FINN, REY, AND BB-8
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Major moments: Following the record-breaking box office run of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, sci-fi fans began experimenting with intricate cosplays inspired by the series's seventh installment. One particular group costume, a family dressed as Finn, Rey, and a baby BB-8, stole hearts when it swept the internet, and it is the perfect inspiration for a family-friendly Halloween get-up.
How to create it at home: If your family wants to try this costume, pick up these things:
Layers of beige clothing
Brown boots
A futuristic-looking staff
White and orange kids' clothes
A toy lightsaber or ray gunFinn's costume requires a brown leather jacket and a weapon, while Rey's is more dependent on layers of sand-colored fabric, three hair buns, and a staff. Little BB-8 can be dressed in white and orange to achieve the robot's adorable effect! Get the full Finn, Rey, and BB-8 tutorial here.
Honorable mentions: Another huge Star Wars trend this Halloween will be Kylo Ren, whose distinctive red lightsaber and all-black outfit are easy to replicate with typical wardrobe staples and household products.
HARLEY QUINN
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Major moments: Eccentric Suicide Squad front runner Harley Quinn was the most talked-about part of the film, which was one of the most profitable movies of the Summer. After raking in $300 million at the box office, Suicide Squad became a bona fide part of 2016's pop culture; specifically, Harley Quinn's daring look and quirky attitude made her appealing to a broad group of women. We saw countless cosplayers emulate Harley’s look at Comic-Con International and other cosplay events, which usually indicates Halloween costume trends months in advance, and makeup tutorials inspired by the character are all over YouTube. We're anticipating Harley-ween being a popular movement come Oct. 31.
How to create it at home: Are you hoping to celebrate Harley-ween? Here's what you'll need:
Blue and pink makeup
Hair ties for pigtails
Red and blue shorts
A tattered white t-shirt
Fishnet stockings
Boots
A choker necklace, like this one ($14)You can buy replicas of Harley's clothes at stores like Hot Topic, but if you want to create your own version, you can. The key factors to a Harley Quinn costume are colorful pigtails, a baseball bat, pink and blue makeup, and tattered clothes over fishnet stockings. Get the full Harley Quinn tutorial here.
Honorable mentions: The solo Harley costume reigns supreme due to its ease, but creating group, couples, or even family costumes that incorporate other Suicide Squad characters (such as the Joker or Enchantress) will also prove popular this Halloween.
SNAPCHAT FILTERS
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Major moments: Since Snapchat debuted face-altering filters in Fall 2015, they've quickly become a staple in millennials' daily lives. The Snapchat platform is hugely popular among the POPSUGAR audience — related stories have garnered over 120 million views since last Halloween! Prepare to see plenty of adorable puppy faces, flower crowns, and wide-eyed faces with "rainbow puke" during your 2016 celebrations.
How to create it at home: If you want to bring your favorite Snapchat filter to life, you'll need:
Several colors of felt
Headbands
Scissors
Wooden kebab skewers or popsicle sticks
A hot glue gunTo achieve the puppy filter, simply create felt cutouts of puppy ears and features, add the ears to headbands, attach the nose to your own, then hold up a tongue using a small wooden stick. Get the full Snapchat Filter tutorial here.
Honorable mentions: Millennials will also gravitate toward emoji-inspired costumes this Halloween, proving yet again that it's way better to communicate with modern-day hieroglyphs than with real words. Emoji are a vital part of teens,' 20-somethings,' and 30-somethings' communication styles, and many tech-savvy folks have a "spirit emoji" to emulate. They're easy to replicate with everyday items like red dresses or sunglasses, so emoji will hop off your iPhone screen and into the real world on Oct. 31.
GHOSTBUSTERS
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Major moments: Who you gonna call for the perfect Halloween costume? Ghostbusters! The female reboot provided images of strong women on the big screen and earned $46 million during its opening weekend. Ideal for group costumes, family get-ups, or even solo outfits, the iconic uniform is an easy, recognizable costume that will delight fans young and old.
How to create it at home: To emulate a Ghostbuster, you should grab these things:
A khaki jumpsuit, like this one ($308)
A backpack
Gloves
Boots
Toy guns (we spray-painted Super Soakers)
A Ghostbusters symbol cutoutDon your all-tan outfit, gloves, boots, and belt. Top it all off with a cutout of the Ghostbusters symbol, grab your "proton pack," and you're ready to kick some paranormal booty. Get the full Ghostbusters tutorial here.
Honorable mentions: It seems that the '80s is going to take Halloween by storm, because runaway Netflix hit Stranger Things will definitely inspire plenty of costumes this year. And other 2016 blockbuster films that work perfectly for group costumes include Zootopia and Finding Dory, so you can expect to see plenty of kids donning their Disney and Pixar best when they ring your doorbell for candy.
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