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HALLOWEEN 2018

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Halloween Party Punch Ingredients: 20 oz lychees can in syrup, peeled, strained, and pitted 40 blueberries Red food coloring 12 cups cranberry juice 3 cups ginger ale 2 cups reserved lychee juice 2 cups vodka, optional 3 food-safe gloves, powder/latex free Preparation: Fill each plastic glove with water until about 2 inches (5 cm) from the opening of the glove. Twist the opening and tie into a knot. Place in a tray, draping some gloves over others if you want some of the fingers to appear bent.

Freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until solid.

Make the lychee eyeballs: Place a blueberry inside each lychee. Use a toothpick to paint a bit of red food coloring on the outside of the lychees to mimic veins on an eyeball.

Add the lychees to a large punch bowl.

Pour in the cranberry juice, ginger ale, reserved lychee juice, and vodka, if using. Remove the gloves from the freezer and run under warm water for 15 seconds. Use scissors to cut off the knot and then slide the ice out of each glove and into the punch. To serve, ladle punch and a couple eyeballs into glasses.

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Less spooky, but still sweet, festive cocktail ELIZABETH LEOCE CORRESPONDENT

Ghosts, spiders and witches can be terrifying, but nothing is more frightening than a watered-down drink. If you are throwing a Halloween party this year and want to show off your crazy bartending skills, look no further than a fun punch. The drinks are made to quench a deadly thirst and will put a spell on all of your guests.

From potions to brews, these spooky drinks and juices will serve as all the refreshment — and scare — you’ll need for your haunting bash.

The most unique part about these Halloween drinks is that the ingredients are all accessible from your local grocery store. Most of them are fairly cheap — as they do not scare your wallet, but definitely scare your taste buds. Both drinks are made to experiment with and get creative. If you’re of age, we highly recommend adding some alcohol to the mix, creating a new twist to a unique drink.

CANDY CORN PUNCH

A favorite among children and whoever has a sweet tooth, this punch is made for those who crave a quick dessert, but do not want to eat a whole bag of candy corn. Making Halloween inspired drinks are the best way to use your leftover candy. As college

students, most of us do not crave candy as much as we used to, but turning a fun and festive drink is the best way to spice up any costume party.

Ingredients: 1 box lemon Jell-O 1 cup boiling water 2 cups mango nectar or pure mango juice 3 1/2 cups of chilled orange soda 1 cup whipped cream or similar whipped topping 2 tablespoons of honey Optional: Garnish with candy corns Preparation: Combine the Jell-O and boiling water in a large mixing bowl and stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Gently stir in the mango nectar and pour into a large clear serving pitcher — a 2-quart size works well. Cover and chill for approximately two hours. Do not allow gelatin to fully set. Slowly pour the orange soda over the top of the gelatin mixture. Pour over the back of a large wooden spoon for best results. Combine whipped cream and honey in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until straight peaks begin to form.

Spoon over the top of the punch and add candy corn garnish. You can also use orange and yellow crystallized sugar as a garnish if you don’t like the idea of candy floating in your drink.

This candy-corn punch is your favorite Halloween candy’s mature older sister, as it contains a splash of alcohol. Its autumn hues make it appropriate as a mocktail, as well. INSTAGRAM

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Feel famous in last minute pop-culture inspired costumes CLARISSA GORDON FEATURES EDITOR

Halloween is around the corner — scratch that — it’s today, and you have nothing to wear.

You could go the safe route and wear basic devil horns or cat ears, or spend money on a costume you’ll only wear once. Instead of settling for something understandable and affordable but boring, get creative and channel pop-culture icons from the past and the present. Whether you’re looking for something comical or want a traditional scary costume, these last minute costume ideas are sure to be a hit.

ARIANA GRANDE

Halloween is supposed to be an occasion for scary outfits, but

sometimes it needs a little sweetener (pun very intended). The pop star’s signature look is just as easy to pull off as it is recognizable, with most of what you need probably already being in your wardrobe.

Pair an oversized hoodie with thigh-high boots, complete with her go-to hairstyle that is the high pony. To ensure a plethora of Instagram likes, use props like a lollipop, a stuffed pig resembling her pet “piggie smalls” or even your ex-boyfriend/fiancé. (Too soon?)

