5 Easy-peasy DIY Halloween costume ideas based on pop culture

Dressing Up: 5 Easy-peasy DIY Halloween costume ideas

MF editorial team

22 Oct 2016

updated the Saturday, October 22, 2016

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Circus performer
Halloween doesn’t always mean you have to be scary or spooky. Why not go glam all the way by dressing up as a circus performer. It is actually quite easy to do. Ladies, you’re going to love the first step, because you need to dress your face as much as you can. Add over-the-top eye makeup, bright colours, shades that pop! Complete the look with a huge flower band, headdress, or top hat to complement the pattern or colour of your outfit. Easy as pie!
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Lara Croft
Since everyone is talking about Brangelina and their divorce, we decided to skip the drama and show you how to create your very own Lara Croft costume. Start off with the basics. You are going to need a tank top (that possibly shows a bit of cleavage - this is Lara Croft, after all), brown shorts, a pair of combat boots, preferably brown and leather, black gloves, and a brown backpack. Top it all off with a thick leather belt which you are going to use to hold your “guns”. You can also buy a fake gun holster or make your own at home if you’re feeling especially crafty. To complete your entire look, arm yourself with a fake knife and sheath, and an ammo pouch, because Lara never goes anywhere without it.
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Ghost mummy
Become the spookiest couple on the block this Halloween and do it all on your own, trusting only your hands and scissors! For this look you are going to need some olds sheets and the arm strength to rip the sheets. You don’t have to draw it all, be spontaneous. The less you plan it out, the creepier the costume will look. Top it off with a sinister makeup look, and you are good to go.
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Mime
You've got mime skills, just need the looks? Then here’s what you need to do. Paint your face white in its entirety and highlight your eyes with thin black eyeliner and work that red lipstick. As for the wardrobe, all you need is a pair of black pants or a skirt, some suspenders, your favourite beret, and a black and white striped t-shirt. Viola!
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Super Mario
If you want to show your love for old-school games, go as Super Mario this year! All you’re going to need is some dark denim overalls, a fake moustache, some gloves, a red train hat and a red shirt. The best thing: it can work both for men and women! But if you are a girl and want to make your Super Mario costume a little bit more feminine go for a little skirt for that feminine touch, instead of shorts or pants.

Get crafty this Halloween and create your own fabulous costumes from scratch.

Pay attention all DIY kings and queens, because we are here to cater to your crafty hands and restless creativity! Since Halloween is just a few turns away, we wanted to help you out with this year’s look and get you started with crafting your spooky attire for this year’s biggest trick or treat parties in town. Don’t worry, if you’re not that into spookiness, we have some creative suggestions that are sure to tickle your imagination as well! Head up to the gallery to check out our fun ideas that could (hopefully) wow your friends and amuse your loved ones.

Don’t worry, some of these characters and personalities are adored by both adults and children, so we have no doubt that your costume will be the talk of the party!

Alicia Tham

Photos: Getty Images

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