For
a girl-on-the-go, a Halloween costume can sometimes be the last thing on your
mind. So what’s a gal to do when your best buds invite you to a Halloween bash
and you don’t have a costume to throw on? Check out these easy yet adorable
costumes that’ll keep you stress-free and ready for fright night.
Rosie the Riveter
Harness
your inner girl power with this Halloween DIY. Grab a denim button down, roll
up the sleeves, pull your hair back, and wrap a red polka-dot handkerchief (Hint: No kerchief?
Snag some red & white polka dot fabric at your local fabric store.)
around your locks to create this signature look. Add a little red lipstick and
don’t forget to show a little muscle!
Try:
Twill Roll Shirt in Ink Blue, $23, oldnavy.com
Tutti Fruitti Collection, Small Polka Dot Red/White, joann.com
NYX Round Case Lipstick in Electra, $4, ulta.com
Where’s Waldo
Be
the hardest to spot this Halloween when you dress up as our old friend, Waldo,
or shall I say Wenda? Have fun with this one as you pair red stripes with jeans
& funky glasses.
Try:
Mossimo Supply Co. Striped Shirt, $10, target.com
Elope Where’s Waldo Beanie Hat, $10, villagehatshop.com
Tort-ally awesome frames, $10, claires.com
Katniss Everdeen
Dress
in all black and don’t forget the combat boots when you step into the arena for
Halloween. Pull your hair back with Ms. Everdeen’s so-cinchy side braid and
you’re ready to take on any district trying to snag your candy. Extra points if
you can score a Mockingjay pin!
Try:
T-shirt, $10, hm.com
Cotton Poplin Cargo Pants, $35, sears.com
Black Swan
It’s
like being a ballerina, but ten times cooler. The black swan is fierce--with
this costume idea you’ll be sure to grab the attention of every trick-or-treater
out there. Pair
black leo and tutu with a tiara, intense eye makeup and don’t forget to pile
your hair into a perfect ballerina bun!
Try:
Short sleeve scoop neck leotard, $14, dancewearsolutions.com
Black Tutu, $14, claires.com
BY ALEXIS GAVRELIS ON 10/6/2012 12:00:00 AM
POSTED IN movies we love, The Hunger Games, fashion, cheap, trend, accessories, how to, halloween, costumes