At Her Campus Colgate this week, we’re feeling spookily creative and a bit proactive as we help you get a head start on Halloween this year! And no. We’re not recommending which Party City to hit for that cookie-cutter costume. We’re channeling some serious Martha Stewart energy for these DIY costumes.
So, forget the Halloween Super Store. Let’s raid Kinney’s drugstore for our first DIY disguise…
After all, you can’t be Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy without a trusty pair of latex cleaning gloves!
These two pin-ners execute the Spongebob theme quite seamlessly with a few items from dear old gammy’s closet. A pair of dollar-store slippers, a pale blue neckerchief, and a few crafty details (i.e. the construction paper shells & ribbon tied belt). Truly, DIY to the rescue!
We know what you’re thinking, as we too felt a bit sugary sweet for the hallowed holiday. Where are the guts and gore? Look no further than your local grocery store!
Grab a few boxes of Lucky Charms and a couple ounces of the goriest food coloring you can find to become…dun – dun – dun…the ultimate Cereal Killer!
This clever costume can only be completed with a few plastic knife details. Then, you’ll have truly killed it!
For our next DIY costume, we look no further than the hallowed halls of North Shore High (aka the setting of the 2004 hit comedy Mean Girls). And no. Don’t get any ideas of that oh-so-revealing Santa skirt or even an all-pink ensemble.
For this particular imitation, we’re channeling Damian’s digs!
So, throw on a blue hoodie, a cheap pair of shades, and grab a sharpie to complete one of the most hilarious ensembles of this holiday season! Just remember, she doesn’t even go here!
For our last pick this week, we’re calling all make up artists and begging for a YouTube tutorial! It’s Halloween, after all, and no party could be complete without a bone-ified party-goer (get it?). Yes! Our last recommendation is a DIY skeleton – with some serious eyeliner.
The costume itself is quite simple. Take a few slashes at an old white tee to make a rib-like illusion. Then, you’re going to need a lot of black lipstick, a few tubes of noir mascara, the thick-tipped eyeliner, and pale white face paint.
Mix it all together and you’ll have a drop dead gorgeous look at this year’s Halloween bash!
Whether you take from our top four suggestions or revamp another tried-and-true costume with the DIY touch, just remember this: no one likes an outfit repeater. So, break out the creativity this season and let’s get spooky!
Featured Image via Flickr/ Flood G.