One employee who took time off for what he called a family illness was found in a time-stamped Facebook photo at a costume party, all decked out.

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Her filing in Los Angeles on Friday marks an end to a romance that captivated the nation with its numerous displays of affection, including a vow renewal ceremony every year and a Halloween costume party that featured Hollywood stars.

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Stylists are on hand to amp up each costume and the party is spread out across three floors, with dramatically dressed DJs spinning songs on each one.

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Festivities will include a Halloween dance party and costume contest.

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If it is a family gathering and you are part of the family, try to show up and be with the family, then duck out and be Santa, then get out of costume and return to the party with as minimum fuss as possible.

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Mr. MEAD: Well, the thing is, you have to remember that I'm, you know, I'm the mummy that cooked the dinner, and I'm the one that planned the owl party, and I'm the one making the ice cream treats, so the costume's got to be on the simple side.

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Since then she worn everything from a red asymmetrical goddess dress from Lanvin (BAFTAs), a short frilly lace number from Bottega Veneta (MTV Movie Awards), a challenging floral print column gown from Lanvin (Alexander McQueen Costume Institute Gala), and a collage-like short frock with a train from Chanel (Vanity Fair Oscar Party).

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