2008 Woodie Awards
Halloween's Best Costumes Ever
Kelsey Field
Issue date: 10/30/06 Section: Life & Times
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Just around the corner is Halloween, and maybe this year you want to do something a little different, break out of the box, but you just do not know what to wear.
The stereotypical Halloween costumes for girls have lately been angel, fallen angel and the devil. Either way, there will be someone else wearing a costume similar to yours, so here are some great costume ideas to spice it up a little. Some creative ideas from www.costumeideazone.com include a deviled egg, giving a new twist to the tired out devil costume-paint your tummy yellow and then the rest white, and then slap those devil ears and grab your pitchfork. Or be a gold digger by wearing gold and bringing along your gold shovel. For you guys, how about a kissing booth that charges $.25 for a kiss? Surely you will be able to earn back what you spent on the costume in the first place.
Or maybe you are looking for that perfect group costume for you and your friends. How about making up your own super heroes (or just go with the classics) and make some props that show your extra special powers. Or pick a favorite movie or TV show, and go as your favorite characters. Gilligan's Island, Flavor of Love, the Addams Family; the possibilities are endless.
For those of you looking for the gore factor in spirit of the holiday, mix some corn starch with red food coloring, add a drop of blue to get that dark bloody hue, and a dash of green to make it all the more believable. If you're worried about staining your clothes (and others), mix in some peanut butter to your concoction. To get some real looking guts, take a pair of panty hose, cut off the feet and cut at the top so you have a long tube, glue up an end and then stuff it with cotton or an old tee shirt.
The best costumes are the creative ones, so don't be afraid to get together with a friend and brainstorm. Sort through your closet and think about what would make a great cape, or vest. Better than buying one of the expensive costumes in the store is going to your local thrift store and rifling through. You'd be surprised at what you can find, from the perfect 80's prom dress to old toys to be an awesome playroom.
But also think about the location you are going to be celebrating at. For a house party with your friends, the more outrageous the costume, the better. However, if your going down to Church Street or another crowded location, it's better if you stay away from costumes that poke out or drag on the ground. You might accidentally lose a wing, or that great cape you spent forever making.
The most important is to wear a costume that you feel comfortable in. Maybe those six inch heels are not the best choice if you know you are going downtown to party, or that heavy costume is just going to be discarded half way through the night. Make sure your costume is something great that will turn heads no matter where you go.
The stereotypical Halloween costumes for girls have lately been angel, fallen angel and the devil. Either way, there will be someone else wearing a costume similar to yours, so here are some great costume ideas to spice it up a little. Some creative ideas from www.costumeideazone.com include a deviled egg, giving a new twist to the tired out devil costume-paint your tummy yellow and then the rest white, and then slap those devil ears and grab your pitchfork. Or be a gold digger by wearing gold and bringing along your gold shovel. For you guys, how about a kissing booth that charges $.25 for a kiss? Surely you will be able to earn back what you spent on the costume in the first place.
Or maybe you are looking for that perfect group costume for you and your friends. How about making up your own super heroes (or just go with the classics) and make some props that show your extra special powers. Or pick a favorite movie or TV show, and go as your favorite characters. Gilligan's Island, Flavor of Love, the Addams Family; the possibilities are endless.
For those of you looking for the gore factor in spirit of the holiday, mix some corn starch with red food coloring, add a drop of blue to get that dark bloody hue, and a dash of green to make it all the more believable. If you're worried about staining your clothes (and others), mix in some peanut butter to your concoction. To get some real looking guts, take a pair of panty hose, cut off the feet and cut at the top so you have a long tube, glue up an end and then stuff it with cotton or an old tee shirt.
The best costumes are the creative ones, so don't be afraid to get together with a friend and brainstorm. Sort through your closet and think about what would make a great cape, or vest. Better than buying one of the expensive costumes in the store is going to your local thrift store and rifling through. You'd be surprised at what you can find, from the perfect 80's prom dress to old toys to be an awesome playroom.
But also think about the location you are going to be celebrating at. For a house party with your friends, the more outrageous the costume, the better. However, if your going down to Church Street or another crowded location, it's better if you stay away from costumes that poke out or drag on the ground. You might accidentally lose a wing, or that great cape you spent forever making.
The most important is to wear a costume that you feel comfortable in. Maybe those six inch heels are not the best choice if you know you are going downtown to party, or that heavy costume is just going to be discarded half way through the night. Make sure your costume is something great that will turn heads no matter where you go.
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