Dressing Up for Halloween

'Tis the season to change personas and be that celebrity or monster that you've always wanted to be. Would you like to be funny? Outrageous? Scary? Whatever it is, you'll also need to be believable to get attention.

Whether it's with a ready-made costume or some makeup magic, you'll find a bag full of tricks and a few intuitive treats along the way. Now get ready to dress up and roam amongst popular characters and some undesirables as well on Halloween night.

Costume Ideas
This page has lots of costume ideas, from individual characters to couples and groups. Not only that, there's links to pages with tips for creating homemade costumes.

Face Painting
Forget the mask! Here's how to get near professional results with sponges, brushes, and face makeup.

Fake Blood
Take your pick from our fake blood recipes to make your Halloween costume delightfully gruesome!

Fake Wounds
Our guide to fake wounds will help you create realistic lesions and scars that will gross out just about anyone.

Special Effect Contact Lenses
Halloween is all about changing your appearance and wearing creepy contacts is one way to stand out in a crowd of ordinaries. Don't miss these tips for safely wearing contact lenses.