Unleash your inner costume designer with our playful tutorials, turning everyday materials into show-stopping outfits!
If you're anything like me, you want a costume that resembles something that conveys your daily interests and something you can get multiple uses out of. And, if you're even more like me, you've read all the Hunger Games books multiple times, and saw The Hunger Games movies in the theaters not only during the midnight showing, but another five times after. So, what could be better than creating a Katniss costume for your Halloween costume, and for midnight movie binges to come? I've created a step-by-step guide for creating a head-to-toe Katniss Everdeen costume so you can become the girl on fire this Halloween.
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Chances are if you're looking for a guide on dressing up as Colonel Sanders, you're either a huge fan of fried chicken or of the Colonel himself. It's easy to see why. Colonel Sanders (who was a real person) was born in 1890 and by the age of 40 began to develop and perfect the fried chicken recipe that would make him rich and famous. Plus, the man sure did have style. Of course, maybe you just want an excuse to talk like Foghorn Leghorn for the entire night. We can understand that too. Fortunately, the Colonel has one seriously distinct look—one that he donned for every single public appearance for the last 20 or so years of his life. If you're brave enough to wear that white suit, we're here to help you make your Colonel Sanders costume happen!
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If your child loves fairies, princesses, cupcakes and all things pink, she may also love Pinkalicious. We have provided tips on how to transform into the whimsical storybook character that eats enough pink cupcakes to literally turn pink all over! Get your Pinkialicious costume for Read Across America, World Book Day, Halloween, or whenever you need more pink in your day!
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PSY's Gangnam Style took over the world in 2012! The music video for the hit song became a global sensation and even became the most-liked YouTube video in history during its time. Much of that success comes from the music video's pure randomness and killer dance moves. People even did flash mobs worldwide doing the popular dance. Celebrities such as Tom Cruise and Britney Spears even fell under the spell of this wild Korean pop star by tweeting their love of this wildly fantastic music video. So, just in time for Halloween, we'll get you set to transform you into PSY, the king of exploding awesomeness, and his dance-off partner, Yoo Jae-Suk.
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Myths and urban legends often develop over time as they are formed by a community and changed through retelling the story. The Slender Man (also known as Slenderman or The Operator) has a similar origin, although this character was created by internet culture. If you were chronically online in 2009, you might have witnessed the birth of Slender Man. His mythos and influence have continued growing, spawning video games and movies. There's not a ton of official Slender Man merch, but he's a perfectly spooky Halloween costume idea. Learn more about Slenderman here, and how to assemble a DIY Slender Man costume!
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Back in the ‘80s there was a cop show that brought hip law enforcement to the beaches of Florida long before David Caruso and his zingers. In 1984 Miami Vice hit the airwaves brought to us by a young Michael Mann. The show starred Don Johnson as James “Sonny” Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs who were cops that set out to take out drug trafficking while new wave music played. The show lasted five seasons and has 111 episodes of Crocket and Tubbs dealing with cases of vicious drug kingpins and fierce prostitutes. Not only did it last a long time but the show had entered into America’s popular culture as a staple of ‘80s television and fashion. The Miami Vice outfits inspired many looks in fashion. So if you’re a fan of the classic show or you just want to look your coolest at an ‘80s themed party, we've got the perfect Miami Vice costumes for you.
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