Minaj Makeover: A Halloween Costume How-To

See our top picks for Nicki Minaj costumes this Halloween.

Old-Fashioned Girl - In this retro-styled promo spot for the MTV Video Music Awards, Nicki gives us a vintage Mad Men meets Minaj look.

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Nicki for Halloween! - As you head to your Halloween gatherings, you’re sure to see tons of Nicki Minaj look-a-likes in crazy, sexy costumes. If you, too, want to dress like the Young Money superstar, check out our tips to re-creating some of her most unforgettable looks for your spooky shindig.(Photo: Amy Tierney/PictureGroup) 

Do You Dare?  - Longtime Nicki fans can go with her signature look, comprised of a jet-black wig with thick bangs, a Barbie dress, tons of cleavage and a bubble gum pink lip. Or you can get funky and do your own version of one of Nicki’s most unforgettable outfits, like this shiny spandex suit.If you, too, want to dress like the Young Money superstar, check out our tips to re-creating some of her most unforgettable looks whenever you want to step outside of the box!Check out the rap queen tonight on 106 & Park!  (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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Do You Dare? - Longtime Nicki fans can go with her signature look, comprised of a jet-black wig with thick bangs, a Barbie dress, tons of cleavage and a bubble gum pink lip. Or you can get funky and do your own version of one of Nicki’s most unforgettable outfits, like this shiny spandex suit.(Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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Feeling Festive? - Who could forget the glittery, nude bodysuit Nicki wore to celebrate her birthday this past December? The long blonde wig will be no trouble to find, but you may have to employ a few friends to help glue on your sparkly details. Check dance-attire themed stores for a nude leotard and get to work! (Photo: Scott Harrison / Retna Ltd)

Orange You Glad? - This one is super easy. You’ll need a tight black catsuit and an orange wig. Boom! Done. Get handy with a pair of scissors and cut a lengthy wig to emulate this style.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Orange You Glad? - This one is super easy. You’ll need a tight black catsuit and an orange wig. Boom! Done. Get handy with a pair of scissors and cut a lengthy wig to emulate this style.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

American Music Awards - She might have been attending the American Music Awards, but Nicki's ornate dress and shoes look like she's starting some sort of Far East couture movement.

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One Stylish Skeleton - If you’re very creative (and you have a lot of time on your hands), this might be the perfect costume for you. Take a plain pink cotton mini-dress and purchase several squares of felt fabric and head over to the holiday section to grab a handful of gold adornments. Nicki’s design is basically a skeleton, so follow her pattern and add your own madness. Use plenty of fabric glue or get to stitching!(Photo: fafotos/elevation/picturegroup)

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Retro Rapper - Ah, the Franken-do. Pair this hairstyle with several sets of prints — geometric shapes, zebra, stars, polka dots (eh, whatever turns you on) — by way of a track jacket and matching stretch pants. Go bananas and make sure you top it off with big hoops, a pink lip and pink pumps.(Photo : WENN.com)

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Retro Rapper - Ah, the Franken-do. Pair this hairstyle with several sets of prints — geometric shapes, zebra, stars, polka dots (eh, whatever turns you on) — by way of a track jacket and matching stretch pants. Go bananas and make sure you top it off with big hoops, a pink lip and pink pumps.(Photo : WENN.com)

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Make It Rain - If you can manage to make a fried chicken necklace, you’ll definitely cause a stir at your Halloween parties. We do warn against using actual chicken. Wear your tasty treat with a corset dress full of bling and ruffles, and complete the look with two huge platinum blonde puffs. Use a little spray color to add the pink hue.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

Psycho Barbie - Not to be outdone by the Beyoncé’s and fake baby bumps, take over this Halloween weekend wearing, well, we're having trouble describing this outfit. Let's put it this way: Nicki went to Toys 'R Us, gathered up all the colorful toys she could find, affixed them to her body and then topped it all off with big hair, a surgical mask and an ice cream cone necklace.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Psycho Barbie - Not to be outdone by the Beyoncé’s and fake baby bumps, take over this Halloween weekend wearing, well, we're having trouble describing this outfit. Let's put it this way: Nicki went to Toys 'R Us, gathered up all the colorful toys she could find, affixed them to her body and then topped it all off with big hair, a surgical mask and an ice cream cone necklace.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

Spotted - We love this fun frock Nicki was seen wearing during New York Fashion Week. Head to your local arts and crafts store and buy several bags of these furry poms. Glue them to the dress or shirt of your choice and add neon tights (the brighter, the better!) and wacky wedges. Now this type of wig might be hard to track down, but try long blonde tresses and pin curl, spray and go.(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

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Spotted - We love this fun frock Nicki was seen wearing during New York Fashion Week. Head to your local arts and crafts store and buy several bags of these furry poms. Glue them to the dress or shirt of your choice and add neon tights (the brighter, the better!) and wacky wedges. Now this type of wig might be hard to track down, but try long blonde tresses and pin curl, spray and go.(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

Walk on the Wild Side - Paws up! This look is super sexy and totally appropriate for trick-or-treating and the after party. A leopard-print swimsuit with hosiery and leopard booties will look hot, but you won’t steal the spotlight like Nicki unless you add the fleece animal hat, long blonde wig and Barbie necklace.Don't miss a minute of the Nicki Minaj takeover tonight on 106 & Park!  (Photo: David Bodrick/DMBJ/WENN.com)

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Walk on the Wild Side - Paws up! This look is super sexy and totally appropriate for trick-or-treating and the after party. A leopard-print swimsuit with hosiery and leopard booties will look hot, but you won’t steal the spotlight like Nicki unless you add the fleece animal hat, long blonde wig and Barbie necklace.(Photo: David Bodrick/DMBJ/WENN.com)