Bee & Flower Costume Idea
Posted on November 14, 2011
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This is a cute couples costume idea. The man dresses as the bee while the woman dresses as the flower. If you want to add humor, the man can dress as the flower while the woman as the bee. This will surely get some giggles at your Halloween party. The bee and the flower is the perfect costume idea for young lovers or for those who are newlyweds. There is a great chance of you winning the best couple costume if you do it nicely.
For the bee costume, you can wear a shirt with yellow and black stripes. Put foam to your belly to make it look bulging. Wear black tights. For the antennas, you can use boppers. For the wings, you can buy fairy wings from your local costume shop and spray paint it black. For more tips on how to make your own bee costume, you can visit eHow.
For the flower costume, you can wear green sleeveless shirt and green skirt. Sew plastic leaves or you can use green fabric and make something similar to leaves and sew it to your clothes. Sew your flower headpiece by using yellow and orange fabric.
You can buy the female bee costume online at BuyCostumes.com.
Superman & Supergirl Costume Idea
Posted on November 6, 2011
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Superman is the ‘Man of Steel’ while Supergirl is the female counterpart of Superman. Superman doesn’t need further introduction. Almost everyone knows of Superman. He is one of the most successful comic book characters created dy DC Comics and is often regarded as an American cultural icon. Of all the superheroes out there, Superman can be considered the strongest and greatest of them all. Supergirl on the other hand is the cousin of Superman and she shares the powers and vulnerabilities of Superman like Kryptonite. She often appears in comics in a sexy Supergirl outfit.
This is a nice costume idea for couples who would love to dress as a superhero and a superheroine couple. The Superman and Supergirl costume idea is an alternative to the Superman and Wonderwoman costume idea which is more prevalent. Perfect for a superhero themed party or for Halloween, these are great occasions for you to dress up in your favorite superhero costumes. You can make the Superman and Supergirl costume at home if you prefer to save on money.
For Superman’s costume, you can use a blue unitard. Buy a red wrestler brief and wear it on the outside. Use a pair of shiny red rubber boots. Use a leather belt and spray paint it yellow and red. You can use red fabric for the cape and use iron-on hemming to attach it to the unitard. Download the Superman logo from the net and using heat transfer paper to transfer to the unitard. For more detailed instructions on how to make your own Superman costume, you can visit this website.
For Supergirl’s costume, you can use a blue leotard. Wear a red V-shaped miniskirt. Buy a yellow belt or make one by using spray paint on a leather belt. Wear a pair of tight knee-high red boots. Use yellow duct tape to make out the yellow edge. Similarly use red fabric for the cape and use iron-on hemming to attach to the leotard. Download the Supergirl logo from the net and transfer it to the leotard using heat transfer paper. For more detailed instructions on how to make your own Supergirl costume, you can visit this page.
You can buy the Superman costume and Supergirl costume online at BuyCostumes.com.
Pocahontas & John Smith Costume Idea
Posted on November 1, 2011
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The story of Pocahontas is the story of a native American-Indian girl who helped the colonial settlers at Jamestown. According to a story by John Smith, an English explorer, Pocahontas risked her life by saving his life when he was captured and about to be executed by her father. The story of this native Indian girl was made into an animated film and popularized by Disney in 1995. Disney kept Pocahontas and John Smith as an official couple instead of John Rolfe who was Pocahontas real-life husband.
Pocahontas and John Smith is a lovely couples costume idea for Halloween or for a Thanksgiving costume party. You can dress as Pocahontas in a sexy outfit. This costume ideas is perfect for couples who belong to different racial backgrounds. The woman can be an American-Indian or Asian while the man is a Caucasian. You can make the Pocahontas and John Smith costume at home and save money.
For Pocahontas’ costume, you can use a light-brown Indian-style dress. You will need to grow long black hair or you can use a wig. Wear a light brown moccasin. You can wear a beaded necklace or something similar to this to achieve the Disney look. For more instructions on how to create your own Pocahontas costume, you can visit Mahalo.
For John Smith’s costume, you can follow the one in the Disney film since we don’t really know what John Smith wore during the 1600s. If you prefer the 1600s look, you can look for any colonial suits. For the Disney character, you can wear a long-sleeved light-blue or light-purple polo shirt. Fold the sleeves up to the elbow. Wear a blue vest and blue pants. Dye you hair blonde or buy a wig.
You can buy the Pocahontas costume online at BuyCostumes.com.
