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Last Minute Halloween Costumes You Already Have in Your Closet

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Rachael Dolan Student Contributor, Fairfield University
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Pamela Grant Student Contributor, Fairfield University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Nothing says last minute Halloween costume like a black cat. Here are some different costume ideas so you can retire those cat ears this year. 

1. Deer

For this look everything can be found in the most basic makeup kit: white eyeliner or a white jumbo eye shadow pencil, bronzer, white eyeshadow and brown eyeshadow. Here is a makeup tutorial on how to transform your face into a fawn.

For the antlers you might have a pair boxed up for Christmas time or you can make a pair with a headband, twigs and masking tape.

For the costume, there are many options for this look that you probably have in your closet. One choice could be a brown dress and brown boots. An alternative outfit is a fur vest paired with a brown top and tan pants. Also, a brown cardigan with a white top underneath and tan pants can work. 

2. A Biker Chick

Do you have a leather jacket? Well, you can whip up a look with a leather jacket in no time. Apply an intense winged liner and red lipstick. Put on some ripped or black jeans, a bandana,  and voila, you’re an edgy biker chick. The great thing about this look is it can be as conservative or not, depending on your mood. 

3. 70’s Flower Child

You know that pair of flair jeans you haven’t worn in years? Here’s your chance to pull them out. Rock your bell-bottom jeans with any bold patterned flowy top. Keep your makeup minimal but go bold with your hair. Blow it out and then tease by back combing your hair and apply a lot of hairspray. Get creative with this look! There are so many options.

4. Disco Ball

In the back of your closet you have your annual New Year’s Eve sparkly party dress. This costume requires nothing more than a sparkly silver dress, some body glitter to apply to your shoulders, chest, and hair, and some optional silver rhinestones to apply to the corners of your eyes or wherever you want on your face. You’ll definitely stand out!

Get creative and have a wonderful Halloween Weekend!

Hi! My name is Rachael Dolan. I am a math major at Fairfield University. I hope to be a high school math teacher one day. In my free time I love to write, read, cook and workout. My all time favorite things are makeup and skincare. My motto is everything can be solved with coffee and mascara.
Pamela is currently in her senior year at Fairfield Univerity where she is majoring in management. In her free time she enjoys working out, spending time with friends and family and binge watching reality television. *guilty*.... Follow her on instagram! @pamelagrant