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Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas: Disco Queen

October 30th, 2012 by Karen 48 Comments

last minute halloween ideas: disco queen

When that brief moment of pause hits as you’re about to push the “order” button on that sequined, sleeveless black jumpsuit, and you think to yourself, “Really, will I ever have a reason to wear this crazy contraption?!” — IGNORE IT.

You just never know when you’ll get the urge to look like Blanche Marie Elizabeth Hollingsworth Devereaux. Or when you’ll need something to wear with your last-minute Disco Queen Halloween costume.

last minute halloween ideas: disco queen
Keep on dancin’!

Have I ever mentioned how much I love disco? Yes, my fellow Dancing Queen, I like to Let It Whip to Brick House!! You could’ve done The Hustle to half the songs played at my wedding, fo’ reals!

So when I found this plastic “Disco” necklace at Party City last week (just a few feet from the Sexy Clown costume), it beckoned me to bring it home.

zoya ziv
I’m wearing two coats of Zoya Ziv on my nails, but you could easily get away with just one

#catlady moment: I kindasorta wish I had a kitty-size one to put on Tabs, so we could match. Oh, wait…

disco tabby
He’s mighty, mighty…just lettin’ it all hang out!


Turns out that piecing together a last-minute Disco Queen costume is easier than accidentally falling out of your platform shoes while you’re dancing at Studio 54. 🙂

I already had the outfit, but if you don’t keep a full-body black sequin jumpsuit around for those “just in case moments” (LOL!), you could always explore a thrift store tomorrow (or your mom’s closet, if she’s a pack rat like mine) for ’70s-inspired gear. Then just straighten your hair if it’s curly, slip on some gold jewelry, load up on the shimmery eye makeup, and slick your lips with a shiny red or plum.

last minute halloween ideas: disco queen
I’m wearing the Dior Grand Bal Palette, Tom Ford Beauty Eye Colour Quads in Enchanted and Emerald Lust on my lids; Dior Grand Bal False Lashes on my upper lashes; Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Dark Brunette in my Brows; and Hourglass Kohl Eye Pencil in Eclipse on my water lines

last minute halloween ideas: disco queen
That’s MAC Powder Blush in Easy Manner and Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb on my cheeks!

last minute halloween ideas: disco queen
On my lips, I’m wearing Hourglass Long Wear Lip Liner in Icon and Femme Rouge Lipstick in Icon topped with MAC Pro Longwear Lipglass in Driven By Love

Assuming you’re more coordinated than I am (note: I’m a klutz), a pair of roller skates would take things to the next level. Or maybe carry around a disco ball, and bring the party with you! 🙂

last minute halloween ideas: disco queen

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas: Disco Queen / Originally published October 30th, 2012

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  1. ahhhdri says

    October 30th, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    So cute, I always want to look (and secretly be Blanche!)
    ahhhdri recently posted … Halloween Look: Tragedy and Comedy Mask

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    • Karen says

      October 30th, 2012 at 5:06 pm

      I’ve always thought of myself more as a Sophia, but Blanche had the most fun, for sure!

      Reply
  2. Soo says

    October 30th, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    I really love this look on you! the eyes look perfect, and the red lip just tops it all off
    Soo recently posted … NOTD — Blue Gradient Fishnets

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    • Karen says

      October 30th, 2012 at 5:06 pm

      Thanks! I wish I could pull this off as an every day look, LOL! I wanna be a disco queen 24/7 like Tabs. 😉

      Reply
  3. Crystal says

    October 30th, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    You look beautiful! Such a great look. But that pic of Tabs with the neckless. That was THE BEST.

    Reply
    • Crystal says

      October 30th, 2012 at 5:10 pm

      *necklace:)

      Reply
    • Karen says

      October 30th, 2012 at 5:11 pm

      He practically ripped it off my neck! Clearly he is the Real Disco Queen here.

      Reply
  4. buckycatt says

    October 30th, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    Cannot tell you how far-out, groovy and right on I think this post is! Disco must rise again!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 30th, 2012 at 5:10 pm

      Totally agree! *twirls around in platform shoes*

      Reply
  5. Heidi says

    October 30th, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    Oh yeah, Let it Whip is one of my all time faves!

    Missy is now coveting the Disco necklace.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:26 am

      You know Miss Thing could always use a little more bling! Black fur does look quite fetching with gold…I’m just sayin’.

      What are you two doing for Halloween tonight?

      Reply
  6. Chelsea says

    October 30th, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Tabs is totally a brick house!

    This looks like such a fun costume, love the gems on the lashes!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:25 am

      They were a pain to get on, let me tell you! The band was so thick and it took FOREVER for the glue to dry, sigh. But I liked them in the end.

      How did your fairy costume turn out?

