So you’re completely out of time and struggling to find a good DIY option for Halloween? Don’t worry, you got this. We dove into our closets to find quick and easy costumes to please all manner of costume and cosplay enthusiasts! Look no further. Easily one of the most terrorizing characters of all, evil takes a human form in Regina George.
How do I even begin to explain Regina George?
Wait, you didn’t think I meant this costume, did you? If you have all of that in your closet, you are already one of the hardcore girls and clearly don’t need my help. Move along, lovely! We’re going for something a little more obscure, but sure to get some recognition!
There is a good chance you have every single one of these items hanging out in the back of your closet already, waiting to be paired together and put to good use!
Pull a brightly colored bra (preferably purple, but any color will do) from your closet and pair it with a black skirt. Now grab one of those white essential tank tops, because we’re going to sacrifice it to the Halloween gods today. It’s for the greater good.
Like all girls of the early aughts, Regina George favored bright white eye shadow, a little bit of mascara, and a LOT of pink lip gloss. The shinier the better, because that was totally the style back then. Grab a blonde wig, or rock your natural style, since this look is iconic on it’s own. Simply cut two holes in the bra area, slip on your basic black high heels and strut, girl.
With all the pop culture references, everyone will get your costume, and if you don’t own any of the items, it can be made for less than 20 dollars! Want to take this costume to the next level? Grab a pink binder from a bargain store, scribble “Burn Book” on the front, and give it some lipstick love. But don’t be surprised if you see some whispering behind your back. They’re just trying to make “fetch” happen.
Planning on making this costume? Doing some other DIY awesome? Want to check out the rest of our BOO-It-Yourself Halloween Costumes and Decor? Show me all your spook-tacular creations on Twitter @SubCultured or come party like its 1599 in our Discord server! When you’re done, wind down with Ten Family Friendly Halloween Movies to help lull the kiddos into a candy coma! Afterward, you can set the mood with Five Albums to Flesh Out Your Halloween Playlist and huddle under the covers with Netflix and Chilling – Halloween Movie Edition.
With Halloween around the corner, we dove into our closets to find quick and easy costumes to please all manner of costume and cosplay enthusiasts! Want to bring out your inner witch without getting lost in the plethora of generic options at costume shops? Perfect!
Our focus today is on one of the many iterations of the Evil Queen in different media. Specifically, the snarky minx with a heart of gold, Regina Mills from Once Upon A Time.
Skirt | Top | Shrug | Gloves | Shoes | Lips | Nails
The key to portraying Regina’s Evil Queen attire is to shop as if you are headed in to the Matrix, and add lots of classically witchy elements.
Regina as the Evil Queen has a lot of detailing to her garments, so we opted to go with a two piece lace skirt and top combo, which can be doubled as a simple staple in your wardrobe outside of Halloween. Now that your base is out of the way, add a few small details we found at Party City, like satin gloves and a Victorian shrug. If you’re not a Halloween store fan, similar and more subtle items can be made or purchased from Etsy. Just like Regina’s attention to detail when casting spells, we didn’t want to overlook the shoes just because they wouldn’t be seen and chose a simple suede bootie with large cutouts.
When she is running around as Storybrooke’s mayor, Regina’s everyday lipstick is MAC Capricious with a Plum lip liner, however the Evil Queen requires something a little more devious. We chose NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Palais Royale and added the finishing touch of Essie’s Wicked nail polish, an extra dark wine color. Don’t forget a smoky eye and some false lashes!
Taking your Evil Queen costume to the next level? Grab a red apple, or better yet, hang around the candy apple tray at any party and offer them to guests! Not wanting to find a ton of different pieces? That’s okay, too! Our friend OMGlitzy crafted an awesome tutorial using a Halloween costume as a base, with some great personal touches. Head over to her blog to see her wonderfully detailed process!
Planning on making this costume? Doing some other DIY awesome? Want to check out the rest of our BOO-It-Yourself Halloween Costumes and Decor? Show me all your spook-tacular creations on Twitter @SubCultured or come party like its 1599 in our Discord server! When you’re done, wind down with Ten Family Friendly Halloween Movies to help lull the kiddos into a candy coma! Afterward, you can set the mood with Five Albums to Flesh Out Your Halloween Playlist and huddle under the covers with Netflix and Chilling – Halloween Movie Edition.
