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Easy, quick pop culture "duo" costumes for Halloween

As we get older and older Halloween becomes less about how heavy our candy bags weigh and more about how crafty we can get. Oct. 31 becomes an unofficial costume contest between every American who goes out and celebrates. A good costume consists of something trendy, timely and shows off your personality. However, no matter how good your costume looks sometimes it’s hard to tell what you are unless you have an accomplice to give context clues. Some of the best Halloween costumes can only be done in a pair. I give you the ten best duo costumes of 2013:

1) Miley Cyrus at the VMAs and Shocked Parent

This one is easy to pull off because everyone and their moms know about the Miley Cyrus pigtails that she’s currently rocking. You might not even need the shocked parent; however it makes the costume all the more hilarious. A flesh-colored suit and styling your hair into two buns will achieve this look. Oh, and of course holding a foam finger. Let’s not forget about the most important asset to the costume. To get the “shocked parent” look, all you need is someone wearing pajamas holding a remote. This paired costume will definitely give your passerby a laugh.

2) Merida from Brave and a Bear

Merida was the most recently crowned princess at Walt Disney World this past year. What better way to support Disney’s recent depiction of a strong, independent woman than by dressing up as Merida? To achieve this new princess look, you will need a red, curly wig, a green dress and a set of bow and arrows. You don’t need a full-on bear suit to be a bear. A set of bear ears and face paint will do the trick! Show off your inner child in this totally cute costume set.

3) Walter White and Jesse Pinkman from "Breaking Bad"

If the show finale broke your hearts, now is your chance to revive the beloved Heisenberg and his favorite lab partner, Jesse Pinkman. To look like Mr. White, draw on a mustache and a beard with markers or paint and wear glasses with a plaid button down and some nice khaki slacks. If you want to look like Heisenberg, add a flat black top hat and throw some blue rock candy in a plastic bag and carry it around. Jesse Pinkman will be easier to recognize if you’re standing next to Mr. White. For Jesse, wear baggy clothes that resembles what a rapper would wear and sport a black beanie. Remember this is the only time of the year that it’s acceptable to act like you are a drug lord.

4) Mr. Gatsby and Daisy from "The Great Gatsby"

I don’t recommend this as a “couples” costume seeing how this love story ends in tragedy, but if you and your man/woman are willing to take the risk it’s a fun way to pretend you’re rich for the evening. Mr. Gatsby sports a tailored suit oh-so-well throughout this movie, so it’s only fitting that your man looks sharp in his suit and tie. Try for the flapper look of the '20s and a feathered headband for Daisy’s costume. Don’t forget to put an engagement ring on your finger!

5) Dexter Morgan and Victim from "Dexter"

If you want to be on the spookier side of Halloween, dressing like Dexter Morgan and his prey will do it for you. Dexter is normally wearing an open short sleeve button down with khaki pants—add a surgical mask and a saw and you've accomplished the look of a moral serial killer. For the victim, have a girl wrapped in plastic wrap and covered in fake blood.

6) Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

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OK, a couple has to represent Kim and Kanye on Halloween. I mean they named their baby North for crying out loud and they’re probably the most narcissistic couple to exist since Heidi Montage and Spencer Pratt. The costumes for this lovely duo can be expressed in head-to-toe expensive labels such as Gucci or Louis Vuitton. Make sure each outfit is equipped with obnoxious sunglasses. You never know when you’re going to need to put your hater blockers on.

7) Oz and The Wicked Witch from "Oz The Great and Powerful"

This is a timeless costume that can be appreciated by many generations. A black suit with a bow tie and a dark green top hat works perfectly to achieve the look of Oz. To look like The Wicked Witch, dress like your typical witch in all black and then cover your face and neck with green make-up paint.

8) Red and Piper from "Orange is the New Black"

Orange is the New Black has some of the greatest character developments of all time. The best characters on the show are Red and Piper. For Red, wear an apron and a chef’s hat and hold a spatula! For Piper, an orange jumpsuit will do just fine. Add name tags to both costumes, because remember you’re in prison!

9) Pi Patel and Richard Parker from "Life of Pi"

If you fell in love with Richard Parker, the tiger, now is your chance to bring him to life. If you’re going as Pi, go shirtless, wear ragged pants and wrap a t-shirt around your head. You can add a small float around your waste to further your look. As for Richard Parker, get tiger ears and paint tiger stripes across your face and body!

10) Joan Harris and Don Draper from "Mad Men"

If you’re feeling classy, ladies and gentlemen you might want to go out as the '60s hottest lady killer and his sexy office partner. Both of these costumes are quite simple. For Don Draper, wear a tailored suit and a skinny tie with nice dress shoes. As for the lovely Joan, a fiery red wig is definitely needed. The bright red hair is what makes Joan stand out from all of the other women in the show. Wear a crazy-patterned shift dress and pastel kitten heels to pull off this look.

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