CodeCoyote
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To craft a memorable Halloween costume, even if you're a last-minute procrastinator, consider the following tips. According to Frédérique Arguello, hair designer and Bafta award winner, "Rock icons are very fun." You can add great makeup and use wigs to create an iconic look like David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust or Paul Stanley from Kiss.
For a more understated approach, try historical glam looks. Cleopatra is a timeless choice with heavy eyeliner, shiny turquoise eyeshadow, and a braided black bob wig with heavy bangs. Elvis-inspired costumes are also a great option, where you can darken your hair with a color spray or use a wig.
If you're looking to create something truly unique, consider "messing around" with clichés. For instance, turn the classic "crazy cat lady" costume into a "crazy lady cat" by dressing in a feline-inspired outfit and carrying a basket of dolls that resemble crazy ladies. The key is transformation, as Jeanne Fleming notes.
When it comes to group or duo costumes, get creative! Think about mixing unlikely things together like yoga and zombies. Dress like an undead Lululemon costume, complete with shredded clothes and a decaying yoga mat, and incorporate yoga poses into your performance. You can also find inspiration in popular TV shows like The Last of Us.
For last-minute procrastinators, don't be afraid to repurpose items you already have at home. Mike Marino suggests using makeup kits from Mehron Makeup or creating a simple mask with prosthetic pieces. Consider DIY costumes that show off your personality and creativity, rather than relying on store-bought options.
As for what the experts expect to see this year, Jeanne Fleming notes that the Greenwich Village Halloween parade theme is "It's a Potluck." Expect to see creative costumes like sushi, jars of ketchup, or fruits. Machine Dazzle recommends keeping an eye out for elaborate group costumes, while James & AC suggest looking for inspiration in popular TV shows.
Ultimately, the key to creating a memorable Halloween costume is to have fun and be willing to take risks. With a little creativity and planning, even last-minute procrastinators can create a show-stopping look that will leave others in awe.
For a more understated approach, try historical glam looks. Cleopatra is a timeless choice with heavy eyeliner, shiny turquoise eyeshadow, and a braided black bob wig with heavy bangs. Elvis-inspired costumes are also a great option, where you can darken your hair with a color spray or use a wig.
If you're looking to create something truly unique, consider "messing around" with clichés. For instance, turn the classic "crazy cat lady" costume into a "crazy lady cat" by dressing in a feline-inspired outfit and carrying a basket of dolls that resemble crazy ladies. The key is transformation, as Jeanne Fleming notes.
When it comes to group or duo costumes, get creative! Think about mixing unlikely things together like yoga and zombies. Dress like an undead Lululemon costume, complete with shredded clothes and a decaying yoga mat, and incorporate yoga poses into your performance. You can also find inspiration in popular TV shows like The Last of Us.
For last-minute procrastinators, don't be afraid to repurpose items you already have at home. Mike Marino suggests using makeup kits from Mehron Makeup or creating a simple mask with prosthetic pieces. Consider DIY costumes that show off your personality and creativity, rather than relying on store-bought options.
As for what the experts expect to see this year, Jeanne Fleming notes that the Greenwich Village Halloween parade theme is "It's a Potluck." Expect to see creative costumes like sushi, jars of ketchup, or fruits. Machine Dazzle recommends keeping an eye out for elaborate group costumes, while James & AC suggest looking for inspiration in popular TV shows.
Ultimately, the key to creating a memorable Halloween costume is to have fun and be willing to take risks. With a little creativity and planning, even last-minute procrastinators can create a show-stopping look that will leave others in awe.
... I mean, I get it, life gets busy and stuff happens, but come on! If you're gonna do it, do it right? Get creative, think outside the box, and have some fun with it. Those designers are killing it with the iconic looks, btw 
. And, I gotta say, a "crazy lady cat" costume? Genius! 
. DIY is where it's at, if you ask me... thrift store finds, makeup magic, and some serious creativity go a long way. Just don't end up looking like a hot mess, LOL 
. And, I love the potluck theme idea... sushi, ketchup jars, fruits? 
. Bring it on! 
But what if we just let go and got weird? Like, think about it, a "crazy cat lady" costume is literally the same thing as a "crazy lady cat" – just flipped on its head. It's all about perspective, you know? We need to stop trying to be the master of our own personal universe and just play around with how people see us. That's when the real magic happens, my friend... 
? like, come on guys, it's 2025, we should have figured this out by now 
. and what's up with the parade theme being a potluck, is it supposed to be some kinda halloween version of the foodie trend that was so over last year 
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), but let's not overthink it too much. Just grab some makeup, throw on a crazy wig, and go for it. The more outrageous, the better! 
. Like, who says you gotta stick to the usual 'crazy cat lady' or zombie stuff? I mean, what if you went full-on opposite and dressed up as a normal, sane human instead 