If there’s one thing New York City really excels at, it’s everything Halloween. You think our residents are colorful regularly…just give them an excuse to don the spookiest, sluttiest, most creative ensembles imaginable! And you best believe everyone gets in the holiday spirit. Heck, even the crazy man who wanders through Hell’s Kitchen mumbling profanities to himself knew enough to toss on some orange and black flair.

Since we’re based out of the greatest city in the world, we get to experience a proper NYC Halloween firsthand. But for all of you who weren’t in town to watch the drunk sexy kittens and wasted zombies stumble down the streets of lower Manhattan, fear not. Naturally CollegeCandy had a street spy on the scene snapping pictures just for you. Take a peek!

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As mentioned in previous posts, I love Halloween and everything about it. From being scared straight, to mocking the horrible fake blood in haunted houses, it’s the most magical time of the year. Plus, it’s the one time of year I can watch Halloweentown multiple times a day (which is exactly what I plan on doing today…judgement free zone).

But, because Halloween falls on Monday this year, my usual late night party escapades were moved to this past weekend. Leaving me with a bunch of left over pumpkin beer and candy  for actual Halloween (I know…rough life). And, since I live in the hood I’m refusing to participate in doling out candy, no way am I getting a “poisoned apple” on my favorite day of the year. I really just want to eat all of the left over candy by myself.

In celebration of this horribly haunted night here are my favorite things about Halloween…

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I saw Paranormal Activity 3 last weekend, and I loved/hated it. I hated how sweaty my hands got, but I loved how suspenseful it was. But some horror movies are not so good. These are horrors I will not be watching to get into the Halloween spirit, and you probably shouldn’t either.

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It’s finally here: Halloweekend 2011. And though many choose to witty, creative or innovative with their costumes (like building a fully-functioning digital camera costume), most choose to simply…wear less. But Nicole Richie is not okay with that option.

“Girls, can we all pledge that we will not dress slutty for this Halloween?” she posted on her Facebook page earlier this week. “The jig is up!”

Hm, who exactly is the “jig” up for? Maybe Nicole thinks it’s completely unacceptable for 30-year-old mothers to parade around on Halloween in color little-to-nothings for fun. Nicole Richie used to be Paris’ sexy sidekick when out on the town and farming in the middle of nowhere, and maybe motherhood has simply moved her on to another phase of her life. One that involves wearing more fabric than others toward the end of the month of October.

But even more so, are slutty Halloween costumes putting us as women back a few steps as we allow others to openly objectify us without shame? Or, like an annual SlutWalk across campuses nationwide, are we refusing to set ourselves up as a target for sexual violence and actually exercising our right to our bodies, our sexuality and how we are seen by others? Guys get to do it ALL THE TIME and it rarely reflects negatively on their character in the ways that dressing up as a “sexy ____” does. Because hey, it’s Halloween, which means we get to have fun and pretend to be something we’re not. So even if I look like a little skanky or slutty or whatever other supposedly derogatory adjective that seems to be a connection between clothing choices and sexual female behavior, it doesn’t mean I am actually a skank or a slut, just like anyone who dresses up as Lady Gaga or a camera or Toy Story’s Woody character is not actually any of those things. So no matter what my costume is this year, I refuse to feel guilty for playing dress up, even if it doesn’t involve wearing a dress at all.

What do you think? Whose side are you on: Nicole’s or mine?  Should slutty Halloweens seriously be over for all women, even if it’s your first one?

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Ever since we were little we’ve been told not to judge people by what they wear. But doesn’t a night when you can be anything and anyone call for an exception to that rule? Doesn’t it make sense that what you choose to be on Halloween, out of the infinite options, says something about you? I think it does. So I’m going to tell you exactly what your Halloween costume says about you. Trust me, I’ve taken intro to psych and I’m really good at judging people.

The Lazy Slutty Costume

You may think I’m going to say you’re boring. If you’re going to go the slutty route, you might as well get creative about it or at least make some sort of effort. Right? So, yeah you probably kind of are a bit dull, but I get it. We’re in college, and it’s the first time in many of our lives that we can walk out wearing whatever we want. So go ahead, opt for the obvious sexy occupational get-up. I won’t judge you if you make exercising your parental freedom your priority this year. Please, just don’t pull a Karen.

The All-out Actually Scary Costume

You like to excel and out-shine. You also probably tend to go the traditional scary route, a la Cady’s gory “Ex-wife” get-up in mean girls (yes, second Mean Girls reference in the same post—sue me). I have a lot of respect for your love of Halloween. However, please remember: this holiday is supposed to be FUN. If the drama you stir up over your dress rivals a bridezilla’s, and you spend more time doing your makeup than a Real Housewife, you have a problem. Do less.

 The Group Costume

You like to roll deep when dressing up. You’re probably a member of some sports team, sorority, or really close-knit group of friends.  If you’re a little on the self-conscious side, this is the perfect way to get weird and take risks.

CAUTION: Someone always gets shafted (who ever wants to be gluttony of the seven deadly sins? We all know milkshakes don’t actually bring boys to the yard.), plus this type of costume always has the potential to come off a little cliquey .

The Celebrity Costume

You just want to be famous.

Seriously, you can be ANYTHING, and you choose to be another REAL person? Come on. However, this can actually be funny if you go for some viral video sensation or recent tabloid controversy. Plus you don’t have to work that hard to get people to recognize who you are! Let’s be honest, Halloween night there’s actually a chance you’ll be hanging off some creepy guy, making absolutely no sense as you seductively stare into someone’s camera. Congrats! You’re trashed, and halfway there to a great Courtney Stodden costume! Yay?

The Couple’s Costume

Awww. Super cute. You guys must do everything together. You two probably even sit on the same side of the table when you eat together in the dining hall (which is totally inconvenient for having an actual conversation, but makes it easier to share food… as if anyone wants to see you two Lady-and-the-Tramp that spaghetti. Gross).

I’m TOTALLY not bitter though…

 The Funny Slutty Costume

 You want to show off your sense of humor, creativity, and assets (emphasis on the “ass”). It’s always funny to take a typically asexual character, or even object, and slut it up. Interested and need inspiration? Many characters from our childhood have the potential to push the limits of propriety. You just have to think like a perv. Take Winnie the Pooh for example; he wears a red baby-Tee and NO PANTS. All you need is a red crop top, yellow or nude (even funnier) leggings, and a pair of bear ears. The only thing better than simply getting a guy to want to be your Christopher Robbin is the internal shame and conflict he’ll feel with that disturbing desire.

So, there you have it, all you’ll need to know about yourself according to your Halloween costume. And just remember, all our costumes are going to fall apart by end of the night , so it’s not the end of the world if you didn’t like what I had to say.  We will all end up attending our respective Halloween soirées simply dressed as drunk college girls anyways.

Sisterhood.

There are too many reasons to love Halloween. For one, you get to dress up like an absolute idiot — or a slut, whichever you choose — and no one judges you. Although, if you’re dressing like a slut, you might be fair game for some judgment but that’s a totally different issue. Not into dressing up? Wear all black and you’re still a goblin in disguise! You really can’t go wrong on Halloween. But, what I really love about this awesome holiday is ALL THE FREE CANDY YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON. (I mean, it was totally way more acceptable to go door-to-door begging for candy when I was five but…whatever.)

Woo hoo!

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