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Regardless of whether you're a supporter of Obama or Romney (or neither!), get into the 2012 election spirit with these fashion-forward political-themed goodies.

Urban OutfittersFUN Artists Occupy a Voting Booth Tee
One at a time, please. (Voting scandals are so 2008.)

Available at urbanoutfitters.com, $28.







24 Denims Finds Worth Trying On

Alex WooAlex Woo Little Activist Necklaces
Bribery will get you everywhere nowhere. Win crowds over with designer Alex Woo's silver, gold, and diamond-studded party charm necklaces.

Available at alexwoo.com, $158-$1,158.






Modify WatchesModify Watches Rock the Vote Watches
Only time will tell the winner. Between now and then, show your true colors with a Rock the Vote wrist ticker.

Available at modifywatches.com, $25-$80.

Preview the Target and Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection

TomsToms Vote 2012 Shoes
You're never one to tiptoe around the issues. Which is precisely why you should try pro-vote kicks on for size.

Available at toms.com, $58.






USofAwesome.comU.S. of Awesome Tee
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Head to the nearest patch with your little pumpkin pickers in tow. From Maryland to Texas, we've got the perfect spots for cider, corn mazes, and fall fun.

Belkin Family Lookout FarmBelkin Family Lookout Farm
Bostonians know Belkin Family Lookout Farm does fall in a big way. Scale the hay pyramid, wander the burlap maze, and then break for apple cider and donuts.

89 Pleasant Street South, South Natick, MA (508-653-0653 or lookoutfarm.com).




Kid- Friendly Halloween Wall Decals

Dallas ArboretumDallas Arboretum
Cinderella would have hightailed it early from the ball if she'd known a carriage like the one here awaited. Fairy tale-themed houses and 50,000 gourds and squashes make up the elaborate displays at Dallas Arboretum. That's how they do it in Texas.

8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX (214-515-6500 or dallasarboretum.org).



Fishkill FarmsFishkill Farms
At Fishkill Farms - about 90 minutes from Manhattan - pumpkin and apple-picking seasons conveniently coincide. After finding a jack-o'-lantern-worthy gourd, pluck Golden Delicious from the

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We've rounded up a bounty of new makeup for fall that won't have you cursing the change in season.

Rimmel London

Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Mascara

The oversized brush amps up the volume on lifeless lashes.

Available at ulta.com, $7.

72 NAIL POLISH COLORS FOR FALL

Revlon

Revlon ColorStay Smoky Shadow Stick

Smoky eyes are easy with two pops of complementary colors.

Available at revlon.com, $9.

TargetNP Set Lip Balm in Capri

Trade your gloss for this nourishing, vitamin-rich balm that doubles as a subtle lip tint.

Available at target.com, $10.

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BootsBoots No7 Poppy King Raindrops Collection Lip Crayon in Dancing

Define your pucker with a glossy crayon in fall-leaf red.

Available at shopbootsusa.com, $10.

CliniqueClinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfecting Makeup

This lightweight, oil-free base minimizes the appearance of pores for a complexion

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Here's everything you could wish for on your little's first birthday.

TableclothModa Home Tablecloths

Since frosting mishaps are guaranteed, you're tempted to cover the table in paper. But retro-style cotton cloths are worth a little extra laundry.

Available at homealamode.com, $37.

DIY Birthday Party Ideas

Home PinatasWunderland Home Pinatas

Adios, donkeys. This time around, let sweets fly from pinatas in the shapes of birds, whales, and pigs. If you don't have the heart to take a swing at the cute creatures, request one with pull strings.

Available at wunderlandhome.com, $55-$100.

Acme Party BoxAcme Party Box Birthday To Go

An occasion this big deserves to be celebrated a few times. This tube filled with a felt crown, candle, and other essentials provides everything you need for spur-of-the-moment shindigs.

Available at acmepartybox.com, $21.

