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With the spookiest night of the year behind us we’ve scoured the web to find the best in celebrity Halloween costumes for 2013. From a foam wrecking ball to a human sized furry backpack, many grappled with how to make a Miley Cyrus costume unique, but Paris Hilton and Kelly Ripa went for classic VMA Miley complete with tongue, foam finger and silver bodysuit. Meanwhile, Miley Cyrus herself traded controversy for controversy with a spot on remake of Lil Kim’s racy red carpet look from the 1999 VMAs.

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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