In this tutorial post for Halloween makeup effects, we’re going a little more gruesome than last time. These three looks – burned flesh, zombie bite, and Chelsea grin (ripped face) – all utilize the product “liquid latex,” which is in our Special Effects Complete Makeup Kit. All the makeup we use will be from this kit, unless otherwise noted. These effects are slightly advanced, but still incredibly doable with a little practice and patience. Good luck and happy scaring!

Infected Zombie Bite

Difficulty Level: 3.5 of 5

Supplies Needed:

• Rigid Collodion
• Extra Flesh
• Bruise ColorRing
• 8 Color Palette
• Squirt Blood
• Stage Blood
• Grey Eye Shadow (any brand)
• Stipple Sponge
• Triangle Sponge
• Small and Medium Makeup Brushes

STEP ONE: Use the rigid collodion to mark where your teeth will be. In the end, you won’t see these, but it serves as a nice reference as you paint on the bruise.

STEP TWO: Use the stipple sponge to add a mixture of yellow and green in a wide circle around where the bite is. It should fade from more yellow on the outside to darker green towards the wound.

STEP THREE: In small pieces, take the Extra Flesh and mold two lines where the top and bottom bite marks are. Once those are placed, use an item like a pen cap to create indents where the teeth marks would be. Use the black shade from the 8 color palette and paint inside each little indentation.

STEP FOUR: With the triangle sponge, cover the extra flesh and surrounding area with the red face paint. If needed, stipple and blend a little more yellow and green around the outside of the red area.

STEP FIVE: With the smallest makeup brush, use the grey eye shadow to draw thin veins coming out of the wound.

Recommended Costumes

Zombie Beer Maiden Costume – Shop        Zombie Groom – Shop

Child Zombie Hunter Costume – Shop        Women’s Zombie Hunter Costume – Shop

Burned Flesh

Difficulty Level: 3 of 5

Supplies Needed:

• Liquid Latex
• Plain Tissue (Kleenex!)
• Foundation to match your skin (in the 8 Color Palette)
• Bruise ColorRing
• Triangle Sponge
• Medium Makeup Brush
• Stipple Sponge
• Clear Gloss (can be lipgloss!)
• Seam Ripper or Tweezers

STEP ONE: Put a thin layer of liquid latex on the area you would like your burned effect to be. Place a Kleenex on top of the area with liquid latex and rip off any extra that isn’t glued down onto the skin. Let dry completely.

STEP TWO: Once dried, use the triangle sponge to cover the area in foundation to match your skin tone.

STEP THREE: Take your seam ripper (be careful!) and rip small holes in the latex. This is where the burned up skin will be, exposing the red underneath. Cover the area again with the skin toned foundation to cover up any of the latex that had be ripped up.

STEP FOUR: With the Bruise ColorRing and the makeup brush, add yellow makeup inside and on the edges of all the ripped up holes. Put some brown on the stippling sponge and lightly drag across the entire piece, so the skin looks dirty and charred. Also be sure to stipple around all of the “open wounds!"

STEP FIVE: Fill all the holes with the red paint from the Bruise ColorRing. Take your clear gloss and put over the red to create a newly burnt wound look.

• *Tip: To remove, use spirit gum remover, makeup remover, and/or soap and water.

Recommended Costumes

Firefighter – Shop         Vampire (Exposed to the Sun!) – Shop        Miss Krueger – Shop

Chelsea Grin

Difficulty Level: 3.5 of 5
Supplies Needed:

• Liquid Latex
• Plain Tissue Paper
• Triangle Sponge
• Tweezers or Seam Ripper
• Flesh Colored Foundation
• Red Face Paint
• Small Makeup Brush
• Coagulated Blood
• Squirt Blood

STEP ONE: Use a triangle sponge to apply a thin layer of liquid latex to the area you want to work on.

STEP TWO: Place a piece of tissue over the liquid latex for a base. Rip off any excess tissue that isn’t touching the makeup.

STEP THREE: Roll up two long, skinny, tubes of tissue. These pieces will serve as the “ripped up flesh” effect. You know, the part that would actually happen if someone cut your face open. Eek! Ok, anyway – add one more layer of liquid latex on your face and then attach the Kleenex tubes parallel with each other, but coming to a point up by your ear. And then, you guessed it, one more layer of liquid latex over the whole thing with another Kleenex layer on top. Let dry completely.

STEP FOUR: Take a seam ripper or tweezers and cut a hole between the two tissue tubes from the corner of your mouth up towards your ear.

STEP FIVE: Add flesh toned foundation over the tissue.

STEP SIX: Stipple red face paint around the wound with a triangle sponge.

STEP SEVEN: Use your small makeup brush to add in extra red paint inside the cut to make it look darker.

STEP EIGHT: Fill the inside of the wound with coagulated blood. Liberally add squirt blood inside the fake wound and let spill down the face and neck.

Recommended Costumes

The Joker – Shop        Sons of Anarchy / Biker Gang Members – Shop        Giggles the Clown – Shop

We put together three separate playlists because it was too hard to narrow it down to just one. The first includes all the classic Halloween jams, such as "Monster Mash" and "Thriller." The second playlist is full of awesome alternative songs from tons of different genres, such as goth rock, psychobilly, punk, and metal. The final playlist is all instrumental; perfect to set the spooky mood.

1. Classic Halloween Songs

Track List

01. “I Put a Spell on You” - Screamin' Jay Hawkins

02. “This is Halloween” – Nightmare Before Christmas Soundtrack

03. “Thriller” – Michael Jackson

04. “Monster Mash” – Bobby Boris Pickett

05. “Dead Man’s Party” – Oingo Boingo

06. “Nemesis” – Shriekback

07. “Werewolves of London” – Warren Zevon

08. “Sympathy for the Devil” – The Rolling Stones

09. “Red Right Hand” – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

10. “Ghost Town” – The Specials

11. “Ghostbusters” – Ray Parker, Jr.

12. “Jump in the Line” – Harry Belefonte

13. “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” – Bauhuas

Notable Facts: While we widely consider “Nightmare Before Christmas” to be a yule time film, the opening is definitely NOT Christmas-themed, thus the inclusion of “This is Halloween” in this list. “Dead Man’s Party” sounds like a party we want to be invited to, but – if you leave your “body and soul at the door” what part of you is actually attending the soiree? And, lastly, “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” by Bauhuas is a lot funnier if you substitute “dead” with “dad” in the lyrics. Try it, you’ll like it!

2. Alternative Halloween Party Songs

Warning: Some of these songs may contain naughty words! Listen at your own risk!

Track List

01. “Halloween” – AFI

02. “Dragula” – Rob Zombie

03. “Bad Moon Rising” – The Meteors

04. “Helter Skelter” – The Beatles

05. “Cemetary Polka” – Tom Waits

06. “Masters of Reverse Psychology” – Murder by Death

07. “Black Planet” – The Sisters of Mercy

08. “Skulls” – The Misfits

09. “Cry Little Sister” – Gerard McMann

10. “Bad Things (The True Blood Theme)” – Jace Everett

11. “Everyday is Halloween” – Ministry

12. “Human Fly” – The Cramps

13. “The Number of the Beast” – Iron Maiden

Notable Facts: Not all of these songs are specifically Halloween-related, but they have creepy themes that fit right in with the season. The Meteor’s cover of “Bad Moon Rising” has unsettling lyrics (“Hope you are quite prepared to die?!" Wow!), “Helter Skelter” by the Beatles definitely has a sordid history, and “Masters of Reverse Psychology” comes from a concept album about the devil waging war on a small town. It was hard to pick just one Misfits song, so if “Skulls” isn’t doing it for you, feel free to substitute any other song from the band’s catalog. 

3. Creepy Instrumental Music

Track List

01. “Tubular Bells” – The Exorcist OST

02. “Requiem Mass in D Minor” – Mozart

03. “Main Theme” – Halloween OST

04. “Abandoned Pit” – Castlevania: Symphony of the Night OST

05. “Twisted Nerve” – Kill Bill, Vol. 1 OST

06. “Skulls” – The Nutley Brass

07. The Simpsons’ “Treehouse of Terror” Theme Song

08. American Horror Story Theme Song

09. “Night on Bald Mountain” – Mussorgsky

10. “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” – Bach

11. The X-Files Theme Song

12. “Abandoned Mine Second Level” – Vagrant Story OST

13. A Nightmare on Elm Street Theme Song

Notable Facts: This playlist includes some chilling classical music (like Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain,” featured in Fantasia), horror movie and spooky theme songs, and perfectly creepy video game tracks (it was hard to pick just ONE Castlevania song!). You’ll notice a repeat of “Skulls”– the inclusion of a theremin in this cover version is on point, so we couldn’t leave it out.

Now, we only had 13 songs on three different playlists to work with, here, so we know we had to leave some goodies out. (For example, we’re sad we had to leave off Kanye West’s “Monster!”) What are your go-to Halloween songs? Leave a comment and let us know! We aren't ones to turn down new tunes.