Kids Shoes for Fall

Baloon-TroopersGeronimo Balloon-Troopers

Order

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From simple nails at Jen Kao to wax paper stickers at Rodarte and show stopping designs at Rachel Antonoff this year, the nails at New York Fashion Week stepped it up a notch in diversity.


Rodarte NYFW NailsMichele Huynh and a team of CND nail artists at Rodarte created the lattice fingertip toppers with a base of Desert Suede mixed with Frosting Cream, followed by Super Shiney top coat. On wax paper they spread a blend of the first two colors and Chocolate Milk, added a matte top coat, and let it dry overnight. Then they cut strips and applied one to each nail.






70+ Nail Polish Colors for Fall




Nails at Jen Kao NYFWAt Jen Kao, simplicity was key. Helena Robinson, CND's overseer of fingertips backstage, describes how to get the look.
1) First, apply a base coat of sheer metallic (models wore Gold Shimmer Effects).

2) Add a layer of a creamy nude, like Pink Lily.

3)Finish with a matte top coat for a soft, sharkskin-like finish.

Ocean Inspired Nail Art

Nails at Rachel Antonoff NYFWAt Rachel Antonoff artists at CND

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If the shoe fits, buy it. Here, some of our favorite shoes of the season.


Fiona Glitter FlatFiona Glitter Ballet Flats
Available at loft.com, $55.














Dashi LoaferBCBG Dashi Loafer
Available at bcbg.com, $89.













Roma Heeled LoaferDr. Martens Roma Heeled Loafer
Available at dmuastore.com, $130.












Fall 2012 Trends




Calla Elastic ShootieDonald J Pliner Calla Crepe Elastic Shootie
Available at donaldjpliner.com, $198.













Lace-Up Wedge BootOld Navy Lace-Up Wedge Boot
Available at oldnavy.gap.com, $32.50.











Beauty Trend 2012: Eye Makeup Inspiration



Signature Whipstitch MocL.L.Bean Signature Whipstitch Camp Moc
Available at llbean.com, $99.












Restricted Betsy OxfordRestricted Betsy Oxford
Available at yellowplum.com, $42.










For 70 more shoes to fall in love with this season, visit our shoe roundup at dailycandy.com.


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Micro-floral printsWe asked L.A.-based DIY expert Kate Albrecht (a.k.a. the beautiful Mr. Kate) to show us how to create DIY floral prints as inspired by the micro florals on the fall 2012 runways at Suno, Paul & Joe, and Band of Outsiders, to name a few.






This easy and approachable floral pattern is the hottest trend of the season, so get your plain collared shirt ready to be all flowered up.

Supplies:
Button down collared shirt
Fabric paint
Paper plate
Fabric markers
Aluminum foil

1Step 1) Take a piece of aluminum foil about 4 inches by 4 inches. Crumple up the aluminum foil in a ball and make sure there is negative space so that the ball has texture to it.







2Step 2) Dip the aluminum foil into paint that you pour out onto your paper plate. Press the aluminum foil onto your shirt in the area you want to make your pattern. We suggest the collar, pocket, or even down the middle.






Fall 2012 Trends



3Step 3) Use a different piece of aluminum foil for each color of paint that you use to make your floral

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Harvest ArtYour little's relationship with produce is less than fruitful. If it's not juiced, pouched, or rolled up, she's not interested. But we have a way to stamp out the problem once and for all. It just takes a little creativity - and a lot of paint.

Turn a fall harvest into a fruitful activity with a few simple steps.

Step 11) Slice an apple in half

2) Dip apple in a plate of paint

Step 33) Place apple with paint onto a paper bag. Stamp the bag with the apple.

4) Paint in seeds and a stem for added decoration.

Note: You can repeat this with a pear as well, in green paint.

Step 55) Slice a celery stalk

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Step 66) Dip the cut edges into purple or pink paint.

Step 77) Stamp the celery to reveal a rose.

Create a Simple Home Craft Center

Step 88) Transform a potato with cookie cutters but cutting out leaf shaped

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