I, for one, am sick to death of seeing the streets of downtown Little Rock over run with imitation Playboy Bunnies on Halloween! Put some damn clothes on! SO, in a first ever “beauty blog public service announcement”, I am sharing some ideas for clever and easy Halloween costumes that are sexy enough to get you noticed, but more importantly, interesting for reasons other than cup size!

Take a page from the Emmys and think 1960’s. Mad Men is AMC’s hit drama about advertising executives in Manhattan during the 1960’s. The women of the cast steal the show! Do you want to be a diva on short notice? Simply channel your inner Joan Holloway, Mad Men’s resident sex pot. This broad oozes sex appeal in below the knee, pencil skirt, form fitting, dresses and smashing red lips. The costume can be created from items you probably already have. The make up is a snap as well. The eyes are simple with jet black liquid liner on the top lid only and a flesh toned shadow on the lid, use plenty of black mascara and you nailed it. The lips are key. Red, creamy, satin lips make Ms. Holloway kissable, all without showing any more skin than you would at the office!

Looking for something a bit more youthful? How about a down to earth cowgirl? I know it seems cliche, but it can be done with a modern twist and serious sex appeal. A cute denim or khaki skirt with a form fitted plaid shirt in fun colors will do the trick. Add some modern brown boots and a straw or felt cowboy hat. The attire takes a back seat to the make up. The face should be healthy and glowing. A great bronzer and dewy skin with pale peach or pink, medium gloss lips and earth-toned browns and golds on the eyes will make even the most urban of gentlemen think twice about this little hayseed! This look photographs very well without seeming overdone and gimmicky. Look at my friend Rosemary Johnson (pictured above) and see how her make up is fresh and not too much, but it is very sexy. That is the idea behind this look. Plus, if you are doing a lot of trick or treating i.e. bar hopping, at least you are wearing comfortable shoes!

Last, but not least, a black cat is an easy look to throw together in a pinch without looking like a trollop! A black turtle neck or low cut v-neck sweater paired with black, figure flattering pants are the core of the look. You can wear high heeled boots, ballet flats, or even…kitten heels. Yes, I meant that! Any department store will have gloves with fur trim, some accessory departments even have mini fur stoles to wrap around your neck. A black head band completes the attire. Ears and a tail are optional as most everyone will get the look from the make up, smokey, exaggerated cat eyes. Start with a black kohl pencil and paint the lid solid black out to a point nearing the outer brow bone. Bring the black down around the lower lash line to a stop about half way across. Smudge all of this out and add a wash of deep colored shimmer. I think a green glitter makes “cat” eyes look outstanding! Add a set of full jet black false lashes and plenty of black mascara to complete this easy eye. Keep the lips neutral, but high on gloss. The cheeks should be a rosy pink and add a touch of color to the tip of the nose as well. Viola! Sexy black cat, no lingerie required.

These are three very easy and low maintenance looks for Halloween that will play well in any bar or at any party. You will be comfortable and clothed. It is a well known fact that comfort in your own skin is sexier than any push up bra or garter belt you can buy. I hope you have enjoyed my public service announcement that was brought to you, in part, by your dignity.