Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. I usually plan my costume months in advance. But this year, I couldn’t think of any ideas… until I was invited to a villains party. My best friend, Katie, was visiting from Boston so we headed straight from the airport to Michaels to gather materials for afternoon of DIY costume making.
I’ve always wanted to be Poison Ivy. But after Kim Kardashian wore the costume I decided to wait a few years. This weekend was my chance. Katie and I decided to alternate being Poison Ivy and Catwoman for two parties over the weekend. The great thing about swapping costumes is you can majorly save on sharing the investment pieces, like a wig, which was our most expensive splurge.
For catwoman, both of us bought this faux leather jumpsuit from Forever 21. At $30 it was way less expensive than a boxed costume! We then shared a mask, ears, gloves and whip from a costume store. I decided to do lace accents to make it more fashionable. I added red lips and boots and an Express belt (on sale!) from my closet and voila! Catwoman arrived.
For Poison Ivy, as I mentioned, the wig was our biggest splurge. But buying a nicer one makes a huge difference. The rest of the outfit was pretty inexpensive. I used an old Topshop dress and cut off one sleeve. Katie bought a $6 cami dress from H&M. Then we glued on individual ivy leaves from Michaels with E6000 (best glue ever!). I added gold and green glitter to the leaves for more definition. Then we put a few leaves on the gloves and swiped on some green eyeshadow. You could also do a green mask for more of a villainous look.
Photos by Felix Foto
What are you planning to be this Halloween?
Werk it. Both look great. I’m going to be Sharknado =) Wish me luck. Delving into DIY waters starting tomorrow.
Sounds fun! Good luck 🙂
These are awesome! Especially poison ivy! Great job! 😉
xo
Jen
http://belledecouture.com
Thank you!
Where did you purchase the wig for poison ivy?
At a wig shop on Hollywood Boulevard
Wow! I don’t want to sound like a weirdo but gosh Sydne you look so hot in here! Catwoman is so your thing, love it!
Cee. ♥
Code Overdressed
Lol thanks Cee!
OMG! How smoking hot you too. not many could carry that suit that well!
You’re so sweet, thanks!
LOVING both looks! Sounds like fun was had by all, too!
Thanks! Yes, very fun 🙂
Sydne, these are so AWESOME. It’s sexy without over the top, and I just love the leather get up.
xx
Lindsay
Thanks so much Lindsay!
Cute! My friend actually did the poison Ivy one!
xo,
Melissa
MissyOnMadison.com
You look hot as Catwoman! Hope you both have a fun Halloween.
Great idea!!
Have a wonderful day.
Love,
Sofia
stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com
Amazing. Love the cat eye mask!
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OMG! How smoking hot you too. not many could carry that suit that well!