      Reply
      • Chelsea says

        October 31st, 2012 at 8:41 am

        The fairy costume is awesome (though pretty minimal), especially since the two girls who work in the Dean’s office are also wearing fairy costumes! But they have tiaras, and I didn’t wear a tiara…

        Reply
  7. Marla says

    October 30th, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    I stinkin’ love that Disco necklace.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:24 am

      Yeah, me too. I think I might need a backup. Er, for Tabs, of course.

      Reply
  8. Carina says

    October 30th, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    Ahhh, I could never pull of red lips, but this look is so pretty.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:24 am

      Aww, you could do it, Carina!

      Reply
  9. Ashley says

    October 30th, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    You need a NSFW warning on this look! Hot!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:24 am

      LOL, Ashley! XO

      Reply
  10. Lorraine ER says

    October 30th, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    You look gorgeous in these pics! I know it’s supposed to be for Halloween but you just look all-around beautiful!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:23 am

      Thanks, Lorraine! Are you dressing up?

      Reply
  11. Aimee says

    October 30th, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    HI Karen, You’re really beautiful:)You’re one of my inspiration in this blogging world:)kisses and hugs:)

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:23 am

      You’re such a sweetie, Aimee. Thank you! XO

      Reply
  12. Denise S says

    October 30th, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    You look great! You could totally wear that outfit out dancing sans the necklace, lol. Love the expression on Tabs face!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:23 am

      Isn’t he a ham? I don’t think he wanted to take that necklace off.

      Reply
  13. Arianne says

    October 30th, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    DAYUMMM you look good, Karen! 🙂
    Arianne recently posted … Bring On The Drama With Urban Decay Smoked Palette.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:23 am

      Thanks, lady! Meow to the Scherbs.

      Reply
  14. Erica says

    October 30th, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    This is such a great last- minute idea and you look so foxy Karen! So does the blog! Loving the new layout.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:22 am

      Thanks, Erica! I changed it earlier in the fall. I’m really happy with it!

      Reply
  15. christine says

    October 30th, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    Oooohhh… this is a gorgeous look on you Karen!!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:22 am

      Thank you! Are you dressing up this year, Christine?

      Reply
  16. gio says

    October 30th, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    You look gorgeous! Love the little gems and the necklace!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:22 am

      Thanks, Gio!

      Reply
  17. Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says

    October 31st, 2012 at 2:18 am

    EEEE you’re SO gorgeous!!! I really appreciate seeing the falsies on you. Definitely not something for everyday life, but I thought they’d be very much in-your-face when they’re actually fine 🙂

    Love Tabs too! Totally a disco king!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:22 am

      Nope, they’d be a little too cray for the grocery store, hahaha.

      Reply
  18. Alison says

    October 31st, 2012 at 5:39 am

    You’re looking fiiine in gold, Karen! I think you’re even rocking the gold better than Tabs! (No offense, Tabs. Love your work, hahaha…. ^_^’)

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    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:21 am

      Thanks, Alison!

      I’ll have to hide this comment from Tabs. You know divas…so sensitive!

      What are you doing for Halloween this year?

      Reply
  19. Kelly - Glitter Diaries says

    October 31st, 2012 at 5:59 am

    This is one hot disco queen look! You look gorgeous Karen!
    Kelly – Glitter Diaries recently posted … Heath & Fitness Friday (On a Monday): Beachbody Brazil Butt Lift

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    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:20 am

      Hi Kelly,

      Are you dressing up today? Happy Halloween!

      Reply
  20. Jas says

    October 31st, 2012 at 6:40 am

    U carry off the disco look soo well. n love those falsies 🙂
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    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:20 am

      Thanks! Those are the new ones from Dior Grand Bal.

      Reply
  21. Tiffany Martin says

    October 31st, 2012 at 6:48 am

    WOW! You look great like this.
    Tiffany Martin recently posted … Skin 79 The Oriental Gold BB Cream Review

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    • Karen says

      October 31st, 2012 at 7:20 am

      Thanks, Tiffany!

      Reply
  22. Nina says

    October 31st, 2012 at 9:19 am

    This is probably my favorite, by far!

    Reply
  23. Ankita@corallista says

    October 31st, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Wow! Those lashes are really something! With all the gold at first (before I saw the Disco necklace), I thought you’d done an Egyptian Queen look there! And while the look is a stunner, I can’t resist commenting on your arms – they look so nice and toned!
    Ankita@corallista recently posted … Happy Halloween! ~ A Sleek makeup Look

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  24. Joanna says

    November 1st, 2012 at 11:09 am

    Marvelous! Tabs look so cool 🙂

    Reply
  25. Marina says

    November 2nd, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    I love how toned your arms are!!! Well done 🙂
    Marina recently posted … Givenchy Le Prisme Enchante Embellishing Luminous Powder Review and Swatches

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