Tights have come a long way and can make your outfit look classier, sexier, and edgier depending on what kind you wear.  They are the cheapest accessory to add to any look and bonus-they keep your legs warm!

You can find a huge selection of patterned, colored, and classic tights at Nordstrom.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nordstrom-opaque-heather-control-top-tights-buy-save/3170524?origin=category&resultback=508

{Black tights will dress up any outfit}

{Polka dot tights make an outfit daintier and pretty <3}

{grey knit tights, perfect for the cooler days}

{floral patterned tights. Adds a little fire}

{white tights add a little innocence}

{Opaque pink tights. so much fun.}

What is a costume party without a couple signature cocktails.  This year, go beyond the simple wine and beer and have a couple featured spooky drinks- your guests will certainly be impressed.

{“Vampire Kiss” In shaker with ice- 2 oz citrus vodka, 1/4 oz pomegranate juice, 1/4 oz champage. Shake well.}

{“Candy Corntini“- 1 part orange curacao liquor, 1 part pinapple juice in shaker}

{very spooky ice cubes to add to your spooky cocktails. To do: shave radishs, cut small hole, put olive inside, cut side out, then freeze in clear soda or water. }

{Witch’s Brew Punch. 1 package lime Jello, 2 cups boiling water, 3 cups chilled pineapple juice, 1 bottle of lemon-lime soft drink such as Sprite or Sierra Mist, 2 cups chilled vodka (optional).  Pour the gelatin mix into a large bowl. Slowly stir in the boiling water. Stir at least 2 minutes, until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in the pineapple juice. Let cool to room temperature.  For special effects, drop in dry ice, ice cube eyeballs, and gummy worms!}

{easiest of them all- buy or make drink labels to put on your soda, water, and beer!}

Bows are not just for little girls.  They are so much fun and can make any outfit a lot prettier from shoes, hair clips, dresses, and jewlery.

{maybe a little much.. but not for Lady Gaga!}

{absolutely love these!}

After trying my first bowl of Pho soup about a month ago, I am definitely a phonatic.  Pho soup is a Vietnamese soup that has such delicious, fresh ingredients such as fresh basil, bean sprouts, lime, hot chili sauce, and delicious rice noodles. This soup can transform your day to ehh to great.  Today is a rainy day and is the perfect day for a bowl of Pho.  In CT, there are a couple choices of great Vietnamese restaurants.  I have found that most of the best Vietnamese restaurants are in West Hartford such as Pho Boston and Vietnam.  If you haven’t tried Pho yet, please do today!

Someone made these last fall for our office and I had to learn.  It is a delicious treat that tastes like nothing else i have ever tasted before!  There are many variations of this recipe but below is an easy to follow one, the kind I like!

Pumpkin pie/cookie part:

2 c. pumpkin
2 eggs, separated
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. oil
3 c. flour
1 tsp. each cloves, cinnamon, ginger, salt, baking powder, baking soda & vanilla