blog of Monster Masks

October 17th, 2015

For an impressive array of vintage masks (from the unintentionally terrifying child costumes of yesteryear to high end reproductions of famous movie monsters) alongside some modern fare, head over to The Blood Curdling Blog of Monster Masks.

The Blood Curdling Blog of Monster Masks
Halloween Countdown: Dichotomie

October 15th, 2015

There is a lot of spooky costume jewelry lining store shelves this season, but if you’re looking for some handmade, high quality accessories (admittedly way out of my price range), check out the offerings at Dichotomie.

This is definitely my favorite piece:

Dichotomie
Halloween Countdown: Ghost Nails

October 14th, 2015

This three dimensional Halloween nail art is delightfully subtle. But once you see it…wow. I love how well she articulates the tiny hands.

PiggieLuv posts a video tutorial on how it’s done:
Halloween Countdown: Body Electric

October 13th, 2015

Believe it or not, Body Electric is the work of an “amateur bodypaintress.”

These neon zombie vixens are some of the most eye catching body paint work I’ve ever seen.

Seriously, imagine showing up to a Halloween party painted Body Electric style. Who could look away?

This girl definitely has a bright (*groan* pun intended) future in body art, if she chooses! And I hope she does.

Body Electric
Halloween Countdown: Never Sleep Again

October 12th, 2015

A FOUR HOUR documentary on the entire Nightmare on Elm Street legacy? Oh yes…I did.

The film opens with awesome stop motion animated renditions of iconic scenes (which are worth watching even if you turn it off after that).

I must admit, I think the FIRST Nightmare is one of the best horror movies ever made. With the possible exception of the third installment, Dream Warriors, I couldn’t stand the way they transformed Freddy from the darkest monster imaginable to a fountain of cheesy one liners and gimmicks. Even the makeup looked plastic and less involved in the latter movies, whereas the original was a glistening mess of gooey fresh wounds.

Still, the entire documentary is quite honest and self aware. Those who hated the sequels will probably feel vindicated. It’s streaming on Netflix at the moment. Recommended for hardcore fans of the genre!

Watch the trailer:

Has anyone else seen this?
Halloween Countdown: Desktop Goodies #1

October 11th, 2015

Don’t know the origin of this, but I love the extra written touch.

This kid’s face is not exactly what I’d call “joyful.” At least the trees are happy.

Awesome.

A very intricately done Day of the Dead hanging bat!

This seriously looks like she’s wearing her sister’s skin.

A little macabre for a greeting, no (that pumpkin is crying actual tears while getting murdered). What’s with the gleeful spectators? Is this some kind of Gladiatorial event for squash and…elves?

The source said this is a real Victorian postmortem, but I have trouble believing it’s not doctored. Still…maybe the photographer was just really, REALLY late.

Gorgeous custom Monster High doll!

I wish this item hadn’t been taken down for sale/display. I would’ve done a feature post on the crafter of this fine wooden witch carving.

At first it looks like a strange pose, but my black cat Dr. Morbius does this gravity defying move all the time.

So long kiddies…pleasant dreams…