Priest & Nun Costume Idea
Posted on October 28, 2011
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This is a nice couples costume idea for Halloween. This is great for couples who want to have a conservative and serious look at the party. The priest and the nun…what a perfect combination for Halloween. Although the priest and the nun are not allowed to marry, you can have fun and become a cute couple in this role-playing that is not allowed to happen in real life. You can make this costume at home if you want to save money.
For the priest costume, you can use an ankle-length black robe. Buy a clerical collar from an online store that sells religious items. Buy a long cross necklace and hold a Bible to complete the look. For more detailed instructions on how to make your own priest costume, you can visit eHow.
For the nun costume, you can use an old graduation gown, a white t-shirt, and black fabric. For more details on how to put this together, you can visit this website. Bring a rosary for props.
You can buy the priest costume and the nun costume online at BuyCostumes.com.
Bearded Couple Costume Idea
Posted on October 24, 2011
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This is a unique yet simple costume idea for couples who are looking for last minute costume ideas for Halloween. Halloween will soon be here and if you still haven’t decided on a costume, why not try this simple costume idea for couples. You can easily make this at home using your scissors and paper. You will need to draw your beard outline and cut it using a pair of scissors. Below are some sites that teaches in more detail on how to create your own beard.
Make A Leprechaun Beard From No Time For Flash Cards
Make a Fake Beard From CraftZine
Make Dumbledore’s Beard From Cut Out + Keep
Make Your Own Lumberjack Beard From LumberJack Day
You can buy a beard online at BuyCostumes.com.
Severus Snape & Bellatrix Lestrange Costume Idea
Posted on October 20, 2011
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Severus Snape is sort of like a villain in the Harry Potter universe but in the end he is not. He is cold, aloof, sarcastic and bitter especially toward Harry because Harry’s father James used to bully Snape when they were young. As a result, Snape grew up with bitterness in his heart. Severus Snape is a professor at Hogwarts who at the final chapter became Headmaster. Bellatrix Lestrange is a witch who is a villain in the world of Harry Potter. She swears allegiance to Lord Voldemort, the main enemy of Harry Potter. Bellatrix is part of Death Eaters group which seeks to purify the wizard community by eliminating the Muggle-borns which are wizards or witches born to non-magical parents.
This Halloween you can dress as Snape and Bellatrix and impress the crowd in this villain costume idea. Let’s face it, we all love Harry Potter and this is a great costume idea for those who love the Harry Potter series and wants to play a villain couple for Halloween or any wizard themed party. You can make your own Snape and Bellatrix costume at home if you are inspired to be creative.
For Severus Snape’s costume, you will need to wear a white long-sleeved collared shirt underneath a long black jacket with length of up to the knees. The white collar must be exposed as well as the white end near the wrists. The jacket has high buttons starting near the collar and ends at the waist. Wear black pants and black shoes. Make you hair look long and shaggy. Bring a wand made out of wood to complete the Severus Snape look. For a more detailed instruction on how to make your own Severus Snape costume, you can visit About.com.
For Bellatrix Lestrange’s costume, you will need an old black dress. Wear a necklace with a pendant and a crystal ring. Here is how the pendant in her necklace and her ring look like. Wear a curly wig with gray hair or you can dye your hair gray. Apply make-up to make you look aged. Wear black shoes. Bring a wand to complete the Bellatrix look. For a step-by-step guide on how to make your own Bellatrix Lestrange costume, you can visit eHow.
You can buy the Severus Snape costume online at HalloweenCostumes.com and the
Bellatrix Lestrange costume online at Halloween Express.
Spoon & Fork Costume Idea
Posted on October 19, 2011
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This is a funny costume idea for couples. A pair of dining table utensils becomes a perfect costume idea for couples this Halloween or any party that requires a fancy outfit. With this idea, you will surely bring about giggles and laughter at your party. The man dresses as the fork while the woman dresses as the spoon. You can even complete a group costume with your friends dressing as ketchup, mustard, bacon, and egg to form a group breakfast starter costume.
If you want to save money, you can make this costume at home. To make the spoon and fork costume, you can use poster board and cut out the shape of the spoon and fork and wrap it with aluminum foil. Make sure to cut a hole to fit your head. Wear black long-sleeved shirts and pants so when you wear the spoon and fork costume, it will be very prominent. For more detailed instructions on how to create your spoon and fork costume, you can visit eHow.
