Name: Hillary Bolger
Year: Fourth

Bolger caught our eye with her simple, yet chic combination of a light sweater and denim shirt. It’s perfect for L.A.’s chilly, autumnal mornings and warm afternoons. The denim shirt adds a pop of color to an otherwise neutral outfit and the rimmed glasses complete the look.

Mojo: How would you describe your style?

Hilary: Situational. It depends on where I am. I dress a lot differently at school than I do when I go to work. I like to look nice but still be comfortable.

M: Do you have a style inspiration?

H: There’s not really one person that I necessarily look to… I definitely look to the past a lot. A lot of vintage high fashion people.

M: Do you have a favorite store?

H: I go to Urban Outfitters, Anthropology, Nasty Gal and a lot of thrift stores.

M: Do you think having your own individual style is important?

H: For me it is. When you look at somebody, whether or not you should have a snap judgment about them, you definitely do. So I think it’s a good way to get a sense of your personality across.

M: Is there anything in your bag or purse that you can’t live without?

H: Definitely sunglasses and lip-gloss.

M: Do you have a favorite article of clothing?

H: I have a pair of black boots, with a little bit of a heel, that are still super comfortable. They go with everything.

M: How would you describe fashion at UCLA?

H: Varied… Definitely varied. A lot better than I originally expected. There are a lot of people that are very fashion-conscious here. It’s fun to people-watch.

How do you change up your look for fall? Have a friend you think we should include in our fashion feature? Share your thoughts in the comments below or tweet us @dbmojo.

—Nory Call

Tags: Fall, Fashion

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In the spirit of Halloween, Ackerman Union A-level has been transformed into a mini pumpkin patch — real pumpkins, hay, pumpkin cake…the whole shebang. Students walking by today no doubt noticed the curious installation.

Psy, the Korean singer known for his hit “Gangnam Style“, Alice from Alice in Wonderland, the minions from Despicable Me and Winnie the Pooh were all present … in pumpkin form.

Members of ASUCLA exhibited their pumpkin carvings for the 35th annual pumpkin carving festival on display at Ackerman Union until 5 p.m. today.

The Psy pumpkin was a favorite amongst passersby. It stole the show with its presentation (“Gangnam style” was blasting in the background and there were flashing disco lights).

Click on the each of the photos below to see some of our favorite carvings from today’s festival.

Which pumpkin did you think was the most spook-tacular? Tweet us @dbmojo or comment below.

P.S. If you are a Psy fan, you should check out this “Gangnam Style” Halloween light show.

—Kassy Cho

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We’ve compiled a list of classic Halloween songs to help you get into the spirit of the holiday. But in case you’re looking for something a bit more from this century, here are some more modern, Halloween-themed songs.

These are sure to get everyone at the costume party jumping. Do the kids still describe parties as “jumping”? Let’s just assume they do.

With everything from Rihanna to Queens of the Stone Age, you’ll have plenty of variety throughout the night in case people get tired of Thriller (which is impossible because Thriller is awesome).

1. This is Halloween – Marilyn Manson

2. Disturbia – Rihanna

3. Vampires Will Never Hurt You – My Chemical Romance

4. Monster – Kanye West

5. Burn the Witch – Queens of the Stone Age

6. Bones – The Killers

7. Ghosts n Stuff – Deadmau5

8. Haunted – Evanescence

9. Cannibal – Ke$ha

10. Heads Will Roll – Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Classic Halloween Playlist by Sarah Greenwald, Mojo blogger.

—Mike Bedard

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Love Halloween, but hate being spooked?

If you’re looking for a movie to watch tonight, keep in mind that there are plenty of cute, cheesy and fun Halloween movies out there.

We get it—sometimes you’re just not in the mood to hide behind the covers and flinch every time you see blood. If so, check out our list of heart warming, not heart attack inducing, Halloween-themed flicks.

(If that’s your thing, though, take a look at this article about must-see horror flicks, written by one of our arts and entertainment reporters).

1. “Hocus Pocus”: This classic movie tells the tale of three sister witches who return to an East Coast town on Halloween. It’s packed full of cheesiness and memorable one-liners (“I…smell… children!”). Kudos to Sarah Jessica Parker for winning the creepiest Halloween song award.

2. “Halloweentown Series”: This four-part Disney Channel movie series captures the Halloween spirit without the bloody and goriness of your typical horror film. Like Harry Potter, it taps into every child’s dream of becoming a witch or a wizard.

3. “The Nightmare Before Christmas”: This fantastical adventure story is an animated movie masterpiece. Follow Jack Skellington’s adventure into ‘Christmas Town’ while experiencing the magic that is Tim Burton’s mind.

4. “Casper”: Based on the animated cartoon, “Casper the Friendly Ghost” (we repeat: friendly), this Halloween film is about as tame as it can get. Also, ladies, we know you totally had a crush on Casper as a pre-teen. The human Casper, we mean. Unless, of course, white blobs are your thing…

5. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”: Musicals + Halloween = Best. Idea. Ever. You won’t be scared, but it might freak you out a bit… in a good way. Gender-bending for the win!

6. “Ghostbusters”: Ghostbusters! Psh, who doesn’t know the song? The movie isn’t half bad either. Watch as a group of unemployed guys tackle a ghost-busting service.

7. “The Addams Family”: This movie brings to life all your favorite characters from the original animated cartoon. In this family, nothing ever goes right and something crazy always happens.

8. “Beetlejuice”: Another Tim Burton must-see. This movie centers on the classic storyline of ghosts who live in their old home and try to get rid of the new inhabitants. Unlike your usual horror films that involve a bloody mess, this movie is bloody funny!

9. “Young Frankenstein”: Two words: Mel. Brooks. This is one of the funniest adaptations of Frankenstein you will ever see. In this adaptation, Dr. Frankenstein tries to follow his grandfather’s footsteps and create a human being… but it all turns into a monstrous mess.

10. “Edward Scissorhands”: The title may seem scary, but it is one of the most heart warming movies you will ever see. Tim Burton (who, um, seems to have a bit of a thing for Halloween) tells a beautiful story of a man who has scissors for hands and falls in love. Plus, it stars the hunky Johnny Depp, so there’s that.

What are you planning to watch this Halloween? Did we forget to mention any cute Halloween movies? Share your recommendations in the comments below or tweet us @dbmojo.

—Sarah Greenwald

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Spice up your Halloween parties tonight with this ghoulish gobble!

If you’re dying to carve pumpkins this year but daunted by the horrific mess, satisfy your craving with this terrifying treat.

It’s simple to make and you can find all of the ingredients at the dining hall (no tricks with this treat, promise!)

To make one lantern, use a small knife to slice the top off a navel orange and cut around its interior to hollow it out. Scoop out the orange segments, chop them and mix them with fresh fruit salad (I like to use apples, bananas, and grapes).

Carve small facial features in one side of the orange, fill the lantern with fruit salad and enjoy!

Nothin’ quite like having your food grin at you before you consume it.

—Amy Giroux

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