Cautionary Women

When does a being with nefarious means to achieve greater good stop? And a villain with a perverse bent begin? Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga attempts an answer to that quandary with the Volturi, a coven of hyper-wizened vampires.  Jane is the Volturi's best foot forward, a 1,200-year old vessel of pain. Described in the books as no more than an adolescent boy, Jane and her equally powerful twin brother Alec police showy bloodsuckers, keeping their kind a secret. Dakota Fanning plays her with catatonic resolve in the Twilight movies. 

Photo via Disney Screencaps Poor unfortunate soul you are not when it comes to getting an Ursula costume. The web is bursting with ready-made Ursula dresses  for the fishing. If you want to cross the bridge, my sweet, you've got to pay the toll; it doesn't cost much. ( Just your voice. ) Or use a little witchcraft and create a homemade Ursula costume instead. eHow will teach you how to make an Ursula costume , step by step. Worth checking too is Giddy Girlie's  own take on an Ursula dress . Also get inspiration from this gallery of DIY Ursula costumes , especially this winner . Accessorize with Ursula's trademark conch shell for necklace. Trident and eels are optional. Hair and Makeup Your favorite hairstylist can help you achieve Ursula's famous silver crop, albeit permanently. If you don't want your hair cut that short, much less bleached, simply tie your hair back, preferably down to a bun, and give the front some volume. With a fork  comb an...