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Scenario: You're going to a 'dead celebrity' themed Halloween party - who will you be?
Any era, male or female celebrity, any famous realm (arts, cinema, pop culture, politics...). Must be a costume that you could put together without too much expense or expert makeup technique...
Tell us how you'd put it all together, how you'd act, what accessories you'd carry etc. Include photos examples for even more fun
go for it! Best answer up for grabs...
Tell us how you'd put it all together, how you'd act, what accessories you'd carry etc. Include photos examples for even more fun
go for it! Best answer up for grabs...
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Well If You are a Guy, I would say, Johnny Cash Zombie. The Ladies will love you and You can be a hooligan. It is a Very easy One to pull off. Some old Clothes from a thrift store. You can be all dark. Sing solo's.
If you can get one of those Kids plastic guitars to make it even funnier. Just Bust out into tunes out of the blue. Rocking your mini Guitar. Thats all I Have, I would get a kick out of that.
No MJ that will be over done this year.
If you can get one of those Kids plastic guitars to make it even funnier. Just Bust out into tunes out of the blue. Rocking your mini Guitar. Thats all I Have, I would get a kick out of that.
No MJ that will be over done this year.
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Good old Parties, Good old Johnny Cash
Good old Parties, Good old Johnny Cash
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So many answers and some super responses to this question, thanks to all!
Best answer goes to this response for going back, after I noted that the contest was still wide open - and providing more references and sourcing the Mahalo 'how to' - just had to give credit there.
Very, very close 'second' to the MJ costume answer - thanks again everybody!
Best answer goes to this response for going back, after I noted that the contest was still wide open - and providing more references and sourcing the Mahalo 'how to' - just had to give credit there.
Very, very close 'second' to the MJ costume answer - thanks again everybody!
I know Marilyn Monroe is the popular answer to go with but she is my favorite. For me, I would need a blonde Marilyn wig, which can be purchased at just about any halloween store for about ten to twenty bucks, and a white halter dress with a pleated skirt. I would search the local second hand stores for something that would work. White sling back heels are the best option for shoes, and again second hand stores are great for this. To do her makeup I would follow the instructions in this guide.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2103447/marilyn_monroe_makeup_application.html?cat=69
I must tell you that I wrote this guide and I am paid for views, so click at your own discretion. The supplies for the application can be found in most womens collections or are easily attainable for little to nothing in just about any local makeup supply store. The appliation is fairly easy with the exception of the false eye lashes, which have always plagued me.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2103447/marilyn_monroe_makeup_application.html?cat=69
I must tell you that I wrote this guide and I am paid for views, so click at your own discretion. The supplies for the application can be found in most womens collections or are easily attainable for little to nothing in just about any local makeup supply store. The appliation is fairly easy with the exception of the false eye lashes, which have always plagued me.
voted helpful: psynopsis
I was just about to say that! Although I'm a guy so I don't know how that would work! :D
I'd go as Billy Mays. I know it's a little too current events, but after the most recent South Park episode, I wouldn't be able to resist adding a container of Chipoltlaway to the normal ensemble.
Along with that, I would wear a blue denim button-down shirt with a white undershirt, khaki pants, and an enormous black beard. I would yell a lot, but always in a positive manner.
Wow, I kind of want to do this now.
Along with that, I would wear a blue denim button-down shirt with a white undershirt, khaki pants, and an enormous black beard. I would yell a lot, but always in a positive manner.
Wow, I kind of want to do this now.
I think Lon could pass as him! :D
Hmm, I think even when he's alive, people used to dress up like him on Halloween parties. And now that he's dead, I think more people will be dressed up like him. I'm talking about, of course, Michael Jackson.
So what do you need to get the look the easy way? Of course copying MJ would make you spend on sparkly army jacket, right? But since you're just going to wear it during the Halloween, let's try to put something we can easily dig through our closet OR our parent's closet. :)
1. Do you have long hair? If you do have then that's a good start, if it's curly then better. If not, you can ask someone to curl your hair. If you do not have curly hair, you can just wear a wig or clip some long curly strands on your hair.
2. Black magician's hat! This is sooo essential. ^^
3. Sequined black jacket or anything sparkly.
4. White undershirt. Shirts with low neck line are better.
5. Gloves. Sparkly gloves are better too.
6. Black pants short enough to see your white socks. :)
7. Leather shoes which looks a little pointed.
VOILA! You got Michael Jackson's look! Plus, this won't really hurt your budget cause as I mentioned, you can just find these stuffs on your closet. :)
And oops, make yourself look white too! Adding a face powder lighter than your skin color will do the trick or just add baby powder on your face til you look more whiter.