CAST OF “RIVERDALE”

Group costumes are becoming super popular, and what better clan to dress as than the cast from everyone’s favorite corny mystery show? All you’ll need is clothes and accents that resemble each character’s signature

look, like Archie’s letterman jacket and firetruck-red hair or Jughead’s edgy beany and leather jacket combo.

THE NEW KANYE

It’s safe to say we all miss the old Kanye, but the new Kanye is so much better for meme content. Top off a simple black or monochromatic outfit with a gold chain. Extra brownie points if you include a makeshift “BLEXIT” shirt and change your iPhone password to “00000.”

TEKASHI 6IX9INE

Love him or hate him, the Brooklyn-based rapper is undoubtedly a character. For this costume, all you’ll need is rainbow-hued hair that can be achieved with a multicolored wig or temporary spray hair color. His face and body are also covered in tattoos, which you can draw on yourself with a sharpie or face paint if you’re skilled enough. In the mood for DIY? Create your own multicolored grillz for the full effect.

JEFFREE STAR

Beauty gurus and Youtube addicts, this one’s for you. Get yourself a pink wig and beat your face with dramatic, rosy makeup to resemble one of the Youtube beauty world’s most famous personalities. If you have a Pomeranian and designer clothes, that’s a plus, too.

FRIDA KAHLO

Wear a long dress and drench your hair and body in imitation blood to look like the tortured prom queen from the 1976 thriller “Carrie.” iNSTAGRAM

Bring one of the most famous contemporary artists to life with a costume that requires little effort. Whether you deck yourself out in gold and multicolored jewelry or wrap yourself in a bright red scarf, don’t forget an easel

School of Arts and Sciences senior Maryam Montilla paired an oversized sweatshirt and thigh high boots for an effortless emulation of Ariana Grande. COURTESY OF MARYAM MONTILLA and paintbrush as props. Recreating her signature bushy eyebrows will help you stand out in a crowd of unobvious, sad attempts at “costumes.”

“CARRIE”

Referring to the iconic 1976 thriller, reenact this prom night from hell for a traditional spooky ensemble. Douse your head and body in imitation blood in a long pink dress you don’t particularly

care about, just in case those red stains don’t come out in the wash.

GOTH KID

This one is ideal for Halloween, as it only requires all black clothing, nail polish and makeup, complete with scene kid-inspired hair.

It’s funny while still dark and occasion-appropriate. When someone at the party asks just what exactly you are, simply respond, “It’s not a phase, mom!”

Stuck on what to wear? Tips for being relevant this Halloween JORDAN LEVY CORRESPONDENT

Halloween costumes are usually shuttled into a few simple categories. There’s the sexy version of about any profession you could think of, a character in TV and film or the last-minute “just get some cat ears the party starts at 11.” Of course, not everyone feels the need to think too hard on a costume, especially as we finally emerge from midterm season.

But, for those who take pride in their yearly disguise, there are a few keys to success. If you’re looking to turn heads with a costume for years to come, here’s a few tips to help out.

GET PAST THE MAIN CHARACTERS

The character-themed costume is a tried and true concept, reliable for many reasons. Playing heavily on nostalgia, the protagonists and antagonists of your favorite films make for a safe choice. Although, some of the most endearing characters in film and TV history weren’t the headlining stars. A Mulan costume is great for sure, but Chien Po, the portly soldier who trained alongside Mulan would also make a great costume, and a great excuse to wear a sumo suit.

born of minstrelsy is bad. Because racism is bad. It’s a simple concept.

Once the costume options extend beyond the main characters, a whole new world of possibilities open up. The sweet rush of nostalgia isn’t limited to the top two or three characters in a program, so try and expand the pool of characters you choose from.

COLLABORATIVE COSTUMES MULTIPLY THE FUN

MAKE AN “EXTREMELY ONLINE” COSTUME

Memes are definitely one of the most pervasive forms of entertainment and communication that we have today. They’re everywhere we go online, so why not manifest them in real life for a day? Veteran memes of yesteryear like “Bad Luck Brian” or “Overly Attached Girlfriend” can offer the aforementioned nostalgia that works so well with character costumes. There’s a litany of choices, from the dearly departed “Ms. Kiesha” to the guy who “had to do it to em.” An adventurous trio of friends could even pull off the “Distracted Boyfriend” look.

