10 of the best super geeky haloween costumes (for grownups)

Ok lets be honest, some of us just never grew out of our dressing up box did we.
One of my greatest observations about university life was that it embraced the excuse to dress up at every opportunity. Weather it be pub golf, theme nights at the SU bar or a mates birthday party, hoards of students hit the local charity shops each week to snap up the perfect piece to make their costume stand out from the rest. But alas those student days are behind me now and the only real opportunity that most of us have to get dressed up is at Halloween. But crikey, don't we make the most of it!

For many of us, myself included. Dressing up as a cat or witch has always just seemed a bit, well, lame. we're grownups now, we have all the resources and imagination in the world to make a truly amazing costume and you're seriously going to go to the party as a naughty nurse!?! Come on people we can do better than that! well at least these guys certainly can.....

http://ideas.coolest-homemade-costumes.com/2013/03/05/deceased-couple-from-beetlejuice-costumes/

Follow the link below for LOADS of costume options for wizards and muggles alike.

https://www.popsugar.co.uk/smart-living/DIY-Harry-Potter-Costumes-42446171#photo-42446171

http://imgur.com/pGYNZ6S

As a child I watched all the usual Disney classics. Only as an adult have I learnt to appreciate Studio Ghibli as a truly exceptional storytelling and visual masterpiece.

http://www.geeknative.com/44381/cosplay-meets-fashion-totoro-dress/

Like many I'm sure, I totally binged on Stranger Things over on Netflix. This costume....well its just epic.

https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14224862_611429302363299_5489503168210421374_n.png?oh=abbf31b5ad30cbb3d7146392e2d782ad&oe=58803D4C

Now this one looks like it may take a bit of work but boy, is it worth it!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unique-Star-Wars-AT-ST-Walker-Cardboard-Costume-See-video-Home-made-/251545339303?pt=Adult_Fancy_Dress_UK&hash=item3a914545a7

Alien is a personal favourite childhood film of mine. Yea I know it's a bit weird but there ya go! I once made a Xenomorph costume for my little sister when she was about 7. We are that kind of family.

http://cateaclysmic.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/5-fandom-friday-characters-i-want-to.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Cateaclysmic+(Cateaclysmic)

I may be biased but I think the 11th is the best incarnation of the modern Doctors.

http://www.nerdyfashionblog.com/post/37266792705/11th-doctor-doctor-who-budget-friendly-by

Well you have to give him top marks for originality right?

http://www.gurl.com/2015/09/22/unique-diy-food-halloween-costumes-no-one-else-will-be-ideas-for-women/#11

If group costumes are your thing then I think this is just genius!

http://www.coolest-homemade-costumes.com/animal-heads-group-costume.html

So, have you been inspired? Head over to our Facebook page and share a pic of what your going to be wearing this Halloween!

How to Make a Woodsy Tea Light Holder

There is something about the glow of candle light on chilly autumn evenings that make you feel that much cozier. Here is an incredibly simple DIY to make yourself a cinnamon wrapped tea light holder. These look fantastic on the mantelpiece in autumn or as part of a table arrangement for a wedding. They make fantastic gifts too!

You will need;

1. Cinnamon sticks. You can get these from craft stores, online and at some health food stores.
2. A jam jar. Try to find one that matches the length of the cinnamon sticks that you have available to you.
3. Glue gun.
4. Tea light.

Step 1

Measure the circumference of your jam jar and lay out your cinnamon sticks to make sure you have enough. Doing this will also make it easier to see which sticks fit best together.

 Step 2

Run a line of glue up the side of the jam jar and stick your first piece of cinnamon to it.

Continue this all the way round until you have covered the jar.

Step 3

Decorate your tea light holder however you like. Here I have wrapped it in some raffia  and added paper leaves. Learn how to make your own realistic paper leaves HERE.
why not add some holly and berries to make a Christmas themed jar? Or add some paper flowers to coordinate with a themed wedding?