Ah, yes, Halloween.  The one day a year when seemingly sweet and innocent girls give way to their inner wild child and morph into skanky fairy tale princesses (Little Red Riding Ho, Sinderella, etc.), naughty cops and medieval wenches.  This year, I’m helping you embrace your innermost desires with three last minute “fashionable” costumes. As you make your choices, consider this: I will be asking my readers to submit a photo of their fashion inspired costumes for judging.  The top 5 costumes will receive an eModa coupon code for 25% off and have their photo posted on my blog for the entire world to see.

Lindsay Lohan

She’s been in more leggings than movies. So many, in fact, she has her own line!  To achieve the perfect Lindsay, pair black leggings with boots and an oversized tee.  A vest or leather riding jacket is also appropriate.  You’ll need another long blonde wig (preferably one that can be curled to achieve Lindsay’s wavy spirals), a can of Redbull, a pack of cigarettes, an oversized bag and a scowl to complete this look.  (A spray tan is also a nice touch.) 

*Extra points if you manage to snuggle up to a female DJ at some point during the holiday.

Shop eModa: Factory Girl Bruce Lee Leggings in Black, Lauren Moshi Skull Tank Swing in Black, Holy G Sequin Vest in Black, Holy G Vest with Buttons in Gray, Monarchy Collection Moto Leather Jacket in Black, Monarchy Collection Denim Moto Jacket in Black, Diesel Time 10 Ankle Boots, Rebecca Minkoff Supernova Stud Nikkie Hobo, Gustto Balna Hobo Bag, Gustto Sophia Bag

Beyonce

Beyonce is the very definition of diva.  As such, confidence is crucial with this costume.  Hair must be long, luscious, cascading curls; the bigger the better.  If you’re daring, go for a sparkly leotard (long sleeves) with shimmering, neutral toned tights. If you’re not so daring, try a mini-dress.  You can do a simple pump or something fierce and big hoops with either look.  The robot claw makes the costume, so if you don’t happen to have an extra one lying around, find a long, black glove (wrist length, satin) and embellish it with shells, beads, sequins and spray paint (nail polish will also work on a smaller area).  The goal is to make it look like her video claw, so aim for chunky and mechanical looking (think armadillo).  Don’t be afraid to go overboard with the makeup; liner and shimmer shadow with extravagant lashes will work well.  An all-over shimmer lotion is great for the face, neck and chest. 

*Extra points if you can command a crowd to join you in a rendition of Single Ladies. 

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Lady Gaga

I anticipate a great many Lady Gaga’s this Halloween, but if you’ve got imagination to spare, there’s no reason why yours can’t be unique.  Lady Gaga is nothing without her high-cut leotard.  Pair it with bright colored tights (or colored fish-nets) and thigh-high leather boots.  If you can pull it off, her signature hair bow is the way to go.  If you’re dexterously challenged in the hair department, opt instead for a blonde bob with severe angles (think Anna Wintour) or another long poker straight (pun intended) wig.  For the crafty costumer, spray lace doilies, attach an elastic band and cut eye holes to create a mask.  Locate a top hat and go to town with lace, feathers, sequins and glitter (playing cards are a nice kitschy touch).  The mask and hat are where you have the most creative freedom, so ask yourself while crafting, “What would Lady Gaga do (WWLGD)?”  Elbow length gloves and big, dark sunglasses and a Disco Stick (you’re on your own with that one) complete the look. 

*Extra points if you can snag Alexander Skarsgard as your escort. 

Shop eModa: Sheiki Spunky Leggings in Magenta, Factory Girl Cheetah Tights with Zips, Rock and Republic Eagle Sunglasses in Black

Halloween is first and foremost a celebratory time of fun and fantasy, but safety should always be considered.  Party in groups, don’t leave your drinks unattended and always, always designate a safe driver.

Happy Halloween, my ghouls and Gaga’s; I look forward to seeing your “fashionable” costumes! 

(To be considered for judging, all pictures must be received at lel@emoda.com by Friday, November 6, 2009.  Please be sure to tell me who you dressed up as, your name and your location.  Winners will be notified by email.) 

Nick DePaula: Can you walk me through the design lines of the First Class?
Kris Wright: The JY First Class is a clean but rich built shoe. When we first began discussing the concept and direction for this model we decided that this shoe needed to be clean and understandable, however very rich and detailed. The shoe is all about clean lines and multiple materials to highlight the clean aesthetic of the shoe. From the angular top line, to the toe cap and to the quarter panel overlay we designed and built this shoe with a lot of attention to detailing.

The shoe has a taller cut than most JY silhouettes, is that a trait we can look forward to in following seasons?
Yes, this shoe is definitely higher than any of the shoes we have done in the past, except for the new boot we are launching next month. While we have another shoe launching in Spring 2010 that’s called the Jhung Yuro Breathe and is also a true high top, I wouldn’t go as far to say that this is our new direction by any means. We have always taken the approach and strategy of designing footwear that we believe falls in line with our personal style for that season or year. To answer your question, yes, we have a great new Hi top coming in Spring and everybody was very happy with how the JY Breathe was received this past Magic show.

Was there anything you changed along the way with the model?
Quite honestly it’s rare that factories nail a shoe the first time out during the development process, but in the case of the First Class, the factory nailed the shoe spot on from a design point of view. We did not have to make any design changes along the way, but we did make some minor color changes once we began selling the shoe in.

What upper materials for this season are you most excited about? The texture and quality that you guys are able to offer isn’t seen too often at that price point.
I’m really excited about the perforated full grain leather and the subtle patent leather detailing we are using on the First Class. Both are very rich and exude value for the end consumer. I am also always proud of the recurring pig skin collar and sock lining that we use on all Jhung Yuro shoes. It’s very rare that you see the kinds of material stories we offer in our product at the prices we retail our shoes at.

What colorway of the First Class have you been rocking most?
I have been rocking my all grey First Class Hi’s. The shoe is now colored Grey/Red but it was originally all grey and was super clean and subtle. We had a war at the office over the addition of adding the hit of red to the shoe. At the end of the day, that particular color is dope either way and I have gotten some good mileage out of the original color up and now I’m about to transition into the Grey/Red version!!

The Old School and First Class are both pretty unique and yet on the same tooling, what were you hoping to do differently with each?
When designing new uppers while using the same tooling, the goal is always to make sure each new model is a far departure from the original model it follows. In the case of the Old School 2, the strapping and lacing system combo is the stand alone detail that clearly defines that model. With the First Class, the toe cap and vamp are the defining pieces that define this model.

What stores can you find Jhung Yuro in and what accounts or markets are you looking to expand into?
We are currently being sold in over 100 independent retailers around the USA, including Up Against the Wall and Jimmy Jazz. We are in the process of ramping up our business with two additional multi-door independent specialty retailers, while staying mindful of taking our time and growing the business in a safe and healthy manner.

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