Ravishing even in disguise, the First Lady wore fuzzy ears, dramatic eye makeup, and a leopard print twinset to greet White House trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Albeit cute, we’re thinking Michelle went for the cop-out costume here, since she probably already had the safari-chic ensemble hanging in her closet. At least she was more creative than her husband, who reportedly went as a “middle-aged Dad.” Hate to break it to you Barack, but you’re not fooling any costumed kiddies with that one.

We don’t advocate for leopard print worn over more leopard print (other than on Halloween) but in moderation; as Michelle’s chic holiday ensemble shows, this playful pattern can work. Karina Grimaldi’s sexy silk halter dress and J.Crew’s ruffled abstract leopard print cardigan are both fun and tasteful every day options.

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Appropriately enough, today Slate ran a slideshow run-down on the history of skulls in fashion.  Once scary, then edgy, and now solidly entrenched in the chic mainstream, the look is everywhere.  Evidence of that fact is Alexander McQueen’s knuckle duster, which is priced well over a grand, yet somehow still sold out everywhere in black (however, you can join the waitlist for more at Net-a-Porter).  Luckily it’s still around in bright girly pink.

Let’s keep our cranial indulgence to a reasonable quotient.  This skull-print scarf is less of an investment than McQueen’s clutch bag, but still lets you get your fix of both the designer and the look.  And William Rast’s skull tank presents a whimsical, almost cheerful version of the image.  Of course, skulls are often best presented in 3-D, which is why we’ve got a few different macabre jewelry options for you to get the style.

In case you want to sport skull-less scarves and tanks, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered on that front, too.

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The vampire fashion thing has been brewing for a while, and now Twilight, Vampire Diaries, and of course, Halloween right around the corner have combined to form a perfect storm of vampire style, from fashion to beauty to bath toys.

This morning, we took the best of the lot (and most reasonable – everything’s under $100) onto WPIX – find them below, with info on where to buy.

Jewelry: To be completely overt about your vampire reference, wear Jules Smith’s Edward’s Smile necklace – it’s a gold or silver set of teeth, fangs and all. More subtle: a dark, studded DiManno Designs cuff, or a Michele Baratta necklace – this one has a cross to ward off the bad ones.

Makeup: Luna Twilight’s New Moon-inspired makeup is out just in time for the movie premier: the Twilight-inspired packaging, illuminated body glow and pretty lip gloss colors are perfect for Halloween or everyday wear.

Handbag: This black leather clutch from 2Enlight10 has piping that glows in the dark, which will probably come in handy, since all the vampire action seems to happen at night.

Kids stuff: One surefire way to make a vampire less scary: turn it into a rubber ducky. This one from Just Bubbly comes pre-stocked (as do his other Halloween-themed friends) with soap that squirts out when you squeeze him

For the home: DayNa Decker’s vamp-y candles actually crackle when they’re lit, and the sleek black containers have a luxe bad-girl feel.

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If you’re too “mature” to dress up this Halloween, we suggest you at least try on some festive jewelry. Now, we don’t mean smiling pumpkin earrings or a wicked witch lapel – macabre jewelry that features skulls, daggers, and the like has been big all year, so we’ve picked out our favorite creepy pieces you can still wear post-October.

The delicate winged skull and mixed metal on Tom Binns’ tough chic necklace ($165) make it a versatile, yet interesting, piece.

Jules Smith has upped her fright-factor with her “New Moon” collection and this black jelly bracelet ($25) with a dainty vampire fang charm.

Alexander McQueen’s oversized cocktail ring ($250) is pretty scary, but with Swarovski crystal eyes and that sculpted brass band, it’s also very elegant.

Go glamorously goth for fall with this dagger and roses pendant necklace ($80). For the best effect, we suggest layering with other long chains.

Spotted on Rihanna this summer, we still think these creative Fallon Jewelry earrings ($132) with fringe chain detail are oh-so-cool.

For more Halloween inspiration, check out our picks for the best funny-slutty costumes or go classic slutty and put together a Lady Gaga get up.

