Today we're discussing Halloween for The Hipster Youth or how to look scary and cool. We've filtered through all the conventional (read ugly) costumes to compile fresh, on trend but horrifically terrifying looks to sport on the ghostliest night of nights. Baby let's go:
Salvador Dali
Can't say I'm a huge fan of his work but I am a huge fan of his mustache. To achieve this look, get some black crepe paper, moisten it with flour and water, shape as per the image above and leave to dry. Not really sure how to attach to your face but you'll work something out of course. Otherwise, you can simply draw it on with black eyeliner. Not convinced? Chuck on a suit, grab some white fabric and paint clocks onto each piece then drape over your shoulders and down your body to achieve the classic Persistence of Memory look. Don't forget your walking stick and cheesy Catalan accent. BUT THIS ISN'T SCARY? Dali died of heart failure, so pick up a sheep heart from your local butcher and attach to your suit. Happy?Elton John
Hello. We have The Lion King soundtrack on the computer in store so I know what I'm talking about. Plus Mr John loves to dress up so pay homage to this passion and replicate the great man himself. Check out the above look - just grab a pair of old sunnies, wire 'em up in the above style, flatten your hair, invest in a polyester shirt, some flares and even platform shoes if you're feeling brave. To make your outfit super legendary paint a piano onto some cardboard and wear over your shoulder. The man liked a bit of sparkle too so feel free to trim your gear with prefab sequin fabric. BUT THIS ISN'T SCARY? Relax! Take a moment to read these lyrics from John's beautiful opening track Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding from his outstanding album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road:Oh it doesn't seem a year ago/ To this very day/ You said I'm sorry honey/ If I don't change the pace/I can't face another day/ And love lies bleeding in my hand
That's seriously sad stuff kids. Use red paint of even fake blood to ensure your hands appear to be bleeding. Then paint bleeding love hearts over your outfit and put on your sad face all night. This outfit is so deep that only the truly alternative/musically educated will really grasp the concept of your costume. Epic.
Harold Holt
What's cooler than parliament? Nothing! For those of you who don't know Harold Holt was an Australian Prime Minister with a penchant for ocean swimming. BUT THIS ISN'T SCARY? But it is! He mysteriously went missing during one of his dips. No one knows how Mr Holt died but there are a variety of conspiracy theories going around - so choose your own adventure! Was he abducted by aliens? If you think so, use wire to attach a UFO to your swimming cossie and make sure it appears to be hovering above your humanly head. Was it a Chinese Submarine that collected him mid swim and whisked him back to their mainland? You think yes? Then get plenty of cardboard and make a little submarine to walk around in all night. Don't forget the Chinese flags! Or was it just a little sharky with an empty tummy? Tuck one of your arms into your tee and add some lovely bite marks to the sleeve plus don't forget to create gashes and slashes elsewhere on your tasty body.Oooooh! Shakin' in me booties,
Comeback Kid
P.S. For our OS readers here's a taste of Australian humor: to commemorate Mr Holt's death a swimming pool was named after him. No joke. Ha! Oh, it's also a fabulous example of Brutalist Architecture.
