Don’t Want to Wear a Halloween Costume? Try Simple Last-Minute Halloween Accessories

October 29, 2013

I love Halloween as much as the next mom, but I don't like costumes. When it comes to Halloween I want to show my festive side but there's something about dressing up that doesn't really excite me. This year, I plan to play it up with festive accessories. A leopard printed coat is perfectly acceptable—no tail necessary. Or if you're up for it, try a cat ear headband with your everyday jeans and a black top. People will get the idea that you're in the Halloween spirit without going over the top with a full costume. Sometimes, less really is more!

A fancy witch hat is always fun: Mini Purple Witch Hat; $9.99 at partycity.com

Meow! A cat is classic: Cat Ears Headband; $8 at nordstrom.com

For Halloween and beyond, this coat is certainly festive for the occasion: Leopard Print Pea Coat; $47.80 at forever21.com

For the "Hostess with the Mostess!": Halloween Sparking Spider Web Josephine Apron; $28 at jessiesteele.com

A simple touch: Jack 'O Lantern Pumpkin Earrings; $9 at etsy.com

The kids will notice your nails as you give them their candy: Halloween Nail Transfer Set; $3 a href="http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/242177.uts" target="_blank">charlotterusse.com

Christine Fox is an Everyday Mama to three and a San Diego based freelance writer. She loves everything that has to do with shopping and being the talk of the playgroup when she finds the perfect shirt and diaper bag. Her fashion philosophy is simple, that being a mom does not mean that you should sacrifice style. You can be a mom and still be stylish! When she is not shopping or writing about shopping, she can be found playing with her two kids at the park. Her favorite stores are Target, Nordstrom and Anthropologie but when it comes to finding the perfect pair of jeans, no store is off limits. She has her own daily blog at everydaymama.com and is a daily contributor to stylebakerymom.com. For more mom finds, follow her on Twitter @EverydayMama.