You forgot to rent the Shrek costume for the Halloween party and now there's none available to be had. So now you have to make your own from scratch. How bad can it be? Not so bad really. You can still come up with a really cool outfit. Halloween costume parties are not about scare anymore and many are trying to come up with the most innovative, the most creative role playing of a popular culture icon or the latest character to hit big in movie land. And most of them are totally cool on their own without dragging the alien or bunny costume. Just scrounge through your closet and a friend's and pretty sure you still have a run for the Best in Costume award. Of course, there is more to playing a character than the outfit. The last thing you want to hear is such a “duh” question as “Who are you suppose to be?” So here are some essentials to an effective costume play. 1. Select the movie character – Your best bet to find an interesting but easy character to portray are from the latest shows. But it must be a character you like and love. It will be easier for you and you will be able to devote all your time to coming up with your favorite character's costume, if you don't already have it in your closet. And there are a lot of amazing and memorable but casually dressed characters such as from the movies Kill Bill, Wanted, Brokeback, etc. What's more, it will be extra fun trying to come up with your own take of your fave movie character. 2. Coming up with the outfit – Time to check out what you have in your closet. Notable examples of killer characters in casual wear are Angelina Jolie in Wanted wearing just a white tank top and slim pants with toy pistols, Joker in his memorable nurse costume (sinister and funny, yeah) or Uma Thurman in Kill Bill. Joker was wearing a nurse outfit, wig, a remote and lots of white and black makeup and red lipstick. 3. Copying the look – For the genuine feel, make sure to be extra devoted in copying the character's look. Take note of the hairstyle, hair color, makeup, hair ornaments, gadgets and props, jewelries, tattoos (if any and when important) and others which make your character easy to recognize. 4. Copying the attitude – Characters are well-remembered for what they say, what they do, how they talk and how they looked. Take note of signature moves, the action or series of movements that the character is specifically famous, admired and copied by many. In fact, forget the outfit. If you can get the signature move, the mannerism or attitude down pat, the applause and admiration is yours. 5. Memorable lines - Aside from the signature look and moves, the lines the character are well-known for is of course another important aspect in copying your favorite character. Such lines as Humphrey Bogart saying, “Here's looking at you, kid” or Darth Vader's “I am your father” have become classic that even the younger generations quote them. A memorable line or two is essential in your costume play bag of tricks. So be ready; quote it with panache before your co-Halloween costume player and audience alike. | 
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