Though Halloween is fast approaching, you still have time to pick up this cool backpack for your kids to wear on that very spooky night. The Skeleton Spine Glow-In-The-Dark Backpack is perfect for teens and tweens throwing a non-costume together at the last minute. But what’s really great about this neon backpack is that it can help keep your kids safe any time of the year. Urban Outfitters carries it for $42.

posted: October 24th, 2012
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Know someone who loves Halloween? How about someone who loves Tim Burton? Either way, this The Nightmare Before Christmas Glowing Handbag would be an awesome gift. The scary satchel features an image of Halloween Town complete with a glow-in-the-dark moon and the colorful cast of characters. You can order this conversation piece from The Bradford Exchange Online for $99.95.

posted: October 24th, 2012
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Dressing up as a naughty or nice nurse this Halloween? Then you’ll need to grab this cutesy Hospital Honey Nurse White Costume Purse stat! Sure, it’s a bit last minute to be ordering those final costume details, but you’ve still got a little time left for rush delivery and this bag is just too cute to pass up. Hurry and grab one for just $7.99 on eBay.

posted: October 27th, 2011
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Whether it’s you or your daughter donning the blue gingham this Halloween, no Dorothy costume is complete without Toto in a Basket. Toto may be a tad creepy, but he is removable; you could take him out and substitute him with your own little dog, or better yet, use the basket for next year’s costume too. A basket befits almost any fairy tale character: Little Red Riding Hood, Golidlocks, or even Princess Aurora’s more modest (but arguably more adorable) alter ego Briar Rose. If there’s a yellow brick road in your future, pick one up for $14.99 at Costumes Inc.

posted: October 26th, 2011
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Ack! We’re in the final countdown to Halloween! What do you do if you don’t have a costume yet (and don’t want to brave the mall at this point)? Go to your closet and find your favorite black turtleneck and tights, dig out those mouse ears from your childhood trip to Disney World, and make one trip to the store for a pair of bright red shorts, and voila! Mickey Mouse! And although this Polka Dot Crossbody Bag is clearly Minnie inspired, I don’t think anybody would fuss if you added it to your ensemble. To go the extra step in your last minute disguise, why not pick up a pair of white gloves to boot? This festive bag is a steal at just $9.99 at Spirit Halloween.

posted: October 21st, 2011
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I’m not going to lie, I’m pretty amused by the increasingly weird sexy costume industry. But if you want to babe it up this Halloween, there’s something to be said for the chic simplicity of a body hugging black dress accompanied by jet black hair and a whole lot of eyeliner (and maybe even a set of fake vampire fangs). Whether you’re doing an homage to the retro glamour of Vampira or prefer the campy cleavage of Elvira, you’re going to need a coordinating bag. Why not go for this Hold Fast Handbags Bat Print Cotton and Black Vinyl Halloween Purse? It’s simple and spirited and ties your whole costume together—if anybody questions what you are, just point to the bat print and exclaim, “I’m a sexy vampire, dammit!” It’s $125 at Hold Fast Handbags’ Etsy store.

posted: October 6th, 2011
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Got a wicked Halloween costume planned? Don’t let your bag ruin the effect! We mean, you’re not dressing up as Princess After a Long Day at the Office or Going to the Drugstore Vampire. This month, we’ll feature a few affordable bags that will actually enhance your Halloween look.

The printed Tire Rubber Handbags from GearBolt Factory are grungy, creepy, and probably indestructible, since they really are made from recycled rubber. We love this bold design, but if its half-life isn’t long enough for you, check out their other patterns, all available for $40 on etsy.

Appropriate for: zombie, punk, robot, alien, mutant supervillain, or evil nurse.

posted: October 13th, 2010
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