Seasonal & Holidays

Expert Tips to Scarify Your Halloween Costumes

Why settle for that store-bought costume when you can have a unique one of your own creation.


With Halloween just around the corner, it’s never too early to think about Halloween costumes. While you’re at it, why spend a fortune for a store-bought costume when you can have a unique creation of your own ---- and you needn’t spend a lot either.

Here are some tips from two well-known Southern California cosplayers, Trey Barkley and Desirée Preston.

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The pair have made more than 50 costumes, so they know a thing or two about what works and what doesn’t.

--Photo courtesy of David Ngo

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