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Keeping nails polished is all the rage this fall, so why not deck out those talons for the Halloween?  We’re not talking orange pumpkin decals but rather, chic shades of polish that fit the holiday and still look good.  Any one of these three lacquers would look just right as the finishing touch to a good-humored slutified outfit and a wacky wig.

1. Sephora by OPI’s Dark Room nail color is a doom-and-gloom filled shade of dirty navy blue.  It’s weird and beautiful at the same time.  We’d recommend it if you’re wearing anything Twilight-inspired or plan to go down the traditional witch route.

2. When in doubt, go with basic black.  I love MAC’s nail lacquer in Nocturnelle (and the bottle’s kind of sexy looking, too).  This one’s good for gothic looks, adding a little edge to pretty much any sort of get-up, or ignoring the costume component all together.

3. If you must indulge the orange, keep it more pretty than pumpkin.  Dior’s Sweet Orange both fits the theme on October 31st and looks classy all year round.  It’ll also add a nice, extra warm-color touch in case you’re doing something Lady Gaga-related.

4. For those of you who just can’t resist a holiday decal, Dashing Diva’s ditched the jack-o-lantern for the edgier skull and crossbones.  These thin press-on nails are easy to apply and make quite the Halloween statement.

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You may not know what you want to be for Halloween this year, but if you don a great wig, then do you even really need to build a costume around it?  We’ve picked out some of our favorite fake hair so you can get the look (or just play it safe with fake bangs).  And for the most over-the-top October 31st, you can always just add a wig to your funniest slutty costume.  Click through our slideshow below to figure out exactly how crazy you’re willing to get this Halloween.

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Get ready, because there are going to be a lot of Lady Gagas running around this October 31st. Luckily, Ms. Gaga has made enough memorable wardrobe choices to give you some outfits to choose from. My favorite: the red face-covering ensemble from the VMAs. I almost just said that this was my favorite because it was the most Halloween-y thing she wore to that show, but that isn’t even true. Remember the bloody performance of Paparazzi?

To recreate her famous acceptance-speech look, you really only need a few things.

1. A blond wig ($20).

2. I’m sure you already have red briefs and a nude bra in your closet to wear under the sheer lace. But, if this were me, I’d probably feel a little less nude if I knew I was being covered with a swim suit bottom instead of some flimsy cotton thing. This geranium-colored High Tide Shirred Bottom can handle full coverage ($25).

3. Lacy lingerie ($38). Yes, it comes in red.

4. A whole lot of extra red lace from Joann Fabrics ($8/yard). If you’re the crafty type you could skip the lingerie above and make the whole dress yourself. If not, well, you still have to figure out how to make a lace face mask and crown on your own. I can’t do all the work. Good luck.

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Let’s be honest: A Betty Draper “costume” is just a good excuse for me to wear my dream outfit, which looks silly on most other occasions.

The centerpiece should be a modest, full-skirted dress; this one is absolutely perfect, thanks to the belt, high neckline, and retro-looking jacquard.

Bring an impractically tiny clutch and stuff it with cigarettes – you don’t handle the money or the car keys, so no need to accommodate them in your bag. Make sure the cigarettes are fake, though, because unlike Manhattan in the ‘60s, you can’t smoke anywhere anymore.

Add delicate, pointy-toed heels, a blonde wig you can style like Betty’s, and a man in Brooks Brothers’ exclusive Mad Men suit.

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If you really want to scare the kiddies, consider dressing up like Anna Wintour this year.

Chances are you’ve already got the floral sheath and oversized sunglasses, so simply throw on some faux fur and pearls, and pick out an impeccably bobbed wig for a truly devilish get up.  To complete your Anna imitation, remember to look miserable and unsatisfied all night long.

While Wintour would love these pieces, they’re almost too nice to wear out on Halloween. We suggest pairing this pretty floral dress for fall with a plush faux fur jacket like this style from Diesel.

We’re not quite sure how to slut-ify an Anna Wintour outfit (there’s nothing sexy about how she bossed around her staff in The September Issue) but we’ve got some pretty funny slutty costume ideas of our own.

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Check out the amusing get ups on display and for more dress up tips, flip through our picks for the best slutty Halloween costumes.

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