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Okay so you weren’t planning on doing much for Halloween, but at the last minute your friend insists that you go to a party with her. So now you have a few hours to come up with an amazing costume or risk being the party-pooper who didn’t dress up for Halloween.

So what do you do now? Don’t worry, but most importantly, DON’T drop what you’re doing and run to the local mall to buy a last minute costume at a premium price. You can easily make a last minute costume with things you have at home once you have the right inspiration.

Check out the Headlines: Balloon Boy is the hottest trend in Halloween-wear right now! Just get a silver mylar balloon and a cardboard
moving box and write “I’m doing it for the show” on the side. Anyone who hasn’t been living in a cave for the last month will know the headlines that inspired your costume. Jon and Kate Gosselin were the parents of the year. If you’re lucky enough to own a flashy Ed Hardy T-shirt, just pair it with some jeans an you’re set! Kate will be a little more challenging to simulate, but is well worth it if you are  going out as a couple. Ask your friends and family (or scour thrift stores if necessary) if anyone has an old raggedy blond wig- the uglier, the better! Cut the wig to resemble Kate’s trademark hairdo. You could also carry or attach 8 dolls to yourself for added realism and comic relief. Check out your Closet: The 1980’s are Back and it’s one of the easiest costumes you could dig out of your own closet! Try the super-easy “hair band” look by pairing ripped jeans with a couple of ripped tees. Don’t forget to tease out your hair! Dressing up as a hobo or movie star is always a simple classic costume. Just pile on tons of crazy, glam layers for a movie star and several old, oversized jackets for the hobo look. Check out your TV: Your favorite shows can inspire easy costume creations. If you like the drama  House, just wear jeans, t-shirt, tennis shoes, and use a cane and you are automatically transformed into America’s favorite sarcastic doctor. Cooking is big this year. Wear a chef’s jacket and you are Bobby Flay, or Duff from Ace of Cakes

There are so many opportunities to get inspired by everything around you that an easy last minute costume is completely within reach!

Most Importantly: Get Creative! Have FUN!