Have fun! ^^
So what do you need to get the look the easy way? Of course copying MJ would make you spend on sparkly army jacket, right? But since you're just going to wear it during the Halloween, let's try to put something we can easily dig through our closet OR our parent's closet. :)
1. Do you have long hair? If you do have then that's a good start, if it's curly then better. If not, you can ask someone to curl your hair. If you do not have curly hair, you can just wear a wig or clip some long curly strands on your hair.
2. Black magician's hat! This is sooo essential. ^^
3. Sequined black jacket or anything sparkly.
4. White undershirt. Shirts with low neck line are better.
5. Gloves. Sparkly gloves are better too.
6. Black pants short enough to see your white socks. :)
7. Leather shoes which looks a little pointed.
VOILA! You got Michael Jackson's look! Plus, this won't really hurt your budget cause as I mentioned, you can just find these stuffs on your closet. :)
And oops, make yourself look white too! Adding a face powder lighter than your skin color will do the trick or just add baby powder on your face til you look more whiter.
Have fun! ^^
Best answer still up for grabs - but for those of you that did not include images or info on how to put it all together - go to it - in a 'comment' added to your answer, this is a great answer almost a 'how to' right here for an MJ costume, nice response!
Tip for a great answer, thanks for the excellent response!
I would be Anna Nicole Smith just so io can be loud and rowdy for one night. I would have to get a bleach hair wig...I would probably wear my red diamondy prom dress which makes me chest too big and I can wear some tall heels and stumble around. I would red acrylics done and heavy makeup.
I would laugh LOUD, talk LOUD, and just say whatever (within reason depending on where I went) I would talk about how good I was in Playboy and how much I miss my deceased husbands riches.
I'm sorry but I always liked Anna...until she got super thin and sickly looking...
:)
I would laugh LOUD, talk LOUD, and just say whatever (within reason depending on where I went) I would talk about how good I was in Playboy and how much I miss my deceased husbands riches.
I'm sorry but I always liked Anna...until she got super thin and sickly looking...
:)
I'd actually love to attend as Josephine Baker. If I could figure out how to tastefully go in her infamous "banana" outfit, I would but any elegant dress that felt like the 1920's would work. Her hair would be a trick as I now wear my hair in locs but I'm sure my hair dresser could figure something out.
How would I act? Bold spirited and fun loving, all tamed by a touch of class my dear. If I went for the long dress, I'd need to come up with to large feather fans.
The banana outfit wouldn't need a thing. LOL!
How would I act? Bold spirited and fun loving, all tamed by a touch of class my dear. If I went for the long dress, I'd need to come up with to large feather fans.
The banana outfit wouldn't need a thing. LOL!
voted helpful: lonlonrancher
voted unhelpful: jodilovesjosh
No Michael Jackson, it's too soon. I would be Marilyn Monroe, it's sexy and cute, and definitely famous.
It wouldn't be too hard to find a dress to replicate Marilyn Monroe, and neither would the makeup. All you would have to do is simply place a beauty mark on your face. :) Also, the wig wouldn't be that hard. Any Halloween store would have one similar to her hair.
If i was a guy in desperate need I think I would be Elvis. Easy to find outfits, and not too expensive.
It wouldn't be too hard to find a dress to replicate Marilyn Monroe, and neither would the makeup. All you would have to do is simply place a beauty mark on your face. :) Also, the wig wouldn't be that hard. Any Halloween store would have one similar to her hair.
If i was a guy in desperate need I think I would be Elvis. Easy to find outfits, and not too expensive.
Jim Henson! 
HI -
There are several elements I would consider that make the best costume. That would be the value of immediate recognition and simplicity.
For a woman (and i dressed up this last year) I would suggest Marilyn Monroe. Classic white dress and white shoes. A Blonde wig and if you have naturally blong hair, a simple fringe look would do well. The face could be simple makeup with bright red lips. And a fan, yep a fan! This was the only accessory I needed. I plug it in and stood pretty much right above it all evening. People knew immediately who I was and smiled!
I spent $20 on the dress and the fan. Had the rest in my closet.
There are several elements I would consider that make the best costume. That would be the value of immediate recognition and simplicity.
For a woman (and i dressed up this last year) I would suggest Marilyn Monroe. Classic white dress and white shoes. A Blonde wig and if you have naturally blong hair, a simple fringe look would do well. The face could be simple makeup with bright red lips. And a fan, yep a fan! This was the only accessory I needed. I plug it in and stood pretty much right above it all evening. People knew immediately who I was and smiled!
