Make this year's halloween costume from local vintage store items!

Via Washingtonpost.comDon't wait 'til Halloween night to slather on some self-tanner, fill up a baby bottle with tequila and hope to pass as "Snookie's baby." There's no excuse for lame last minute costumes, because just like last year, we here at FiPS hit up a couple of Park Slope's vintage shops for fun costume ideas that should get your creative juices flowing well before the 31st of October. Plus, what's better than a one-of-kind outfit to stand apart from the sea of sexy crayons, amirite? 

Costume #1: Latoya Jackson 

• Faux Fur Jacket:1980s Dona Lucci, $50
• Leopard Jumpsuit: American Deadstock, $40
• Hat:1940s Stetson, $150
• Where to get it: Odd Twin, 164 5th Avenue
• Add your own: Sloppy red lip.

Costume #2: Honey Boo Boo

• Pink Pagent Dress: $35.99
• Jean Vest: 1970S Wrangler, $23.99
• Tiara: $15
• Yellowing Beat-up Chucks: $20, or supply your own
• Where to get it: Guvnor's, 178 5th Avenue
• Add your own:  Tuperware of Sketti

 

Costume #3: Rosemary's Baby (perfect for all the breeders in the hood). 

• House Dress: 1970s cotton dress, $52
• Wig: $25
• Where to get it: Odd Twin, 164 5th Avenue
• Add your own: Pillow under the dress to get all preggers.

Costume #4: Gorilla Guerilla

• Gorilla Mask: $39.99
• Millitary Coat: $44.99
• Badass Studded Boots: $69.99
• Where to get it: Guvnor's, 178 5th Avenue
• Add your own: Breakdance moves