FASHION Magazine

See our Kate Middleton costume tips »

By Ashleigh Forster

As one of the most talked about and photographed women in the world, this Halloween costume will definitely get you some serious attention. The Duchess of Cambridge is known for her chic-yet-relatable style, which makes dressing the part a little bit like mastering a uniform: dress + sensible shoes + perfect, bouncy curls = Kate Middleton.

Sure, you may not be getting ready for your evening out from a suite in Kensington Palace or be escorted home by a prince, but a girl can dream. At the very least, you get to pretend that the rest of the Halloween party has been put together for your enjoyment. Give your commoner friends a royal wave for us!

See other fashionable costume ideas: MILEY CYRUS | RIHANNA | BEYONCÉ | KIMYE | LANA DEL REY | MARC JACOBS | KRISTEN STEWART | NICKI MINAJ | KATY PERRY | ANNA DELLO RUSSO | MICK AND BIANCA JAGGER | ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

See our Miley Cyrus costume tips »

There’s no doubt that FASHION’s cover girl will inspire many a Halloween costume this year. (Case in point: Never one to back down from a flashy wardrobe opportunity, Paris Hilton already dressed like Miley over the weekend.) With her short bleached hair, multiple tattoos and signature tongue-out expression, Miley Cyrus’s look is an easy one to cop for Halloween, but definitely not one for the faint of heart.

Day-to-day, Miley works a fierce look of crop tops, short shorts and high heels but it’s the look she wore during her MTV Video Music Awards performance that is instantly recognizable. Just pile your hair in pigtail buns on the top of your head and you’re all set! From bikinis to flatforms, we break down Miley’s costume in five easy steps.

See other fashionable costume ideas: RIHANNA | BEYONCÉ | KIMYE | LANA DEL REY | MARC JACOBS | KRISTEN STEWART | NICKI MINAJ | KATY PERRY | ANNA DELLO RUSSO | MICK AND BIANCA JAGGER | ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

See our Rihanna costume tips »

We can’t refresh our Instagrams fast enough to follow Rihanna on her world tour and the OTT getups she packs in her suitcase. As if there was any doubt that RiRi is one of the most stylish women on the planet, she recently starred in A$AP Rocky’s video for “Fashion Killa,” a song about a girl who “ball until she fall, that means she shop ’til she drop.”

While RiRi takes the term “fashion chameleon” to the next level, there is one item she never leaves home without: her swagger. Whether you choose Sexy Rihanna, Tomboy Rihanna, Goth Rihanna or all of the above for your costume, you’d better make sure you’ve got the attitude to match. From safety-pin jewellery to bodycon minis, here’s how to get your own Rihanna look this Halloween.

See other fashionable costume ideas: BEYONCÉ | KIMYE | LANA DEL REY | MARC JACOBS | KRISTEN STEWART | NICKI MINAJ | KATY PERRY | ANNA DELLO RUSSO | MICK AND BIANCA JAGGER | ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

See our Beyoncé costume tips »

Beyoncé has yet to announce a release date for her next single or album (December rumours, please be true!) but from the Super Bowl to the Mrs. Carter Show world tour, she dominated 2013. Meaning: you can take your pick of Beyoncé moments when planning a Halloween costume. Who runs the world? Ghouls!

While there’s a virtually unlimited number of Beyoncé looks to copy for Halloween, only the most craft-talented should try to duplicate her Rubin Singer iguana-leather bodysuit or super-sparkly fringed Pucci tour minidress. Instead, embrace the art of accessorizing and take on one of Beyonce’s more iconic looks from the year: her football-themed cover shoot for GQ. Hey, if you’re going to show some skin, Halloween is the night to do it. From the delicate body chain to the borrowed-from-the-boys cut off jersey, we break down Beyoncé’s look in 6 easy costume steps.

See other fashionable costume ideas: KIMYE | LANA DEL REY | MARC JACOBS | KRISTEN STEWART | NICKI MINAJ | KATY PERRY | ANNA DELLO RUSSO | MICK AND BIANCA JAGGER | ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

The spookiest night of the year has arrived and with the help of hurricane Sandy on the East Coast, it’s even creepier than normal. But what would a Halloween be without listening to Michael Jackson’s Thriller or doing the Monster Mash (or the Monthter Mathsh)? Not a real Halloween, that’s for sure. Because we’re basically […]

The post The Halloween Playlist: We’re helping you stay spooky all night long with 10 zombie-ready songs appeared first on FASHION Magazine.

See our blogger-inspired Halloween costume guide »

If you don’t have your Halloween costume yet, it’s safe to say that you are a major procrastinator. Because we may just be guilty of the same offense from time to time, we’re here to lend a helping hand and come up with some final costume ideas for tomorrow’s Halloween festivities. To make it (relatively) easy, we’ve plucked inspiration from some of the most recognizable faces that we see every day, fashion and style bloggers BryanBoy, Man Repeller’s Leandra Medine, Tavi Gevinson, I Want I Got’s Anita Clarke and the Beckerman sisters.

The best part of dressing up like a blogger for Halloween? Your costume shouldn’t require many extra purchases, and you can take fashion risks with styling that you might not be inclined to try regularly. Whether you want to sport Mickey Mouse ears like BryanBoy or an oversized pair of sunglasses á la Anita Clarke, these costumes are as easy as pie.

