Halloween is right around the corner. For those who forgot to buy a costume, don’t worry! There are many alternatives to the traditional costume-in-a-bag approach. Instead of going to the store and snatching the last “nurse or doctor” costume off the shelf, you can do-it-yourself.
College students may not always have 50 dollars to drop on a costume, so alternatives may be the best option. Simple makeup from around the house can give the perfect ghoulish effects you desire.Make-up Tips are easy to learn with step-by-step instructions. You can use old eye shadows, mascara, red lipstick, and a black eye pencil to transform yourself into a black cat or another Halloween creature.
If you want to go bold and be the ultimate campus trendsetter, you can create a costume from scratch. All you need is a little imagination and your idea will come to life. A thrift shop is the prefect spot to find the one-of-a kind ingredients to your dream costume. Goodwill is local and provides endless possibilities. "I went to Goodwill and got everything I needed. I found a cowboy hat,a plaid shirt, and a snake belt. How could I go wrong!" Ball State student, Ryan Madison, stated.
This year, Goodwill is holding a costume contest. The best home-made costume creator will win a Nintendo Wii. Just post your picture to their Facebook. With 3,000 items added daily, there is no way to go wrong. So instead of buying a 50 dollar pre-made costume you will only wear once, you can have fun with creative vintage wear. According to Goodwill, you can be Madonna for $16.95. It's easy to gather some pearls, a white veil, a white lace dress, white booties, a feather boa and lace gloves to get that glamorous 80's look. You can also be Toy Story's Woody by purchasing a bandana, a straw hat, a plaid shirt, and a vest for only $9.95!
You are also guaranteed to be the only one in your unique creation. Thrifty Mommy is also a great source of ideas for a cheap and successful Halloween. It has 50 do-it-yourself ideas that are easy and fun. For about 75 cents you could be the Operation game.
You and some friends can be crayons. It's simple and only costs five bucks. With a little sense of creativity and humor you could pull off the perfect look. With this easy-to-follow pattern you'd become the life of the party.
Instead of dishing out loads of money for something that you will only wear once in your life, create a unique idea that will grab everybody's attention. You can be whatever you want if you just put thought into it. You can be a soda can to an astronaut for loose change! It's also really fun too.
