Tricks and treats

HALLOWEEN HOW-TOS: Playing dress-up is one of the few children's pleasures that is even more fun to do as an adult, especially when there are so many options to choose from. Instead of the expected, choose a Halloween costume that's more stylish than spooky. Twiggy is a perfect option this year as the look you need is probably in your closet if you've been shopping recently. Pair a minidress with a short blonde wig, and make sure to focus your makeup on the eyes, with long lashes painted on and lots of eyeliner. If you want a look with more versatility try channeling Carrie Bradshaw from "Sex and the City." You can choose one of her fabulous looks, but it's more fun to focus on the zany ones, like bandana headbands, running shorts with heels , gold name necklaces or huge pin-on flowers. Jane Fonda as the stylish hooker Bree from the '70s film "Klute" is a fun look, but you have to invest in a shag wig to pull this off. Add a black outfit, tall boots and a trench, and you're all set. Two easily recognizable looks are Gwyneth Paltrow from "The Royal Tennenbaums" and Faye Dunaway as Bonnie in "Bonnie and Clyde." For the former find an izod dress, pin your hair up in a bob and load on the black eyeliner. As Bonnie you'll need a beret, a (plastic) gun and the perfect cardigan, scarf and plaid skirt matched with Mary Janes. Now go out and kill the competition.