celebrity halloween costumes

On the celebrity and pop culture-inspired Halloween costumes front, this blog has already provided a number of suggestions for both groups and couples.
Now it’s time to help those who prefer to fly solo on Oct. 31. With that in mind, here are 10 entertainment-inspired Halloween costumes for women, based on, among other things, characters from upcoming films, fairy tale heroines who have made a triumphant return to the zeitgeist and certain celebrities who recently appeared in L.A. courthouses.
The last in this series of posts — a list of celebrity and pop culture Halloween costumes for men — will be posted here soon.
Jessie J. at the VMAs

(Kevin Winter - GETTY IMAGES)
Why not throw on a black, Cleopatra-like wig, a skin-tight striped suit and a shiny cast, then spend your Halloween sitting on a throne and belting out cover songs? It’s a surefire way to ensure that all the segues at your Halloween party run smoothly.
Beyonce revealing Sasha Fetus
<="" a="" height="288" width="454"> Man, this year’s Video Music Awards provided a plethora of Halloween costume ideas, didn’t they?
If you’re pregnant, here’s your perfect costume idea: Just don a glittery blazer and a pair of maternity pants, then drop that microphone and open up that jacket to show off “the love that’s growing inside” you. (Yes, you also can wear this costume with a fake baby bump. Not saying Beyonce did, but you can.)
Natalie Portman in “Black Swan”

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Some intricately applied eye makeup, a poofy black tutu and the ability to convey that you’re teetering on the verge of insanity are all you need to transform into the fictional ballerina who won Portman her first Academy Award. Oh, and if you can sprout feathers, that would be a nice touch.
Melissa Leo’s For Your Consideration Ad

(Celebritology file photo via Awards Daily)
Go another Oscar-related route by re-creating supporting actress winner and f-bomb dropper Melissa Leo’s hotly debated (and mimicked) “for your consideration” ad campaign. All you need is a sparkly gown, a faux-fur stole, expertly applied makeup and a sign that says simply “Consider . . .” The only other person at the Halloween party who will understand your costume will be the one guy who subscribes to Variety, but at least the two of you will enjoy a spirited laugh.
Anti-hydrangea Madonna
Madonna has presented us with enough personas over the years — “Lucky Star” Madonna, “Material Girl” Madonna, Evita Madonna, maternal Madonna — to provide decades of Halloween material. This year, though, the only Madonna costume that makes sense is Anti-hydrangea Madonna, the persona she adopted — and, later, joked about in an online video — after receiving the flower she apparently loathes during the Venice Film Festival. A black-and-white ensemble, a cross necklace, one of the offending flowers and an expression of perplexed disdain will complete the look.
Lisbeth Salander


Before David Fincher’s adaptation of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” arrives in theaters, replicate Rooney Mara’s already much-buzzed-about appearance as the hard-as-nails hacker with the punk ’do, heavy eyeliner and multiple piercings. Unfortunately, the Lisbeth Salander clothing line at H&M doesn’t hit stores until December. But finding leather jackets and dark-colored T-shirts shouldn’t be too hard to pull off.
Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunger Games”

(Via EW)
Prefer to be a character from the upcoming film adaptation of this popular book series instead? Then make like Jennifer Lawrence as the plucky Katniss and grab a Mockingjay pin, a bow and some arrows.
Zooey Deschanel

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The darling of the fall TV season via her starring role in “The New Girl,” Deschanel is easy to emulate. Wear your girliest indie-cute dress, make those eyelashes look extra thick and long and, if possible, rig up your cellphone so it plays the “New Girl” theme every time you enter a room or visit a new trick-or-treating spot.
Lindsay Lohan

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Like Madonna, Lohan has given us many looks to potentially copy. But go with the most recent — the overly formal, flouncy white dress matched with inexplicably heavy and bronze-y makeup, as worn to last week’s probation hearing. Want to convert this into a couples costume? Grab a broom and get a friend to go as a corpse — voila! Together, you are Lindsay Lohan doing community service at the L.A. County morgue.
Snow White
Sure, you could rely on a Halloween standard and go as the Disney version of Snow White. You know, this chick:

(Via Wikipedia)
But with the poison-apple-eater coming back in style, consider adopting the less, uh, animated and earthier look of Ginnifer Goodwin’s Snow White in “Once Upon a Time.”

(Kharen Hill - ABC)
Or go with the fully armored-up Kristen Stewart version, soon to be seen in “Snow White and the Huntsman.” Everyone will think you’re a female knight instead of a lovely housekeeper for dwarves. But that may make the costume all the more satisfying.
 
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Michael Jackson Thriller Jacket

Captain Jack Sparrow and Tia Dalma! Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe! Edward Cullen and Bella Swan and Michael Jackson!  What do these characters have in common? They each make fun and fantastic celebrity Halloween costumes! One thing is for certain, people love their celebrities and dressing up at Halloween as their fave celeb is one “fan-atical” way to show their admiration.


Fans are an interesting demographic. They run the gamut from staying up to date on their favorite celebrity’s doings, watching anything they do avidly and perhaps reporting it on an Internet fan site they might create. Some are left to pine away in lonely isolation. And at the extreme, far end of this fantasy of admiration is out-and-out obsessive behavior that might include stalking. The desire to dress up in a celebrity Halloween costumes might look strange on any other day, but, in any case, Halloween becomes the perfect excuse for running around dressed up like someone you admire.

Lady Gaga VMA White Performance Outfit Adult Costume

Here’s an interesting idea for your next Halloween party. A celebrity Halloween costumes contest can be a fun game to play at your big bash. Offer a prize for the costume that most closely resembles the celebrity being portrayed. Make it a voting contest where everyone gets a vote and the winner gets the pre-selected prize.
Let’s take a moment for fantasy. Let your imagination run wild. If you could be any celebrity for Halloween that you wanted to be, who would it be? If money were no object, would your celebrity Halloween outfit be:

Elvis Grand Heritage Adult Costume

Paris Hilton and her little dog, Tinkerbell?  Elvis, the King!
American Idol Sanjaya and his towering mohawk? America Ferrera’s Ugly Betty, complete with braces and poncho? The cops from Reno 911? Or Mickey Mouse? How about Al and Peg Bundy?
Or, for a more macabre twist, how about Eric Menendez—a celebrity of a different kind? Can you pull off Nick Nolte’s mug shot?
However your tastes run, finding the best celebrity Halloween costumes for your holiday celebration shouldn’t be too difficult. What you cannot find locally, you can probably find at some of the greatest online costume stores the Internet has to offer. So, don’t give up!

Jersey Shore – Nicole “Snooki” Adult Costume

If your celebrity Halloween costume is at all elaborate, it may take you sometime to gather all the components, so start planning early! You can go online to look at pictures of your celebrities or fantasy characters and examine their celebrity Halloween costumes. Make a list of the types of clothing and accoutrement used by your celebrity.
And don’t forget about props! Props are fun, so don’t skimp on them. Sometimes, they’re the only clue to your fantasy identity. After all, who would know Jason was without his hockey mask? Or Edward Scissorhands without his scissorhands?
When checking out complete costumes for sale, be sure to check for authenticity. Does it really look like your celebrity? Is the style something that your celebrity would be seen in? And what about those props? You can’t pull off Brittany Spears without the Fedora. Needless to say, your celebrity Halloween costumes should fit, so check size charts carefully.