Issue Date: 10/26/09
Pop culture trends that will be affecting costumes this year
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Kate Gosselin
Once known for being the slightly harried and overbearing mother of eight on TLC's "Jon and Kate Plus 8," Kate Gosselin is now more famous for ignoring her children on live television, trading jabs with her husband in tabloids and for her asymmetrical helmet of hair, luckily some costume designer had the bright idea to recreate the infamous haircut in wig form. Wear it with oversized sunglasses and a scowl for the perfect look. For added effect get nine friends to follow you around, 8 to play the "plus 8" and one to act as the camera man.
Michael Jackson
Sad as it may be, death usually makes people realize what is important and for entertainment artists they are usually bigger in death than they ever were in life. No musician better exemplifies this than the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. From officially licensed jackets, to sequined gloves and gheri-curled wigs, the shelves will be packed with enough items to make anyone's "Thriller" fantasies come to life.
Star Trek
J.J Abrams has done the impossible; he's actually made it cool for grown men to sport elf ears and a bowl cut. This year there are sure to be plenty of Captain Kirks, Spocks and Uhuras roaming the streets of San Diego.
Halo's Master Chief
It may be bulky, but the Chief's armor could prove a popular and recognizable costume this year. The latest installment in the Halo franchises, Halo 3: ODST, dropped on Sept. 22 and in just a few short days easily became the highest selling game of September.
Twilight
This certified teen phenomenon will definitely be influencing some costumes this year. For the mysterious vampire family, the Cullens, don some yellow contacts and plenty of white and neutral colored clothing. Complete the look with some Cullen Crest jewelry from Hot Topic.
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Dan
posted 10/27/09 @ 4:46 PM PST
As a matter of record, the Chief was no where to be found in ODST. Of course, no one would bring that up to a person wearing a $3000 replica of his boss armor, which would be automatic Halloween-event victory. (Continued…)
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