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The Best 2011-Inspired Halloween Costume Ideas: Part 2

The older we get, the more Halloweens past get jumbled together in our memories: "What was I again last year?" "Oh yeah, a zombie—for the third time."

What better way to make this Halloween one you won't forget than by using it as an excuse to commemorate the year that was? From over-the-top nuptials (both royal and Hollywood) to celebrity antics and fear-inducing films, 2011 provided plenty of fodder for folks inclined to go all-out.

Yesterday, we shared five "winning" ideas (thanks, Charlie Sheen) and today, we share five more below, along with the eBay items you need to pull the look together fast. 

Bridezilla Kim Kardashian

Bridezilla Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian (photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Their show may be called “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” but 2011 was all about trying to keep up with Kim. First she embarked on a whirlwind romance with NBA basketball player Kris Humphries. Then, after dating for about six months, the couple became engaged in May. (Kris proposed with a giant 20.5 carat diamond ring.) And finally, on August 20, the couple became husband and wife in an elaborate ceremony at a private mansion in Montecito, CA. Although her large and lavish rock may be hard to come by, you can easily recreate Kim’s wedding day look by getting a gown that looks like any of her three wedding dresses. Add a little cush to your tush, and the look is complete.

Bonus Points If You: Can convince your four closest friends to put in brunette extensions and parade as your Kardashian bridesmaids.

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Elegant Silk Valena V-Neck Wedding Dress
(buy it now price, $749)
Carlotta’s Fake Engagement Ring
(buy it now price, $73.59)
The Best 2011-Inspired Halloween Costume Ideas: Part 2

 

 

 


Jackie O.

Jackie O.

Jacqueline Kennedy during her official visit to Paris, 1961. (photo by RDA/Getty Images)

Revealing, never-before-heard audiotapes featuring Jacqueline Kennedy were released this year and gave a rare glimpse into the mind of the late First Lady. In the interviews, given just months after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, Jackie O. reflected on her time in the White House, described the late President’s talents as a father to their children and gave honest (and often not very flattering) opinions of other world leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr., Mamie Eisenhower and French President Charles de Gaulle. Instead of dressing as a ‘60s-era woman from “Mad Men” like everyone else, costume as elegant Jackie with the help of a pillbox hat and pearls.

Bonus Points If You: Pin your hair into a long bob and speak in a breathy, high-pitched voice all night.

Black Halo Jackie O. Black Dress
(buy it now price, $119.99)
60s Vintage Pillbox Black Womens Hat
(buy it now price, $14.20)
The Best 2011-Inspired Halloween Costume Ideas: Part 2
 

 

 

 


SEAL Team 6

SEAL Team 6

A group of Navy Seal trainees (photo by Charles Ommanney/Getty Images)

Pay tribute to our troops and their amazing sacrifice by dressing as one of the brave Navy SEALs. After all, people have always costumed as their heroes: firefighters, police officers, doctors, nurses, etc. It’s time the SEALs got some recognition, especially after their successful operation to find and capture Osama bin Laden in Pakistan this year. Of course, SEAL Team 6 is the most secretive of all the units, which is perfect for this mysterious holiday.

Bonus Points If You: Get a group together and travel in a pack of six.

Flag On Stick USN Navy Seals
(buy it now price, $7.49)
Navy Seals Seal Team Six 6 Hat Pin
(buy it now price, $3.49)
US Navy SEALs Team Original T Shirt
(buy it now price, $11.99)
Crewneck Sweatsuit US Navy
(buy it now price, $35)
SEAL Team 6 VI ST6 Devgru Ball Cap Hat
(buy it now price, $12)
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Jo Calderone

Jo Calderone

Singer Lady Gaga dressed as 'Jo Calderone' at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards (photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

The good news is that if you want to look like Lady Gaga this Halloween, you won’t have to wear a dress made out of raw meat. In fact, you won’t even have to wear a dress at all. This year’s Gaga costume is actually her male alter-ego Jo Calderone. All you’ll need is an Elvis wig (run your hands through it with some grease), a faux-dirty white cotton tee and a baggy men’s suit. Paint on some strong, thick eyebrows, use your bronzer to create a subtle 5 o’clock shadow and you’re done.

Bonus Points If You: Perfect the Jo Calderone snarl and wear that, too.

Hanes Tagless T-Shirt Tee White
(buy it now price, $40)
Fake Cigraettes Puff Smoke
(buy it now price, $45.95)
Nars Multiple Bronzer Tuomota Full Size
(buy it now price, $29.95)
Short Sexy Hair Hard Holding Gel
(buy it now price, $13.70)
The Best 2011-Inspired Halloween Costume Ideas: Part 2

 

 

 


Beyonce & Gwyneth Paltrow

Beyonce & Gwyneth Paltrow

Singer Beyonce (l) and actress Gwyneth Paltrow attend The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles. (photo by Arnold Turner/WireImage)

Their husbands, Jay-Z and Chris Martin, are both mega music stars (albeit in completely different genres), but the men’s common careers seem to have brought the ladies together. First, Gwyneth and hubbie Chris were among the few people invited to Beyonce and Jay-Z’s ultra-exclusive wedding. Then, Gwyneth asked Beyonce for help preparing for her 2011 Grammy Awards performance. Since then, the BFFs have been spotted celebrating B’s 30th Croatia and G’s 39th in New York. Of course, Beyonce recently announced her pregnancy, so she’s sure to get plenty of solid advice from super-mom Gwyneth. Our best advice for dressing like the duo? Get extensions or wigs to mimic these long-haired beauties. Also, black outfits with plunging necklines—a sparkly jumper for B and a feminine tuxedo jacket for G—will help you recreate their Grammy looks.

Bonus Points If You: Add a prosthetic bump to Beyonce’s costume.

Platinum Blonde Wig
(buy it now price, $22.99)
Haute Hippie Dolman Romper Onesie Black
(buy it now price, $129.99)
Pregnant Padded Belly Costume
(buy it now price, $14.89)
The Best 2011-Inspired Halloween Costume Ideas: Part 2

 

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6421ddd2-62ff-49f7-9655-286ead57e330 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:13:01 PDT Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:13:01 PDT
dick
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Slow year

832c45aa-4bb8-4c75-bb5e-ec56b38d1699 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:18:14 PDT Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:18:14 PDT
jj
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who is picking these ideas?! talentless nit-whit kardashian, jackie o, joe who?, and beyonce & gwyneth paltrow?! lmao. PA-LEASE.

967d27d0-d790-4b9f-96e9-ffb8d50ed7f6 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:29:33 PDT Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:29:33 PDT
Anonymous
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This shouldn't be called the inside source because they obviously have no idea what people want to be for halloween. Any sane person knows that your not going to see adults or even little kids go partying or trick or treating with that crap on.

0df587ea-d948-4a84-8ec7-202e7ff8c83b Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:58:57 PDT Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:58:57 PDT
Jackie
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This is really odd. Plus i'm working in a halloween store EVERY mom wants the angry birds costumes and every store in my state is sold out of them so i dont think thats going to be that unique

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