Time for creative-minded folks to start thinking about what they want to slap together for Halloween.
And this year, with Halloween falling on a Saturday, you just know that the costumes have to be more amazing than ever.
Oh sure, there will be the standard “couples” costumes that cutesy dating couples have to do: Jon & Kate should be a favorite (put on an Ed Hardy shirt and walk around brooding, and you’ll win first place). Paula Abdul, Michael Jackson, and the Octomom will make their appearances as well.
But here are the important things to remember when putting together your Halloween costume: