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Take your pick of these inspiring ladies for your Halloween costume. Or bookmark a few and make it a group costume! (via Brit + Co)

One of the leading faces from the kooky '80s TV series can surely help bring back the nostalgia this Halloween. It's sure to put a BIG muppet-style smile on your face in this getup. (via Brit + Co)

Remember this chick? This nine-year-old had superhuman strength, and completely insane pig tails. (via Brit + Co)

This intercontinental style icon will always be relevant. To create the look, it's all about making sure you've got a few key elements (like that red hat with yellow trim!) covered. (via Brit + Co)

We kind of think of this one as a hybrid between Lisa Turtle and Kelly Kapowski — the volume and sunny attitude is all Kelly, and the incredible vest and gold lame mini dress has Lisa written all over it. (via Brit + Co)

Go goth with this adorable Wednesday Addams get up. This costume calls for the most layers — black tights, a collared shirt, and a tight cardigan — which will certainly help keep you cozy. Channel your inner troublemaker and start perfecting that straight-faced, vapid stare. (via Brit + Co)

An all-time classic and the best possible outfit for the gal who wants to have an excuse to pretty much wear a snuggie out for the evening. (via Brit + Co)

How awesome are those leggings? (via Brit + Co)

Inspired by our girl Misty's Halloween costume, this is probably our favorite maternity costume idea EVER but takes a bold pregnant mama to pull it off. (Thanks for being willing to humor us all, Brit!) (via Brit + Co)

Next, we've got everyone's favorite pregnant teen, Juno! Channel a little bit of attitude and apathy, grab an empty Slurpee cup, and you are well on your way. (via Brit + Co)

The '20s are back, and so is our favorite hair hack: the Faux Bob! (via Brit + Co)

And I said, what about, Breakfast at Tiffany's? #deepbluesomethingFTW (via Brit + Co)

Best. Buns. EVER. (via Brit + Co)

Clearly, we are as obsessed with our '80s cartoon characters as we are with wig costumes. For bright pink tresses, Jem is an absolute must! (via Brit + Co)

Bring the energy to your next Halloween party because this bunny’s got ups. (via Brit + Co)

If you have a bucket hat and an old flannel lying around, all this costume requires are a few popsicle sticks from the craft store (or a sneaky trip to the doctor's office) and a little bit of glue. Folks may get confused if you swap the makeshift fence for a drink, but pop it up in front of your face and all those JTT lovers will instantly recognize/adore you. (via Uproxx)

A Christmas Story, anyone? Now you can be THAT lamp. (via Amazon)

Tie a red ribbon around your neck and grab a red belt or corset for a simple and classy costume option. Even if it doesn’t look like rain, grab an umbrella for extra character. (via Brit + Co)

This isn’t exactly the easiest of costumes to pull together, but if you’ve got the time it sure does look great. Make Bill Murray proud as a ghost-busting hunk. (via Costume Works)

Ace Ventura

This dude is nailing it as Miami’s finest pet detective. Rock this look in a Hawaiian shirt, high-rise pants and combat boots, or opt for his memorable tutu ensemble instead. (via Marie Marie)

Piece together a pair of suspenders, some nerd glasses and high-rise pants for this costume. It’ll look so good when you sneak a peak in the mirror. Don’t be surprised if your first thought is, “Did I do that?” (via Reddit)

Complete with an accurate 1st grader smile, this girl knows how to stay in character. She also knows her way around a laser backdrop. (via Moth)

What? Yes. This is probably our favorite costume of the bunch! (via Costume Works)

Bjork at the 2001 Academy Awards

Pretend you’re at the Oscars with this fanciest of costumes. Take advantage of Halloween and use it as an excuse to wear heaps of tulle to work. (via A Beautiful Mess)

Or go for a couples costume and dress your partner up as Netscape Navigator! (vianayukim on Flickr)

Chucky

You’re welcome for all the nightmares. (via All That’s Epic)