You can buy the Spoon and Fork costume online at BuyCostumes.com.
Joker & Harley Quinn Costume Idea
Posted on October 13, 2011
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Joker and Harley Quinn are villains in the Batman universe. Joker is the archenemy of Batman and is the most popular among the villains of Batman. The Joker is often described as a psychopath with a sadistic sense of humor. He has a contagious laugh and always has a joke up his sleeves. The Joker is ranked #1 on the Wizards list of the 100 Greatest Villains of All Time. Harley Quinn was a recent creation by DC comics. She was first introduced on 1992 as a villain in the Batman: The Animated Series. She is an accomplice and girlfriend of the Joker.
If you want to dress as a villain couple this Halloween, then wearing the Joker and the Harley Quinn costume is one of the best villain costume ideas for couples. Not only is it fun to don these costumes, you will also be easily recognized because these characters are pretty popular. You can make your own Joker and Harley Quinn costume at home if you desire.
For Joker’s costume, you will need a purple suit. Put on tie in striking color that contrasts the purple suit. Joker’s outfit is always loud so you can mix and match with your own style. Use a pair of black dress shoes. Apply face paint to your face to match the look of Joker’s face. Dye your hair to the tone of light brown or light green. For a more detailed instruction of how to make your own Joker costume, you can visit this website.
For Harley Quinn’s costume, you will need a Harley Quinn costume pattern and sew your own. This can be a pretty arduous task but it can be done if you are experienced in sewing and patient enough. For more info on how to make your own Harley Quinn costume using a sewing pattern, you can visit About.com or you can visit eHow for a more detailed instruction on how to create your own Harley Quinn costume.
You can buy the Joker costume and the Harley Quinn costume online at BuyCostumes.com.
Aladdin & Jasmine Costume Idea
Posted on October 12, 2011
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Aladdin is a fictional character from the Middle Eastern folktale One Thousand and One Nights. The story of Aladdin is very well-known around the world especially with the release of Disney’s version of the story in 1992. In the Disney adaptation, a young boy named Aladdin was able to retrieve a magic lamp with a genie inside that was able to grant him 3 wishes. Jasmine is the Sultan’s daughter and she fell in love with Aladdin and they had an adventure on a magic carpet.
This is a cute Halloween costume idea for couples who are young sweethearts or newlyweds. Fall in love again with your partner in this costume. You can make the Aladdin and Jasmine costume at home if you want to save on cash.
For Aladdin’s costume, you will need a loose white long-sleeved shirt and white harem-style pants. Wear a pair of gold boots. Use gold fabric to make the belt. Make a white turban and attach a blue or purple feather. Bring a gold lamp for props.
For Jasmine’s costume, you can look sexy with this costume idea by wearing an aqua green top that cuts at the belly bottom. Wear a free-flowing, loose aqua green pants. Wear large gold earrings and a gold choker necklace. Grow long shiny black hair or you can buy a wig to achieve Jasmine’s look. Wrap your hair in aqua green headband with a gemstone in the middle. Wear aqua green flat shoes to complete the look.
You can buy the Aladdin costume and the Jasmine costume online at BuyCostumes.com.
Boris Badenov & Natasha Fatale Costume Idea
Posted on October 11, 2011
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Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale are the two main villains of the 60s cartoon show Rocky and His Friends and The Bullwinkle Show. Boris and Natasha are both spies from the fictitious nation of Pottsylvania. They are both partners in crime and are both mischievous. Boris Badenov’s name is a pun on Boris Godunov and Natasha Fatale is a pun on femme fatale.
You and your partner can play this villain costume idea for couples this Halloween. The man who will dress as Boris is preferably short and round while the woman who will dress as Natasha is preferably tall. You can make your own Boris and Natasha costume at home if you desire.
For Boris Badenov’s costume, you will need a one-piece long black coat. Wear knee-high black socks. The coat should be able to cover your legs so only the black socks will show. Wear black shoes. Use a black fedora hat and make a dent in the middle and tape it with a black-colored tape so it will have two peaks. The most important thing to achieve the Boris Badenov look is his mustache. Grow a small pointed mustache or buy a fake one that will look similar to that of Boris to complete the look.
For Natasha Fatale’s costume, you can look sexy with this costume by using a strapless body-hugging purple dress. Wear high heel stilettos. Sport a long hair with curls at the bottom. Apply red or purple lipstick. Define your eyes and eyebrows by using eye and eyebrow liner.
