DIY Costume: Retro Pin-Up

We are getting dangerous close to do-it-yourself (DIY) costume time. One of my favorite DIY costume ideas is going retro. Search through your closet looking for pieces you can use to make yourself into a retro pin-up. Great items include black or nude pumps, polka-dot tops, and black pencil skirts. Here is a how-to video on easy to apply retro make-up from Hot Topic:

You can’t have the retro look without the retro hair. Here is a DIY video for creating the perfect retro glam hair:

Definitely practice hair and make-up before your big costume day!

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