When it comes to Halloween, sometimes the most expensive part of the holiday can be the attire. I know my roommate just spent upwards of $100 to look like Xena the Warrior Ho. While ladies feel the need to spend the big bucks for three pieces of cloth that barely had their genitalia, as guys you should strive to wear the most hilarious thing you can come up with. And being hilarious doesn't require money, just creativity. So we here at Boosh have compiled some very simple costume ideas for the man in need so you can save the down-payment at the costume shop and instead use it at the bar. Think of it as our Economic Stimulus Plan.


Campus Safety Light

- Telephone handset
- Shoebox
- Siren Light

Using a few things you can find around your house, you can go from costume-less to the safest thing in the room. Take the shoebox, remove the lid, and affix the bottom to your shirt. Two words: duct tape. Now, tape the phone on the inside. You're a pay-phone. Costume accomplished.

Of course, to take it a step farther, track down that red/blue spinning siren light you just "had to have" for that first off campus party you hosted. Tie a string around it, slap it on your head, BAM! Now you're not just a payphone, but a Campus Safety Post. Not only will it have the room complimenting you on your ingenuity, but all the fine honeys from the window to the wall have associated you with thoughts of comfort, safety, and anti-rape. You're a hero. Get ready for the rewards.

Added Bonus: Take over the dance party with your siren head.

Pledging Statehood

- Cardboard
- Scissors
- Sharpie

It's midterms. You're swamped. Getting a stellar costume has slipped your mind as your brain has focused on more important things (i.e. graduating, not failing in the eyes of your parents, life). But hey – no worries man. For the guy who didn't have time to come up with a costume, but loves America, we say go as a state.

It's easy. Take a piece of cardboard. Cut it out in the shape of your favorite state. Write the state's name across the front. Everyone will love your simple do-it-yourself costume and your grades won't suffer. Don't you look smart?

Added Bonus: Write fun state facts on the back and use them as pick-up lines. Will totally work, trust us.

When most people are in the bedroom setting staring a rumpus night of nookie in the face, they tend to grab for whatever prophylactic is sitting in the drawer of the bedside stand. But then there are those that go above and beyond; they restrain their unbridled enthusiasm and reach for the condom that does way more than protect against diseases and unplanned baby time. They reach for a personally customized condom.

Ah yes, the custom designed condom. There is no better way to show your partner what you are really all about.  Here are a couple of design ideas that might help illuminate your inner self to the vixen lying on your bed.

I’m Irish and I’m proud.  

Just in case she is unclear about how stoked you are about your heritage, just put on one of these and all confusion will be cleared up.  With a little bit of luck from you Irish wrapper, your lassie will soon be way more than Erin Go Bragh-less.

It’s official: the fashion industry is having an identity crisis. From baggy jeans and menswear looks to feminine ensembles, the latest women’s fashions can’t seem to decide whether they want to be feminine or masculine. These trends represent a hip mix of contradictions, influenced by the male and female sexes, and are the perfect match for girly girls and tough chicks alike.

On the tomboy end of the spectrum, we have the latest denim craze to rock the world of skinny jeans everywhere.  Say hello to the baggy jeans trend. The slouchy, boyfriend-style jean is the antithesis to the uber-hip, pants-so-skinny-your-epidermis-and-jeans- have-fused-together trend that’s been dominating the closets of fashionistas everywhere for the past two years.

Women’s baggy jeans typically have wide legs, a slouchy, low-riding waist and a worn-in exterior fade. They’ve been sported by the likes of stylistas Katie Holmes, Victoria Beckham and Sarah Jessica Parker.
No need to gussy it up, though, ladies. This a strictly laid-back, casual look, worn best with flip-flops, fitted tees and leather belts. Save your skinny and boot-cut jeans for going out.

While the baggy jeans trend is a bit too masculine for my taste, it’s like a breath of fresh air for the denim industry, rescuing us all from having to squeeze into another pair of Nicole-Richie-skinny, straight-leg jeans.
Another menswear trend that’s hot for fall is the tailored blazer. In velvet or dark cotton with accent piping details, blazers paired with dark denim and heels is a super-sophisticated, dressy look that can be worn to work or out for drinks. Take a cue from Blake Lively, who paired her tailored nautical blazer with tight jeans, peep-toe pumps and a white camisole.