If you're a big fan of music video "Ew!" then you're gonna freakin' flip, like, SERIOUSLY freaking flip. Why? We put together a totally perfect DIY costume tutorial for those of you looking to channel the "ladies" of Ew! this year. The viral vid starring Jimmy Fallon and Will.I.Am currently boasts over 12 million views, and even snagged spot number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. Pop culture phenomenon + cross dressing males + totally catchy catchphrases = 2014 Halloween costume domination!

The Video That Started It All

Click play and jam out while we show you how to put these two hilarious costumes together!

DIY Sara Costume

Jimmy Fallon's Sara character is the sassy gal that started it all. Her purple dress, braces, and tiara, are anything but basically basic! The only thing Sara might not approve of? We had our model wear a pair of impleggies...

Products Used

Purple Dress - Shop         Fuchsia Tights - Shop         Blonde Wig - Shop

Tiara - Shop         Fake Braces - Shop         Silver Shoes - Shop

Gold Heart Necklace - Shop         Pearl Bracelet - Shop         Diamond Bracelet - Shop

The Final Look

Look at look at this. We picked this pose since we know Sara hates duck lips - ew, ew!

DIY Mir.I.Am Costume

Mir.I.Am is Sara's fashionable BFF. She's in the know when it comes to all the latest gossip, like which girls have silicone butts! A fuzzy pink backpack, girly glasses, and a DIY dental appliance made from floral wire make this costume OM-effin-CUTE.

Products Used

Yellow Dress - Shop         Blue Leggings - Shop         Pink Pony Backpack - Shop

Disco Puffs Wig - Shop         Purple Shoes - Shop         Purple Socks - Shop

Cat Eye Glasses - Shop         Pink Bead Bracelet - Shop         Green Bead Bracelet - Shop

The Final Look

This costume will have girls and guys alike asking, "where'd she get that outfit?"

Costume for Two

SURE you can dress as Jimmy Fallon's character and win Halloween all on your own. SURE you can dress as Will.I.Am's character and sweep costume contests everywhere. But why fly solo when you have an excuse to grab your best bro and try this theme together!? These costumes even give you the perfect get-out-of-jail-free card to go around your Halloween party pointing out which costumes you think are awesome, and which ones are EW! 

Selfie Time

One of our favorite parts of the music video is when Sara and Mir.I.Am have quality selfie time in a photo booth. It's a pretty safe bet that you, too, will encounter a photo booth at your costume bash, so here's some selfie inspiration for you. Just remember: NO DUCK FACES. EW!

Here are three more step-by-steps on how to create some basic makeup effects for Halloween. Just a few simple techniques can really transform your costume from an outfit out of a bag into a completely memorable look. All the makeup and products used for these looks come from our Mehron brand Special Effects Complete Makeup Kit, unless otherwise noted. For each effect, the difficulty is rated out of five, with one being the easiest and five being pretty tricky. Let’s go!

1. Basic Scar

Difficulty Level: 1 of 5

Supplies Needed:

• Rigid Collodion
• Small Makeup Brush
• Spirit Gum Remover

STEP ONE: Use the makeup brush to apply the scar liquid onto your desired area of skin. Let dry and repaint over the scar a few more times for a deeper, more severe effect.

STEP TWO: That’s it. To remove, use spirit gum remover and a cotton ball.

Recommended Costumes

Crazy Cat Lady – Shop         Sons of Anarchy – Shop         Gangster – Shop

2. Black Eye

Difficulty Level: 2 of 5

Supplies Needed:

• Bruise ColorRing
• Medium Makeup Brush
• Triangle Makeup Sponge
• 5-Color Clown Palette from the Clown Costume Makeup Kit
• Scissors or Seam Ripper

STEP ONE: Use scissors or seam ripper to tear holes in the end of the triangle sponge.

STEP TWO: Use the triangle sponge to stipple yellow and green around the outside of your eye, from the inside of the nose, right above the eyebrow, towards the temple, and below the eye socket.

STEP THREE: Load the triangle sponge up with a little more red and stipple that color on in a smaller circle around the eye.

STEP FOUR: With the clown palette, mix the red and the blue until you get a dark, grape-like purple. Use the medium makeup brush to cover the entire eyelid from the lash line to the crease. Add a tiny bit of black to the purple mixture and use the same brush to color in underneath the eye to get a swollen effect.

Recommended Costumes

Whac-a-Mole Costume – Shop        Boxer Girl – Shop        Men’s Prisoner Costume – Shop

Frost Bite

Difficulty Level: 3 of 5

Supplies Needed:

• White Cream Makeup
• Liquid Latex
• Eye Shadow (3 shades) in Blue, Black, and Red – any brand
• Blue Lipstick
• Hair White
• Triangle Sponge
• Seam Ripper or Tweezers
• Small and Medium Makeup Brushes

STEP ONE: Use the triangle sponge to apply white cream makeup to entire face. Blend down onto neck (and on hands, if they will be showing!).

STEP TWO: Apply light blue eye shadow around entire eye socket with medium makeup brush. Apply the darkest blue on just the eyelid and right below bottom lash line. Apply blue lipstick.

STEP THREE: Choose where you want the actual frost burns on the face. These usually should go on the extremities, so we chose the tip of the nose, the chin, and up by the hair line.

STEP FOUR: Let the liquid latex dry completely. Once it is set, use the seam ripper to tear holes in the latex. It will look like peeled skin!

STEP FIVE: Use the medium makeup brush to brush some black and medium blue eye shadow around the latex holes ou created. Use the smaller makeup brush to fill all the holes in with red eye shadow.

STEP SIX: Rat hair and add hair white for a snowy look.

Recommended Costumes

Sexy Eskimo – Shop        Night’s Watch – Shop        Elsa Costume – Shop

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Everybody loves a good movie, but EVERYBODY loves a good movie with an even better behind-the-scenes urban legend. When making movies about the darker side of life, sometimes bad things happen, sometimes weird things happen, and sometimes people even get hurt. Outlined here is a countdown of 5 of the weirdest, scariest, and darkest things to happen behind-the-scenes (and sometimes right on screen!) of our favorite movies.

5. The Munchkin Hanging in The Wizard of Oz

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Film Summary: Girl (Dorothy) gets transported to the magical Land of Oz. She meets a Scarecrow, a Tin-Woodsman, and a Cowardly Lion, who all team up to bring down the evil Wicked Witch of the West.

Movie Myth: During the scene just after the rescuing of the Tin Man, our heroes continue on their path down the Yellow Brick Road. Ominously in the background, however, something large, dark, and swaying, draws the viewer's eye. In early cuts of the VHS, the object horrifically looks like a body hanging from one of the set piece trees in the background. Wide-spread rumor has it that this is proof of a munchkin's untimely death.

Supporting Facts / Debunking Possibilities:

• Many animals were loose on the set, as can be seen in various forest scenes, which led many to believe the shape in background could very well be a large bird of some type.
• No deaths were recorded on the set.
• The object in the back looks very different depending on the cut of the film you're viewing.

4. The Body in the Blood in The Shining

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Film Summary: A family of three travels to a remote hotel that becomes snowed-in during winter months. As the solidtude begins to set in, so too do strange and escalating occurances of the paranormal variety. 

Movie Myth: Stanley Kubrik is notorious for including subliminal messages and symbolistic imagery in his films. There was even an entire documentary created based on possible hidden meanings in Kubrik's The Shining, titled What's Behind Room 237. Sparing you any spoilers, during the climax of the film an elevator opens to a torrent of blood pouring out, and some say something which looks like a body in the crimson deluge can be seen in the left side of the shot.

Supporting Facts / Debunking Possibilities:

• Kubrick never admitted to nor denied hiding a body in the shot.
• Some believers claim that the supposed body is that of Danny's imaginary friend Tony.

3. The Omen Curse

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Film Summary: A powerful couple concieve a child who is not all he appears to be. On Damian's 5th birthday, the death of a person close to the family begins a series of events that no one could have imagined.  Who is Damian, really?

Movie Myth: When you make a movie about the devil, many would argue that you are inviting bad things into your life. An onslaught of occurances happened both before, during, and after the filming of The Omen. It began with the suicide of Gregory Peck's son a few weeks before filming. Planes were hit by lightning, crew members were involved in car crashes, and a death after the filming, have lead theorists to believe that the film cursed those who were involved in the movie. 

Supporting Facts / Debunking Possibilities:

• Gregory Peck (Star), Mace Neufeld (Executive Producer), and David Seltzer (writer) all had their planes hit by lightning during the course of shooting. 
• Director Richard Donner's hotel was bombed by the IRA during production.
• Animal handlers were attacked by a pack of dogs, and one was mauled by a lion.
• SFX Director John Richardson and his assistant Liz Moore were involved in a car accident. Richardson survived, but Moore was decapitated.

2. Poltergeist Curse

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Film Summary: A family of five faces ghosts, ghouls, and demons, when it is discovered their house is built on a former graveyard. Bumps in the night quickly become more and more violent as the family takes "facing your demons" quite literally.