Hanson Teen Beat Cover

Our former Editorial Director Lisa gets DOUBLE the points for this throwback — it’s her costume from 1997! (via @lraptweets)

Hide your cats because Alf has entered the building. (via Dos Family)

Who doesn’t love Lucy? Pull your hair up in a retro bun and then top off the look with a bandana and a solid red lipstick. (via Freckled Fox)

Hot Cheetos

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Is there anything more nostalgic than your favorite childhood snacks? (via X)

Why be a ‘buster when you can be the ghost? Haunting is so much more fun. (via College Humor)

Group Throwback Costumes

Hocus Pocus

What's better than a wicked AF sisterhood?! Don't forget the brooms. (via Brit + Co)

Wet Hot American Summer

What do you want to bet you and your friends own everything you need to pull this one off together?(via Brit + Co)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turles

Cowbunga! (via Brit + Co)

Ghostbusters

Throw back to the Ghostbuster girl gang (via Brit + Co)

Baywatch

Prepare to save the shoreline with your amazing team AND whistleblowing skills. (via Brit + Co)

Though we're all about bringing back Sporty, Scary, Baby, Posh and Ginger, go the clever route and simply dress up as your favorite spices. (via Brit + Co)

Gilmore Girls

Who's the Lorelai to your Rory? Choose carefully and then pick your main men too. (via Brit + Co)

Saved by the Bell

Channel your inner Slater, Kelly, Zach, and Jessie with some sweet threads straight out of the late '80s. Just don't forget the old-school cell phone with an antenna bigger than your head. (via Brit + Co)

This unlikely crew of five is one of the most celebrated high school groups in movie history. A few key accessories and some '80s outfits will make this one a cinch. (via Brit + Co)

Mini skirts? Check! Long locks? Check! Pink, pink and more pink? Check! With your outfits put together, you'll just need a Burn Book to complete the costume. (via Brit + Co)

What about your friends? Going for early TLC style, this trio of besties knows what's up in the neon style department. (via Brit + Co)

Cast of Grease

Rydell High never looked so good. (via Brit + Co)

Who doesn't have pioneer garb laying around the house? (via Brit + Co)

Our very own Miss Misty has the perfect hair and makeup tutorials for you to master the Mad Men look. All you need is a '50s or '60s vintage frock. (via Brit + Co)

Rule the school by dressing as the colorful clique from the ’80s cult classic Heathers. (via Found Item Clothing)

Don’t forget the most colorful ’80s costume of them all — Rainbow Brite and the Color Kids will never go out of style. (via AC Paradise)

Mario Kart

The race is on! Mario costumes can be a little tired, but this group punches it up with an amazing Mario Kart version. Or you could try a Dr. Mario or Mario Tennis angle, too! (via Flickr)

Those jackets are incredibly accurate — where can we get them?! (via Refinery29)

We used to run around our backyard pretending to be the Princess of Power… so dibs on this one. (via He Man)

Addams Family

Get the whole family together for a super sweet group costume or go solo as Wednesday Addams. (via Brian Jackson/Flickr)

Go small and do a Tetris screen on a T-shirt, or go big like these guys and craft huge game pieces. Follow their instructions and you’ll be boxed up in no time. (via Instructables)

Clue

Clue is one of the all-time best group costumes, period. Camille Styles threw a Clue-themed, whodunnit dinner party where everyone dressed to the nines, but you could also go authentic and model your characters after the hilarious ’80s film. (via Camille Styles/She N He)

Cast of Ferris Bueller's Day Off

You guys. This group costume is too good for words. Whether you’re looking for a couples costume, a besties costume or a group getup, this legendary ’80s movie has fantastic options (and gives you a perfectly good excuse to play hooky). (via Pinterest + Ten:Thirteen Design)

The Golden Girls

The Golden Girls are absolutely timeless, and dressing like them is a total blast. Load up on the blush, ladies! (via Instagram)

Couples Throwback Costumes

Wait, what? Yep. We went there. You really do make our dreams come true. (via Brit + Co)

Army Toy Soldiers

"Don't worry, boy. I've got your back." (via Brit + Co)