I spent $20 on the dress and the fan. Had the rest in my closet.
me if i was a guy i would go as michael jackson in thriller outfit as a girl i would go as marilyn monroe as a really sexy zumbie singing happy dead day to you lol
c'mon michael jackson, marilyn, YAWN! You can not risk the chance that someone will be wearing the same costume as you.
It's pretty obvious....you must go as Mr. Rogers.....you can get the old grandpa zip up sweater at any thrift store and slick your hair to the side, get some of that gray haloween hairspray coloring that washes out....get a really ugly tie from the seventies Now you have the most unique costume at the party....and who doesn't like Mr. Rogers. All for about ten bucks. Learn a few catch phrases and you're all set. "you're special just the way you are" or "won't you be my neighbor" see the link below for a website dedicated to Mr. Rogers famous quotes.
"Lets make a snappy new day"
It's pretty obvious....you must go as Mr. Rogers.....you can get the old grandpa zip up sweater at any thrift store and slick your hair to the side, get some of that gray haloween hairspray coloring that washes out....get a really ugly tie from the seventies Now you have the most unique costume at the party....and who doesn't like Mr. Rogers. All for about ten bucks. Learn a few catch phrases and you're all set. "you're special just the way you are" or "won't you be my neighbor" see the link below for a website dedicated to Mr. Rogers famous quotes.
"Lets make a snappy new day"
voted helpful: eightyjane, gno
Alexander Alekhine to be sure! :)
I would go as the sexy and glamourous, Marylin Monroe from Some like it Hot.
For a female, I'd go as Lucille Ball.
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You'd have to pop for a wig (about $23)...
http://www.clown-ministry.com/images/i-love-lucy-wig.jpg
....and any very 1950s dress would do. Check thrift stores and vintage online shops (or maybe your grandma's closet?). If nothing else you can buy a costume dress. I highly recommend checking costume rental places.
Or re-creating her candy work uniform might not be a bad idea!...
http://www.lucyfan.com/dressform2.jpg
...Now the best part is that you can get creative with props! Stuff your pockets with chocolate candies if you're wearing her uniform!
Or, carry around a spoon and a dark glass bottle that you've labeled "Vitameatavegimin"...
http://www.brainfuel.tv/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/Vitameatavegamin.jpg
...and remember not to forget your pearls and high heels!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrjWtPhO54s
For a male, I'd go as (in the same spirit...) Groucho Marx!
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You'll need a dark suit with skinny tie. The tricky part will be finding a long coat to match your pants. Again, a costume rental shop might be a great resource for this!...
http://students.csci.unt.edu/~wng0001/Groucho.jpg
...Now don't forget the wire glasses and big bushy moustache (all cheap at a costume shop. You COULD go for the full groucho glasses, or make some fake bushy eyebrows on your own (maybe even pencil them in?).
You could possibly achieve the hair look on your own. But a very short dark curly wig might be necessary. And don't forget to carry a cigar!...
http://www.zonalibre.org/blog/parentesis/imagenes/groucho-marx.jpg
...and be sure to practice those funny faces, humorous lines, and bobbing that cigar between you fingers while lifting your eyebrows!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC6BueUWz24
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You'd have to pop for a wig (about $23)...
....and any very 1950s dress would do. Check thrift stores and vintage online shops (or maybe your grandma's closet?). If nothing else you can buy a costume dress. I highly recommend checking costume rental places.
Or re-creating her candy work uniform might not be a bad idea!...
...Now the best part is that you can get creative with props! Stuff your pockets with chocolate candies if you're wearing her uniform!
Or, carry around a spoon and a dark glass bottle that you've labeled "Vitameatavegimin"...
...and remember not to forget your pearls and high heels!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrjWtPhO54s
For a male, I'd go as (in the same spirit...) Groucho Marx!
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
You'll need a dark suit with skinny tie. The tricky part will be finding a long coat to match your pants. Again, a costume rental shop might be a great resource for this!...
...Now don't forget the wire glasses and big bushy moustache (all cheap at a costume shop. You COULD go for the full groucho glasses, or make some fake bushy eyebrows on your own (maybe even pencil them in?).
You could possibly achieve the hair look on your own. But a very short dark curly wig might be necessary. And don't forget to carry a cigar!...
...and be sure to practice those funny faces, humorous lines, and bobbing that cigar between you fingers while lifting your eyebrows!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC6BueUWz24
voted helpful: mysterygirl89, hillo
Can anyone help me figure out the name of the song playing in the Groucho video? It's stuck in my head, but I can't think of it!
