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Halloweekend is here and people are as excited as ever to show off their flashy costumes. However, it can be difficult to handle academics and shopping for multiple outfits for one of the most fun weeks of the year. Here are some last-minute Halloween costume ideas for when you don’t wanna break the bank!

  1. Black Cat

A black cat costume can seem pretty basic to most people, but on TikTok there is a new trend for creating cat ears out of your hair. By braiding small strands and tying them together with rubber bands, it creates a triangle that is stable enough to stand on its own. Pairing this hairstyle, a drawn-on nose and whiskers, with a simple pair of black jeans and tank, you have just created the perfect easy outfit. See the video below to see the hairstyle mentioned and makeup inspiration:

@aslinurakinci so cute πŸˆβ€β¬› #catears#halloween#hairtutorials♬ Menino rei SLOWED REVERB – π•Έπ–†π–™π–ŽπŸ‘ΎπŸ”₯🐐

2. Zombie

Dressing as a zombie is something not very popular around college campuses, but it is an underrated costume. Simply wearing ripped jeans or shorts along with a top that is roughed up can pull the entire look together with some “dirty” makeup. For hair, no need to be extravaggant with a hairstyle, no need to even brush. Having messier hair will mke your look more zombie-like! Even if you don’t have a shirt that matches, cutting up and old white T-shirt and shading it with bronzer can give the look of a zombie. View the video below to see inspiration for this outfit:

@paulamirandaam#ideasdisfraces#disfrazhalloween#maquillajehalloween#zombie#makeuptutorial♬ Pump It Up – Endor

This video also shows how you can imitate wounds with lash glue and toilet paper, something quick and affordable.

3) Purge

Another simple and easy look is more in the makeup than in the outfit! Purge makeup consists of neon lines tracing the pattern of a purge mask, overlapped with white eyeliner. Paired with any monochromatic outfit matching the makeup, or even just solid black clothes, you have created the perfect purge outfit. When under black lightsor lasers, your makeup should glow because of the white eyeliner, so use this look for neon themed or dark parties if possible! View the video below to see how to do the makeup look:

@makeupbysibelx Ok but why am I obsessed with this #ExpectingGen1#halloweenmakeup#halloween#trending#clownmakeup#ASOSAlterEgo#fyp#foryoupage#purge♬ Purge night – π•Šπ•™π•–π•π•“π•ͺ𝕃π•ͺπ•Ÿπ•Ÿ

These were just three simple and easy last-minute costume ideas for those who didn’t have the time and budget to prepare beforehand! With these you will look just as great as everyone else! Happy Halloween!

Maheera Hassan is a new member of Her Campus at NC State. She is responsible for writing at least one article a month and being a contributing member to the chapter she is a part of. In high school, Maheera was a part of a variety of service clubs such as Key Club, Rotary Club, and Leo’s Club. She was also the secretary of her student council all four years of high school. Maheera joined her school’s lacrosse team her sophomore year and participated through her senior year. Outside of school, she worked on an internship with Yale’s Center for Clinical Investigation regarding pediatric clinical studies and outreach through family communication portals. Maheera also loves working with kids! Her junior year of high school she worked at a daycare and this past summer she worked as a camp counselor at her district’s elementary school! Now, Maheera attends NC State, part of the class of 2028. Maheera was born and raised in East Lyme, Connecticut, a town just five minutes from the beach. Because of this she loves the ocean! Maheera has an older sister, and she loves to spend time with family and friends during free time. She loves fashion, jewelry, makeup, watching movies, and most of all, shopping. Her top artists are Sabrina Carpenter and Gracie Abrams.