Friday, October 19, 2007

Countdown to Halloween



Since one of my favorite holidays (tied with Thanksgiving, mmm the gluttony) is just around the corner, I've decided to dedicate a few posts to it. Starting with this one.

Because MAC is awesome and I can't get enough of them, I'm going to mention them again. Every year they feature a section on their website with ideas about how to do your own amazingly awesome and original Halloween makeup. It's actually really inspiring for anyone who has a creative flair and wants to try something new and out-of-the-box. Check it out.

Now, for the music tie-in: The obvious costume would be to dress like your favorite rock star. Classic old school go-tos like Madonna, Boy George, Kiss, and the Misfits are great. Britney Spears could be a fun one to do this year also. But why not try a play on words? For example: The Pixies. Dress up like a pixie and carry around a guitar.

Others to try:
  • 50 Cent
  • Eminem
  • Arctic Monkys
  • The Beatles
  • Dead Kennedys (but this may be a little tricky... you don't want to offend anyone)
  • Bee Gees
  • Dr. Dre
  • Salt N Peppa
Just think of a band or artist that has a cool name that you can do a witty play on words with. You may have to answer a lot of questions about what the hell you are, but I guarantee once you explain yourself people will be impressed by your clever originality.

Where can you find it?
Look around your house, scavange a Halloween costume shop, or a vintage store for ideas. I usually let my costume come to me, I find that I come across better inspiration that way.

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