It’s shocking that this type of costume isn’t more common, as it checks off all the boxes of a good costume. Recognition and humor are a near guarantee, and you’ll mostly be one of the more unique guests at whatever Halloween gathering you attend. Meme costumes are the Halloween tradition of the future.

Couple costumes are super popular, and in this digital age, so are meme-inspired looks. This duo dressed as a lamp and a moth for Halloween, a popular subject of memes today. INSTAGRAM

AVOID BLACKFACE AND CULTURAL APPROPRIATION

Last week Megyn Kelly demonstrated that there are still people who (somehow) don’t see blackface as a disgusting act with an oppressive history. One can only hope that the Rutgers community doesn’t need a lecture on why this stigma exists, but just in case, here’s the Sparknotes version.

Blackface was essential to minstrelsy, a form of entertainment

popular in post-Civil War America.

These minstrel shows consisted of white men dressing up and painting their faces black to represent the worst stereotypes of the recently liberated Black community. These plays and shows were popularized for a simple reason: to continue to push the narrative of white racial superiority.

Even if your intention isn’t to denigrate communities of color, appropriating any practice

There’s true strength in numbers, and a good group costume elevates a look that might seem lazy other wise. Instead of vaguely dressing as a “rapper” why not grab a friend and hit the town as Outkast? As opposed to being John Bender by yourself, assemble the whole “Breakfast Club.” If you know who you’ll be spending time with at Halloween gatherings, it makes plenty of sense to team up. Musical groups and famous families are always a good idea, but there’s plenty of space to think outside of the box here.

For instance, friends can masquerade as mortal enemies.

Of course, this is the optimal choice for couples and makes for great pictures and memories.

In the end, costumes can be donned out of obligation or as a creative way to express yourself. Either approach is fine, but if you’re looking to turn heads, the latter may work in your favor. These tips are just a star ting point to crafting the per fect costume.

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Artists incorporate darkness into their signature sounds JORDAN LEVY

drug addiction and self-harm.

Through the bleak content, there’s supposedly a deeper message. The group explained that their use of satanic imager y is a substitute for the negative effects of money and drugs.

CORRESPONDENT

With the proliferation of bedroom musicians due to the Internet, it’s getting harder for artists to grab the attention of the average listener. There are plenty of plots that musicians hatch to attract more eyes and ears, from creating viral videos to starting dance challenges. A few artists are falling on an age old strategy.

From Black Sabbath to KISS, and numerous acts before and after them, using occultist imagery has been a great way to garner controversy, and, subsequently, listeners. Some of the most famous bands of all time have flirted with the dark side, like Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones writing “Sympathy For The Devil.”

Conservative and religious groups have often moved strongly against these artists, attempting to censor them. But, history shows that there’s no better publicity for artists than the attempted censorship of their work. As music has shifted and changed, this tradition has carried on into the main genre of the day: hip hop. If you like your rap to be on the spooky side, here are some artists who aren’t afraid of the dark.

$UICIDEBOY$

Based out of a city known for it’s dark magic leanings, $uicideBoy$ is a hip hop duo from New Orleans, La. The two members, Ruby da Cherry and Scrim, are

THE BUTTRESS

Ruby da Cherry and Scrim of $uicideBoy$ make music that deals with particulary dark topics like death and drug addiction and make it even darker with distorted sounds. INSTAGRAM cousins who decided they’d get into the music business together. The group was formed on an incredibly dark pact: it would either find success or make good on their ominous name. “It was pretty much like cutting the hand, bleeding, and making a pact that ... there’s no plan B, that if this doesn’t happen by the time I’m 30 ... I’m blowing my head off,” Scrim said in an interview with Mass Appeal.

Multiple mixtapes helped $uicideBoy$ gain an online

following, which led to wider success. The groups debut album, “I Want To Die In New Orleans” was released in September and charted at No. 9 on the US Billboard 200. Musically, $uicideBoy$ are true to their upbringing, with music that sounds reminiscent of southern rap group Three 6 Mafia. Often pairing the beats with distorted and warped vocals, there’s also a strong post-punk influence. L yrical content is as dark as can be, with allusions to devil worship,

Raised in New Jersey, The Buttress was a film student at School of The Art Institute in Chicago when she started making music. Originally doing improvisational electronic music, she started rapping on a whim.

