Words by Sylvia Lee

Aside from Xmas, the Event of the Year is coming up this Thursday, which IMHO is arguably better. After all, Halloween is the one time of the year where it’s socially acceptable to be as tacky and extra as you want!

If you’re scrambling for a killer costume and you’re boycotting the same old sexy cat costume, perhaps it’s time to look at what the stars say. Here are some last-minute Halloween costume ideas according to your star sign:

Capricorn: Bojack Horseman

Bojack’s tendency to bottle up his feelings and past traumas with booze as he basks in purposeless, Malibu hedonism is SO Capricorn. Like Bojack, you’re probably super misunderstood and allergic to feelings. You also have a weakness for social climbing and the high life (pun intended).

What you’ll need to get the Bojack look:

Aquarius: Diane Nguyen

Out of all the characters in Bojack Horseman Diane is the most grounded and relatable. She’s also a washed up (ghost) writer, so I totally feel that. Like Diane, you like searching for a higher purpose and devoting your time to helping others. Whilst you prefer to be rational than emotional, there’s a part of you that is super hippie and into looking for signs from the universe.

What you’ll need to get the Diane look:

Pisces: Born to Die-Era Lana

Nothing says Pisces more than Lana Del Rey’s iconic Born to Die era. Like Lana, you love being in your own head and daydreaming about your dream daddy or next escapade. You are super sensitive and probably consider yourself an artiste.

What you’ll need to get the Lana look:

Aries: Smudge the Cat

Sorry for doing you dirty, Aries. If you’ve seen the Woman Yelling at Cat meme, you can’t deny the strong Aries energy radiating off Smudge the cat, who snidely meows with discontentment over his salad plate. Like Smudge, you have big dick energy and aren’t afraid to go for what you want, even if that means drama!

What you’ll need to get the Smudge look:

· White cat ears

· Black food tray with cup & salad plate

· Cat-titude (har har)

Taurus: Good Janet

Meet Good Janet, the benevolent creator of all things and source of all knowledge in the Good Place – in other words, peak Taurus. She’s basically humanoid Siri, but way more personable and not as creepy. Plus, she can basically conjure up everything and anything. Like Good Janet, you are both kind and strong-willed, knowing when to stick to your guns and when to shower your friends with generous gifts.

What you’ll need to get the Good Janet look:

· Purple vest

· Matching A-line skirt

· Patterned chiffon blouse with bow tie

Gemini: The Tethered

Ah yes, the terrifying doppelgangers from Us that will haunt you in your dreams and waking life. Like the Tethered, there are more sides to you than you’d readily admit. One could say you’re… multifaceted. But that doesn’t have to be a bad thing! As a Gemini, you’re highly adaptable and intelligent, approaching the world with an insatiable curiosity. Just no stabbing anyone with scissors, please…

What you’ll need to get the Tethered look:

· Red jumpsuit

· Large (menacing) pair of scissors

Cancer: 2007 Britney

Does Britney Spears’ 2007 meltdown remind anyone else of Cancer? Like 2007 Britney, you’re no stranger to mood swings and taking things personally. Because you’re super loving and empathetic, you tend to get overwhelmed by all the feels. It can be rough being a Cancer.

What you’ll need to get the 2007 Britney look:

· Shaved head/bald cap

· Grey hoodie

· White shorts

· Green umbrella

Leo: Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker

Step aside, Pennywise. Joaquin Phoenix’s terrifying rendition of the Joker is where it’s at. The Joker’s attention-seeking and histrionic nature speak to the Leo’s ego. Like the Joker, you love the spotlight and have made it your life’s mission to be noticed by senpai. You’re not shy about expressing yourself from the heart.

What you’ll need to get the Joker’s look:

· Poorly done clown makeup

· Green party hair spray

· Red suit

· Yellow vest

· Blue button up

Virgo: Marie Kondo

Virgos know better than anyone how to spark joy. Like Marie Kondo, you’re a serial perfectionist who actually enjoys cleaning and keeping it tidy. You’re probably one of those super organised people at uni who manage to tick off all the items of their daily to-do list.

What you’ll need to get the Marie Kondo look:

· Black wig with bangs

· Cream blouse

· Yellow midi A-line skirt

· Pile of boxes to carry

· A little bit of joy

Libra: Cardi B After Throwing Her Shoe at Nicki Minaj

Remember that time when Cardi B threw her shoe at Nicki Minaj at a party and got kicked out? There’s something very Libra about the way Cardi maintained her composure even after losing her expensive heels, ripping her Dolce & Gabbana dress and being dealt a stray elbow in the head by a security guard. If that isn’t Libra-esque balance, I don’t know what is. Like Cardi, you’re the life of the party. People might hate on you, but that doesn’t detract from your natural charm!

What you’ll need to get the Cardi look:

· Bump on forehead

· Over-the-top red dress with rip in it

· Large gold necklace

· One red heel

Scorpio: Alex Vause

Orange is the New Black’s resident hottie Alex Vause is as Scorpio as it gets. Like Vause, you are intense and mysterious, preferring not to kiss and tell. Something about you screams, "I’m a badass who could cut a bitch…”

What you’ll need to get the Vause look:

Sagittarius: VSCO Girl

Like the Sagittarius, VSCO Girls are high maintenance in a free-spirited, “Europe changed me” kind of way. Mostly, this includes trying too hard to appear adventurous and ‘unique’ on their Instagram.

What you’ll need to get the VSCO Girl look:

· Shell necklace

· Tie dye crop

· Distressed denim shorts

· Crocs/birkenstocks

· Kånken backpack

· Hair scrunchies

· Hydroflask

· Plenty of “sksksk” & “and I oop”

· TikTok & VSCO downloaded on your iPhone

Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas According to Your Star Sign