Can you say…. schwiiiing? Leave it to former Brit + Co editor Kate Puhala to make dressing up as Wayne Campbell actually look chic. The underbite-based smile that Garth is sporting really seals the deal. (via Brit + Co)

David Bowie and Prince

It wasn't enough to simply be a rock star or a musician — both Bowie and Prince took the role of artist VERY seriously. (via Brit + Co)

Aw, those poor ghosts. P.S. What happened to Pacman’s shoes? (via Brooklyn College Anime)

Channel your inner rockstars by becoming these two this Halloween. (via Brit + Co)

'The Shining' Twins

"Come and play with us Danny!" (via Brit + Co)

Cruella De Vil and a Dalmatian

Who doesn't love Cruella and her 100 Dalmatians? Grab your favorite black dress and old white clothes that you don't need anymore to create this couple's costume. (via Brit + Co)

Journey with us back to 1988, when a world accepted the idea that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito could be… twins? Wait, WHAT? Khakis, penny loafers (or moccasins) and matching blazers make this look, but it's those '80s patterned short sleeve button downs on the inside that take it to the next level. Oh, and I happen to be playing the role of Danny DeVito in this costume ;) (via Brit + Co)

One of our favorite couples costumes eve. (via Brit + Co)

The Simple Life

Have you ever wanted to do an early 2000s costume so badly?! The real question is, who will dress as Tink? (via Brit + Co)

To aspire to their coolness, just go super glam/prep '90s. (via Brit + Co)

Finn and Rey from 'Star Wars'

Ham it up all night pretending to fight off Stormtroopers with Adam from Girls (errr… Kylo Ren). May the force be with you! (via Brit + Co)

Lizzie McGuire and Miranda Sanchez

"You'll never figure out who you really are if you're trying to be someone else." (via Brit + Co)

Our '90s hearts have gone all aflutter. Become everyone's favorite football head with just a little construction paper and a pair of scissors. (via Twisted Sifter)

If you grew up with painting pro Bob Ross telling you how to paint “happy little trees,” then you’ll probably feel a bit nostalgic with this one. The costume can be a solo act or a group effort if you have a happy little tree or two. (via C.R.A.F.T.)

The Bundys

The shoe salesman and the crimson-haired bombshell were the ’90s answer to Lucy and Ricky, and we loved their love-hate relationship. (via On The Blog Bandwagon)

This is a story all about how… two guys had totally amazing Fresh Prince costumes. Okay, so maybe that’s not actually how the song goes, but we like that version better. (via Imgur)

We had to serve up the side by side for this one — that strapless dress with giant white bow and black gloves is just too good. In true 90210 fashion, this is definitely one of the more angsty, volatile couples of the ’90s. (via I Am Not a Stalker)

Sonny and Cher

This pop star pair are a favorite for costume season, but Rachel Zoe and her hubby Roger Berman look nearly unidentifiable! Their attention to detail is stellar. (via @rachelzoe)

Serena + Blair

It would be pretty tough to copy Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen’s actual looks from the hit show Gossip Girl, but you can still channel these Upper East Side school girls with some classic accessories — pearls and a headband for B and a short skirt and loose tie for S. (via Warner Bros.)

Whoa. When is the last time you thought about the movie The Mask? Like… not since 1994, right? (via Buzzfeed)

OMG. How perfect is this? Especially if you rig your helmets so that they double as beer holders. (via Buzzfeed)

Scooby Doo

Add more characters to your Mystery Incorporated crew. Shaggy Rogers, anyone? (via Instagram)

These two = YES. And is it weird that we would rock that polka dot sweater on the reg? (via SheKnows / Pinterest)

Whether the dog represents Frances Bean is still TBD, but this is one of our all-time favorite costumes. And guess what? It was actually one of the entries to our costume contest way back in 2012! (via Brit + Co)

Baby & Kid Throwback Costumes

Amelia Earhart

Surely you can find some goggles and a hat at the last minute. (viaBrit + Co)

