It’s Halloween again. That’s a pretty big deal in my house. Actually, it’s a pretty big deal in my neighborhood. The public playground throws a party—the most attended of the year. The guy who owns the mansion on the corner hires a decorator and caterer to gussy up the entry and dining room to resemble a graveyard and haunted house, complete with fancy hors d’eouvres and libations for the parents, and goody bags for the kids. (Though at the moment, Mel Gibson’s film crews have taken the place over to shoot his latest film.) At sundown, Marlborough Street closes, and every parent and child around treks off in search of candy. The houses are decorated, some with sound effects, people sit on their porches, hand out candy and coo at the kids’ costumes. A bunch of grown-ups even get dressed up. Not I. My kids, of course, do. Last year they were FBI agents, donning blue blazers, ties and handcuffs. This year it’s all Star Wars, all the time. One will be a Clone Trooper and the other Darth Vader. See their pic above. Their friends will be various other Star Wars characters, like Babba Fett and Obi-Wan Kenobi. If I were a more indulgent mom, I’d muster up the energy to parade around as Princess Leia. Alas, it’s not happening. However, if you are looking for some galactic inspiration this Halloween, read on, because you can battle the dark side decked out in designer pieces from our best boutiques.

DARTH VADER

A tough and sexy spin on the dark side. Rick Owens Metallic Panel Coat, $3,295, at Net-a-Porter; Graham & Spencer Faux Leather Skinny Pants, $295, at Intermix, where Store Adore shoppers save $50 on online purchases of $350 or more (use code “ADORE” at checkout); Jimmy Choo Heather Patent Boots, $1,195, at Net-a-Porter.

C-3PO

Geeky goes girly, all golden and glam. Michael Kors Cashmere Beaded Dress, $2,995, at Net-a-Porter; Marc by Marc Jacobs Metallic Ankle Boots, $490, at Net-a-Porter; Accessories and Beyond Braided Cuff, regularly $187, Store Adore price, $162, at Ravinstyle, where Store Adore shoppers save $25 on purchases of $100 or more (use code “StoreAdore” at checkout).

PRINCESS LEIA

White hot, even without a weapon. Belted Shift by Milly, regularly $315, on sale for $221, at Twigs; Chloe Raised Leaf Boots, $1,495 at Net-a-Porter; Antoinette Lee Dolcita Clutch, regularly $235, Store Adore price $210, at Ravinstyle, where Store Adore shoppers save $25 on purchases of $100 or more (use code “StoreAdore” at checkout); Twinkle Whiskey Patent Belt, $154, Store Adore price $115.50, at Goldyn, where Store Adore shoppers receive 25% off full-priced items (use code “SADEALS” at checkout) and 40% off sale items (use code “SA40″ at checkout).

CHANCELLOR PALPATINE

A lady in red is all the rage. Body AMR dress (currently out of stock) at Net-a-Porter; Cluster Cuff at All the Rage, where Store Adore shoppers save 20% off a purchase of $50 or more (use code “StoreAdore” at checkout).

CHEWBACCA

Furry and so fine. Gryphon Faux Fur Vest, regularly $830, Store Adore price $780, at Intermix, where Store Adore Shoppers save $50 on online purchases of $350 or more (use code “ADORE” at checkout).

Halloween costumes from Annie’s Costumes.

Start a web site serving all fashion addicts with a love of shopping, trunk shows, the latest looks and trends, and throw in a few exclusive deals into the mix. Well, why didn’t we think of that (wink, wink)? With short designer bios to provide shoppers with background information on their discoveries, the site features more than 40 designers, including Adam, Charlotte Ronson, Development, Twinkle, Mint and more, along with an edited collection of vintage clothing and jewelry, Goldyn set up this dream of a virtual boutique! With the newest labels and an eye for selecting the best merch online, this painfully stylish e-shop is now offering an exclusive deal to Store Adore Shoppers!

All of the amazing garments and accessories on the site must go on sale eventually, and when those prices drop once, they drop twice for our devoted users. Now, when you enter the code ” SA40” on Goldyn’s site, 40 percent will fall right off of any sale merchandise you’ve purchased! Now that deal is Goldyn! You can also get 25 percent off regularly priced merchandise by entering SA Deals at checkout.

We Adore:Everything about this Generra belted shift in Riviera Blue (regularly $275, StoreAdore price $82.50). Everything about this dress is spot on the season’s trends, from the jewel toned color to the of-the-moment shift shape.

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If you’re like us, you’ll probably never understand the point of fantasy football—even after hour-long lectures on dynasty leagues and average draft positions. But imagine if you could put together your dream outfit: a killer dress, a statement bag, and all the right accessories, with serious savings to boot….

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Frustrated with a lack of resources for hot brands in their hometown of Denver, fashion junkies Vanessa Barcus and Melissa Gelfand founded Goldyn, an e-commerce site specializing in the latest labels and hottest new fashions. With short designer bios to provide shoppers with background information on their discoveries, the site features more than 40 designers, including Adam, Charlotte Ronson, Development, Twinkle, Mint and more, along with an edited collection of vintage clothing and jewelry.

