Halloween 2009 Guide - New York Magazine

There are still a few more weeks to get your costumes in order for the New York & Boston Halloween Costume parties.

And in case you're still in need of more ideas & inspiration, here are a few Halloween costume recs courtesy of New York Magazine.

Lady Gaga & Michael Jackson anyone?

The Sports Guy's Halloween Costume Advice

Author, ESPN.com & ESPN the Magazine columnist, 'podcaster' and now costume consultant? Bill Simmons has some advice for all of you who are still searching for that perfect costume for GOTO’s Halloween Costume Ball.

He recently answered the following question from one of his readers:

I'm a 24-year-old female looking for a Halloween costume that (a) isn't skanky (does that exist anymore??) and (b) will piss off as many people in NYC as possible. I'm from MA and it goes without saying a huge NE sports fan and somehow got sucked into living and working in Times Square for the past two years so I'd love a costume that would further alienate myself from the people in this city. Suggestions??

Check out the Sports Guy’s latest column (and scroll to the bottom) for his four suggestions.

Come to think of it, maybe his suggestions are better suited for our Boston Halloween Costume Ball ...

Halloween 2009: The DIY Costume Year

According to the 2009 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey (seriously - this survey really exists), 16.8% of Americans will be making their own costumes this year instead of purchasing them. And 15.8% will be reusing last year's costumes.

At GOTO's Halloween Costume Ball, we strongly encourage do-it-yourself costumes. So you frugal '09 Halloweeners will fit right in with us.

And if you're still looking for costume ideas for this year's party, you won't find them in the aforementioned survey. Below are their projected top ten adult costumes for Halloween this year.

Apparently, 2009 is also the year when Americans will stop trying:

1. Witch.

2. Vampire

3. Pirate

4. Clown

5. Wench/Tart/Vixen

6. Cat

7. Devil

8. Scary Costume/Mask

9. Athlete

10. Police Officer

Hey DJ!

GOTO NY's Halloween Costume Party is a few weeks away and tickets are going quickly. That pace isn't likely to let up anytime soon now that we've got two of New York's hottest DJ's - DJ Karomel & Edgar Guerrero - lined up for the night.

DJ Karomel is a 16 year veteran of the New York underground dance scene. Having worked as an audio engineer and studio manager for major musical artists such as Eric Morillo, Karomel also found his musical inspiration from entertainers like Louie Vega, Danny Tenaglia, Armand Van Heldon, Audio Bully’s and Daft Punk.

Karomel has traveled around the world experiencing the house music movement on a global scale. His ability to adjust to his audience and seamlessly mix various genres of music makes DJ Karomel a unique and desirable presence in the New York entertainment industry.

Edgar Guerrero emerged out of the Miami dance music scene in 1996 and since has DJed, promoted and managed a number of Miami’s hottest nightclubs. In 2006, Edgar moved to New York to enlighten a new audience using his musical talents.

Guerrero is a much-needed breath of fresh air in New York nightlife, and his shows are a musical experience sure to entertain audiences from around the globe.