Movie Myth:Poltergeist's story is one of people treading where they don't belong and the consequences of what happens when you do. The real-world consequences in this case are far worse than anything that happens on screen. The cause of this curse is said to orginate in Steven Spielberg's desire to cut production costs on special effects by using real human skeletons.

Supporting Facts / Debunking Possibilities:

• Dominique Dunne, who played the teenaged daughter in the first Poltergeist film, was strangled by her possesive ex-boyfriend in her driveway in 1982 at the age of 22.  
• Heather O'Rourke, who played the youngest of the family famous for her "They're HEEEERRREE" line, died from cardiac arrest and septic shock resulting from intestinal blockage. The third film in the series was released after her death.  
• Will Sampson, a Native American shaman who performed an exorcism on the set, died from complications from a kidney transplant. 
• Julian Beck died from stomach cancer at age 60.

1. The Exorcist Curse

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Film Summary: After finding an old relic during an archaeological dig, a priest believes he will battle with a demon from his past. Turns out, he's right, as a girl in Washington D.C. comes down with an acute case of posession. 

Movie Myth: Another film that dabbles in the demonic, The Exorcist curse is not nearly as deadly as that of some of the other occupants of our list, however it is no less dangerous. There were so many issues during and after filming that listing them all here would be an entire blog post in-and-of-itself. Suffice to say, there was most definitely a destructive force working against the people involved in The Exorcist.

Supporting Facts / Debunking Possibilities:

• Ellen Burstyn, who played the distraught mother, was injured during the filming of a particularly controversial scene where she was thrown across the room by her demon-possesed daughter. She claims that her back still troubles her greatly to this day.
• Jack MacGowran, who played Burke Dennings, died unexpectedly before the film was even released.
• Linda Blair, who played the possessed daughter, was never able to have a stable film career. She eventually resorted to doing adds for PETA, which involved the oh-so-classy tagline, "Animal cruelty makes my head spin."

What is your favorite movie myth that may not be listed here? Perhaps the creepy ghost in Three Men and a Baby? Any of the not-so-G-rated subliminal messages in various Disney movies? And let's not forget the rumor that the Blair Witch Project was actually real. (Do people still believe that?) Let us know in the comments!

Let’s all stop and take a moment to remember what Halloween is really about: the scary stuff. Between pop culture cosplay at comic book conventions and bent iPhones running wild, it’s easy to forget that Halloween is most well-known for being focused all things horror. We decided to go back to the roots of the holiday and put together this awesomely spooky - but still horribly sexy! – editorial featuring some lovely ladies straight out of a mad scientist’s laboratory. Don’t be afraid to venture through and take a look … if you dare.

Sexy Mummy Monster

This mummy monster is our first sexy scary costume look. Her tattered costume comes out of the package with that perfect “buried-in” effect. We used this makeup look as inspiration and recreated the decaying wound on her face, as well as a stunning smoky eye look. Even more stunning about those eyes? That one whiteout contact lens! Using just half of a pair of contacts is a simple way to get people to look twice at you and your costume. We also added some extra bruises and wounds on her legs, shoulders, and arms. Lastly, we ratted this mummy’s hair out in lieu of a wig.

Products Used

Mystical Mummy Costume – Shop        Fake Eyelashes – Shop         Whiteout Contact Lenses – Shop

Sexy Frankenstein Monster

When we saw this makeup look online, we just knew we had to try it for ourselves. What a cutie! We used our green face paint, along with some liquid latex and “extra flesh” from this Special Effects makeup kit. Need some more instruction on how to recreate the effect of stitched up skin? This YouTube video shows a tutorial using string and spirit gum. Here again, we only used one contact for this look and it adds a great inhuman quality to this reanimated beauty.

Products Used

Sexy Frankies Bride Costume – Shop        Zipper Print Stockings – Shop

Sexy Zombie Heels – Shop        Green Petticoat – Shop        Green Contact Lenses – Shop

Fake Eyelashes – Shop        Green Face Paint – Shop        Fake Blood – Shop

Love that Bride of Frankenstein hair? That’s all natural, baby! Just rat-rat-rat to your heart’s content until your hair stands up all on its own. Use some white hairspray or the bottle of hair-white that comes with the special effects makeup kit we mentioned above. That signature hair streak will definitely help you scare the living daylights out of anyone who crosses your path.

Sexy Mad Scientist

What’s an evil laboratory without its mad scientist? This sexy doctor costume is super simple to put together, but has such an awesome result. The top is just a black sports bra, and everything else is listed below. The killer piece in this ensemble, though, is that wig! We used this grey and white two-toned wig and attacked it with a backcomb. The makeup consists of smoky eyes, a full set of whiteout contacts this time, and some drawn-in veins coming out from the bottom lash lines. (Use a small makeup brush loaded up with black face paint to draw these in.)

Products Used

Lab Coat – Shop        Goggles – Shop        Boots – Shop        Wig – Shop   

White Contacts – Shop        Garter Boy Shorts – Shop        Lace Top Fishnets – Shop

Sexy Scary Nurse

Ah, a quintessential sexy Halloween costume – the scantily clad nurse. What is it about a lady in uniform that drives everyone wild? Clearly, it drove the mad scientist to fits, because this sexy nurse looks like she’s seen better days.

Okay, so for this costume – it doesn’t come covered in blood. The good news is that it’s pretty easy (and fun) to fix that. We have a great product aptly named “Gallon of Blood” – just take that and do your best Jackson Pollock impression on the nurse uniform. After that, ditch the jacket and splatter some blood all over your whole body. Your sexy scary nurse costume is now ready for a terrifying night of horror.

Products Used

Nurse Costume – Shop        Bloody Stockings – Shop        Bloody High Heels – Shop

Needle Prop – Shop        FX Contact Lenses – Shop        Gallon of Blood – Shop

More Makeup Inspiration

Here are some looks that we found on Pinterest that completely fit into our sexy/scary vibe. Which is your favorite? Have we totally missed a costume theme that’s your favorite? Do you have any other ideas for a setting that would be awesome for some creepy cute images? Let us know in the comments! Please share a pic if you dress as anything like this, we’d love to see it!

Do you want to play a game? These minimalist movie posters are inspired by ten horror films. Each one features a pair of objects from a key moment in the movie, but it's up to you to figure out the name of the film they represent. There's also a hint below each poster, just in case the title is on the tip of your tongue. How many movies do you recognize?

Click each poster for a larger view, and check out the links below each answer for a full-sized 11 by 17 printable PDF poster!

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All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, but the Overlook Hotel is the perfect place for your family's escape. With no distractions from the outside world, you'll have plenty of time to write or get lost in the expansive hedge maze. Please excuse the mess as ax-destroyed doors are replaced and blood-filled elevators are cleaned.

Answer: The Shining

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2

You should be able to figure this one out, assuming you have a good head on your shoulders... and maybe another one on your desk. It has to be easier than it was to earn a Doctorate from Miskatonic University.

Answer: Re-Animator

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3

For most high school students, prom seems like the most important moment of your life. Every girl dreams of becoming the Prom Queen, but so few actually achieve that goal. Even fewer are doused with pigs blood and go on a telekinetic rampage.

Answer: Carrie

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Back in my day, we didn't have DVDs or smartphones. We used to watch supernatural VHS tapes in a VCR, and we got our cryptic, threatening calls from supernatural murderers on a landline.

Answer: The Ring

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A business card says a lot about a man. So does his taste in music, and I definitely consider myself a Huey Lewis fan. I also spend a psychotic amount of time perfecting my appearance, and a questionable amount of time returning video tapes.

Answer: American Psycho

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Are you afraid of clowns? Stick with your friends and you can overcome just about any phobia, even if it (whatever it is) returns every 27 years. Paper boats, balloons... they all float down here.

Answer: It

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Missing: Heather, Joshua, and Michael. Last seen camping in the Black Hills Forest area near Burkittsville, making a documentary about a local legend. Please call Frederick County Sheriff's Office with any information you may have!

Answer: The Blair Witch Project

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Some choices are tough, like deciding whether or not a hacksaw would be able to cut through the chain around your ankle. Even though there's no creepy puppet to give you clues, at least this guessing game is relatively painless.

Answer: Saw

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How to figure this one out: 1. Go round Mum's. 2. Get Liz back. 3. Sort life out!

Answer: Shaun of the Dead

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I have come here to give clues and chew bubblegum, and I'm all out of bubblegum. Also, sometimes I get the feeling our planet is being invaded by an alien race that controls us all through subliminal messages. If only I had a pair of sunglasses that allowed me to see the truth.

Answer: They Live

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We were definitely surprised that more people plan to send Halloween greeting cards than go to a costume party this year! Maybe we're just party animals? Did anything surprise you? Perhaps that pet costumes alone are a $300 million dollar industry? Woof! Let us know in the comments, pretty please.

Using emojis in your texts is a great way to take your iMessages from basic to brilliant. How else will someone know your true feelings without the inclusion of a little man running away from a piece of cake or a smiling swirl of poop standing next to a saxophone? What a world we live in! Emojis are one of the most amazing technological advances in this modern world, and so to honor that fact, we have created a DIY guide on how to dress as your favorite emoji for Halloween! 

