Stumped on Halloween Costume Ideas?

Halloween is less than two weeks away and I still have no idea what I’m going to dress up as. I’ve been joking with my daughter that I should be an eyeball, because eyeballs are one of her most recent obsessions, but that costume seems a bit difficult to make. Since a lot of parents out there are no doubt looking for a pre-made costume or something that’s easy to make, I thought I’d share with you Spirit Halloween’s predictions for the top-selling costumes of 2010.




Ranked at number one? The cast of The Jersey Shore. (Yes, they have The Situation, Snooki and Pauly D costumes.) They also boast 7 variations on Lady Gaga, and they think the classic flapper-and-gangster duo will be in demand this year. How’s about it, Mom and Dad?



For kids, Toy Story 3 costumes as well as some classic TV characters (Gumby and the cast of Fraggle Rock and Sesame Street) will be popular. Remember, this year Moms can get in on the (somewhat sexy) Sesame Street action, too!



Of course, 2010 celebrates the 20th anniversary of Star Wars, so you’ll see plenty of Princess Leia’s and Darth Vader’s out there trick-or-treating. And if you have twin boys, why not dress them as Mario and Luigi from Super Mario Brothers? The now classic video game is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.



Other new Halloween costume ideas for 2010 include for girls, Avatar’s Neytiri (pictured) and an adorable Littlest Pet Shop Monkey costume that is so cute it would make a Harajuku girl blush. For boys, new styles include an awesome Iron Man “War Machine” costume and a sweet Wow! Wow! Wubzy look. If you don’t feel like buying a pre-made costume out of financial and/or environmental concerns, you can always let these store-brand costumes inspire you to create these looks at home.



And if you’ve got a baby or toddler, check out Babble’s Best Halloween Costumes for Kids, boasting over 40 ideas.



Now, about that eyeball….