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Top 10 Celebrity-Inspired Halloween Costumes 2012

Jenny Chao |
October 30, 2012 | 9:28 p.m. PDT

Entertainment Associate Editor

It's Tuesday night. You have no Halloween costume...and you're stressing. Halloween is no longer about dressing up as witches and ghosts like it was when we were younger; the ensemble we choose to wear is commented by friends and family, and posted all over Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Dressing up as a celebrity or celebrity-inspired personality or character is always on point and an easy go-to. If you have yet to put together your costume, here are a few celebrity-inspired ideas and tips that you can work with this Halloween (in no particular order).

1. TAYLOR SWIFT

New album, new style, new ex-boyfriend. T-Swift has made quite a change in her life this year, and that includes her new sophisticated 1950s-inspired, Kennedy-esque style. A blonde wig, black dress, guitar and cute arm candy would suffice to impersonate the love-finding singer.

Taylor Swift (Photo Credit - Tumblr)
Taylor Swift (Photo Credit - Tumblr)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. PSY

The world’s most famous Korean broke into American pop culture after he became a YouTube sensation; the "Gangnam Style" music video has been viewed over 580 million times so far. Simply don a suit, black sunglasses and a black bowtie. The ensemble would not be complete without constantly doing the “Gangnam Style” dance, obviously - "dress classy and dance cheesy" is your motto for the night.

Psy (Photo Credit - Pinterest)
Psy (Photo Credit - Pinterest)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. KRISTEN STEWART

So many choices, so little time to choose.  As Stewart, you can dress as a sexy vampire (“Breaking Dawn – Part 2” is in theaters Nov. 16), Snow White (as per “Snow White and the Huntsman") or Robert Pattinson’s cheating girlfriend (wear all of his clothing and look forlorn).

Kristen Stewart (Photo Credit - Pinterest)
Kristen Stewart (Photo Credit - Pinterest)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 4. ASHTON KUTCHER AND MILA KUNIS

One of the "it" couples of the year, Kutcher and Kunis starred in “That ‘70s Show” when the former was 19 years old and the latter was only 14. Fifteen years later, they begin a romantic relationship and have been inseparable ever since. To be like them, just don matching outfits and be seen touching-embracing-kissing in public. Super easy. 

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher (Pinterest)
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher (Pinterest)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. THE JUDGES FROM "THE VOICE"

America's favorite talent show has its fair share of distinct personalities from not only the contestants, but also the judges themselves. To impersonate Christina Aguilera, wear a long platinum-blonde wig, skin-tight dress, lots of make-up (don't forget the red lips) and sky-high platform shoes. For Adam Levine, a white shirt and jeans will do. They both should be tight, of course. To be Blake Shelton, a dark-colored blazer, country-esque shirt, jeans and cowboy boots will work. Lastly, for Cee-Lo Green, don neon satin pajamas and an equally bright pair of square eye glasses.

"The Voice" judges (Photo Credit - Pinterest)
"The Voice" judges (Photo Credit - Pinterest)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. AMANDA BYNES

This year's Lindsay Lohan stole the spotlight from the real Lindsay Lohan with her legal troubles, which include talking on her phone while driving, a DUI, a hit-and-run and driving on a suspended license. Wearing an American flag top and animal-print shorts (red lips and animal-print sunglasses are a plus) are all you need. Be a train (car?) wreck and be proud.

Amanda Bynes (Photo Credit - Pinterest)
Amanda Bynes (Photo Credit - Pinterest)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. DANIEL CRAIG AS JAMES BOND

The next Bond installment "Skyfall" will be in theaters on Nov. 9, and what better way to dress classy on Halloween than to channel your inner Bond? Don a tuxedo and drink martinis all night, and maybe chat up a lady or two.

Daniel Craig as James Bond (Photo Credit -Pinterest)
Daniel Craig as James Bond (Photo Credit -Pinterest)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. CATWOMAN AND BANE

Have a significant other who you want to dress up with? In light of the popularity of this year's "The Dark Knight Rises," you two are sure to turn heads. For Catwoman, a shiny catsuit and a black mask or anything tight and black of the like will suffice. As for your man, he will need an adjustable dog muzzle and a scary voice.

Anne Hathaway as Catwoman (Photo Credit - Tumblr)
Anne Hathaway as Catwoman (Photo Credit - Tumblr)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. HONEY BOO BOO

Honey Boo Boo became a pop culture staple out of nowhere - turn on the TV or computer and you’ll read about the exploitative shenanigans of 6-year-old pageant contestant Alana Thompson (Honey Boo Boo Child) and her extended family. If you have no shame, wear a bright pink sparkly, ruffled dress and a giant crown, drink Go Go Juice – a mix of Red Bull and Mountain Dew - and yell “a dolla makes me holla!” relentlessly.

Honey Boo Boo child and mom (Photo Credit - Pinterest)
Honey Boo Boo child and mom (Photo Credit - Pinterest)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. TANOREXIC MOM

Let’s be real, we all want to be tan, but sometimes too tan is just TOO MUCH. Patricia Krentcil got her infamous 15 minutes of fame in May when she was charged with child endangerment for allegedly letting her 5-year-old daughter use a tanning bed. All you need: a trashy outfit, bronzer and more bronzer. Snooki, you’re so last year.

Patricia Krentcil (Photo Credit - Pinterest)
Patricia Krentcil (Photo Credit - Pinterest)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                             

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