5 Last Minute DIY Halloween Costumes

With Halloween just a week away, the Halloween parties, bar crawls, and other festivities are taking place this weekend (and obviously on Halloween).  If you're just not that into Halloween or dropped the ball on planning out a costume, I'm here to hopefully help you out with 5 easy last-minute Halloween costumes (plus some throwback photos for your enjoyment).  Since I tend to be on the more thrifty side of the spectrum, I'm a huge fan of costumes re-purposing things you already own or purchasing things you would wear again.

1.  Audrey Hepburn.  There are a few roads you could take with this option.

The first would be the classic Audrey as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's.  

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Black dress (or black fitted top with a black skirt), black elbow length gloves, statement necklace and bracelet with pearls and rhinestones, oversized cat-eye sunglasses, topped off with a tiara.

Me as Audrey:
I loved this costume so much that I wore it multiple times.

1.5.  The second option would be Audrey as Jo Stockton in Funny Face.  Long sleeve black top, cropped black pants, black loafers and you're set.

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So technically this was two costume options but since it's the same person, we'll say that's one of the five last-minute costume options :)

2.  A witch.  Although it may be a little over-done and generic, it's a freaking spooky classic!  

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Throw on a black dress or if you happen to have anything with bell-sleeves (v. popular right now), it totally adds to the witchcraft vibe.  Run to Target, grab a $3 witch hat, maybe a skull, black crow decor, or broomstick to carry around and BAM!  You're a witch.

3.  A scarecrow.

If you own a plaid button-down shirt, this is a piece of cake...or should I say fun-size candy?  Costume essentials are a flannel button-down, floppy hat, distressed jeans (or really whatever bottoms you want...overalls would be great as well), and a dollar store fall floral to add some foliage to the look.  For the makeup, I used a coral color lipstick I had, black eyeliner, iridescent eyeshadow (or highlighter) to add the doll-like glow, and just used inspiration from searching "Scarecrow Costume DIY" on Pinterest.

4.  4-Eyes.

The only 2-minute Halloween costume I've ever come up with and is great if you're really in a bind...I forgot about a Halloween get-together until very last minute and already had googly-eyes for a costume I was making for the real Halloween party.  Slapped two googly-eyes on the black shirt I was wearing and called the costume "4-Eyes".

5.  Rosie the Riveter.

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Nothing screams "Girl Power" quite like the classic image of Rosie the Riveter does.  This iconic feminist costume is effortless, requiring only your favorite jeans, a chambray top, and red bandana.  You go, girl!

I'd love to know, what are you (or your kids) being for Halloween!?

♥ always

Allison

Five Things Friday

With Easter being this Sunday (already!?...I know, right?), this hoppin' Five Things Friday roundup is based on all things Easter.

Talk about an Easter brunch tablescape!  All the heart eyes over this natural rustic look from Bless'er House.  See the full post here:  Bless'er House / Easter Brunch Tablescape

How adorable are these DIY Peek-A-Boo Clothespin Eggs!?  I can't even handle it.

Get the DIY tutorial here:  One Little Project / Peek-a-boo Clothespin Eggs

I love the idea of having alternative Easter basket stuffers aside from candy.  This list of 75 Egg-cellent Non-Candy Easter Egg Fillers from Mommy Evolution has some great ideas and inspiration for more!

The dessert will be the talk of the town with these Lemon-White Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes.  Get the recipe here:  Kraft-Philadelphia / Lemon-White Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes

Easter dress?  Check.  This dress from asos is beautiful for an Easter brunch or luncheon.  Shop the dress here:  asos / New Look Summer Floral Midi Dress

♥ always
Allison

{whatever wednesday}

In honor of Cinco de Mayo tomorrow, everything on this {whatever wednesday} is related to celebrating the day.  Have a fun, wonderful, margarita drinking, taco eating filled fiesta!

