We are on the cusp of the spookiest day of the year, and I’m sure most are ready for a little trick-or-treating this weekend. And at the forefront of these festivities are the celebrities—because for your favourite personalities, Halloween is practically a competitive sport. All eyes are on icons like Heidi Klum, who has built an empire on making her costumes a spectacle (who could ever forget her worm costume from 2022?). The competition this year is fierce, with the potential for Halloween to get even wilder. We also have newcomers to the game like Katseye, who killed it as the Winx club gang last year: perfect inspo for people who want to show up in group ensembles.
But beyond the costumes, beauty—or the lack thereof—has always been central to Halloween, and to horror itself. Think back to the art of practical effects that made monsters both terrifying and strangely magnetic. Count Orlok from Nosferatu, anyone? Of course, there’s no need to go full-on monster. For some, the thrill lies in channelling pop-culture moments—like when Paris Hilton began emulating Britney Spears’ looks from some of her iconic music videos last year.
The outfit can be simple, but those splashes of fake blood, sharp talons, or a pair of vampire fangs will blend you right into the crowd. Be it glam-gore or pop princess, Halloween beauty thrives on reinvention.
So if you’ve decided to attend a fright-night party at the last minute, take a cue from this year’s roster of celebrity showstoppers. Maybe, the best costume isn’t about the clothes at all—it’s all about the transformation.
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Thomas and Kong as Victor and Emily
For those planning to go all out this year, take notes: Thomas and Kong have stepped straight out of The Corpse Bride, perfectly embodying Victor and Emily— their ghostly, sunken contours creating that unmistakable Tim Burton aesthetic.
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Lara from Katseye as Mariah Carey
It’s Time! Christmas came early as this year, Katseye channels Mariah Carey in all her iconic eras. Here, Lara embodies the Obsessed phase—smoky, dangerously seductive eyes paired with that signature Mariah glossy lip.
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Lisa as The Golden Woman
All that glitters is gold—take it from Lisa, who channels the ethereal allure of The Golden Woman from Love, Death and Robots’ Jibaro. Her look dazzles with jewel-encrusted ruby lips, hints of purple and red colouring her eyelids and brows, topped off with dramatic lashes.
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Megan Thee Stallion as Choso
Hot girls dress up as their favourite anime characters for Halloween. This year, Megan is Jujutsu Kaisen’s Choso; characterised by his signature eye make-up and gravity defying ponytails.
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Paris Hilton as Bo Peep
Paris Hilton sparks a wave of childhood nostalgia alongside her family by dressing as Toy Story characters this Halloween. As the porcelain shepherdess Bo Peep, she elevated the playful costume with a chic updo in a bouffant style and a soft, luminous complexion, punctuated by a sweet pink lip.
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Ling Ling as The Joker
To embody the Joker, it’s all about that maniacal grin and chaotic spirit— something Ling Ling delivers flawlessly. Tousled green hair, messy harlequin eye makeup, and a smudged lip complete her psychotic look.
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Victoria Justice as Love Zombie
Victoria Justice is the Love Zombie: thus is the name of her re-released song about obsessive love. She conveys this through meticulously special-effects scars and bruises, her blood-red gaze suggesting she’s just fed, and is hungry for more.
