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How many times have you found yourself scrambling to find a last-minute costume? Maybe Halloween snuck up on you, or you might have been invited to a costume party on short notice. That's okay because we'll show you some of our favorite normal clothes costumes! With the addition of a simple accessory or two, you'll feel ready for any costume party. Not only are closet costumes great to have in a pinch, but they're budget-friendly options when you're strapped for cash. How many of these regular clothes costumes are hiding in your closet already?
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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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Did you know that costumes can be educational? Sure, you have your historical costumes and book character costumes, but there are other options, too! Playing with words is fun, and idiom costumes are great for school or themed parties. But what is an idiom? Idioms are common phrases that use a figurative meaning instead of a literal one. (Think Amelia Bedelia!) We'll share some of our favorite easy idiom costume ideas to get you started.
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