Sarah Palin
You may not be Tina Fey, but you can imitate Sarah Palin – well, for Halloween at least.
A Palin look does not require extensive planning or money – instead, reserve your efforts to perfect an Idaho-meets-Alaska accent impersonation and a memorized “I can see Russia from my house” quotation library.
Start by shopping for a solid-colored two-piece power-suit with matching pumps at a consignment store. If you are not already a brunette, simply buy a bottle of brown temporary spray hair dye and apply it to your own hair. Next twist your hair up into a loose, but controlled high bun. If possible, either thinly feather out your bangs or sweep them to one side.
Polish off the look with her signature frameless glasses, a constant smile, lip liner and blush applied high and liberally on cheekbones. For an added touch, you may want to attach a baby doll to your shoulder.
Michael Phelps
Go for the gold this Halloween without paying a fortune by dressing up as Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps. This simple, yet obviously recognizable costume is sure to turn some heads. Crucial components of the costume include a Speedo, goggles and eight faux gold metals proudly worn on the neck. You can create metals by digging up last year’s gold Mardi Gras doubloons and applying them to individual red ribbons. A team USA jumpsuit or full-body swimsuit may be reserved for the modest.
If you have short hair, gel it to create a wet-look; for longer hair, mask it with a swimming cap. A shaved abdomen, arms and legs are ideal, but understandable if it’s not practical for a one-night extravaganza.
Add the finishing touches with an iPod, drawn on six-pack applied to abdomen and a Michael Phelps-endorsed breakfast of champions – a box of Corn Flakes.
Jamie Lynn Spears
If you’re low on dough but have somewhere to go on Halloween night, opt to be a pregnant Jamie Lynn Spears, Britney Spears’ 17-year-old sister.
A casual look is key. Two-toned black and blond hair with side bangs, coupled with thick-framed glasses and a massive wad of gum in your mouth works for starters.
Next, duplicate Spears’ wardrobe with a homemade baby tee with “the rumors are true” written just above your faux foam cutout baby bump.
Pair this look with short gym shorts, her ever-present flip-flops, hoop earrings, a hobo bag and of course an engagement ring replica. One last thing: don’t forget to work your “I’m so caught off guard” camera faces.
