Halloween is just around the corner, and I bet most of you haven’t planned out your costume yet. Don’t fret! Instead of scrounging around your attic for relics of Hallowe’ens past, check out our definitive guide to what themes are trending for Halloween 2015. The latest and greatest in pop culture references with the utmost hipster appeal. Here’s what will win you that “Best Costume” prize at any Halloween showdown!
1. Instagram
Does it get any hotter than the hottest social media app? Annoy your friends by being your very own living selfie ALL NIGHT LONG. Try out different poses or even change outfits. Ask your friends to hop in the frame, and snap a photo OF YOUR photo, it doesn’t get more META than that. Click here for a how-to on crafting up one for yourself.
2. Loofah
This wins for the 2014 carryover that never lost steam. Popular among teenage girls every, the loofah is the costume that could. Choose your favourite shade of pastel, show a little leg, pop on some shower shoes, or a shower cap. Heck even get your dog on board! Click here for a tutorial on making one on the cheap!
3. Woodland Creature
The years of bunnies and kitties and tigers are played out. The newest hipster animals are the ever so whimisical Woodland Creatures. Try out an adorable dear, or why not a majestic (colour) bear. These are easy, and leave a lot of room for creativity. Click here for a makeup tutorial
4.Emojis
It wouldn’t be 2014 unless someone showed up at the party as a smiley face blowing a kiss. AS far as store bought costumes go, these are fairly inexpensive, and it doesn’t get much easier than tossing on ONE item, sans accessories and waking out the door. So this may be perfect for those of us on the humorous side who may more than just a little lazy about costumes.
5. 50 Shades of Grey
And cue the pop culture references. It was the best selling book that could, now a major cinematic ….spectacle, at very least. Whether you loved it or hated it, this is a pretty ingenious spin on the sassy, scandalous, series.
6. Breaking Bad
If you’re still mourning the loss of your favourite network series, why not send it off in style. Embrace your inner Walt or Jesse. There’s even a great party recipe for blue glass candy to give out your party, if you want to nail all the details.
7. Jurassic World
Claire and Owen might just be the heroes we’ve been waiting for. Why not re-enact your favourite velociraptor training scenes at your best buddy’s Halloween party, hey maybe you can even convince to up your character accuracy by going AS the velociraptor!
8. Left Shark
Let’s be honest, no one remembers the less than sub par Super Bowl this year, but the sensation that was “Left Shark” will be spoken of for years. Moments after left shark ended his graceless and less than choreographed performance, he stumbled off the stage and into a world of memes and stardom. This Halloween why not embrace the legacy that is left shark.
9. Marty McFly and Doc Brown
This past Wednesday was celebrated on a global scale as Back to the Future Day. The exact day that Marty and Doc raced the infamous Delorean into October 21, 2015. This new surge in popularity is the perfect time to embrace a beloved and classic costume duo.
10. Donald Trump
Politics are nothing if not the brunt of every satire, and every joke. At the risk of offending your American relatives, you may just be the life of the party with this costume. Just make sure you practice “You’re Fired” so you can yell it at every partygoer, much to their dismay.
Honourable Mention: Mean Girls
Extraordinarily this year marked the tenth anniversary of what has come to be a cult classic among teens and adults alike. Why not get your best friends together and don your best catty, blonde, ditzy attitudes. And with fashions as dated as these, you’ll be sure Value Village has everything you’re looking for.
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