We Adore: This Corey Lynn Calter tweed shell is seasonally chic. Try layering it over a long sleeve tee in cooler weather (regularly $212, Store Adore price $159).

Store Adore Shoppers Save 20% on purchases of $150 or more at Basic Boutique

Your greatest talent? Your ability to fill your wardrobe with easy, versatile pieces that pack a fashion punch and leave your girlfriends to wonder just how you do it every time. The secret weapon behind your seemingly innate sense of effortless chic? Basic Boutique. The website is your source for tops, sweaters, dresses and accessories—in mostly solid colors or simple prints—that have that extra little something. While some might think of “basics” as solid tees, socks and skivvies, a basic here is a chic, trend-driven, unfussy piece you’ll wear again and again.

We Adore: This leopard print top by Parker has a super sexy slit back. But you can pull it off at work with a jacket on top (regularly $157, Store Adore price $132).

Store Adore Shoppers save 20% on purchases of $50 or more at All The Rage!

For bling junkies, All the Rage offers the ultimate fix: a transfixing trove of discount trend accessories, many modeled on some of today’s hottest (and most expensive) designer pieces. From classic lariats to bright enameled bangles, monogrammed pendants and over-the-top faux-gem cocktail rings, All the Rage has every part of you covered for any occasion. Ladies, be warned: This selection is not for the faint of heart. Allow yourself some serious browsing time, or direct your search by price, popularity or even magazine where the style last appeared.

We Adore: This Contadora drop necklace and matching earrings, and a classic cuff will add fashion flair to any of your cold-weather basics (regularly $52 combined, Store Adore price $41).

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Fashion junkie: noun. One who treats fashion magazines like textbooks, laps up the latest trends and passionately pursues the hottest new labels. A number of boutiques in major cities like New York and L.A. cater to such fashion followers, but what’s an FJ to do if she finds herself in areas where the style potential still remains untapped? Frustrated with a lack of resources for hot brands in their hometown of Denver, fashion junkies Vanessa Barcus and Melissa Gelfand founded Goldyn, an e-commerce site (and Denver-based trunk-show service) specializing in the latest labels and hottest new fashions. With short designer bios to provide shoppers with background information on their discoveries, the site features more than 40 designers, including Adam, Charlotte Ronson, Botkier, Mint and more, along with an edited collection of vintage clothing and jewelry.

We Adore: This cowl neck with silk chain (regularly $295, Store Adore price $221) is the same one that saw on Gossip Girl’s Serena wore on this week’ episode. Love the way she paired it with purple jeans.

We Adore:Also, by ADAM, this pleated double collar jacket (regularly $595, Store Adore price $446) is just the right item for the transition from summer to fall.

We Adore: This Epice floral print wrap (regularly $95, Store Adore price $67) adds pop to almost anything.

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To me, it is the Elizabeth Bennet of design accents. Delicate, but extraordinary; soft, yet surprising; classic, but with just enough “oomph” to still pack a punch, braids have been popping up everywhere. But you don’t need to be an Austen enthusiast to appreciate the effect of a properly placed braid, because designers are now using this whimsical embellishment in the most unexpected ways. The interlaced construction is replacing the essential straps and supporting elements of many garments, allowing established labels to blur the lines of artistry and architecture. For instance, every purse needs a strap, right? (Ignore the existence of the clutch for a moment.) Well, Treesje transformed the necessary handles of a handbag into funky-and-fun design elements by replacing the ordinary purse strap with braids. (Below: Treesje Black Asher Bag available at Privileged, $490)

A simple black leather bag suddenly gains some head-turning appeal with the addition of a concise braided detail. The fact that Store Adore shoppers receive a special 20 percent discount doesn’t make it any less enticing, does it? The brilliance of the braid is this: it is fun, flirty and playful without being loud or unrefined. It is the perfect statement of underscored elegance every great shopper searches for but not-so-often finds. On the Treesje purse the braid adds an off-beat, unexpected charm, but here on the ADAM braided strap wrap tank (below, $185 at Goldyn, where store adore shoppers also save 20 percent) the braided cross-back shoulder straps endow an otherwise ordinary tank top with subtle femininity.

Seductively ladylike, the gentle openness of this top is so nonchalantly sexy, I just can’t stand it!

Aside from the new ways that designers are using the braid and summoning its feminine air, the most fascinating aspect of the braided trend this season is the way different materials are being intertwined. On the “Thalia” Macrame Neck Dress at Reiss (below, $540), the braid is a dazzling entanglement of gold that dances against entrancing sapphire silk to exude a sense of elegance rarely discovered off the Oscar’s red carpet.

Very few staples of adolescence manage to sneak their way into adulthood, so when the braid managed to find its way from my second-grade hairdo into my favorite, fashion-focused boutiques, I felt obligated to share the latest eye-catching trend. My advice? Rock this punch-packing style and leave your spectators wondering what hit them.