View by blogger: ANITA CLARKE | LEANDRA MEDINE | BRYANBOY | TAVI GEVINSON | BECKERMAN SISTERS

See the step-by-step Suri Cruise costume guide»

TGIF, folks! We’ve spent our week finding simple and super awesome (if we do say so ourselves) costume ideas from Marc Jacobs to Kristen Stewart every day all week, and on Fridays, we wear pink (we know the line is technically Wednesday, but work with us here). And more pink than your eyes can probably handle, because today’s edition of Halloween costumes is all about dressing like the most stylish child in Hollywood, Miss Suri Cruise.

There’s a fine line that those who attempt this costume will tread and it’s between looking like an actual child or like an adult with a weird pink obsession. Suri pulls this look off because, she’s six, so it is essential for this costume to be complimented by a tiny kids purse (stuffed with candy), an oversized teddy bear and minimal makeup. Bonus points will be awarded to those who can convince someone to carry them around like a child.

See other fashionable costume ideas: KIMYE | LANA DEL REY | MARC JACOBS | KRISTEN STEWART | NICKI MINAJ | KATY PERRY | ANNA DELLO RUSSO | MICK AND BIANCA JAGGER | ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

See our step-by-step Kimye costume guide »

Let the costume scramble continue! If you’re going out this weekend dressed as someone you’re not, chances are you’re pulling together and crafting like crazy. We’ve been here for you all week with Lana Del Rey, Marc Jacobs, and Kristen Stewart and now, what we can only assume will be a homerun this Halloween: Kimye.

Yup, that’s right, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian (couple costume alert!). As with most of our ingenious costume ideas, the combo look is simple and easy to find on a short notice. For Kim it’s all about the beauty and the booty—clothing should be as tight as humanly possible (butt padding for bonus points) and natural eyelashes need to be hidden by the most aggressively long pair of fakes possible. For Kanye, keep it in leather and keep it in black—leather pants with a Givenchy Rottweiler Tee are the keys to keeping up with Yeezy. Hold hands everywhere you go and gaze deep into each other’s eyes, because after all, it’s love, you guys.

See other fashionable costume ideas: LANA DEL REY | MARC JACOBS | KRISTEN STEWART | NICKI MINAJ | KATY PERRY | ANNA DELLO RUSSO | MICK AND BIANCA JAGGER | ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

See our step-by-step Lana Del Rey costume guide »

There are seven days until all hollow’s eve and if our suggestions for becoming Kristen Stewart or Marc Jacobs weren’t enough for you, today we bring you the easiest Lana Del Rey costume possible.

To truly become the sultry songstress, this look is all about volume. Who would Lana Del Rey be without the poutiest pout around and biggest hair on the block? Just another gal, that’s who. So keep your shorts small, your t-shirt tied in a knot, your hair huge and you’ve got the look. Or, to make it super legit, add a biker gang to emulate her latest video.

See other fashionable costume ideas: MARC JACOBS | KRISTEN STEWART | NICKI MINAJ | KATY PERRY | ANNA DELLO RUSSO | MICK AND BIANCA JAGGER | ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

See our step-by-step Marc Jacobs costume guide »

Next up on our Fashionable DIY costume series, is a one Marc Jacobs. The mastermind known for creating trends with Warholian tendencies at Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton, is known for taking the same approach to his body and style.

Enter, the costume idea. Marc wore a bright pink Lacoste dress to Louis Vuitton – Marc Jacobs: The Exhibition in March, which showed off his toned body (seriously, he’s so fit) and some of his cartoon inspired tattoos. We’re not saying to get matching permanent tattoos, but here’s a good opportunity to grab your most artistic pal and let them doodle all over you for one night of the year. From Spongebob Square Pants to the Simpson’s character drawn after him, you’ll be sporting by far the most fashion genius look of the night.

See other fashionable costume ideas: KRISTEN STEWART | NICKI MINAJ | KATY PERRY | ANNA DELLO RUSSO | MICK AND BIANCA JAGGER | ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

See our step-by-step Kristen Stewart costume guide »

Today marks the unofficial start to the “what are you dressing up as for Halloween?” question period. Since we’d hate to leave you without a clue, we’re here with another week full of fashionable and culturally relevant costumes to leading up to the spookiest night of the year.

To kick things off, we’d thought we’d go topical and select Kristen Stewart post break-up scandal. She made her first appearance post-scandal in the Toronto Pearson International Airport decked out in Robert Pattinson’s old clothing (because the only thing better than wearing your boyfriend’s oversized wears, is wearing your very publicly wounded heartthrob ex boyfriend’s wears). The look is simple to replicate, all you need is some boyfriend gear and a dismayed look of disappointment glued to your face. There’s no need to pretend to be her character Bella when her current life offers more entertainment.

See other fashionable costume ideas: NICKI MINAJ | KATY PERRY | ANNA DELLO RUSSO | MICK AND BIANCA JAGGER | ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Today’s the big day—but it’s not too late to pull a costume together for Halloween. Throughout last week we brought you how-to guides for some very fashionable costumes: Karl Lagerfeld, Katy Perry, Mick and Bianca Jagger, Anna Dello Russo, Nicki Minaj, and the cast of Rocky Horror Picture Show.

If you already dressed up this weekend, we want to see your Halloween pictures! Did you go as a fashion icon, a celebrity, or something else? Share your costume with us on Facebook and Twitter! Happy Halloween!

Find out how to dress as Nicki Minaj »
Find out how to dress as Anna Dello Russo »
Find out how to dress as Mick and Bianca Jagger »
Find out how to dress as Katy Perry »
Find out how to dress as Karl Lagerfeld »
Find out how to dress as a Rocky Horror character »