{Literally me on Cinco de Mayo and every other day}

From a favorite Instagram account:  dogswhobrunch

{Etsy Find:  Fiesta Forever Wall Hanging}

{DIY:  Chocolate Cactus Lollipops}

{Dinner is Served:  Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas}

{No Cinco Celebration is ever complete without a little tequila:  Jalapeno Watermelon Margaritas}

{whatever wednesday}

{Namaste:  In the Treat of the Moment Yoga Mat}

{Pretty Home Things:  Faceted Gem Vases}

{Summer Party DIY:  Pom Pom Table Runner}

{Peanut Butter Lover's Dream:  Best Buckeye Brownies}

{Wednesday Wisdom}

{whatever wednesday}

{Must Have Bag:  ASOS Skinny Dip Exclusive Flamingo Cross Body Bag}

{Style Steal:  Pretty Pleats}

{Swimsuit Season Inspiration:  "A 'bikini body' is nothing but a body wearing a bikini"}

Wear whatever makes you feel confident.

{Pink Ladies:  Lawn Flamingo Doughnuts}

{Get Cookin':  Baja Fish Tacos}

{whatever wednesday}

Easter weekend is upon us!  Time to get ready for Easter brunch, Peeps, bunnies, chickies, bonnets and dresses, Starburst Jelly Beans, and my personal favorite:  the day after candy sale!  Also, I'm attending my FIRST Adult Easter Egg Hunt this year, which I'm pretty stoked about.  I'm sure there will be photos grammed and Snapchats a plenty, so you can follow the fun there.  I just started Snapchat for the 5th time, so you can follow me at flamingo314 if you're a Snapchatter as well.  I will warn you that I'm new, so my snapping skills are still at a beginner level.  On to this week's {whatever wednesday} of gold eggs, pretty pastel desserts, and Easter style libations.  Hippity hop, hope you have a wonderful Easter Weekend!

{Mixed Metal Eggs}

DIY Gold Leaf Eggs

DIY Time / Easter Egg Mania

{Robins' Egg:  Speckled Egg Cake}

{Peep Party:  Chocolate Peanut Butter Peeps Skillet S'mores}

{Peep Peep:  Easter Bunny Peeps Race Cars}

{After the Egg Hunt...or before:  Caramel Cadbury Egg Martini}

peace, love, sparkles and flamingos,

Allison

{whatever wednesday}

You're just in luck!  With tomorrow being St. Patrick's Day, this {whatever wednesday} is dedicated to celebrating the luck of the Irish.  Have a happy St. Patrick's Day and don't get pinched!

{Golden Token:  Shamrock Garland}

So cute, right?!

{Lucky Leprechaun:  DIY Pot of Gold}

{Irish Love:  Shamrock Irish Flag}

{Top o' the mornin' to ya:  Iced Whiskey Coffees with Whiskey Syrup and Whipped Cream}

{Irish Eats:  Reuben Waffle Fries}

{whatever wednesday}

This week's {whatever wednesday} 5 picks include stress relief and creativity for adults, a Super Bowl favorite, a hoppy Valentine DIY, a real gem of a clutch (that's currently 75% off), and the Mexican food lovers ideal tank.

{Pre-Order Now:  Vogue Coloring Book}

{Favorite Part of Super Bowl Sunday:  #SB50 #PepsiHalftime Show}

Image courtesy of Coldplay's Facebook

{Valentine's Day DIY for him:  I <3 You Beery Much}

{Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend:  Wishlisted Clutch from by Charlotte Olympia}

{Must Have Tank:  Burritos and Beer}

{whatever wednesday}

This week's 5 {whatever wednesday} include a real gem of a coffee table, a Target hack, Super Bowl Sunday game (so maybe the food and booze aren't the only things to look forward to), and some Mardi Gras fun!  Enjoy!

 {Dream Piece:  Gem Coffee Table}

i'll take the gold, please.

{Target Hack to Try NOW:  Faux Taxidermy with Florals}

{Super Bowl #SundayFunday: Game Day Bingo}

{Mardi Gras Party: King Cake Cheeseball}

{Mardi Gras Fun:  23rd Annual Beggin' Pet Parade}