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For those of you who have no idea what to be for Halloween. Check out what’s trending on Google and how you can make it your own. JORDIN GIGNAC // EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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We love their camo get-up, their sweet tea conversations and who could forget their long beards. If you haven’t considered dressing up as a character from Duck Dynasty, we’re making you consider it right now. Hey, if you already have a killer beard, why not? Make your own camo with some green, black and brown sharpies and an all white outfit or go out and buy some. Accessories to consider with this costume are a glass of sweet tea in a mason jar, usage of the word “Jack” and a duck call.
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Breaking Bad
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Daenerys from “Game Of Thrones”
She’s the mother of dragons. If you watch Game of Thrones, you adore her and don’t need much explanation as to why you should consider dressing up as Daenerys. Her costume is simple. Find an icy, braided, white wig and some burlap and you’re good to go. Maybe get a stuffed dragon and carry it on your shoulder for the evening.
This costume requires little to no effort. If you’re on a budget and can’t afford (or find) a hazard suit, you can easily dress as Walt by wearing whitey tighties, tan boots and a green button up. Add a fake gun and you’re a dead giveaway.
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What better way to spend your Halloween night than dressing up as a fox and screaming random words and sounds? Do you need further persuasion?
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AHS: Witches
Come on, what’s hotter than a pencil skirt and black stilettos? Instead of going for green make-up and warts, try sexing it up with some pumps and v-neck blouse. Go buy some hot new clothes because this costume is wearable even after the holiday. If you want to go for a more revealing costume this year, I recommend going as Miley Cyrus. This costume is a little challenging but you can find some nude underwear or a big teddy bear to wear.
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If all else fails, use your resources!
Be an angry hobo. Find some old clothes that you don’t care about, rip them up and write something like “will work for food” on a piece of cardboard. Add a shotgun and now you’re “hobo with a shotgun.” Be a nudist on strike. Wear whatever you want and make a sign that says “nudist on strike.” Your costume is now cheap, clever and funny. And that’s just a few things you can do with a piece of cardboard; think about what you can do with other random objects around your house. Whatever you choose to be on Halloween, make sure you enjoy yourself and eat a safe amount of candy so you don’t hate yourself before Thanksgiving.
Ladies, Rosie is probably the most brilliant and easy costume for Halloween. Remember, you don’t have to have the same red, polka dotted hair scarf or dark denim button up to be Rosie. All you need is a sign that says, “We can do it!” and any button up and scarf you can find in your closet. The way this works, is you say that you are the modernized Rosie. If you happen to have the same outfit that she has, then go for it! But, if you don’t, follow these steps. 1. Dig out a cardboard box. Make sure it is big enough to square around your upper body. 2. Paint a blue talk bubble with white letters for “We can do it!” first. Make sure it is facing your mouth when you put on the cardboard. After the bubble is done, paint the rest of the square yellow. Let dry. 3. Gather a scarf and a button up blouse that has sleeves wide enough to be rolled up. 4. Tie the scarf at the top of your head, pin it down to ensure it won’t fall down later in the night. 5. Add Velcro to your button up or an elastic band to the sign so you can wear it all night instead of holding it. 6. Put it all on and you’re ready to empower all the lovely ladies all night.
Great Gatsby
Whether you want to be Daisy, Jordan or Myrtle, you’ll find it easy to pass as a roaring 20s character. We made this costume with a trip to Michael’s (craft store) and a few items found around the house. There’s three key elements to consider when creating your own Gatsby costume on a budget: headband, sparkle/pearls and loose fitting clothes. We decided to save money by using a white pillowcase, some old heels from homecoming and some ribbon, pearls and sequins from Michaels. Steps: 1. Take any color pillowcase (We used white to capture the elegance of Daisy) and cut a U to the bottom. This is will be your neckline. Then cut two holes on the sides from the bottom of the pillowcase (5 inch cut holes). 2. Then take your ribbon and cut a length that will fit just 3 inches under your hips. Take this ribbon and glue on your sequins. 3. Cut another ribbon that will fit as a headband. Glue sequins on this as well. 4. Take the pearls and string them through the ribbon. Make sure one necklace is longer than the other. 5. Once the ribbon for the pillowcase is dry, glue it 3 inches under where your hips would be on the pillowcase. 6. If you want to do your hair as well, take some bobby pins to your hair when it’s wet. Make waves with the pins and blow it dry. Once your hair is dry, you’ll have cute pin waves to add to your glittery headband. 7. Put it all on and you’re ready to party at Gatsby’s! 23 October 2013 // codcourier.org // 11