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Need a Halloween Costume? Snapchat Is The Answer
Halloween weekend is fast approaching, which means it's time to break out the costumes and start snacking on some delicious candy. But, if you're still desperately trying to figure out what to dress up as, that can put a damper on the excitement. But don't worry: You need look no further than your favorite social media platforms for inspiration when it comes to last-minute costumes — specifically, Snapchat. The app's filters are not only fun to play around with during your downtime, they also make for some great and easy Halloween costumes. Don't believe me? Check out these last-minute Snapchat costume ideas for some serious inspo.
From the classic rainbow vomit to adorable bear to the beautiful flower crown look, these popular Snapchat filters are actually really easy to recreate in real life. They require just a handful of simple and affordable items (some of which you probably already own) and only a few minutes to put together. Most importantly, you don't need to be a makeup expert or an arts and crafts whiz to create them.
So what are you waiting for? Bring your love for Snapchat —and its funny filters — to life this Halloween by following a few quick steps. Just read on to find the best Snapchat filter costume for you. You'll be dressed up and ready to celebrate the holiday in no time!
Dog Filter
Snapchat's puppy filter is adorable and it also makes for an ideal Halloween costume – cheap and super easy to put together. If you're feeling crafty, you can make your own dog ears and nose using felt and a headband. Or, save yourself the hassle and just use the downloadable version of the dog filter here or here. Just print it (you may need to play around with the sizing) and adhere the props to your face. Make sure to tape the tongue to a BBQ skewer or popsicle stick so that you can easily hold it up while posing for pictures.
Rainbow Vomit Filter
Replicating this classic Snapchat filter is actually easier and quicker than you might think. All you have to do is throw on a white tank and some heavy silver eyeliner. Then use several colors of face paint to draw a rainbow down your neck and onto your shirt. As long as you follow the Roy G. Biv order, it's pretty simple. But just in case you find yourself needing more specific instructions, check out the YouTube video below:
Flower Crown Filter
This flower crown look is not only lovely, it's also very easy to recreate. Grab some varied fake flowers from a craft store to make your own — or if you're super pressed for time, just buy one, like this Floral Headwrap for $4.90 at Forever 21. Top off with some glow-y, ethereal makeup, and voila, you're done.
Bear Filter
You only need a handful items to make Snapchat's adorable bear filter come to life. Start with a set of bear ears, like these from Amazon for $15.20, and a red-and-white bowtie, like this from Amazon for $8.65. Use some makeup or face paint to draw on a sweet little bear nose and you're all set to go. Happy Halloween!
Images: Brittany Marie/YouTube; Giphy