With the recent success of The Hunger Games movie, ladies everywhere are looking for more wearable styles inspired by their favorite badass huntress, Katniss Everdeen! To answer that demand, I’ve taken quotes directly from the books and applied them to styles that will make you feel like a tribute yourself! May the odds be ever in your favor in these outfits!
Hunting Outfit
“I swing my legs off the bed and slide into my hunting boots. Supple leather that has molded to my feet. I pull on trousers, a shirt, tuck my long dark braid up into a cap and grab my forage bag.”
Shirt: Mossimo Scoop Neck Tee in Heather Gray – 8.00 at Target
Pants: 1969 Bootcut Jeans in Medium Tint – 44.62 at GAP
Boots: White Mountain Loon Riding Boots in Black – 49.95 at DSW
Hat: Washed Military Hat in Army Olive – 13.99 at Sears
Bag: Military Tote Shoulder Bag S9 – 28.51 on Ebay.com
Reaping Day:
“To my surprise, my mother has laid out one of her own lovely dresses for me. A soft blue thing with matching shoes.”
Dress: Belted Shirtdress in Blue – 14.50 at Forever 21
Flats: Orlena Canvas Flat in Grey – 19.00 at Target
Dress: Darling Slate Blue Dress – 45.00 at Lulus.com
Heels: Audrey Brooke Marian Suede Pump in Grey – 59.95 at DSW
Interview Dress:
“Because my dress, oh, my dress is entirely covered in reflective precious gems, red and yellow and white with bits of blue that accent the tips of the flame design. The slightest movement gives the impression that I am engulfed in tongues of fire.”
Can we all just take a moment to lament the fact that the Tributes in the blockbuster movie of the same name, The Hunger Games, were NOT dolled up in Capitol-worthy couture and looked more like they were heading to Junior Prom? No wonder the Sponsor gifts were few and far between. Since this style of clothing is nearly impossible to find, not to mention unaffordable, here is my alternative to Katniss’ interview dress for the film and the one I wanted to see her wear the most, from Georgio Armani’s 2010 Fall Haute Couture line. You can’t tell me that this wouldn’t work better than that drab orange monstrosity. I get that they were going for “affordable,” but that is not what I envisioned from the Capitol.
Arena Outfit:
“Cinna has no say in my outfit, does not even know what will be in the package, but he helps me dress in my undergarments, simple tawny pants, light green blouse, sturdy brown belt, and thin, hooded black jacket that falls to my thighs. The boots…are better than I could have hoped for. Soft leather not unlike my ones at home. I think I’m finished when Cinna pulls the gold Mockingjay pin from his pocket.”
Top: Racerback Ribbed Tank in Olive – 4.50 at Forever 21
Pants: Linen-Blend Cargos in Shining Armor – 25.00 at Old Navy
Jacket: Hooded Rain Anorak in Black – 34.99 at Target
Boots: White Mountain Loon Riding Boots in Taupe – 49.99 at DSW.com
Belt: Basic Leather Belt in Brown – 16.50 at OldNavy.com
Pin: Mockingjay Prop Rep Pin – 11.34 on Amazon.com
Backpack: Targus Sport Backpack – 5.95 on Ebay.com
Games Recap Dress/”Innocent Dress”:
“Cinna comes in with what appears to be an unassuming yellow dress across his arms. I am still the ‘Girl on Fire.’ In this dress, I give the illusion of wearing candlelight. I look, very simply, like a girl. A young one.”
Dress: Tiers of Joy Yellow Lace Dress – 42.00 at Lulu’s
Shoes: Glittered Sandal – 10.50 at Charlotte Russe
Hair: Silver Arrow Headband – 23.00 by Bellamantra on Etsy.com
Face: Benefit Moon Beam Luminous Complexion Enhancer – 26.00 at Sephora
Victor Interview Dress:
“When Cinna comes in, he shoos them out and dresses me in a white, gauzy dress and pink shoes. Then he personally adjusts my makeup until I seem to radiate a soft, rosy glow.”
Dress: O’Neil Honalula White Gauzy Dress – 39.95 at Zumiez
Shoes: Qupid Tanya Kitten Pumps in Blush – 25.00 at Lulu’s
Face: Too Faced Caribbean in a Compact in Snow Bunny – 29.00 at Sephora
Lips: Dior Addict Lip Glow – 30.00 at Sephora
That’s it for Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games! Which fictional hero would you like us to tackle next? As always, if you try out any of these styles yourself, show us in the comments or via Twitter and Facebook!