Influenced by East Coast rap of the 90s, her production is a sonic descendant of the experimental production of RZA. Her rhymes often revolve around the occult, a topic she studied fairly early in life. In conversation with the website Slutist, The Buttress explained how her strictly religious upbringing influenced her exploration of the dark arts.

“Well growing up super Christian I was always really fascinated with what was forbidden — and for me that was Satan, the occult, and all that s***. I actually used to tell my parents I was researching the occult so I could ‘know more about the enemy’ so I wouldn’t get in trouble for checking out those kinds of books at the library.”

With mind-bending visuals and a variety of different styles, The Buttress is an experimental rap artist to keep an eye on.

LIL UZI VERT

Far and away the most popular artist of this trio, Lil Uzi rose to mainstream fame around 2015.

During his ascent to stardom, his aesthetic was much rosier than it is now. With cover art and a mixtape based on comic series “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,” he was often (and still is) seen as a light-hearted artist. Once famous, it became clear that he was a fan of artists comfortable with their occultist aesthetic and leanings, declaring himself a Marilyn Manson superfan. As of late, he’s been flirting with darker topics and imagery.

His upcoming album is entitled “Eternal Atake” and is visually based off of the Heaven’s Gate cult of the 80s and 90s. Famous for their mass suicide, the group has gained popularity in the cottage industr y of cult histor y. He’s also said some ... erm, questionable things on stage.

Earlier this year he claimed that the Biblical rapture had started, and by virtue of the fact that the audience “weren’t in Heaven” they would be going to Hell with him. The statement alarmed a few fans and caused a bit of a stir on Twitter, but it largely hasn’t affected his popularity.

There’s a long history of artists influenced by the occult, with more and more creeping out of the woodwork. If you like to walk on the side of music, these artists might be for you.

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New Brunswick events to squeeze into your Halloween schedule JORDAN LEVY CORRESPONDENT

It fell smack dab in the middle of the week, but there’s still plenty of ways to get spooky tonight.

There are quite a few events that are happening in and around New Brunswick to celebrate Halloween. Here are just a few.

HALLOWQUEER

The Rutgers Queer Student Alliance is hosting a Hallowqueer event at 17 Bartlett Street, The Center of Social Justice Education & LGBT Communities. One of many costume contests happening throughout the evening, they’re also painting pumpkins and giving out plenty of candy.

KELLY’S KORNER

The pub is throwing a party and going all out with their costume contest. The categories are scariest, sexiest and funniest costume with various prizes. A Bluetooth speaker, Amazon Echo and cooler are up for grabs, so there’s plenty of incentive to go all out. With special Halloween-themed drinks like

‘Vampire Bombs’ and ‘Poison Apple Shots’, Kelly’s Korner seems like a frighteningly good time.

COVERS FOR A CAUSE

If you’re a fan of pop-punk, this is the Halloween move for you.

Covers for a Cause is a concert benefiting reborn.social, a mental health awareness program.

Throughout the night there will be cover bands playing the hits of classic bands like Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and Paramore. One of the big tips is to dress for the era the original music came from, essentially to show up in your best mid-aughts fit. Another concert in the vibrant underground music scene here in New Brunswick, you’ll have to be in the know to figure out who to ask for more info. Once past that obstacle, grab your eyeliner and boot-cut jeans. It’s time to go back to a simpler time, when Pete Wentz was still famous.

SCARY MOVIE WEEK

In the final film of The Yard’s Scary Movie Week, the supernatural horror film ‘The Ring’ will

be screened at 7 p.m. One of the most well-received horror films of the 21st century, the film is based on a cursed videotape. Famously spoofed by ‘Scary Movie 3’, many filmgoers remember ‘The Ring’ with a sense of humor.

If your only knowledge of the film is through its parody, the original might be a bone-chilling way to get the whole story.

HIGHLAND PARK HALLOWEEN DOG COSTUME PARADE

For all the fear that Halloween can garner, dogs playing dress up can alleviate the stress. Highland Park is hosting a costume parade for man’s best friend. Starting on Main Street, this is the premier event for dog lovers in the area.

