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It's the last of the last minutes for H-Day (commencing tomorrow) and maybe you didn't get your army of Karl Lagerfelds together in time. Never fear, below are a few super quick and easy costumes that can be culled from stuff you already have—horse head (probably) notwithstanding.
Horse Mask Running Man: In every natural disaster, there are jerks who pose with thumbs defiantly up in mid-storm scenes. And then there are people like this man, who allows a little joy to shine through a bad situation. Be the unlikely mascot for coping with Sandy this Halloween with the mask from Fred Flare, a flesh toned t-shirt or body suit, and running gear.
Johnny Apple Seed: This one is tough only because there are a few among us who still own overalls. But for those who do, pair with a flannel, some cookwear, and become a American folk hero.
Corine Roitfeld: This one is for the makeup junkies out there. Corine Roitfeld is one busy lady, what with a MAC makeup line, two editorial positions (one her own, and one outsourced), and a possible fragrance contract. Pros? Her signature makeup line is pre-packaged for you by MAC—or just smudge a ton of dark stuff over your eyes, swipe on flesh tone lipstick, throw on black clothes and serious heels, and you're done. Cons? You'll constantly have to explain to non-fashion folk who you are. (Bonus: Snag a baby doll or have a friend dress up at milk maid Kate Upton and you're the first issue of CR Fashion Book).
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