By Francesca Claybrook
Halloween is fast approaching and you don’t have a costume for that fabulous party/Halloween parade/handing out candy? No worries – BellaVitaStyle is here to give you ideas and help you outfit yourself like your favorite style icons and celebrities.
Rachel Zoe: Stylist to the stars Rachel Zoe has become something of a fashion icon herself, and her distinctive look is easy to replicate for Halloween this year. Start the look off with a flowing caftan (to be really authentic, you can even get a Zoe-designed caftan – try this one from her QVC line!) Add sky-high heels, and make sure to accessorize with some fun jewelry, like chunky bracelets or bangles. Top everything off with an RZ essential: oversized sunglasses. Finally, if you believe the rumors going around that Zoe is pregnant, try finishing your costume off with a baby bump. There will be plenty of room in the caftan! (And special bonus – this outfit can easily double as an Olsen twin.)
Lady Gaga: Guys, this one stumped me. I mean, there are so many possibilities, but how do you recreate a coat made of Kermit the frog without committing mass atrocities against many Kermit dolls, or create a dress made entirely of meat without turning into a walking health hazard? So here are my tips for a toned-down Gaga look. You need a hair bow (try Amazon), and of course blonde hair to go with it if you’re not blonde already (Amazon again). Then, add some classic Ray Ban Wayfarers (or a less expensive alternative) and dress yourself head to toe in white (preferably with some ridiculous shoes!) So it’s not Gaga at her most extravagant, but really – would you want to walk around in a dress made of bubbles all night?
Kim Kardashian: Dressing up as Ms. K is simple – a short dress (try this one-shouldered number from Forever 21, or better yet, invest in one of the dresses the Kardashian sisters designed for Bebe), platform heels (these, from Target, are only $33!), and accessories – think a big bag and equally big sunglasses. Bonus points if you can find two other girls to round out the Kardashian sister trio!
Snooki: Duh. To be Snooki herself, there’s really only one necessity – a bumpit. But to round out the look, make sure you don’t leave home without leggings and Uggs. And as a bonus, if you’re having trouble with the bumpit, just throw on a trucker hat! If you want to go all out, make sure you get yourself some Ed Hardy gear and a male friend with great abs.
Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly: Want some classic chic for Halloween this year? Get the ultimate style icon’s iconic Breakfast at Tiffany’s look with just a few simple pieces – a classic black dress, a chunky necklace, elbow-length gloves, and a tiara. And the good news, these accessories are inexpensive, and some can be worn every day, not just on Halloween. That necklace would look amazing with a plain t-shirt too!