DIY Dancing Twins Emoji Costume

These two little gals are definitely a fan favorite of texters around the world. Are they ballerinas? Are they cats? Are they both? Does it matter? Just focus on how cute and happy they are to be side-by-side.

Products Used

Leotard – Shop        Cat Ears – Shop        Tights – Shop        Black Heels – Shop

DIY Three Monkeys Emoji Costume

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. These three little monkeys look like they are getting into some trouble! This is SUCH a perfect group costume idea for you and your two friends - and take our word for it, those costumes are really comfy. If you're out and about on Halloween night, however, just be prepared to stop and do these poses about a million times.

Products Used

Cozy Monkey Costume – Shop

DIY Pink Shirt Girl Emoji Costume

The infamous pink shirt girl! She's always ready to help you express any situation you're in, via emoticon. While the floating arms giving a face massage might be hard to replicate in a real life setting (we couldn’t resist!), the others should be a cinch! The scissors effect was done with some fishing line. However, we maybe don’t recommend going to a party wielding such a dangerous item!

You can choose to go solo and be a single pink shirt girl with a whole array of hand movements in your repertoire, or get a bunch of ladies together for an easy and cute group costume. Ta-da!

Products Used

Brown Wig – Shop        Pink Shirt – Shop        Fake Eyelashes – Shop

DIY Bride, Cat, and Princess Emoji Costumes

Not into the pink tee? We have a few more options for you. Princess girl doesn’t look too pleased to be royalty (maybe someone texted her the poop emoji?), but the heart-eyes cat is definitely feeling good. We used some liquid eyeliner to draw on the whiskers for the kitty and borrowed the ears headband from a Garfield costume.

Products Used

Bride Costume – Shop        Brown Wig – Shop        Garfield Costume – Shop

Heart Sunglasses – Shop        Princess Crown – Shop

DIY Salsa Dancing Emoji Costume

To dress as the sassy salsa dancer emoji, you just have to find everything red in your closet. This senorita dress we used is pretty much a perfect fit – after that, slip into some red heels and apply your brightest red lipstick. Hey! Maybe find those two girls in the black leotards and hit the club.

Products Used

Sizzling Senorita Dress – Shop        Red Shoes – Shop        Brown Wig – Shop

DIY Bomb and Collision Emoji Costume

This costume is extra fantastic because it knocks out two emojis in one look – the bomb AND the explosion. Just because this emoji is an inanimate object doesn’t mean you can’t embody it on Halloween.

Products Used

Bomb Costume – Shop        Black Shoes – Shop        Tights – Shop

Other DIY Emoji Costume Ideas

Banana – Shop        Angel – Shop        Cop – Shop

Skull Mask – Shop        Jockey Dog – Shop        Demon Mask – Shop

The above examples not doin' it for you? That’s ok – there are hundreds more options available. You just have to get a little bit creative as you peruse your emoji keyboard. For example, there’s a whole section for food! Imagine a whole group of you and your friends dressed as fruit or desserts. Here are a few more ideas that we think would be a hit. (We also included that little puppy in a jockey costume in case you take your pet trick-or-treating this year. Arf!)

Let us know what other emojis you’ve dressed up as! Leave a comment or picture down below, we’d love to see it!

Are you "little in the middle but you got much back?" Lucky you: many of 2014's most popular Halloween costumes are...to quote Meghan Trainor...ALL ABOUT THAT BASS! Miley's boney bum may have been the twerking costume trend of 2013, but this year pop culture salutes bigger bottoms. No two starlets embrace their kickin' curves quite like female rappers Nicki Minaj and Iggy Azalea, so if you've got a beauty of a booty then we've got the DIY costume for you! Here are 4 different ways to dress to impress, just like Nicki and Iggy this Halloween.

Look 1 of 4: Nicki Minaj Anaconda

This first look is bold in gold. It's the first costume we see Nicki wearing in her music video for Anaconda, a video which by the way has over 260 million views! We love how the look is at once both sexy and regal. (Well, as regal as one can be when shaking off one's booty, that is.) If you want to be "dressed to kill" this year and you've got sass to spare, then give this ensemble a try.

We're talking THAT level of sass. If and only if you can bring it, you may continue on!

The Finished Look

My anaconda don't, my anaconda don't...you know the rest!

Products Used

Gold Bra and Belt Set - Shop         Black Hot Pants - Shop         Gold Shoes - Shop

Anaconda Arm Cuff - Shop         Gold Bangles - Shop        Gold Headpiece [as necklace] - Shop

Gold Earrings - Shop        False Eyelashes - Shop        Temporary Tattoos - Shop 

Everything is pretty straight forward once you have your hands on basically all the gold things you can find. The few aspects of this costume that may have you asking, "how'd they do that?" are:

• The neck piece: We used our gold bellydance headpiece (pictured above) as a necklace. Attach the ends with a jump ring for maxium stability!
• The Belt: The belt that comes in the bra/belt set is rather thick and has multicolored beads along the top portion. We wanted to stick with ONLY gold, so we literally just took a pair of scissors and cut the thing in half. Super easy, and it looks more like the video.
• The Tattoos: Nicki has a bold line of Chinese characters down her arm. Since Halloween costumes live and die by the details, you can use our temporary knuckle tattoos and arrange them vertically along your forearm! We chose "Born Bad." 

 

 

Beauty Close-Up

 

 

Booty Close-Up

"Oh, my gosh, look at, look at, her, butt."


 

Look 2 of 4: Nicki Minaj French Maid

 

 

Just be sure to keep track of your prop all night. Do not follow Nicki's example above.

 

The Finished Look

It's impossible not to have fun in this outfit!

Banana: Necessary. Can of whipped cream: Optional.

 

Products Used

French Maid Costume - Shop         Black Tutu Dress - Shop         Patterned Tights - Shop

Neon Pink Wig - Shop         Long Black Gloves - Shop         Black Heels - Shop

Pearl Earrings - Shop         Banana Prop - Shop         False Eyelashes - Shop

 

 

Beauty/Booty Close-Up

Isn't it fitting that in a post about buns, your hair will be styled in a bun as well?

 

Look 3 of 4: Iggy Azalea Black Widow

 

 

Watch out, Nicki! Iggy's video has 100 million views and climbing. She means business!




The Finished Look

Don't get "cheeky" with this gal or she'll show you what's really crazy!




Products Used

White Astronaut Jumpsuit - Shop         Combat Boots - Shop         Red Clip-In Extensions - Shop

Samurai Sword - Shop         Black Widow Necklace - Shop         False Eyelashes - Shop

 

 

Beauty Close-Up

 

 

Booty Close-Up

Jumpsuits are the perfect tooshie-accentuating tools to inspire fatal attractions on Halloween night.

 

Look 4 of 4: Iggy Azalea Fancy

 

 

The Finished Look

Would this costume give you a free pass to trash a hotel room and get drunk on the mini bar??




Products Used

Red Cropped Sweater - Shop         Cheerleader Skirt - Shop         Heeled Saddle Shoes - Shop

Cheerleader Ankle Socks - Shop       Blonde Wig [Used As Extensions] - Shop     Microphone - Shop

False Eyelashes - Shop         White Iron-On Letters

 

• Use a seam-ripper to take off the "S"
• Buy a pack of white iron-on letters from the craft store, and set aside the letters F-A-N-C-Y
• Cut the "N" in half so that both sweater halves are balanced, and adhere them across the top of the sweater

 

Beauty Close-Up

People will be talking about your awesome costume from L.A. to Tokyo!

 

Booty Close-Up

"I'm so fancy. Can you taste this gold?"

[What does gold taste like??]

 

Iggy Dares you to find a more fierce Halloween costume for 2014. She says you can't.

 

In this makeup tutorial post, we’re going to be working with basic prosthetics, as well as instructions on creating simple effects using liquid latex. All the makeup used in these looks is included in our Special Effects Complete Makeup Kit, unless otherwise noted. While these look stunning, they are relatively simple to achieve!

Basic Gash

Difficulty Level: 2.5 of 5

Supplies Needed:

• Extra Flesh
• Fixative A
• Bruise ColorRing
• 8-Color Palette
• Coagulated Blood
• Stage Blood
• Squirt Blood
• Triangle Sponge
• Medium Makeup Brush
• Pen Cap

STEP ONE: Put extra flesh on whole length of where you want your gash to be.

STEP TWO: Take your pen cap (or something similar you have lying around) and create a slice through the center of your extra flesh. This indent will be where all the gooey, gory stuff hangs out.

STEP THREE: Put Fixative A over the extra flesh to harden.

STEP FOUR: Use your triangle sponge to stipple colors from the 8-color palette over the extra flesh to blend it into your skin tone. Use the green, yellow, and red from the bruise color-ring to make the wound look nasty.

STEP FIVE: Use the medium brush to paint coagulated blood inside of the indent you created with the pen cap. Add some stage blood over the top of that, as well as up on the “skin.”

STEP SIX: Liberally add “squirt blood” in the wound, and let it drip out of the makeup effect and down your neck.

