DIY Halloween Costumes

Have you ever seen a movie or heard an idea and thought, "That would make the perfect Halloween costume!"? Well it happens to me all the time. The problem is, I never remember all my brilliant ideas when October comes around. And, I'm such a big procrastinator when it comes to Halloween costumes that I never get around to deciding what I'm going to be till the week of (hence this post).

Last year, I was out of town for Halloween (strategically planned actually...), so this is the first year Cameron and I can dress up as a "couple." I've researched long and hard for some ideas that are quick to throw together, and will put a smile on people's faces.

So here we go:

1. Squints and Wendy Peffercorn from the Sandlot

Best movie ever! This is definitely a throw back to the past, and will have people smiling all night.

{Image from Brit + Co}

2. Bandits

This is a quick and easy costume to throw together. You probably have all of these pieces in your closet just waiting to be used this Halloween.

{Image from Say Yes}

3. Jelly Belly Jelly Beans

I thought this was so clever. Requires a little more work, but would totally pay off!

{Image from Year of Em-Provement}

4. Struck by Lightning

I always love those punny costumes. Clever and creative. This costume would be pretty easy to throw together, as long as you don't care about cutting holes in one of your shirts...

{Image from Julie Ann Art}

5. Suzy Bishop and Sam Shakusky from Moonrise Kingdom

Have you ever seen Moonrise Kingdom? It's not the most popular movie, but is on my husband's Top 5 Best Movies list (he's pretty hipster like that). Surprisingly, a lot of people have told me that I look like Suzy...someday, Cameron and I will get our act together and be this couple for Halloween.

{Image from Starry Eyes + Coffee Cups}

6. A "Tail" of Two Cities

When I first saw this picture, it took me a second to figure it out, but then I was like, "Oh yeah this is awesome!" Very very clever.

{Image from French Fries for America}

7. Alice and the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland

If I could get my hands on a light blue dress, I would be all over this costume in a heartbeat.

{Image from Keiko Lynn}

Are you dressing up this year? What are you going to be for Halloween?