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Last Minute DIY Costumes

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Devin Johnson
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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Winona chapter.

Either you’re broke, you spent all your money on booze, or you’re just crafty, and you’re planning on making your costume yourself this Halloween.  The best part: no one else will be wearing exactly what you’re wearing, and you’ll have the spotlight on you.  That is, as long as you don’t mess it up.  And if you do, who cares! It will most likely be ruined from dancing the night away.  Here are our top picks for fabulous and easy DIY costumes this year.

 

Strawberry

Ragers move along, there’s nothing to see here. You will be partying WAY too hard to pull this one off.  If you plan on dancing on the bar all night but have always dreamed of being a life-size berry, a green beanie or headscarf could do the job and may stay put more securely.

Link to DIY:

http://www.studiodiy.com/2014/10/08/diy-strawberry-costume/#more-18582

 

Rosie the Riveter

GIRL POWER! Get ready to kick some a** all night because YOU CAN DO IT! A cultural icon during WWII, Rosie led the way for women into the workforce to support the war efforts in the US. Do you have what it takes?

Energizer Bunny

Can you go all night? If you’ve never been to an a-bar then this probably isn’t the costume for you.  What’s that you say? You’ll sleep when you’re dead? Well grab a pink tank top and leggings, some cardboard, bunny ears and show the world what you’ve got.

Link to DIY:

http://ideas.coolest-homemade-costumes.com/2012/11/02/great-energizer-bunny-costume-diy-duct-tape/

 

Regina George

This one will never get old, and how could it?! From one of our generation’s classics, Regina George has many faces that you might want to imitate this year. For this one, we chose a simple cut-some-holes-out-of-your-tank-top approach.  Extra points if you create your own burn book.

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Devin, who got her name from a Billy Idol music video (Cradle of Love - no joke), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  She studies Mass Communication with an emphasis in Advertising, and this helps fuel her love for creativity and passion for writing.  She loves to read smart books with long words, partake in deviant behaviors, and make people question what they believe. While sometimes outgoing and other times introverted, she finds pleasure practicing yoga and can never turn down a dare.  With a heavy dose of sarcasm and a dash of intellect, she'll be sure to entertain.
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Miranda is currently a Winona State University senior studying mass communication with an emphasis in advertising and is also pursing a graphic design degree. In addition to being Winona State’s Campus Correspondent, she is also the president of WSU’s Advertising Federation club. When she’s not busy binge watching One Tree Hill for the umpteenth time, you can find her working on her longboards, which she creates from scratch. She is a Diet Coke addict and indie music enthusiast filled with passion and imagination. She plans to get out of chilly Minnesota to find internship opportunities after graduation.