Claw Mark and Bullet Hole Prosthetics

Difficulty Level: 1.5 of 5

Supplies Needed:

• Bullet Hole Prosthetics – Shop
• Claw Mark Prosthetics – Shop
• Liquid Latex
• Bruise Color-Ring
• Skin-Tone Foundation
• Stage Blood
• Tissue
• Triangle Sponge

STEP ONE: Mark where you want the latex prosthetics to go with a little dot of eyeliner or anything you have on hand.

STEP TWO: Following the package directions, use the adhesive that is included in these packs to glue the pieces to your skin.

STEP THREE: Apply liquid latex around the edges of all the prosthetics to smooth out the edges. Place tissue on the liquid latex to further help blend in the ridges of the “wounds” to your skin. Rip off any excess tissue that’s not glued onto the liquid latex and let dry completely.

STEP FOUR: Apply foundation matching your skin tone on the edges, where the liquid latex is.

STEP FIVE: Using the bruise color palette, paint around the prosthetics with green, yellow, brown, and red to give your wounds a nasty look.

STEP SIX: Add lots and lots of stage blood.

Full Zombie

Now, using tutorials from all the effects blogs we’ve put together, you should have all the know-how you need to complete a horrifying undead creature. Check out these zombie pictures we took, which feature a whole bunch of prosthetics, liquid latex, and face paint. And blood. A lot of blood.

Gallon of Blood - Shop        Cut Throat FX Transfers - Shop

Zombie Makeup Kit (with Tooth Decay) - Shop        Zombie Costume - Shop

Hand + Face Wounds - Shop

Harley Quinn is the Joker's Right-Hand Woman. A deadly combination of intelligence, beauty, athleticism, and psychosis, Harley has been devoed to the Joker -her "puddin"- since the early '90s. Since her inception, she has become one of the most popular of Batman's extensive gallery of rogues, and is even the title character in her OWN comic! If you're thinking of dressing as Harley this Halloween, here is some helpful character background, costume options, and a DIY Hammer tutorial!

Harley Quinn: From 2D to 3D

Left: Harley in her original appearance in Batman: The Animated Series [Source] 

Right: Harley from the Arkham video game series [Source]

Where did she come from?

 Like so many of the comic book characters in the DC universe, Harley has multiple origin stories. Unlike many characters, however, her first appearance was not in the pages of a comic book. Quinn first appeared in Batman: The Animated Series, as a way to add some variety to the Joker's frequent apperances. She was meant to be the animated version of a walk-on role, but was so popular with fans that she eventually became a regular facet in the series. Her popularity contiuned to grow to the point that she was eventually written into the comic book universe, and since then she has added live-action shows and video games to her repoitoire.

Harley Quinn Cosplay Idea Sources, Clockwise from Left [ one I two & three | four ]

Where did her name come from?

Quinn's origin begins with the story of Dr. Harleen Quinzel, a psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum responsible for treating The Joker. Eventually, she fell in love with him and helped him escape the asylum! The Joker then dubbed her Harley Quinn, and the rest as they say, is history.

Harley's look has had many variations over the years, so there are lots of costume options.

Which is your favorite?

Top Left Jumpsuit - Shop        Top Right Costume Set - Shop

Bottom Left Dress - Shop         Bottom Right Dress - Shop 

DIY Mallet of Mayhem

More recently Harley has taken to using a blunt objects as her weapons of choice. Outlined here is a quick guide for putting together your own flamboyant weapon of mayhem, a perfectly oversized mallet to compliment your Harley cosplay foray.

Supplies Needed

• Broom Handle
• 2 Small Plastic Trash Cans
• Red Ribbon
• Red Wraping Paper
• Decorative Cord
• Electric Tape/Gaffers Tape

The Assembly

1. Attach the trash cans together at the bottom by cutting the bottom out of one of the cans and sliding the other into it.
2. Cut another hole large enough for the Broom Handle, and thread it through. Secure with tape/ribbon.
3. Seal the open ends of the trash cans with wrapping paper.
4. Hide visible seams with decorative cord.
5. Decoate as you see fit! Add ribbons, Joker playing cards, tassels, or Quinn's Four-Diamond symbol!

 

 

 

The Finished Look

Combine your favorite Harley Quinn costume with your newly minted Mallet of Mayhem and an excess of white face makeup to get a perfectly psycho Harley Quinn cosplay look!

 

We added patent leather Boots to help this costume knock you out: POW right in the kisser!

Over-The-Knee Boots - Shop

 

Who knew that psychopaths could be so darn adorable? Don't quote us on that one...



Recently in "The New 52," Harley Quinn has been recruited as a member of The Suicide Squad, a black-ops organization made up captured criminals. Make this a group costume by recruiting other Suicide Squad villains, or shop all the costumes from the Batman-verse to fill out your Halloween pack!

4 Fun Group Costume Ideas for 2014

Individual costumes are fun, couples costumes are fun, but Halloween is a social holiday so group costumes might just be the MOST fun of all! They can sometimes prove to be harder to coordinate since everoneeee must agree on one theme, but there are basically an infinite number of sources to draw inspiration from, so we're confident you'll find something that pleases the lot of you. If you're not sure where to start, here are four eye-catching group costume ideas for Halloween 2014!

1. Toy Story

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It’s weird to think about, but the first Toy Story movie came out all the way back in 1995. For those of you counting, that’s 19 whole years ago! There have been two exceptional movies since the original but they’ve all touched our hearts. That’s why going as a group of toys from Toy Story is such a great idea. You're sure to get lots of crowd engagement with these theme, since people love the characters and each movie in this series speaks to the kid in all of our hearts. A trio of Woody, Buzz, and Jessie, will make for the most recognizable group, but feel free to add more characters from the toy chest.

Additional Toy Story Ideas:

• Add a bunch of green army men to your crew.
• Don't forget about Hamm! Any adult pig costume will do! 
• Feel free to add on a Rex! This bright green dinosaur would work well.
• You're on your own for Slink! He could be the perfect DIY costume idea.

2. Grease

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Grease is one of the most beloved musicals of all time. There are other celebrated movie musicals around with similar stories including Westside Story and High School Musical, but none of them are as good or as memorable (at least from a costume standpoint!) as Sandy, Danny, and the rest of the Grease crew. The style of the Pink Ladies, the toughness of the T-Birds, and the unforgettable music, made Grease the number one movie of the year when it was released in 1978. This costume theme is especially great for a group made up of couples! Borrow the look of these singing and dancing teens and you’re sure to turn more than a few heads this Halloween. If you REALLY want attention, feel free to burst into song throughout the evening. “You’re the one that I want! Ooh Ooh Ooh!”

Additional Grease Ideas:

• If your group has a Kenickie, don't forget to put a fake cigarette behind your ear.
• If your group is made just of girls, you could go as different versions of Sandy. There's Bad Sandy, Cheerleader Sandy, Good Sandy -  plenty of ideas!
• Grab a foam car prop to strap over your shoulders, and pretend you're racing people in Grease Lightning! 

 

3. Karate Kid

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• Don't forget to add a Mr. Miyagi to your group. All you really need are his headband and a pair of chopsticks, so you can show people how to catch flies. 
• If you have a really large group, a bunch of you can go as The Skeleton Gang! 
• Don't forget about the ladies! You could round out your group with Hillary Swank's character from The Next Karate Kid. Leggings and oversized t-shirts are her staples in the film.

4. Snow White

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The story of Snow White is an old and magical fairytale. Even though the tale first originated as "Little Snowdrop" in 1731, most people are introduced to this cast of characters through the Disney classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. When adjusted for inflation, this movie is actually one of the best performers in box office history! Obviously, given the title, Snow White is an ideal for large groups. We went with six, only two of which are dwarves, to show the versatility this group costume theme offers.

Additional Snow White Ideas:

• If you've got lots of ladies in your group, have them dress as Snow White's woodland creature friends! Deer, bunnies, squirrels...cute!
• You could take this animal idea even further and have someone be a zombie pig - the pig whose heart got taken by the Hunter, of course! 
• Be sure to carry a mirror around the party, and attempt to find the fairest one of all.

Looking for more group costume ideas? That's what our group costumes selector tool is for!

The devil is in the details! If you wanna throw a memorable Halloween party, you have to do a little more than just playing Thriller and putting some fake spider webs up. To go the extra mile, turn to the drink menu! We love themed parties and we love playing host, so we were more than excited to come up with 13 different recipes paying that pay homage to the biggest pop culture trends of the year. Cheers!

We also created awesome printable versions of these recipes, so you can have them displayed at your Halloween party. Just click any of the images below to download the corresponding printable PDF file.

NOTE: We clearly went heavy on the dry ice for these drinks. If you do choose to use dry ice at your party, be careful! Don’t let it touch you when you take a sip!

1. Teenage Mutant Scooby Snacks

The new TMNT movie came out this summer, hitting that nostalgia note for all kids of the 80s. The green of the turtles’ shells brought one drink to mind – the Scooby Snack!  We served this drink in a tall mason jar with a stem and adorned the glass with a Ninja Turtles mask. Add a little corkscrew swirl of lime for the garnish and your drink is ready!

