For my Axl Rose costume, I had a wig cut down for my head, wore a read banana, added lots of bracelets, cross necklaces, aviator sunglasses, black combat boots, tall white socks, a kilt and Guns n’ Roses t-shirt with arms cut off. Axl’s tattoos are what really make this costume as they are what he is known for visually. I found a pair JUST LIKE HIS online, via etsy, which lasted for 3-5 days:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BamaSpyder

Submitted by Mark Baggett, Jasper, Alabama
www.MarkEvanBaggett.com

My 2010 Halloween costume was inspired by DR. ROCKZO, the rock n’ roll clown, a cartoon character from “Metalocalypse,” a popular Adult Swim show about a heavy metal band that basically rules the world. DR. ROCKZO’s character was supposedly inspired by David Lee Roth of Van Halen.

As far as the costume, here is how I made it:
• HAIR: I ordered a long white synthetic wig online. In order to make it bright blue, I mixed Cyan pen ink with 70% alcohol in a spray bottle and then sprayed the wig in layers. After air drying, I washed the wig out in cold water, air dried again, and then brushed to get tangles out. In order to get the final bright blue I repeated this process a total of 3 times. After getting the final bight blue color, I then had a hair-stylist friend cut the wig to fit my head while wearing it and then teased the hair and sprayed with hair-spray to get the volume.
• NOSE: I purchased a professional clown nose online. In order to get the spikes I used Sculpey oven-baked clay. I formed the spikes with the clay, test fit them and then baked them in the oven. Afterwards I attached them to the nose using Super Glue.
• HAT: I purchased a white officers cap online. I used purple fabric paint to paint the material and pink vinyl to cover part of the cap, attaching with fabric glue. Next I used purple “fun foam” to cover the black brim of the cap and and also cover trim on the hat. I also used bright yellow “fun foam” for the accents and for the police badge, which I attached to the cap using a pin clasp, that was glued to the back of the foam.
• SHOES: I spray painted a pair of tennis shoes bright pink.
• BOOT COVERS: The bright pink furry boot covers were purchased online.
• SPIKED CHOKER: I used two layers of bright yellow “fun foam” glued together to make the choker. I cut holes and attached “bulldog spikes” using screws and washers, and glued velcro to “fun foam” to fit around my neck.
• SPIKED WRISTBAND: I used an old belt that I cut down and covered with pink vinyl. I cut holes and attached “bulldog spikes” using screws and washers.
• JUMPSUIT: I purchased a custom-cut jumpsuit on www.Spandexman.com and then painted purple stripes on the legs.
• MAKE-UP: I used clown make-up which I applied myself. I “set” the make-up using powder and then a coat of hair-spray.
• MIC STAND: I painted a oval piece of wood silver, then attached to a mic stand holder. Actual mic is a piece of wood painted black with a real “wind screen” attached to end with a piece of velcro.
(Photos by Max!mus and PhotoGnome)

Submitted by Mark Baggett, Jasper, Alabama
www.MarkEvanBaggett.com

It all started with a desire to make my son a homemade Muppets Animal costume. After I looked at a photo of the band from my album, I realized I had to make the entire band (minus Ralph). We fit perfectly- I would be Janice, the guitarist: my son, Animal: My boyfriend, Dr. Teeth: And his two sons, Zoot the saxophonist, and Floyd the other guitarist. I started with my head which is the only one made from a bike helmet. The others have the foundation of baseball helmets and are much more comfortable! I started the other four heads on a Thursday night and did not stop but to sleep for about four hours each night till Sunday night. A few scratches from the chicken wire and a second degree burn from the hot glue gun and they were done! I still cannot believe I did this from looking a a picture from an album cover! We may be renting ourselves out for birthday parties! We have had a lot of fun with these costumes this year!

Submitted by Alice Frump, Indianapolis, IN

I love Lady Gaga’s inventive wardrobe. There are a million ways to become her on Halloween! And part of my costume is made from recycled cd’s!!

Submitted by Lucy Hirschfeld, New york, NY

I spent days, nights and many long hours sewing this costume and putting all of the sparkles on it. I made the pattern from scratch. This was Koen’s first halloween and I wanted to make it extra special.

Submitted by MELISSA HUGHES, PASO ROBLES, CA

Costume inspired from Lady Gaga’s photo shoot from Hello Kitty’s 35th Anniversery

Submitted by Amy Fleschert, Los Angeles, CA

They said I couldn’t do it so I had to prove them wrong. Now, I did not wear real meat so I bought red vinyl and cut and painted it to look like raw meat. Then fashioned a T-Bone steak to hot glue to the white wig. Lots of bling, fish net stockings and an award finished the costume!

Submitted by Diane Setzer, Hickory, NC

We thought it would be funny for our 2 y.o. to be Lady Gaga for Halloween, so I set about trying to construct her meat dress. It was a lot of fun to make & she was the hit of the party!

Submitted by Tami Lawson, Golden CO

My 8 year old daughter, Alannah, is no boring child. She recieved a conduct mark in music the other day for “not participating”. When I ask her why “She said that music is boring mommy!” She prefers Pop & R&B. So what better for her to be then Lady Gaga. Her favorite song is Alejandro, but she knows the words to all of her songs!She loved being Gaga for Halloween and said this was the best Halloween yet!Her Personality is bigger than her smile or what the world can handle!

Submitted by Cassandra Villarreal, League City, TX

This entire costume was homemade, except for the wig, tights, and white top (underneath all the candy and ice cream). I had a lot of fun making it and I am quite proud of how it turned out!

Submitted by Amy, Long Beach, California