CHIPOTLE “BOORITOS”

While it’s not exactly a party, it’s still definitely something worth dressing up for. Show up in a costume at your local Chipotle for a $4 burrito, bowl or other meal of your choice. This is an offer that shouldn’t go to waste, so grab those cat ears and head to George St. today.

Even if you have nothing to do this Halloween, throw on a costume and go to Chipotle to enjoy a burrito or burrito bowl for just $4. INSTAGRAM

Avoid offensive, tone-deaf costumes this Halloween CLARISSA GORDON FEATURES EDITOR

What makes Halloween fun and exciting is that for one night, you get to change your appearance and turn into someone or something else. Some people prefer traditional, scarier disguises, while others like to make pop

culture, current events or even meme references. There’s an endless amount of possibilities when it comes to what to dress up as tonight — just make sure your costume won’t offend anyone. Here’s a list of offensive costumes that have gotten flack in the past, and therefore shouldn’t be emulated ever again. Don’t try it.

BLACKFACE

Lots of people still don’t understand the problem with darkening your skin to emulate a person of color (POC) character or public figure for Halloween. Megyn Kelly recently expressed her confusion over what exactly the big deal about blackface was. A simple Google search on the history of the use

of blackface should clear that up: blackface, or darkening your skin with makeup or paint, dates back to when actors in the 19th century would darken their facial complexion as a way to make fun of Black people. There’s nothing wrong with dressing up as a POC character for Halloween — it’s the dark makeup that washes off at the end of the night that can make it offensive. It’s just not necessary.

as Michael Jackson or Amy Winehouse for Halloween. Their statuses as talent and style icons make for a fun and creative costume. It’s when you add makeup that makes you look a zombie that pokes fun at the fact that they’re dead that is weird and insensitive. Just dress up as the celebrity in a good light, the way they’re remembered as.

NATIVE AMERICAN

A skeleton is one of the most traditional and famous Halloween costumes as it’s easily recognizable and spooky. When someone wears a skeleton costume with a wig and makeup and says they’re anorexic for Halloween, it’s not okay. It’s extremely offensive to people who actually struggle and sometimes even die from the disease.

Similar to blackface costumes, dressing as a Native American for Halloween isn’t really a costume at all, but it is offensive. Someone’s race or culture isn’t a costume. This also goes for costumes that emulate other cultures, like a sexy geisha or calling yourself a Mexican by throwing on a fake mustache and sombrero.

A SEXY HANDMAID

AN EATING DISORDER

ANNE FRANK

This one made headlines earlier this year and was immediately ripped off the shelves from most party stores and websites. Based off Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel and the Hulu adaptation, handmaids are sold into sexual slavery for their ability to conceive and carry children. While you might be a fan of the show, it’s still offensive to dress as a slave for Halloween, especially when it’s sexualized.

Anne Frank is undoubtedly one of the most inspiring and heroic historical figures known to our generation, but dressing up like her is still offensive.

Frank was a victim of the Holocaust, and no matter how much time goes by since World War II, there will never be anything funny or lighthearted about what she and millions of other Jewish people endured during that time period.

AN ABUSE VICTIM

A TERRORIST OR REFUGEE

Quite a few celebrities and athletes have been accused of abusing their romantic partners, such as Chris Brown and Ray Rice. These assaults might have happened years ago, but it’s still not funny to make a couple costume out of it.

It’s offensive to people who have actually been abused, and there’s nothing comical about it.

A ZOMBIFIED VERSION OF A LATE CELEBRITY

There’s nothing wrong with dressing up as celebrities, such

Acts of terrorism and the refugee crisis are almost always on the news in some way, and people love costumes that refer to current events. Dressing as an Islamic terrorist is not only offensive to Muslims, but also offensive to anyone affected by terrorist attacks. The same goes for refugee costumes that make fun of people who are actually fearing for their lives and fleeing dangerous situations. Halloween is a scary and comical holiday, but that’s not an excuse to be tone-deaf.

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Your Halloween celebration, according to your star sign CLARISSA GORDON FEATURES EDITOR

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

As a fire sign and the first sign in the zodiac, a hot-tempered Halloween outburst is bound to be in tonight’s future. A trend-setter, you’ll likely have the most daring costume at the party. A ball of energy, you’ll keep your friends up all night — they’ll start to wonder if you’re a sleepless vampire.