2. Elsa-Tini

Disney movies aren’t just for kids – Frozen definitely was a fan favorite for adults this year as well. We took Elsa’s frigid sophistication and turned it into this icy blue martini. We lined the rim of the glass with sugar mixed with a blue pixi stik to give it that arctic look.

3. Hannibal's Chianti

You don’t have to be an actual cannibal to enjoy a fine Chianti, just a fan of Silence of the Lambs or the TV show Hannibal is fine. This drink is perfect if you decide to dress as the Raven Stag for Halloween. We decided to skip the aaaaactual brains and paired this glass of wine with jello instead, using this mold. Same effect, but far less likely to land you in an insane asylum.

4. Sexy Kinky Scary

If your costume is the perfect mix of sexy and scary this Halloween, you need an equally dangerous-yet-attractive looking drink to hold. This drink is sweet and bubbly, but the deep red cherries inside give the color an edge. The vampire teeth necklace helps, too!

5. The Flash!

For those of you who are throwing a superhero-themed Halloween party, this cocktail inspired by The Flash will be a huge hit. The selling point is the lemon wedge cut in the shape of a lightning bolt. (Something tells us that this would go over well at a Big Bang Theory party, as well.)

6. The Ruby Red Raccoon

We introduced a lot of sexy mash-up costumes this year, but Female Rocket Raccoon definitely has a soft spot in our hearts. We created this orangey and sweet, but still dangerous cocktail in honor of our favorite government experiment. Ohhh yeah!

7. The Sharknado Tank

Ah yes, a fishbowl drink to represent the Sharknado sequel. The grenadine falls to the bottom of the drink (blood in the water!) while the dreamy ocean blue looks crystal clear at the top. Make an extra-large swirl of lemon for garnish to represent the “tornado” part of the movie.

8. Rump Shaker

In a year that truly was all about the bass, we took inspiration from the coconut’s oh-so-subtle inclusion in Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” video and concocted this tropical drink. Best served in a fancy goblet or large glass that reads “diva.”

9. Galaxy Shot

The interstellar setting of the Destiny universe led us to deciding on this galactic shot to represent the new video game. The jag in the drink is the dark sky and the goldschlager helps create the effect of stars floating in space.

10. Neon Tea With A Bite

Chances are that you’ll see someone wearing those horrifying latex animal masks this Halloween. They’re huge, thanks to 4chan, or whatever weird corner of the internet those masks tend to pop up. We picked this drink to represent these creepy animals because of the BITE of the sour apple pucker. We also threw some fake teeth in there to emphasize our point!

11. Gory Mary

Most Halloween parties will have a general creepy/gory theme, and that’s ok! We love it, too! Spice it up a bit (Eh? Eh?) with our horror version of the Bloody Mary. Make the drink how you like, but add some creepy crawlies to the garnish skewer – we used some eyeballs and severed ears along with the usual pickles and olives.

12. Game of Thrones Ale

When you think of all the imbibing that happens on Game of Thrones, two drinks come to mind – never-ending goblets of red wine, and dark, hearty ales. We went for the ale! Do your best Robert Boratheon impression and carry around this giant mug all night long. Be sure to really enjoy the night, because winter truly is coming. Eep! (Want more Game of Thrones drinks? We came up with seven for the season finale earlier this year!)

13. Drink All The Coffee!

Most likely, you’ll meet someone at a party who will be less than impressed with a DIY costume and says something to the effect of “oh, that was way  better when I saw it on Reddit last year,” followed by a “u mad bro?” when you take offense. But, what if YOU are that internet fanboy?! What if you live and die by viral memes and upvote counts? Then this plain old coffee in a sweet hipster mug with hipster glasses is for you. Feel free to spike it with whatever coffee liqueur strikes your fancy.

Perfect for the Halloween hostess with the mostess, we have created 10 printable costume award certificates to pass out at your party this weekend! The awards print as 8x10s, so the proud winners of each category can take them home and frame them up nice and pretty. The categories range from classics like "Scariest" and "Most Creative" costume, to a few that are a little more off-the-wall like "Punniest" and "Laziest" costume. You'll also find printable voting tickets below each certificate, should you choose to institute a democratic system as opposed to a trick-tatorship.

1. Most Creative Costume Award

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Plato is a famed figure from Ancient Greece, responsible for planting the roots of Western Philosophy. Play-Doh is a modeling compund that kids use as both creative fuel and an afternoon snack. Put them together and you have a costume worthy of winning this, the Most Creative Costume Award:

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CLICK HERE for the matching "Most Creative" voting tickets.

2. Funniest Costume Award

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No, that guy is not in an actual storm with gusting, high velocity winds. He flipped an umbrella inside out, put wire in his tie, glued debris to his pants, and strolled right up to the podium to claim this, the Funniest Costume Award:

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3. Scariest Costume Award

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"Play with us, Danny!" These girls truly commited to their costume, the Grady twins from The Shining. Their special effects contact lenses, liberally applied blood, and creepy stares, make them forever (and ever, and ever) worthy of this, the Scariest Costume Award:

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4. Sexiest Costume Award

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Va-va-voom! Do you, like Miss Jessice Rabbit above, have a costume that will make party guests turn into that whistling cartoon wolf character? If your costume accentuates your curves in a way that is showstopping (and heart-stopping), then you may find yourself taking home this, the Sexiest Costume Award!

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5. Best Couples Costume Award

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We've seen our share of Superman and Wonder Women, Fred and Wilmas, and Popeye and Olive Oyls. We haven't seen our share of Barbara and Adam costumes from Beetlejuice. If you and your significant other are on the same costume page, and that page is AWESOME, then you may strut away with this, the Best Couples Costume Award:

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6. Best Group Costume Award

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They had us at Legends of the Hidden Temple. Then they created a Temple Guard head on a stick and a Shrine of the Silver Monkey statue and we almost had a jealosy-induced meltdown. If you and your mates have a group theme that fills partygoers with joy and nostalgia, then chances are you'll claim this, the Best Group Costume Award:

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7. Laziest Costume Award

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Are you that guy that plans to wear a bacon t-shirt and a "Kevin" nametag this Halloween? That doesn't make you Kevin Bacon. That makes you lazy. If you're anything like the guy above who dressed as "A Hunger Game," then you may find yourself in possession of this, the Laziest Costume Award:

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8. Punniest Costume Award

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Assault and battery! Get it? GET IT??? If the reaction that your costume elicits is something like this: *Stares at your costume.* *Beat. Beat.* "OHHHHHHHHHHHH, I get it!" *Groan.* *Laughter.* , thennnnnn your costume sounds like the type that is worthy of framing up this beauty, the Punniest Costume Award:

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9. Most Offensive Costume Award

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Are you not afraid to "go there?" Planning to dress as a controversial news headline? Might you make a political statement with your costume? Maybe you'll make an equally bold statement, like claiming you are God's gift to women? Well then you, friend, sound like the type that deserves an accolade like this, the Most Offensive Costume Award:

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10. Most WTF Costume Award

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If your Halloween goal is to make a lot of heads cock sideways and you don't mind being asked, "what are you supposed to be?" all night, then your costume might look a little something like the one above, a flesh-eating zombie Ronald McDonald. If "I don't get it" is a phrase you're prepared to cuddle up with on All Hallows' Eve, be prepared to win this, the Most WTF Costume Award:

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**BONUS** Blank Costume Award

We picked our 10 favorite award categories, but we know the possibilities are endless! Use this printable award certificate and write in your own idea of what constitutes the perfect costume. Just promise that you'll tell us what those inventive categories are, in the comments section below!

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What do you do when you have a big old beard and you’re trying to come up with a Halloween costume? You use it, of course! Embrace that facial hair and let it be part of your ensemble. There’s no reason you need to shave just for Halloween. No matter if you have a little stubble, a fine mustache, or a long flowing beard, there’s a costume choice for you. We spent some time combing through the farthest reachest of the internet for inspiration for all you whiskered gentlemen.

Normal to Mid-Length Beard

If you sport the “normal dude” beard, you’re in for a treat – you have a world’s worth of Halloween costume options at your whisker-tips. The possibilities are endless; we even had to stop ourselves before we got a little too carried away. Here are some ideas of costumes for you if your beard is regular or a “mid-grower,” as we like to call them.

Alan from The Hangover

The Hangover Alan Costume – Shop        Messenger Bag – Shop        Las Vegas Visor – Shop

One of the best parts of dressing as Alan from The Hangover for your beard-licious Halloween costume is that it’s basically jeans and a t-shirt. After you put your outfit on, don some aviators and strap a baby doll in a carrier. The other best part about dressing as Alan? Getting to talk about your one-man wolf pack all night. And maybe inviting some select friends to join said pack?! Who knows where the night will lead.

What a guy!

