Tips & Tricks of Halloween

By Kayleigh Del Moral

Are we ever really too old for Halloween? It may be impossible to trick-o-treat without getting mean mugged by the neighbors now-a-days, but you’re in college now and it’s totally acceptable to get your costume game on strong and party the night away. Halloween is on a Friday this year which is sure to mean that things will be bigger and better! Before you start planning the evening’s events, here are some tips that no one ever seems to mentally prepare or plan for.

1. Being Cold: Halloween, the one night a year when you won’t be judged for being half naked… ok maybe even 3/4ths naked. It’s important to mentally prepare yourself…YOU’RE GOING TO BE COLD!! Even in Texas when October 30th is 80 degrees, October 31st is sure to feel like 20 below. Consider leaving a sweater in the car for when you just can’t stand it anymore. If you can bring a sweater or not, the number one rule to remember is: STOP TELLING EVERYONE THAT YOU’RE COLD! We know! Unless of course you decide to dress up as a character from Frozen…then that might work out.
2. Costume Make-Up: From lipstick to face paint it’s going to wear off. My opinion is less is more. Sure the colors make look better the thicker you layer it on, but is it really going to look that great when it’s cracked and flaking? I say if you can get away with one or two layers do that, but if you want to pile it on you’ve got about T-minus two hours before it starts to peels off.
3. Heels: Sure most female (possibly male) costumes look better with heels, but are you ready to commit? Most likely you’re going to be standing or walking around all night. Don’t forget to slip a pair of flats in your purse or car. When your toes are blistered and purple, you’ll thank yourself. There’s always that one person walking around the bars barefoot…. But do you really want to be THAT girl? Also depending on what you will be sippin’ on that night you may want to think twice about the high heels in general.
4. Accessories: So you’ve decided to be a French maid with a duster, Harry Potter with a wand, a gladiator woman with a sword, ect. ect. The game of the night is how long you can hold on to your props? You’re going to want to set them down, you’re friends are going to want to play with them, a dog might mistake your wand for their toy, the possibilities are endless. Let’s nip this in the bud before it becomes a problem. Have a designated prop spot. Stick you duster in your knee high sock, your sword in the back of your outfit (this way it is readily available for any battles you may encounter), and your wand in your belt. Doesn’t matter how creative you have to get, it’s better than waking up the next morning realizing your costume’s eBay resale value just dropped.

Hopefully after considering the above suggestions you will be destined to have a successful mishap free Halloween night. Feel free to comment bellow any of your tips and tricks! Have a fun and safe Halloween!

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