C'est la vie! Bette Midler celebrates Halloween with extravagant French themed party in New York, despite Hurricane Sandy destruction

It was definitely a scary 48 hours for the inhabitants of New York.
But now that Hurricane Sandy has moved away from the East Coast, it's back to business for most New Yorkers, including Bette Midler.
The veteran actress and singer continued her life as usual and celebrated her yearly extravagant celebrity 'Hulaween' bash on Wednesday night in the storm-struck city.

I have arrived! Bette Midler hosted her annual Halloween party in honour of her foundation in the midsts of the Hurricane Sande destruction

Hurricane Bette: The singer was keen to host her annual party to raise funds for her restoration projects, which are no doubt much needed after the storm

Despite the fact that Lower Manhattan is still without power, Bette managed to find a venue uptown which did have electricity: The Waldorf Astoria hotel.
And as the annual bash is held in honour of her charity Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project which tries to create more green space in New York, it is no wonder that the Rose singer was so keen to carry on with the party, especially as the funds raised with the bash could be used to help restore the city after the storm.
And the actress herself seemed in high spirits, as she attended the French-themed party dressed in what appeared to be a zombie Coco Chanel costume.

Legends: Bette was joined by Blonde star Debbie Harry, who came as a Moulin Rouge dancer

Talking French: The annual Halloween bash had a French theme this year

Wearing a black wig with her face pale in white make-up and dressed in a grey tweed suit layered with pearl necklaces, Bette greeted celebrity guests which included Debra Messing, Debbie Harry, Michael Kors and Dita von Teese.
Debra Messing dressed in a Marie Antoinette inspired costume, while Michael Kors and his husband Lance LePere came as matching stereotypical French men including berets on their heads and baguettes tucked under their arms.
Meanwhile, Blondie star Debbie Harry was dressed up to the nines and flaunted her great shape in a Moulin Rouge showgirl outfit, complete with feathers and blonde pigtails.

Mais ouis: Guests including Debra Messing, Michael Kors and Lance LePere seemed to be in high spirits

Off with her head: The former Will & Grace star donned an extravagant Marie Antoinette costume