Tom Hanks from Cast Away

Spartan Warrior Costume – Shop        Beer Pong Costume – Shop        Walking Stick – Shop

With the right accessories, you can be easily recognizable as Tom Hanks’ character from Cast Away this Halloween. First, grab a volleyball and paint Wilson’s face on it. Next, brush your beard out to be as bushy as possible and mess up your hair. Last, go on a strict diet and exercise regimen to emulate Hanks' appearance in the movie. (Just kidding!)

Ugh. Heartbreaking.

Other Ideas

Papa Smurf – Shop        Leprechaun – Shop        Abe Lincoln -- Shop

Aside from the options we showed above, here are some other ideas we came up with for men with short to mid-length beards!  

The Dude from The Big Lebowski | Silent Bob | Bob Ross | Macho Man Randy Savage

That’s right, Bob! This includes growing some amazing facial hair.

Super Long Beard

If you’re in the reaaaal facial hair business, the examples above are laughable, right? Kid’s stuff. No Shave November? More like No Shave Ever! If you are a man of substantial beard, these costumes are for you.

The Dudes from ZZ Top

Black Tuxedo – Shop        Blues Sunglasses – Shop        Inflatable Guitar – Shop

Black Cowboy Hat – Shop        Black Cowboy Boots – Shop

The members of ZZ Top are great guitarists, successful musicians, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, but – ask anyone about them and what’s the first thing they say? “Oh yeah, the guys with the big beards!” If you’re rockin’ some whiskers that almost reach your belly button, then take this look into consideration.

Be sure to learn this guitar trick before you hit the party.

Wizards with Long Beards

Gandalf Staff – Shop         Gandalf Costume – Shop         Merlin Wig – Shop

Knight’s Sword – Shop        Dumbledore Hat – Shop        Harry Potter Wand – Shop

When it comes to wizards with really long beards, you can basically take your pick who you want to dress as for Halloween. Feeling academic? Go with Dumbledore! More in the mood for a great adventure? Gandalf is your choice. How about a more Arthurian representation of a magical, bearded dude? Merlin from The Sword in the Stone would work just fine.

This is an impression of you when someone tries to cut in line for Halloween candy.

Other Ideas

Dwarf – Shop        King Neptune – Shop        Santa Claus – Shop

Why is it that so many super-long beards are snow white?! Is it because it takes an entire life to grow something that long?

An Amish Person -- Shop | Gimli | Forrest Gump | King Triton

(Although, if you need a cautionary tale of being sure to not let that beard grow too long, here is an appropriate Kids in the Hall skit. The beard stays, you go.)

Mustaches

Not all men have a full beard – some males prefer to just focus on maintaining a stunning mustache, resting atop their upper lip. The power mustache is a fashion and lifestyle statement. Are you sure you’re ready to accept that responsibility? If so, proceed.

Hulk Hogan

Red Boa – Shop        WWE Championship Belt – Shop        Red Bandana – Shop

Yellow Wrestling Boots – Shop        Hulkamania Shirt – Shop        Yellow Boa – Shop

That mustache! Hulk’s facial hair is named “the horsehoe,” not handlebar. Don’t mess it up. The blond biker statche is signature to the pro-wrestler. Other people who sport the horseshoe? James Hetfield from Metallica, movie-cowboy Sam Elliot, the leather guy from the Village People, and Lemmy from Motorhead. 

The mustache, too, is 100% patriotic. God bless America.

Reno 911

Lt. Dangle Costume – Shop        Nightstick – Shop        Handcuffs – Shop

Sunglasses – Shop        Hat – Shop        Police Badge - Shop

Reno 911 has pleeenty of inspiration for mustachioed costumes. You could either be brave and dress as Lt. Dangle here or just dress as a regular cop. (Whatever, lame!) Either way, a nice and thick crumb-catcher hanging out under your nose will be the best accessory when you want to dress as law enforcement.

Alternate idea: wear some white cowboy boots and do some new-boot-goofin’.

Other Ideas

Mario – Shop       Sheriff – Shop        Charlie Chaplin – Shop

Here is some more inspiration for costumes featuring dudes with mustaches. The ideas for this one go on and on – you could even just put “70s” in front of something normal, and the soup-strainer will automatically change your costume to retro. 70s cop? Cool. 70s anchorman? Yep! 70s ... rock climber? Sure, why not?

Burt Reynolds as Bandit | Mike Ditka | Ron Swanson | Ron Burgundy

Goatee

The goatee is kind of a mystery. What makes something more than just a beard? Some say it’s when there’s just a little tuft of hair on the chin, and some definitions say that it’s when the chin beard connects with a mustache. Either way, it’s ripe for some pretty perfect Halloween costumes.

Heisenberg from Breaking Bad

Hazmat Jumpsuit – Shop        Toy Uzi – Shop        Clear Aviators – Shop

Porkpie Hat – Shop        Los Pollos Hermanos Apron - Shop

Mr. White transformed a lot during the course of Breaking Bad– from Mr. Chips to Scarface himself. That goatee, along with that weird hat, signified Walt’s change from chemistry teacher to Heisenberg, the drug kinpin known and loved by all.

If you dress as Walt, though, people might not ask you to bring the pizza. Why would you do this to a perfect za? :(

The Devil

Prince of Darkness Costume – Shop      Devil Tail – Shop      Pitchfork – Shop      Makeup Kit – Shop

Devil Horns – Shop        Red Tuxedo – Shop        Red Faded Cape - Shop

If you’re feeling up to a pretty time-intensive makeup look, you and your goatee should dress as a classic devil. The black goatee and all red skin mixed with the usual suspects (you know, horn, tail, pitchfork …) will make this traditional costume idea very memorable.

Other Ideas

Louis CK | Khal Drogo | Ali G | Jamie from Mythbusters

Advanced Facial Hair

Last but not least: a few ideas for those of you bearded men who want to try something a little crazy with your facial hair. Caution: may involve some trimming and shaping! Good luck to you all. Beard at your own risk.

Braided Pirate Beard

Prestige Jack Sparrow Costume – Shop        Pirate Sword – Shop

Accessory Kit – Shop        Deluxe Accessory Kit – Shop

Captain Jack Sparrow is a perfect costume choice if your bristly beard is nice and long, but you don’t really feel like being anything we suggested above. All pirates are dirty and scuzzy, but Jack seems nice and manicured. (Relatively speaking.) He even plaited that beard! If you aren’t sure how to do two little pigtail braids with your whiskers, we’re sure you can find a friend, mom, wife, girlfriend, daughter, etc … who can help you.

Once you get those whiskered braided up, then, yes! You will be perfect!

Other Ideas

Salvador Dali | Mr. T | Snidley Whiplash | Kathy Bates as the Bearded Lady

How have you used your beard for your costume? Have you shaved, manicured, styled, brushed, braided, twisted, or twirled your facial hair to get the perfect look? Let us know your ideas in the comments! Pics, too!

Happy Halloween from the spooky crew at HalloweenCostumes.com! We thank all of you for shopping with us, and we appreciate having you as fans, followers, and FRIENDS! Have a safe and scary holiday.

Do you go through the same scenario every holiday season? Making a list, checking it twice, and still coming up a little short? Finding the perfect gift at HalloweenCostumes.com can make even the hard-to-shop-for ooh and ahh. We have gathered up some great gift ideas to help elicit that cherished reaction and make lasting memories!

Star Wars Adult Jedi Robe - Shop         Doctor Who Tardis Robe - Shop

See All Men's Robes - Shop

Keep the men in your life warm in their favorite branded robe. These one-size-fits-most robes are an easy gift and the plush terrycloth fabric makes the receiver really feel the holiday love.

Ghostbusters Costume Sweatshirt - Shop        Game of Thrones Stark Hoodie - Shop

More Men's Sweatshirts - Shop

Character and costume sweatshirts are not only practical in the cold winter months, but also comfortable and engaging. Show your gift receiver how well you know their individual tastes with a thoughtful hoodie!

Tauntaun Hoodie - Shop       Poseable Plush Yoda Doll - Shop       Chewbacca Messenger Bag - Shop

See All Star Wars Gifts - Shop

Star Wars has been a classic from the moment it hit the big screen in the 1970s. And now, with Disney breathing new life into the franchise, all those wannabe Jedis out there will be thrilled to recieve any of these Star Wars gifts.

Womens I Am Captain America Tunic Tank - Shop        Women's Loki Tunic Tank Dress - Shop

More Tunic Dresses - Shop

Tunic dresses are perfect for casual summer wear or for layering over leggings with a sweater in chilly months. These versatile tunics are a great staple piece for any woman with a flare for style.

Wonder Woman Cuff Bracelet - Shop        Wonder Woman Envelope Wallet - Shop

Wonder Woman Faux Lace Up Socks - Shop        Wonder Woman Adult Comfy Throw - Shop

More Wonder Woman Costumes and Accessories - Shop

Easily the most iconic women's superhero, Wonder Woman is a great theme for the strong lady in your life. These gifts are practical and fun with the licensed classic Wonder Woman logo. She will be hard-pressed not to attempt the Linda Carter spin!