What's better than paying homage to one of the most beloved Disney movies of all time, The Lion King? (via Brit+Co)

Lana del Rey

Grab a summer dress and add a dramatic and colorful flower crown. (via Brit + Co)

Morton Salt Girl

All you need for this one is a trip to the grocery store for a cheap umbrella and some salt. (via Brit + Co)

Sandy + Danny

Looking to match your little man while you hit the 'hood going door to door? Jeans and Converse will save the day, and the jacket is likely needed anyway. (via Brit + Co)

You can totally be a couple with your mini! This throwback is the best. (via Brit + Co)

Rosie the Riveter

Yes she can! #girlpower (via Brit + Co)

From Lebowski to little Lebowski! Your little dude might not know that his costume is based on one of the best movie characters ever, but he'll enjoy all the attention from the other cool parents. (via Skirt As Top)

If you don’t like this costume, you’ve got some ‘splaining to do! (via Coolest Homemade Costumes)

This one is so great you’ll definitely want to phone home about it. (via Bicycle Store)

It’s tough to choose a fave, but this one definitely makes our top five baby costumes ever. (via Little Frills)

Well, allllrighty then! Your kid will hate you for this one day or think you’re a complete genius — either way they’ll have a great #TBT in a few years. (via Costume Works)

Mini Jersey Shore

This could only be made better if all the parents dressed up as Jersey Shore 50 Years from Now. (via Imgur)

Party on, babies. (via Geek Parenting)

This. Is. Genius. Doves will most definitely cry tears of joy the moment they see this costume. (via Twisted Sifter)

Seriously? This is the best homemade costume we’ve ever seen. Ok, maybe that’s too extreme, but it is incredible. And the kid’s expression? Perfection. (via Costume Works)

Risky Business

Grab some shades and a button-down shirt and you're in business! (via Instagram)

Return of the Jedi Ewok

Turn your furry scraps into a fuzzy costume. (via Brit + Co)

The best part of this? The costume was made from an actual Care Bear stuffed animal. Brilliant. (via Instructables)

Follow us on Pinterest for more creative costume ideas!

This article has been updated from a previous post.

BEFORE: Interior

The design pair notes that the original home was stuck in the past with mismatched flooring, a dysfunctional sense of flow, and an extreme lack of character.

AFTER: Interior

Amanda and Taylor took advantage of the LA views and tons of natural light by opening up the space, and then adding high-end materials and statement lighting to add charm and sophistication.

“The house was extremely dated and choppy up so our goal was to open things up while still having the feel of warmth and cohesion," says Amanda. "We did this through adding natural stone, wood, and warm lighting throughout.”

The result? A design that is elevated, functional, and timeless. "We typically let the bones of the house inspire us and let us guide it into what it wants to be," says Taylor. "This house in particular was different from most of our other projects - much more angular lines and harsh divisions between spaces so we had to find a way to soften things while still not trying to make it something it wasn't."

Bed + Bath Inspiration

Amanda and Taylor have perfected the art of blending modern and traditional elements, creating spaces that feel fresh, cozy, and stylish without being overly trendy. “We added cedar beams on the ceilings in some of the rooms and added lighting and warmer tones to add grounding," says Taylor.

The bathrooms share a cohesive look with the home, from the oak flooring, marble and stone, to nature-inspired materials.

Vistas from the hilltop were important to capture, especially from the stunning master bedroom. "In the primary bedroom, the large glass windows feel like you're part of the landscape, which is important to us," says Amanda.

Furniture and art are intentional in each of the rooms, creating symmetry, function and a warm minimalism vibe. I especially love the way the rooms transition from light to dark as you walk through the home.

The master bathroom is elegant and refined with a mix of marble, wood, and natural tones.

"Paint and furniture are everything!," says Taylor. She suggests picking pieces that are special and not something you can find at any big box store. "Layer layer layer. Layer throws and pillows, textures and paint colors. The more dimension a room has the more intentional it feels. Dont be afraid to add accent pieces for a pop of color and playfulness," she says.

