COOL GIRL 101: LAST MINUTE HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
COOL GIRL 101: LAST MINUTE HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
BY: KENDALL MILLER
“PLEASE I’M A STAR! I’M A STAR!”
It’s what we’re all thinking and Pearl said it best. Halloween proves to be a stressful time of year for the cool girl, the combination of midterms and costume searching is a sort of one-two punch no one wants to deal with. Often it manifests in procrastination, whether it's with school or Halloween, neither one is easy. Spice Scottsdale is here to help take a load off, providing you with minimal effort costumes you can throw together with stuff from your closet, little accessories, and makeup looks that add a certain amount of interest and ‘za-za-zsu’ (we’re looking for it in all aspects of life aren’t we?).
ANIMAL KINGDOM COLLECTION:
The Animal Kingdom Collection is chic spins on classic costumes. We see them all the time right? The cat, the bunny, the bear and so on. Choosing other animals that don’t get to see too much of the lime light can help up your uniqueness for the holiday. It’s easy to go for what you know, but take this as a sign to spice it up this year. Swapping out the overdone corset and booty shorts combo for more interesting pieces helps to elevate your look and adds more clothes to your everyday-wear closet, it's a win win.
LADYBUG
Shop the Look - Polka Dot Dress, Wings, Mary Jane Heels, Antennae, Black & Gold Earrings, Lipstick, Red Blush
ZEBRA
Shop the Look - Black Bra, Sheer Maxi Skirt, Heart Necklace, Gold Ring Pack, Gold Body Chain, Brown Heels, Zebra Scarf (Hair or Bag accessory), Brown Purse
DEER
Shop the Look - Brown Micro Shorts, Off The Shoulder Top, Deer Headband, Liner, White Highlighter
CLASSIC CHARACTER COLLECTION:
Another category we all know and love.. classic characters! Think of your Disney princesses, your childhood idols, and the ever beautiful fairies we dreamed of emulating. Living out our princess dreams is what we have adult money for.. duh. For the following, we have tried to capture the magic we once awed at, without tipping the scale too far either way (i.e. kiddie vs ultra adult). The costumes below are built off the foundation of accessories like the flower stilettos and statement purses. This is a category that makes it so easy to have fun and rediscover forgotten items in your closet!
TINKERBELL
Shop the Look - Green Mini Dress, Flower Green Heels, Fairy Wings, Stud Pearl Earrings, Pointed Ear Cuffs, Gold Eyeshadow
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Shop The Look - Pink Tie Top, Pink Ruffle Skirt, Green and White Stockings, Pink Mary Janes, Gingham Purse
SNOW WHITE
Shop the Look - Yellow Corset, Navy Blue Skirt, Red Bow Headband, Apple Bag, Slingback Ballet Shoes, Lip Gloss, Eyeshadow Palette
ICON COLLECTION:
Not to be biased, but this collection is my favorite. Given the chance to mirror an icon you can be nothing short of iconic. Taking notes on the VS angels’ bouncy hair and effortless makeup is what I live for and this is a perfect time to put your fangirling to use. With the likes of David Bowie, a VS angel, and a legendary baseball guy (? don’t come for me, I’m not a sports expert), the world is your oyster. This category is a great way to put those statement pieces you bought, but never got the chance to wear, to good use (finally some bang for our buck).
VICTORIA'S SECRET ANGEL
Shop the Look - Corset Set, Red Stilettos, Baby Shorts, Gold Wings, Red Bow Necklace
DAVID BOWIE
Shop the Look - Micro Studded Shorts, Grey Top, Gold Earrings, Red Boots, Eyeshadow
BASEBALL LEGEND
Shop the Look - Bedazzled Jersey, Bloomers, Red Bra, White Tennis Shoes, World Series Ring, Fake Diamond Bracelet, Earrings
CATEGORICALLY UNIQUE COLLECTION:
An especially fun collection up next if you ask me. Some you may have seen before and some you might never have thought of, that’s why they're categorically unique. You can’t quite put your finger on it but this collection puts the basics to shame. A witch is obvious, one of the most well-known Halloween characters out there, but this witch is a spider witch. The lace in her dress spun by the spiders on her ears… it all becomes fun when it has a story. You can make up anything really. Halloween is the best day for your personal style and creativity to shine through, so don’t overthink it! Using your imagination and the tools we have at our fingertips, you can’t go wrong honestly. But don’t forget to take inspo from us, that’s what we’re here for ;).
SPIDER WITCH
Shop the Look - Lace Dress, Black Boyshorts, Black Boots, Black Lace Gloves, Lace Choker, Earrings, Witch Hat
SHARK ATTACK
Shop the Look - Swim Shorts, Black Rash Guard Top, Shark Plush, Fake Blood, Fish Hook Earring, Black Flip Flop Heels, Beaded Bracelets
DOLL
Shop the Look - Corset Top, Bubble Skirt, Bow Purse, Red Bows, Ruffle Knee High Socks, Platform Heels
SPICE EXCLUSIVES - DRINK UP!:
Last but definitely not least, we have the Spice Exclusives. These ideas have been floating around the internet for awhile, but no one does it like us. Inspired by different cocktails of your choice, each look is curated around custom tanks we make right here in store. Come on in and look at the menu, choose a drink and the rest is up to us! Pairing our tanks with a sparkly skirt or a bold pant can take your costume to the next level. Bring in your friends for a low-effort group costume that everyone will look hot in.
DIRTY SHIRLEY
Shop the Look - Cherry Earrings, Silver Bangle Bracelets, Silver Shoulder Bag, Custom Nipple Tank, Red Low Rise Jeans, Red Heels
SPICY MARGARITA
Shop the Look- Custom Nipple Tank, Green Mesh Skirt, Sparkle Green Purse, Silver Teardrop Choker, Red Heels
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Shop the Look - Custom Nipple Tank, Brown Sparkle Skirt, Cream Purse, Cream Heels, Gold Earrings, Brown Fur Jacket, Cuff Bracelet
For the rest of your shopping needs make sure to visit Spice Scottsdale!
Stay spicy and have a happy Halloween.