Amy Winehouse. The English singer and songwriter who has had a difficult life with alcohol, drugs and the media - does not need to dress up for this Halloween.
http://news.silveroakcasino.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/amy-winehouse-287x300.jpg
Her current appearance is something that would make any child trick o' treating scream. So here's how to achieve this "walking zombie" look:
HAIR - The big black beehive.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41guMtf%2BKKL._SS500_.jpg
BUY HERE: http://www.amazon.com/Zoogster-Costumes-Amy-Winehouse-Wig/dp/B001EV9BJK - or - http://www.amazon.com/Zoogster-Costumes-The-Rehab-Wig/dp/B002PND1RO/ref=pd_sbs_a_3/191-9460078-1196842
CLOTHES - White vests/tank tops are great. Ripped jeans or very short mini-skirts are good too.
SHOES - Plimsoles/Ballerina Shoes.
EYES - Thick black eyeliner around the eyes. For more information - go here: http://www.ehow.com/how_2272052_get-winged-tip-eyeliner-like.html
EXTRAS: Why not carry a bottle of beer around or draw on some fake tattoos of hers on your arms?
Her current appearance is something that would make any child trick o' treating scream. So here's how to achieve this "walking zombie" look:
HAIR - The big black beehive.
BUY HERE: http://www.amazon.com/Zoogster-Costumes-Amy-Winehouse-Wig/dp/B001EV9BJK - or - http://www.amazon.com/Zoogster-Costumes-The-Rehab-Wig/dp/B002PND1RO/ref=pd_sbs_a_3/191-9460078-1196842
CLOTHES - White vests/tank tops are great. Ripped jeans or very short mini-skirts are good too.
SHOES - Plimsoles/Ballerina Shoes.
EYES - Thick black eyeliner around the eyes. For more information - go here: http://www.ehow.com/how_2272052_get-winged-tip-eyeliner-like.html
EXTRAS: Why not carry a bottle of beer around or draw on some fake tattoos of hers on your arms?
Last year I was the Black Dahlia for Halloween and it was my favorite costume to date. As Elizabeth Short always wore black; I wore a black vintage wrap around dress that I bought from the Salvation Army for $2. I wore pretty make-up, including red lipstick, and then made streaks of fake blood from the corners of my mouth to the bottoms of my ears. If I were to do it again I'd wear a paler shade of foundation. I wore my hair curled and pinned back with a flower, like I've seen in pictures of Elizabeth Short when she as alive. Everyone loved my costume - even those who didn't know anything about the Black Dahlia and I was able to share her story with them.
This is a picture from last Halloween- I'm in the middle:
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/45/l_6c105036cae44b2e9b318eb72eb6c120.jpg
A picture is embedded the is half the living Elizabeth Short, and half an autopsy photo. Her body was also cut in half at the waist, but I wasn't sure how to incorporate it into my costume, so I only did the mouth slit that is a signature to her story.
This is a picture from last Halloween- I'm in the middle:
A picture is embedded the is half the living Elizabeth Short, and half an autopsy photo. Her body was also cut in half at the waist, but I wasn't sure how to incorporate it into my costume, so I only did the mouth slit that is a signature to her story.
voted helpful: jeffhoard
Wow, scary, creepy, I don't know - I like it.
I'd go as John Lennon. I would be hippy and carry a guitar or a protest sign. Add round sunglasses and a beard (depending on what john lennon photo I was using for my costume) and I would sing everywhere I went. I would also get others to join in. 
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voted helpful: hillo
Kanye West, even the dead need someone obnoxious. You can also carry a mic interrupting everyone and disrespecting the dead 
oh yeah don't forget the ladder shades!
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Just add the Mini Guitar and You will be all set. You can buy a Mini Guitar for $29.99. Love the Guitar.
Now for the Zombie Look, you can use white Face Paint with Blood coming from the ears and eyes. You can get the Wig at any Haloween Store.
Just use a Little Baby Powder to give your clothes the Zombie look. You add little tears in your clothes too. Support the Local Thrift or Goodwill Store to help out while getting a great costume. The best thing about this costume is that it is 50% well dressed and 30% attitude. Drinks will take care of the last 20%, lol.
If I wasn't so 'shy' I'd include the photo of our complete get up from a couple of years back - I'll just say that we won best costume and leave it at that...it did include a spray can of black hair dye for the real Johnny 'do' and I found my dress at a vintage shop...
We almost could do it again and add the Zombie thing though...nice touch.