How to Make a Barbie Costume

The key to the Barbie look is the makeup.

Barbie recently turned 50. She has been a loyal companion and role model for generations of little girls. With her sweet smile, perfect figure and stylish clothes, even grownups still dream of looking like Barbie. Halloween is a perfect time to look like your favorite small plastic hero. So scour the thrift store for something pink and shimmery and get out the power-pink makeup.

Things You'll Need

• Short pink glittery dress
• Clunky high-heel shoes
• Pink spray paint
• Pink shimmery lipstick,
• Bright blue eye shadow,
• False eye lashes
• Pink nail polish
• Pale pink base makeup
• False eyelashes
• Flashy plastic jewelry
• Cardboard box big enough to cover you from head to knees
• White poster paint and paintbrush
• 6 feet of pink 2-inch-wide ribbon
• Box cutter

Instructions

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1. Spray-paint the shoes, including the bottoms. You want them to look like they are made of one piece of plastic. Let them dry.

2. Mousse your hair or wig into that straight stiff Barbie hair look. You may need to use a curling iron. If you are using a wig, cut the ends straight across into one length.

3. Use of plenty makeup base for a uniform, plastic look. Put on pink shimmery lipstick, bright eye shadow, false eye lashes and pink nail polish.

4. Put on dress, jewelry and shoes.

Barbie's Box

1. Cut a window into the upper half of the front of the box, which should be longer than it is wide. The frame of the window should be at least 4 inches wide on top and sides.

2. Paint the box pink. Paint the Barbie logo onto the sides and just below the window.

3. Cut out the bottom of the box.

4. Make shoulder straps by cutting holes in the back of the box; two over each shoulder and two under the arms. Loop ribbon through shoulder holes to the underarm holes and tie in the back. Wear the box like a back pack.

References

• Costumzee: Barbie Costume Ideas
• Coolest Homemade Costumes: Coolest Ken and Barbie costume