Quick Halloween Costumes

I personally love Halloween and I always commit to whatever costume I am.  In the past I've been Tina Turner, Lady Gaga, and my favorite, Carrie Bradshaw.  All of my costumes have been homemade, thrifted, or pulled from my closet with a few accessories added to perfect the look.   To me, the best costumes are ones people get creative with and make all by themselves.  Not to mention, I'm a pretty practical person and don't believe in spending ridiculous money on a store-bought costume only to be left with cheap polyester that I'll never wear again (because repeating is boring). 

Here are a few idea you can easily whip together spending little money on the finishing touches.

Polka-dot dress turns into a Pretty Minnie:

1-Polka Dot Dress from Delia's: $34.50 (down from $44.50)

2-Minnie Mouse Ears from Amazon: $14.90

3-Costume Tail from Party City: $4.99

4-Gold Sequin Shoes from Buy.com: $22.49
5-White Gloves from Power Costumes: $2.99

 

Get a second use out of an old bridesmaid dress as Miss America. 

If you need to borrow one, I've got plenty...

1-Blue Bridesmaid Dress from Ebay: $44.99

2-Silver Tiara from Amazon: $5

3-4" White Ribbon from any craft store: $6.99

4-Bold Black Sharpie Paint Marker from any craft store: $4.25

5-Elegant Earrings from Forever 21: $6.80

Grab your basics, add a red neck scarf, beret and baguette to be a Frenchie:

1-Black & White Striped Shirft from Forever 21: $15.80
2-Black Beret from Buy Costumes: $4.99
3-Black Pleated Skirt from H&M: $29.95

4-Red Chiffon Scarf from Bonanza: $3.99

5-Black Aldo Pumps from Amazon: $29.98 (down from $60)

6-French Baguette from local bakery: $2ish

Another thing...Halloween is for bright red lipstick.  There aren't many occasions to get away with such a flamboyant color, so please do indulge...