Vintage Brass Pendant Necklace - Shop        Vintage Brass Double Chain Necklace - Shop

Vintage Brass Multi Chain Necklace - Shop

See All Jewelry - Shop

Jewelry doesn't need to be expensive to achieve a look that is rich and stunning. These vintage style statement necklaces are the perfect addition to any ladies jewelry collection.

Youth Captain America Hoodie - Shop        Kids Lego Movie Emmet Hoodie - Shop

Kids Yoda Costume Hoodie - Shop

See All Boys Hoodies - Shop 

Picking out a costume-themed hoodies for the little boy on your list is a great way to help them express their love for their favorite movie or character. Plus, fashion meets function as these sweatshirts are perfectly cozy for wintertime.

NFL Packers Uniform Costume - Shop        NFL Cowboys Uniform Costume - Shop

More NFL Uniform Costumes - Shop 

These uniform costume sets have it all - a jersey, pants, a helmet, iron-on numbers, and a trusty chin strap. This gift is perfect for playing around in the backyard or for a big Sunday at the stadium.

Child Doctor Scrubs with Lab Coat - Shop        Kid's Police Costume - Shop

More Creative Play Costumes - Shop 

Bulk up your son or grandson's play trunk with some of our uniform costumes. What job does your little boy want to grow up to have? A police officer or fireman? A doctor or a cowboy? We have it all!

Prestige Aurora Costume - Shop        Girls Frozen Elsa Gown - Shop

See All Disney Princess Dresses - Shop

Can you imagine the look on a little girl's face the moment she lays eyes on her brand new Elsa replica gown? Be sure to have your camera ready, because that's a life-changer.

Fancy Prancer Unicorn on a Stick - Shop        Fancy Prancer Pony on a Stick - Shop

See More Toy Horses on a Stick - Shop 

Fancy Prancer Unicorn and Precious Pony are the perfect gifts for little princesses on the go. These colorful stick horses are guaranteed to accompany imaginative girls to their farthest away dreams and beyond.

Doctor Role Play Set - Shop        Melissa and Doug Backyard Explorer Costume - Shop

See All Role Play Costumes - Shop 

Just like with the boys costumes above, these role play costume sets can really add some extra oomph to a play trunk or dress-up closet. This will also help encourage creative play and get those imaginations moving.

Womens Elsa Skater Dress - Shop    Adventure Time Princess Bubblegum Skater Dress - Shop

See All Skater Dresses - Shop

Skater dresses are an adorable gift idea for teen girls. The trademark silhouette of the skater dress is the capped sleeve and flared skirt. They can be worn with leggings or solo for a trendy and flattering look.

Panda Pajama Costume - Shop      Hello Kitty Pajama Costume - Shop      Owl Pajama Costume - Shop

More Pajama Costumes -  Shop

Cozy and cute, these leisure pajamas and kawaii kigurumi are perfect for slumber parties or playing video games while keeping warm. With easy snap fronts, these soft fleece jammies can easily go over your clothing or be worn while sleeping!

Leopard Hood - Shop        Owl Hoodie - Shop

Shop All Our Hoodies - Shop        More Teen Hoods - Shop

Toasty hoods are another easy, one-sized gift idea. Animal or character themed hats are not only fun and warm, but they are also trend forward!

Fill stockings with more than just candy this Christmas Eve. Toys and accessories make great additions from Santa and his reindeer. Even items that don't fit in a standard stocking can be placed with a ribbon just under it. Here are some ideas for every person on your list. (And maybe you'll see something you like, too!)

TARDIS Pom Beanie - Shop     Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver - Shop     Storm Trooper Ceramic Bowl - Shop

Squeezable Stress Banana - Shop       TMNT Shell Lunch Box - Shop       Mario Can Koozie - Shop

More Stocking Stuffers For Men - Shop

Adult Brown Boots - Shop        Lace Cell Phone Bag with Chain - Shop

Turquoise Stone Stretch Bracelet - Shop        Black 8" Birch Table Lamp - Shop

9" Mercury Glass Perfume Bottle - Shop         Floral Lace Pantyhose - Shop

More Stocking Stuffers for Women - Shop

Adventure Time Jake Shield with Sounds - Shop        Darth Vader Slippers - Shop

Hogwarts Scarf and Hat - Shop       Guardians of the Galaxy Star Lord Gun - Shop

Chewbacca Backpack - Shop

More Stocking Stuffers for Boys - Shop

Sofia the First Classic Tin Purse - Shop     Pink Gumball Bracelet - Shop     Green Gumball Bracelet - Shop

Child Blue and Purple Tutu - Shop        Frozen Elsa's Shoes - Shop

Kids Black and White Legwarmers - Shop        Musical Glinda Wand - Shop

More Stocking Stuffers for Girls - Shop

My Little Pony Pinkie Pie Plush Back Buddy - Shop        Mustache Necklace - Shop

80s Rainbow Striped Gloves - Shop       Aqua Hair Extension - Shop        Purple Glitter Candle - Shop

Captain America Crew Socks - Shop

More Stocking Stuffers for Teens - Shop

Happy Holidays from HalloweenCostumes.com to you and your family! We hope these ideas inspried you, but let us know if there is something else that you know you'd love to see under your tree this holiday season. Be sure to check back starting now through next month for amazing deals, too! Ho ho ho!

Thirteen years, eleven games, two systems, and one genre defining universe - Halo is officially a juggernaut of the gaming world. The Halo Franchise took the Xbox from "the new kid on the block," to a console titan. Master Chief has become one of the most iconic characters in the gaming universe, standing shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Mario, Sonic, or Pac-Man.

In addition to the game franchise, Halo launched an entire media landscape. There are novels, comics, web series, television shows, and even a scrapped movie ( whose status seems to change every week). These new forms of media brought a rich and deep universe to life, one which is populated by a diverse cast of creatures who come in all shapes and sizes. We hope you enjoy our chart, an index of all the sentient alien species found in Halo!

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Want to suit up yourself to combat the creatures above? Check out our selection of Halo gear here!  See you out there, Spartan!

Even though no one wants to be known as a Grinch, it would be pretty fun to show up at a Christmas costume party dressed as Dr. Seuss’ crabby green monster. We put this makeup tutorial together to show you how to transform yourself into the seasick crocodile. The bad banana with a greasy black peel! The three decker sauerkraut and toadstool sandwich with arsenic sauce! Mr. Grinch himself.

Here's the DIY process via video.

Items Used:

• Grinch Costume – Shop
• Green or Yellow Contacts – Shop
• Green Hair Spray – Shop
• Light, Medium, and Dark Green Paradise Paint
• Black Paradise Paint
• Black Eye Shadow
• Black Mascara
• Makeup Brushes (Small, Medium, and Large)

The three words that best describe you are as follows, and I quote: "Stink, stank, stunk!"

DIY Grinch Makeup Tutorial

1. Get into costume and put in the colored contacts. This step is way easier to do before all the makeup is applied, trust us.

2. Using a large makeup brush, apply the medium green face paint all over the face, excluding the lips and the eyes.

3. With a small brush, paint the tip of the nose with black paint. Make sure to fill in the underside of the nose, as well.

4. With the same small brush, draw a line from the bottom of the nose (in between the nostrils) to the lip.

5. Take the dark green and start drawing wrinkles on the top of the nose and on the cheeks, using a small makeup brush.

5. Paint the inside of the wrinkles using black eye shadow to give depth. (Easy special effects!)

6. Draw a few more wrinkles on the nose and the cheeks using the method in steps 5 and 6 - use your discretion on how many to add!

7. Fill in the eyes with the medium green face paint, using the large makeup brush.

8. To achieve a fluffy eyebrow look, alternate small, upward strokes of the dark and light green colors vertically and diagonally across the eyebrows.

• Extend the “feathers” a good amount past your natural eyebrow. This is the Grinch we’re talking about, so dramatic is totally ok.

9. To give the wrinkles even more depth, color the outside “high points” with light green.  

10. Fill the lips in with regular green paint.

11. Using the tip of a mascara brush or a liquid eyeliner wand, add black dots between the nose and lips for whiskers.

12. With a small makeup brush, paint wrinkles in the corners of the eyes with the dark green.

13. Paint the rest of the neck and the ears with the regular green face paint.

14. Final touches! Add a few coats of mascara to the eyelashes, spray the hair with green hairspray, and put on a Santa hat!

I wouldn't touch you with a 39 1/2 foot pole!

The Grinch Group Costume Ideas for Christmas

Deluxe Grinch Costume – Shop       Christmas Girl Costume – Shop

Deluxe Green Grinch Hoodie Hat – Shop       Grinch Face Fleece Shirt – Shop

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Costumes and Accessories – Shop

If you have a few other Grinchy pals that you’re dragging with to a party, they can get in on the Seuss fun, too! Obviously, there are all the citizens of Whoville, including the cutest one, Cindy Lou Who, that would translate to some festive costuming. Otherwise, for fans of less time-intensive looks, there are cute hat options, as well as comfy sweaters.

Happy holidays! If you try this makeup look, share in the comments, on Facebook, or tag us on Instagram! What other tutorials would you like to see?