I say this every year: Chicks. Love. Halloween. It gives them the opportunity to be someone else for the night, dress sexier than they normally would, and escape the everyday. (Read my past post about it here.)

A lot of us guys hate Halloween. Leaving the house dressed like an idiot. Hoping your buddies don't see. Praying your girl forgot her camera, so pics of you dressed as a sheep to her Bo Peep don't end up posted on sites like mine.

I feel you. So again this year, I am teaming up with Shirley of Hollywood to offer you a shot at winning a costume set for you and your girl, that'll make her feel sexy, and that you can actually in public. Without shame. Another one of you will win a single costume, and you can either get your girl something hot to wear, or pick something for yourself.

Here are a few suggestions for costumes that are popular couples choices. There's the Fisherman and Mermaid. She can make it as sexy as she wants, you get to wear real pants. The mobster couple lets you release your inner Tony Soprano, or go for the Napoleon outfit and attempt to take over her world.

You can see other choices on HowCool.com. They carry the complete line of Shirley costumes for you and your girl. You'll definitely find something that'll satisfy her need to be sexy and your need to retain your dignity.

To enter for a shot at winning a free one, just click here and enter your email addy. Since the parties start later this week, I'm going to pick the winner this Wednesday afternoon at 5pm, so they can get the costume shipped in time.

The coming fall and winter months mean rougher conditions outdoors, and an ass kicking for your kicks. Just your regular commute through snow, sleet, and salted streets can trash your shoes faster than Terrell Owens trashes his team the day after a loss.

Which is why Rockport developed their XCS collection. They're engineered to survive the outdoors, but designed to look good at the office. These Rockports rock features like a Dynamic Suspension system for foot-saving cushioning, washable full-grain leather so you can get the road salts and grime off, and rubber soles to keep you from slipping on an ice patch and becoming the next big YouTube video. Some styles also come with the Walk-Dry waterproof technology, that keeps water out and your dogs dry.

They come in over 50 styles - like the Bocane, Open Adventure and Tuamotu shown - that can take a beating, yet still take you from the train to the cubicle in comfort, out for drinks after skiing with your girl, or hiking through a mountain trail, while still looking good.

www.rockport.com