The sugar-filled spooky Holiday is quickly approaching. First question that comes to mind is, “What am I going to be for Halloween?”
Traditionally, popular Halloween costumes follow fads for the current year. Below are some simple Do-It-Yourself Costume ideas I had in mind that will turn heads or at least yield a good laugh or two!
Snooki
Hmm, I wonder how many snooks are going to be walking around on Halloween this year? She’s very popular this year and her look is so simple to recreate. The main feature is the inevitable POOF. If you don’t already, make sure you have long black hair and create an outrageous poof on top! I would wear a graphic/animal print dress with lots of cleavage on display. Try a spray tan for the occasion if you feel like spending the money. For the shoes, I would either wear high heels or some enormous house shoes (as you’ve seen on Snooki and Jenny on the show).

Antoine Dodson
Dodson was interviewed on July 28, 2010, by NBC affiliate WAFF-48 News after the alleged attempted rape of his sister by an intruder in her bedroom, in the projects”of Lincoln Park. The video of the interview caught attention due to the passionate and flamboyant style of his delivery, speaking directly to the camera, in which he directly addressed the people of his neighborhood as well as the would-be rapist, and his use of street vernacular. Dodson’s YouTube video was called “one of the most watched online videos ever,” being viewed over 16 million times as of that date. Make sure you check out his video so you can learn his vocabulary and demeanor to play the part on Halloween! All you need is a red bandana, a black tank, and some teased hair under the bandana! A Newsbroadcasting microphone will be a nice touch!

Rihanna
Riri has been the talk of the town when it comes to her fashion senses. With her recent decision to don a red wig as the one below, she’s easy to spot in crowd! Her outfit below is one that I would love to replicate myself for Halloween. You will need a red wig with loose waves, a striped blazer and shorts. Try to replicate the outfit below as best as you can. The hardest part would be finding some shorts as the one below. Anything with a pattern would be fine. Make sure you go overboard with the colorful accessories.

Rick Ross
Ricky Ross came out with a handful of hits this year. You can easily dress as Big Meech by wearing a jogging suit with the zipper down (with a white tank underneath), paired with a BIG CHAIN. Most importantly, you will need his popular beard to make it work! Sunglasses are a plus, and if you don’t already have this, I’d suggest stuffing your shirt to create a big belly =)

Ciara fr. ‘Ride’ video
Ciara is just effortlessly sexy. Her video ‘Ride’ which came out this year created plenty of controversy with her hip thrusting moves and booty popping scenes. EVERYONE has seen the video at least 10 times. The look below will easily be recognizable. All you need are a pair of short jean shorts, black over the knee boots, a black or white or both tank top, a black sleevless vest, gold earrings, leather gloves and most importantly an ATL cap! Make sure your hair is long, but in a low ponytail as shown below.

Justin Bieber:
Justin Bieber started a young man popstar craze this year. Looking the part of MTV’s best new artist isn’t as hard as you think. Just make sure you find a wig or style your hair as Mr. Bieber has below (side swept across forehead). You can wear a cardigan as the picture shows below, but I would also add a chain and carry a microphone around. If you have the patience, replicate an MTV Music Award statue and hold that near your heart.

Nicki Minaj:
This will definitely be a popular costume this year, but with all the different looks that ‘Barbie’ comes out with, it’s hard to pinpoint which one will best decipher this rapstress on Halloween. I chose the look below because it is simple to put together and easy to identify. For Nicki’s 106 & Park visit look, find a green wig with a similar cut as the one below. For the outfit, wear a white mini dress with either orange or tan boots. Accessorize your ensemble with chunky gold jewelry.
