For our final costume, we scoured our search results to update one of our most popular looks to date. With all of the Gagas, Kardashians and Honey Boo Boos in our past, we were surprised to find that one of the most sought-after styles is also one of the tamest (and chic-est): Taylor Swift. When […]
“What the…?” Wednesday: The “Sharknado” Costume (Day 12)
Some might call it absurd. We call it absurdly brilliant. In honor of the SyFy film that took the Internet by storm, we bring you not one but TWO takes on the Sharnado costume. Proceed at your own risk. And cue “Eye of the Tiger(head Shark).” Sharknado, Take One: Dress up as a shark. Commence […]
TV Tuesday: Orange is the New Black Costume (Day 11)
If Netflix silenced its critics with House of Cards, it forced them to fumble through awkward apologies when Orange is the New Black premiered. The show is gritty, intense and at times, downright disgusting (see: McMuffin breakfast, episode uno), but it’s always compelling. Channel your inner Chapman, Red or Taystee in this jailbird getup, and […]
Music Monday: The “Thrift Shop” Macklemore Costume (Day 10)
Let’s face it: You know you were singing this song all summer. And this song made you suddenly want to ditch the mall to hit up the thrift store All. Day. Long. So you might as well embrace your finds — and the fact that John Wayne’s got nothing on your fringe game, either — […]
Foodie Friday: Spooky Spicy Black Bean Dip
Jarred salsa has a new nemesis, and it’s not on the grocery aisle. It’s a black bean dip you can make in five minutes. It’s dorm-approved. And it’s loaded with fiber and flavor. Plus, you can cut out a Jack-O’-Lantern, skull or ghost’s face in cheese and melt it on top for bonus festive-party points. […]
Throwback Thursday: Breaking Bad Costume Ideas (Day 8)
By now, you’ve seen how it all ends. Hopefully, you have, otherwise the Internet will surely spoil the last episode for you. Don’t worry, Heisenbergers — we won’t do that to you. For today’s Throwback Thursday Costume Idea, we’re bringing back the Chemistry Teacher-turned-meth-dealer’s garb, and giving you a whole new option (which, fittingly, […]
Trick or Twerk: Robin Thicke and Miley Cyrus Costumes (Day 7)
Yup, we went there. Because when it comes to outrageous Halloween couples costumes, this is it. It’s like being Taylor Swift and Kanye West back in 2009: Instant conversation-sparker. You can have a lot of fun with these getups, but all we ask is that you avoid recreating their performance, as tempting as it is, […]
TV Tuesday: Game of Thrones Costume (Day 6)
Yeah, yeah, winter is coming. But you know what’s coming sooner? HALLOWEEN. And this Halloween, why not dress up like your favorite Game of Thrones character? Just about every costume shop is discretely offering their take on Thrones, even if copyright laws prevent them from actually calling it that. (That’s also why those suspiciously Katy […]
Music Monday: Katy Perry’s “Roar” Costume (Day 5)
It wouldn’t be Halloween at Collegiate Cook without a Katy Perry-inspired costume (see Kathy Beth Terry from KP’s “TGIF” video, and her circa-“California Gurls”). It’s not that Katy P. is some kind of joke to us — oh, heck no! — it’s that her video outfits are pretty much the most fun ensembles to pull […]
Foodie Friday: 3-Ingredient Ghost Truffles
I was ready to moonwalk down the street to the tune of “Casper, the Friendly Ghost” when I thought of this recipe. It was the perfect combination of the truffles that captured Buzzfeed’s attention AND Halloween goofiness. I knew, as sure as I knew (uh, spoiler alert!) that Miley Cyrus was going to be the […]