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Halloween Guide 2014

Grave
Expect
ations

Photos by Allen Chiu | Staff Photographer. Styling by Jackie Frere and Lindsay Dawson. Makeup by Beth Fritzinger.

Pulp took classic Halloween costumes and updated them with a college twist. Each costume is do-it-yourself and can be made within 10 minutes. They can be as simple as ripping up a white T-shirt or making a quick trip to Salvation Army. These costumes are easy and creepy, and will help you have a stress-free Halloweekend.


Models: Vampire Sean Lamble, Grim Reaper Simon Abranowicz, Shining Twins Maya Champion, Natalia Forsey, Zombie Nina Bracey

Vam-
pire

Essentials

  • White collared shirt
  • Black pants
  • Black shoes
  • Black pullover

Tips

Choose a black pullover with a popped collar to emphasize the creepy vampire look.

The Makeup

Shining
Twins

Essentials

  • Nightgown
  • White kneehigh socks
  • Black shoes
  • Pink ribbon

Tips

Choose your partner wisely. The more similar you two look, the better the costume will be.

1

Step one:

Purchase a nightgown from a thrift shop and cut the excess material so the gown hits a few inches above the knee.

2

Step two:

Use a paintbrush or your hands to spread red paint on the nightgown. Spread out the paint to make the blood stains look real.

3

Step three:

Measure the pink ribbon around your waist and cut. Leave extra room to tie a big bow in front.

4

Step four:

White knee-high socks and black boots complete the twins' look. You can also substitute the boots with black ballerina flats.

The Makeup

Zom-
bie

Essentials

  • Leggings or jean shorts
  • Combat boots
  • White T-shirt
  • Scissors

Tips

To get a realistic undead look, drag the paint mixture across the shirt with your fingers instead of a brush.

1

Step one:

Grab an old white T-shirt from your closet.

2

Step two:

Take a pair of scissors and grab a handful of the shirt. Make small incisions with the scissors and rip the holes with your hands.

3

Step three:

Add the red paint to the shirt with your hands. Make sure to spread blood on the entire shirt.

The Makeup

Grim
Reaper

Essentials

  • Black pants
  • Black shoes
  • Black hoodie
  • Black socks

The Makeup