You woke up to realize that Halloween is days away and you never planned a costume. All of your friends are doing something and you’ve been invited to a party. What should you do? Well my dear collegiate women, you probably already have all your materials. Let’s get started.
Cat Costume
I know it’s a cliche, but it’s classic and cute cat costumes are easy, and you probably already have a pair of ears from a few years ago. If not, ears are super easy to make.
Materials:
- Wire Coat hanger
- Wire cutters
- Headband
- Ribbon that matches your hair
- Glue
- Spray paint
- Creative sense
Steps:
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Straighten your wire coat hanger.
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Shape a pair of ears out of your coat hanger. (It might be easier to shape on your head or on a mannequin head. Be sure to protect your eyes)
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Cut down to size, give the wire some extra room if needed.
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Spray paint your ears to desired color
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Connect your ears to the top of the headband with some glue then wrap with the ribbon to protect your hair and give extra comfort.
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Wear with pride!
Everyday Zombie
Another cliche but that’s okay because it’s creepy and easy. Besides, you probably already feel like a zombie from your classes so might as well look how you feel.
Materials:
- Matte blue eyeshadow or lipstick
- Matte dark red eyeshadow or lipstick (or fake blood if you’re extra)
- Bronzer
- Highlighter
- Small makeup brush
- Some twigs (optional)
Steps:
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Prep your face as you would normally for makeup
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Lightly shade your eye sockets with the blue eyeshadow. Add red wherever you need it to add depth and make it look like bruising.
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Do the same thing to your lips and any area that would be sunk in. Highlight cheekbones and jawline.
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With the red eyeshadow or fake blood, give yourself some “wounds,” or put it around your mouth
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Take a small blue brush and dampen it. Get your eyeshadow on there and draw vein like lines in random areas.
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Make sure your makeup looks realistic
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Wear it and be an awesome dead college student!
Lumberjack
It’s fall, I’m sure you already have some flannels. Dig through your closet, do you have a hat that matches one?
Materials:
- Flannel of any color (red is classic)
- A beanie that matches
- Brown eyeliner or something to make a beard.
- Black leggings or jeans
- Hiking boots or yellow steel-toed boots
Steps:
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Just get dressed in this outfit as normal
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Wear your favorite makeup look that goes well with your color pallette
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Go about your day and be awesome and stylish
Rosie the Riveter
Feeling like a hard working feminist? Rosie the Riveter is for you.
Materials:
- Denim button up shirt or a flannel
- Jeans or black leggings
- Bandana
- Red lipstick
- Bobby pins
- Tough girl attitude
Steps:
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Take a look at the photo of Rosie the Riveter. Use her outfit for inspiration and reference.
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Pull your hair back into a bun, make sure you leave your bangs out front to work with
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Twirl your bangs up to create the Elvis 50s hair look you want for the outfit
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Finish with a bandana
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Get you best hardworking attitude ready and have an awesome Halloween!
A Character From Any of Your Favorite Shows or Movies
Feeling like you just want to represent someone? Dress up inspired by a character. Different characters require different materials.
Do some research and hit up a thrift shop. You should be able to pick out an outfit that works. Say you’re doing something Scottish, wear plaid. Or English, long coat. Disney, something colorful.
Steps:
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Pick out a character you want to represent
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Go through your closet to find things
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Go thrift shopping if needed. Bring a friend to help.
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Find things that fit in the theme
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Put together your outfit
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Get ready for an awesome day!