Halloween Costume Ideas - Be a Celebrity

Be a Celebrity for Halloween - What would be a better Halloween costume than a celebrity-themed outfit? It’s easy and most likely all your pieces can be found right in your closet. So, with many celebrities, like Rihanna, T-Pain and Soulja Boy having a signature look, there are quite a few simple things you can do to create Halloween costumes to look like you favorite star.

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Lil' Wayne - Impress your friends with a tattooed chest and your keen fashion sense when you walk in with your homemade Lil Wayne Halloween costume. Wear a scarf around your neck, a white tee, and one or two boxers with low hanging baggy jeans and a belt, preferably Louis Vuitton. Add a pocket chain, too, if you have one.<BR><BR><B>Extras:</B> A lollipop, Styrofoam cup, bling and for added effect, change the ring tone on your cell phone to a Lil Wayne song.

Tyra Banks - Whatever you wear, it's got to be fierce, fabulous and fit for a goddess. However your hair, it’s got to be long, bone-straight and flawless. Nail both, and you’re sure to win “Best Dressed” at the costume party.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Must-Have:&lt;/B&gt; Get two friends to dress up as “Top Model” contestants. Have one carry cosmetics and the other fashion magazines.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Attitude:&lt;/B&gt; Be confident and don’t forget to practice your runway walk!

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Tyra Banks - Whatever you wear, it's got to be fierce, fabulous and fit for a goddess. However your hair, it’s got to be long, bone-straight and flawless. Nail both, and you’re sure to win “Best Dressed” at the costume party.<BR><BR><B>Must-Have:</B> Get two friends to dress up as “Top Model” contestants. Have one carry cosmetics and the other fashion magazines.<BR><BR><B>Attitude:</B> Be confident and don’t forget to practice your runway walk!

White House Press Secretary - Andre 3000 is a master storyteller and communicator. He will use the power of his words to create lasting images in the minds and hearts of journalists and the American public with “sick lyricism, crazy metaphors and unforgettable one-liners,” President Obama believes. He’ll begin every press conference with the a teaser for the White House Press Pool: “it's beginning to look a lot like what? Follow my every step, take notes ...&quot;

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Andre 3000 - If you can’t get a hold of his Benjamin Bixby clothing, then the next best thing to locating this musician-actor-designer’s funky pieces is the thrift store or your grandfather’s closet.<BR><BR>Andre 3000 is known for wearing riding boots with no horse in sight, rocking turbans, suspenders, and mixing loud colors with classic patterns. So, pull up your trousers, look smart and channel the vintage style of this fashionable OutKast.

T-Pain - T-Pain continues to entertain the public with his daily circus-themed acts. If you Halloween goers want to make headlines, cruise the neighborhood on an elephant, or with a stilt walker. Not very practical, but you can still achieve the latest T-Pain look with a colorful top hat and outfit to match, minus the circus elements for full effect. Pick a color and stick to it from head to toe.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Must-Have:&lt;/B&gt; Dreadlock wig and platinum teeth.

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T-Pain - T-Pain continues to entertain the public with his daily circus-themed acts. If you Halloween goers want to make headlines, cruise the neighborhood on an elephant, or with a stilt walker. Not very practical, but you can still achieve the latest T-Pain look with a colorful top hat and outfit to match, minus the circus elements for full effect. Pick a color and stick to it from head to toe.<BR><BR><B>Must-Have:</B> Dreadlock wig and platinum teeth.

Beyonce & Jay-Z - Many people go the glamorous, sexy route, so why not go as the hottest couple in Hollywood. It’s a really daring look, but if you have the curves and the guts, like Bey, it might be the Halloween costume for you.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Must-Have:&lt;/B&gt; False lashes and honey blonde hair.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Jay-Z is pretty simple. Keep your look clean, casual and accessorize with a watch and a simple chain around your neck.

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Beyonce & Jay-Z - Many people go the glamorous, sexy route, so why not go as the hottest couple in Hollywood. It’s a really daring look, but if you have the curves and the guts, like Bey, it might be the Halloween costume for you.<BR><BR><B>Must-Have:</B> False lashes and honey blonde hair.<BR><BR>Jay-Z is pretty simple. Keep your look clean, casual and accessorize with a watch and a simple chain around your neck.

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Soulja Boy - The “Crank Dat” rapper is easy to imitate. Get yourself a pair of white shades and write Soulja Boy across its lens and accessorize with a long, rubber band chain.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Extras:&lt;/B&gt; Homemade Superman chain, a Gucci fanny pack, backpack, scarf and a fresh pair of white Air Force Ones.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Attitude:&lt;/B&gt; Act like you’re the most popular guy at school.

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Soulja Boy - The “Crank Dat” rapper is easy to imitate. Get yourself a pair of white shades and write Soulja Boy across its lens and accessorize with a long, rubber band chain.<BR><BR><B>Extras:</B> Homemade Superman chain, a Gucci fanny pack, backpack, scarf and a fresh pair of white Air Force Ones.<BR><BR><B>Attitude:</B> Act like you’re the most popular guy at school.

Eve - Think “Fetish&quot; when trying to nail Eve’s provocative, yet classy taste. Try high-waisted jeans or liquid leggings and pair with a slinky, v-neck top.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Must-Have:&lt;/B&gt; Paw prints, long lashes and blonde hair.

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Eve - Think “Fetish" when trying to nail Eve’s provocative, yet classy taste. Try high-waisted jeans or liquid leggings and pair with a slinky, v-neck top.<BR><BR><B>Must-Have:</B> Paw prints, long lashes and blonde hair.