Ideal costumes: Devil, racecar driver Halloween P.I.C.: Sagittarius

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

Screw a party — your ideal Halloween is cuddling on the couch for a horror movie marathon. After handing out candy to any potential trick-or-treaters, bake festive cookies or whip up cocktails for your guests. You love hosting an intimate celebration with close friends.

Ideal costume: Flapper, Mother Nature Halloween P.I.C.: Cancer

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

You love any opportunity to socialize, Gemini, but don’t get caught gossiping, or your Halloween will be permanently cursed.

Your indecisiveness made it impossible to decide on a costume, but don’t worry — your ensemble will look successful no matter what you choose.

Ideal costume: The Shining Bella Twins, Thing 1 & Thing 2 Halloween P.I.C.: Aries

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

Let go of any past grudges tonight — no one wants bad vibes, especially on Halloween. Refrain from eating too much candy. Break out of your shell and exercise your creative side with an over-the-top costume that will turn heads.

Ideal costume: Cruella De Vil, Wednesday Addams Halloween P.I.C.: Scorpio

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

You love to be the center of attention, Leo, and what better way to get all eyes on you than to enter a costume contest? You worked hard on your look, and you deserve some recognition.

We know you’re stubborn, but don’t be a sore loser if you end up in second place.

Ideal costume: A lion, Queen of Hearts Halloween P.I.C.: Libra

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

You’ve been overthinking this night all year, and the time has finally come to show what you’re capable of this Halloween. Try not to spend the night taking care of other people and focus on your own enjoyment.

Don’t stress if the night doesn’t turn out exactly the way you planned.

Ideal costume: Beyoncé, Frida Kahlo Halloween P.I.C.: Capricorn

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

You’ve committed to so many parties it might not be physically possible to attend them all, so stick with your closest friends

The class clown of the zodiac, Sagittarius is often caught saying something along the lines of “Why so serious?”, which makes The Joker costume perfect for this fire sign. INSTAGRAM instead of wasting your time party-hopping. A hopeless romantic, you love couple costumes. But if you’re single tonight, emulate your favorite pop-culture icon.

Ideal costume: Cher from “Clueless,” Amy Winehouse Halloween P.I.C.: Gemini

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

Halloween falls during Scorpio season, so it’s safe to say tonight

is your night! You live for the horror, gore and dramatics of it all. Be seductive in a dark, sexy costume, or go to the dark side with a super scary costume that requires all the imitation blood.

Ideal costume: Dexter’s victim, Batwoman Halloween P.I.C: Taurus

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

You never take anything serious, Sagittarius, so you’re the least likely of the group to wear something scar y on Halloween.

Instead, put together a comical costume that expresses your sense of humor and wit. Don’t overdo it with the blood-red Jello shots.

Ideal costume: The Joker, Britney Spears Halloween P.I.C.: Aquarius

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

You’re usually more serious, but if you have to dress up, you’re going to go all out. You’re competitive, so no one can have a better costume than you. You’d rather be

Sometimes better known as “The Twins,” a Gemini will enjoy a matching couple costume, like this creepy rendition of the Bella Twins from the classic thriller “The Shining.” INSTAGRAM

caught dead than wear something basic and predictable.

Ideal costume: Maleficent, Vampire, or anything with spikes Halloween P.I.C.: Pisces

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

Constantly putting people in check, you’re likely to be the one telling people their costume is offensive. Channel your weird side and turn heads in an elaborate, freaky costume, or emulate your favorite historical figure.

Ideal costume: Rosie the Riveter, Botched Plastic Surger y Victim Halloween P.I.C.: Leo

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

Dreamy pisces, your costume is bound to be whimsical. You have a guilty pleasure for the fantasy world, so Halloween is naturally one of your favorite nights. You’ll probably be late to the party, but only because you got caught up watching “Hocus Pocus” at home.

Ideal costume: Mermaid, Marie Antoinette Halloween P.I.C.: Virgo

Loyal and passionate with a heart of gold, it only makes sense for a Leo to dress like a lion, the creature that represents their sign. INSTAGRAM