Each bathroom plays into the nature-inspired aesthetic while having distinct features like unique mirrors and vanities.

The kids' room is the mini version of the rest of the home, using oak furnishings and cozy, natural layers with a pop of art.

Organic shapes compliment the overall vibe, giving the home an indoor-outdoor California modern feel.

"It's hard to keep an almost 5,000 sq ft home cozy in every space but it is something we prioritize and excel at while elevating it to meet today's needs," says Amanda.

A moody bathroom adds a bit of drama to the light-filled space.

BEFORE: Exterior

The exterior of the home left a whole lot to be desired.

AFTER: Exterior

The facade transformation is quite literally amazing.

The backyard takes advantage of the surrounding nature and views. Simply stunning!

Sparkles are extremely festive this time of year – go all out with a sequined dress to really embrace the Christmas spirit! You can find so many similar options at Anthropologie and Nordstrom. When paired with some cute ballet flats, you'll be feelin' like a little Christmas fairy in no time.

A blazer will never fail to make your Christmas outfits look sophisticated. Layer one on top of a basic cable knit sweater for a classic feel (that'll also keep you super warm)! From there, trousers or tailored jeans will do. Don't forget to accessorize with red Christmas nails and a bold red lip color!

Layers, layers, layers: it's the name of the Christmas outfit game, especially if you live somewhere super cold. But a practical 'fit doesn't have to be boring! Start with a comfy turtleneck and pants (over some leggings for extra warmth), then go crazy by mixing colors and patterns. This plaid + leather combo will be on repeat. Step into your favorite winter boots to bolden up the look!

Statement jackets are the way to go. This leather one is lined with a furry material that not only holds in your body heat during outdoor excursions, but looks so chic, too. Layer one with some leggings, a black mini dress, and a bright red sweater like this one so you feel cozy all day long! Don't forget the boots, either! 😍

Hair bows are the perfect accessory to rock alongside your Christmas outfits. From sleek sweaters like this one to more formal dresses, they fit the occasion oh-so nicely.

For a *spicier* holiday get-up, don't hesitate to reach for your fave tall boots and little black dress. It's a no-fail combo! With an all-black situation like this one, you won't have to spend extra time worrying about if your outfit is matching perfectly or not. Wear the two pieces with some sheer black tights, or get creative with colored ones, like a bold red or sparkly white.

If your personal style leans more preppy, this is the Christmas outfit idea to copy: loafers and a pleated skirt instantly make you look dressed up, but the nice part is you're not sacrificing comfort for style one bit. This outfit formula can span over endless color combos, but we particularly love the burgundy-leaning look with this one.

You can never go wrong with a good green or red plaid dress. Bonus points if it's vintage, like this one! You can easily dress it up with tights and a cardigan, with boots or ballet flats to match!

Velvet dresses have our hearts (and closets). The material evokes a very vintage-y Christmas vibe that you can style over and over again. We're currently eyeing similar styles to this one from Target and Anthropologie!

Sequins shine again! If it's Christmas party time, you truly cannot go wrong with an eye-catching ensemble like this one. You'll leave the whole crowd stunned. A sequined dress also makes for some ahh-mazing Instagram pics! 📸

Bundling up this winter doesn't have to be drab. Throw on a plaid scarf on top of a layered look to embrace all the Christmas vibes!

Playing with different materials and non-traditional color combos might just surprise you when it comes to creating the coolest Christmas outfits. For instance, this 'fit combines leather and suede, which contrast each other beautifully. You also might not immediately think of black and brown working well together, but this outfit idea defies all fashion "rules" in that regard.

For a Christmas-y night out (ahem, bar crawl, anyone?), don your cutest holiday sweater with some comfy jeans and boots. We've found some really great options for fun holiday sweaters that are still super stylish!

Get you a good tall black boot, and your Christmas outfit ideas will go far. They work wonderfully with everything from maxi dresses to midi skirts!

No matter what you wear this Christmas, there's always room for a playful (and festive!) hair bow.