Rihanna - Known for her bold fashion choices and rock star style, you can re-create the singer's look by simply wearing a sexy, club outfit from your closet. Maybe something sweet like this one, or something naughty like skinny jeans, a white tank and a cropped, leather jacket.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Must-Have:&lt;/B&gt; Umbrella and short, stylish wig.

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Rihanna - Known for her bold fashion choices and rock star style, you can re-create the singer's look by simply wearing a sexy, club outfit from your closet. Maybe something sweet like this one, or something naughty like skinny jeans, a white tank and a cropped, leather jacket.<BR><BR><B>Must-Have:</B> Umbrella and short, stylish wig.

Flavor Flav - Whether you throw on a cloak and Viking hat and go as Flavor Flav or an outrageously bright suit or long t-shirt and baggy jeans, you can’t forget the gold grills and his signature giant clock.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Must-Do:&lt;/B&gt; The costume will be complete so long as you occasionally yell out “Flavor Flaaaaaaaaaaaav!” or “Yeah, boyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!”

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Flavor Flav - Whether you throw on a cloak and Viking hat and go as Flavor Flav or an outrageously bright suit or long t-shirt and baggy jeans, you can’t forget the gold grills and his signature giant clock.<BR><BR><B>Must-Do:</B> The costume will be complete so long as you occasionally yell out “Flavor Flaaaaaaaaaaaav!” or “Yeah, boyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!”

Obamas - It's easy to predict Barack and Michelle Obama will be the most popular Halloween costume of the year, so if you want to be original, don't do it. However, the best part is that the costumes are as easy to recreate as 1-2-3. Think Sunday’s best or job interview attire.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Must-Do:&lt;/B&gt; Encourage your community to vote!

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Obamas - It's easy to predict Barack and Michelle Obama will be the most popular Halloween costume of the year, so if you want to be original, don't do it. However, the best part is that the costumes are as easy to recreate as 1-2-3. Think Sunday’s best or job interview attire.<BR><BR><B>Must-Do:</B> Encourage your community to vote!

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Kim Kardashian - If you’re already blessed &lt;i&gt;(or cursed)&lt;/i&gt; with a big booty, you're halfway there. Just dress up your asset with a skintight ensemble or tone it down with velour sweatpants and a “Saints Rule” t-shirt.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Must-Have:&lt;/B&gt; Long locks and a cute, buff and handsome piece of arm candy as your date.

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Kim Kardashian - If you’re already blessed <i>(or cursed)</i> with a big booty, you're halfway there. Just dress up your asset with a skintight ensemble or tone it down with velour sweatpants and a “Saints Rule” t-shirt.<BR><BR><B>Must-Have:</B> Long locks and a cute, buff and handsome piece of arm candy as your date.

Michael Jackson - You can go for the old Jackson look and do the black flood pants, white socks and penny loafers thing … Or you can do the Michael Jackson we’ve seen today and wear your checkered pajama pants, a black blazer and surgical mask.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Must-Have:&lt;/B&gt; Stringy, shoulder length wig and pale skin.

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Michael Jackson - You can go for the old Jackson look and do the black flood pants, white socks and penny loafers thing … Or you can do the Michael Jackson we’ve seen today and wear your checkered pajama pants, a black blazer and surgical mask.<BR><BR><B>Must-Have:</B> Stringy, shoulder length wig and pale skin.

Lil' Mama - Courtesy of her popular song &quot;Lip Gloss,&quot; the street/girlie look will be popular among young hipsters. Throw on lots of color, glitzy sneaks, a cool hat, and it’s a wrap! Just don’t forget the lip gloss.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Extras:&lt;/B&gt; Pacifier and an entourage of kids.

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Lil' Mama - Courtesy of her popular song "Lip Gloss," the street/girlie look will be popular among young hipsters. Throw on lots of color, glitzy sneaks, a cool hat, and it’s a wrap! Just don’t forget the lip gloss.<BR><BR><B>Extras:</B> Pacifier and an entourage of kids.

M.I.A. - M.I.A is a bold artist who knows how to make a statement. Look loud and be proud by duplicating her aerobic instructor, dancehall diva style. The British singer is an international style-setter who made her mark this year while wearing florescent, retro pieces.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Attitude:&lt;/B&gt; This look is not for the shy girl. She must brave combinations of linear strips with more organic shapes like animal or African prints.

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M.I.A. - M.I.A is a bold artist who knows how to make a statement. Look loud and be proud by duplicating her aerobic instructor, dancehall diva style. The British singer is an international style-setter who made her mark this year while wearing florescent, retro pieces.<BR><BR><B>Attitude:</B> This look is not for the shy girl. She must brave combinations of linear strips with more organic shapes like animal or African prints.

Kanye West & 50 Cent - To be 50, cover your arms and shoulders with fake tattoos, then top that off with a clean, white (and very tight) G-Unit tank. The head should be covered with a fitted cap or white doo-rag. Kanye’s look requires a nice shirt, preppy sweater, khakis, and most importantly, fly shades or black, thick rimmed glasses.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Must-Have: &lt;/B&gt;On Kanye, wear a big “My Album Sold More Than His Album” with an arrow sign, and the point should be made.

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Kanye West & 50 Cent - To be 50, cover your arms and shoulders with fake tattoos, then top that off with a clean, white (and very tight) G-Unit tank. The head should be covered with a fitted cap or white doo-rag. Kanye’s look requires a nice shirt, preppy sweater, khakis, and most importantly, fly shades or black, thick rimmed glasses.<BR><BR><B>Must-Have: </B>On Kanye, wear a big “My Album Sold More Than His Album” with an arrow sign, and the point should be made.