Simply use the pins to attach the blown-up balloons all around a dress, sweatshirt, etc. All you need is a bag of purple or green balloons (ideally 30-40) and enough lung capacity to blow them up-plus some safety pins and either a green hat or some green construction paper. It’s difficult to imagine a wow-factor costume that’s easier than going as a big bunch of grapes.The makeup, paired with some seriously slicked-back hair, is really so key that you could probably get away with just that, even if you’re actually wearing a black sweat suit. Robert Palmer Girl circa “Addicted to Love.” You can even get an official tutorial (from the video’s makeup artist) on nailing the iconic shiny red lips and smoky black eye look. All you need to grab at the store is a black mask (or you could just use black face paint) and fuchsia lipstick. You likely have most of the necessary pieces in your wardrobe already (black sneakers, white socks, black leggings and a gray overdress) and all that layering should keep you pretty warm during trick-or-treating. One of the bizarre backup singers from Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth” video.Cut the sleeves off an old T-shirt and splatter paint on it, add a mesh construction vest to the mix, tie a couple ribbons around your head and arms, and voilà! Just put on some running tights and then cut fringe into a couple of old dish towels and tie them around your legs. For the guys, anyone from Van Halen’s iconic and totally rad “Jump” video.And if someone doesn’t know what a Robert Palmer Girl is? First gasp (and feel old), and then whip out your phone to make their night by showing them the video. I love this costume category, because A) the possibilities are endless and B) you can find a character that matches your existing wardrobe. Of course, you can always cut a couple eyes in a sheet and call yourself a ghost, but if you’re looking for something a little more special, try these three spooktacular ideas on for size: Anyone in an ’80s Music Video My own children have already let me know that the “I’m-dressed-as-a-tired-mommy” shtick I used last year isn’t going to fly. It’s the day before (or day of!) Halloween and your little firefighter/ballerina/robot is demanding that you dress up, too-and you’ve got nothing to wear.
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