DIY Halloween Ideas
From Frida to Flo-Jo, how to Etsy, Ebay and Poshmark your way to affordable costumes.
This year for Halloween, as we were thinking about the costumes we wanted to do,
and I were devouring the internet and decided to share some of our findings as we considered our own ideas. We also added some iconic women (and one Pee Wee) that we adore in case anyone felt like creating a bold transformation. Please share with us your Halloween ideas, your final looks, and any products that helped you reach your Halloween goals.Head to the LOOK BEHIND THE LOOK Linktree for all the products we spotlighted!
Michelle Yeoh’s EVELYN from Everything, Everywhere, All At Once
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—Shirley Kurata: Costume Designer
—Michelle Chung: Makeup Department Head
—Anissa Salazar Hair Department Head (FYI Check out Anissa’s line of hair products HERE: TECUANE)
Highlights:A24 Everything Everywhere All At Once Hot Dog Finger Gloves, Short Wavy Black Wig with Bangs *many more products in the linktree.
ALSO, Rewind to check out the Look Behind The Look episode with Michelle Chung and Anissa Salazar about the hair and makeup of this extraordinary film.
WATCH Everything, Everywhere, All At Once
Monica Bellucci’s DELORES from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
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—Colleen Atwood Costume Designer
—Christine Blundell Makeup and Hair Department Head
Highlights: MANIC PANIC Dreamtone Flawless White Liquid Foundation, Long Natural Black Wavy Wig for Women Middle Part Curly Wavy Wig *many more products in the linktree.
ALSO, Rewind to check out the Bite-Sized Look Behind The Look episode where we look at some of the conversation around the creative team behind the first Beetlejuice vs. the sequel.
FRIDA. No Intro Necessary.
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Highlights: Please check out these Latin-Owned Brands for great ideas for your Frida.
*many more products in the linktree.
Barry Keough’s OLIVER from Saltburn
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— Sophie Canale: Costume Designer
— Sian Miller: Makeup and Hair Department Head
Highlights: Realistic Christmas Doe / Deer Antlers Horns 3D Printed *many more products in the linktree.
ALSO, Rewind to check out the Bite-Sized Look Behind The Look episode where I speak with Sian Miller about her award winning work on designing the looks in Saltburn.
Annette Charles’
Cha Cha From Grease
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— Albert Wolsky Costume Designer
Highlights: Cha Cha Costume *many more products in the linktree.
Revisit my stack about my love for the Hand Jive Here.
Florence Griffith Joyner
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Paul Reubens/Pee Wee Herman
One of my all time favorite costumes for my son Jax was Pee Wee. I’m still mad at whatever baby won the Halloween Costume contest over him…. The most expensive part of this costume is the white loafers…. Just do it. You won’t regret it.
Whatever you do, make sure you have fun- I don’t know what the weather is like where you are but it is GORGEOUS here in NYC. Halloween is my very favorite time of year- please tell me what you did, who you were, and what you watched and…HAVE. FUN.
This is the most helpful and extensive Halloween prep article I have ever read!!! I want more boy ideas soon please???