My guess is Katy Perry is the new Gaga this Halloween. I think we’ll still see more Gaga’s, but those who went as Gaga last year are embracing their inner California Girls. What a great excuse to wear a cotton candy blue wig! Here’s how you can do it yourself with pieces you’ll be able to wear again…and with a little pop culture cleverness:

• Victoria’s Secret acid wash corset bikini top ($24 on sale) – wear it the way it was meant to be worn post Halloween with purple or black bikini bottoms!
• Dark blue Peggy Sue wig ($19.95) – a blue or purple wig from your local Halloween store will set you back about $20…you’d be surpised how often wigs come in handy once you have one.
• American Apparel disco shorts ($45) – not sure if you’ll wear these on a regular basis, but you never know when you’ll need a pair of hot pants…maybe under your favorite flowy dress to CYA (cover your ass, no pun intended) on a windy day?
• Urban Outfitters garter tights ($28) – plays up the edgy garter trend in a more sophicated way; pair with an LBD and red pumps for a holiday cocktail look!
• Forever21 grey elastic belt ($5.50) – you can always get more out of a belt, but even if you don’t, this will only set you back the cost of a latte.
• Aldo Rubin bootie ($160) – no explanation needed
• Elmo backpack ($12.50) – give it to your little cousin after!

Photo Credits: Amazon, American Apparel, Victoria’s Secret, Urban Outfitters, KatyPerry.com, Forever21, Costume Kingdom

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