According to philosopher Simon Critchley, “David Bowie was the greatest artist in any medium from the 1970s onwards” — and hey, who am I to argue with that? Critchley authored the 2014 book Bowie, described as a “concise and engaging excursion” into the musician's repertoire. 

 

I have not read it yet (the stack of books beside my bed is judging me), but I have been listening to Simon’s “Definitive Bowie Playlist” on repeat. Play it while you dream of Life on Mars.

My favorite part of Halloween? Handfuls of candy corn and those mini packs of Milk Duds. For the die-hards, check out the latest homewares collection from John Derian. 

 

I call the pieces chooky (chic + spooky) — yes, I just made that up, and yes, it will be a thing this Halloween season.

Dori Greenspan is a baking legend – James Beard Award-winning, NYT best-selling – and an all around lovely human. 

 

She is about to drop a new recipe book (her fourteenth!) Baking with Dorie, Sweet, Salty and Simple, available on October 19th.

 

(And as if she is not prolific enough, check out her newsletter xoxo Dorie for tips, tricks and behind-the-scenes scoops on her process).

I so love the feeling of being swaddled in a jumpsuit. My personal preferred brands include the chef wear company Tilit and the pricier-but-worth-it, Rachel Comey — this one in particular feels very much in the MOOD.

 

However, my current obsession is Rivet Utility. I have just purchased my first jumpsuit in, wait for it... corduroy. I don’t think anyone will notice when I outfit repeat, right? 

 

Pro-tip: If you are having trouble with sizing, DM Daun @rivetutility, Rivet's sparkly Founder and CEO on Instagram.

Have I mentioned I like chocolate?

 

L.A. Burdick does a sinfully tempting Chocolate Ghost, which is the perfect host/hostess gift for October. The ghosts are nestled in a tiny coffin shaped box. Yes, you read that correctly; and I would be remiss if I did not mention Burdick's signature (& adorable) Chocolate Mice. 

 

Don't expect these in your trick-or-treat bags, kiddos. They will be long gone by then.