It’s just about that time of year again—Halloween!—when you attempt to glue on some vampire teeth to scare the bejesus out of la abuela or try something simple like throwing on a Luchador mask. Although several Remezcla estaffers just prefer to put their efforts into creating a unibrow in homage to Frida Kahlo. But, for those of you still scrambling to perfect this year’s Latino-inspired Halloween getup, we have everything from use-what-you-have (or abuela has) costumes to all-out party guises. Trust us, we dressed Xoxa ourselves.
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Real Housewives of Hialeah
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The haggard lovely ladies of Hialeah may have walked the streets of Lincoln Road on South Beach in their best batas de casa and rolos last year but, now that Miami’s been given the green light for their very own version of the infamous Bravo series, we’re holding out for brighter batas and over-the-top accessories. Mistolin purse, anyone?
Make your own:
Abuela’s bata de casa (if it’s warm, we suggest opting for una lycra instead)
Mami’s rolos (the brighter, the better!)
Chancletas
Agua de Violetas (you can never wear enough!)
y pa’ la calle!
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Chonga
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You’ve heard of Fergalicious, but few things compare to chongalicious (so delicious!). We know it’s a throwback, but think the most crimson, puckered lips you’ve ever laid eyes on, enough eyeliner to make the guys from KISS jealous, loads of hairspray and acrylic nails long enough to serve as a backscratcher for your neighbors. There have been plenty of mutations over the years but we like our Latina chongas traditional—long nails, flammable hairstyles and attitude that abounds. Here’s a throwback video for some Miami inspiration, but chu do whatchu gotta do. Just keep it chonga, aight?
Make your own:
Red lipstick from Wet ‘n Wild
Black eyeliner
Short denim shorts
Nike’s (preferably Jordan’s, but we’re in a recession so it’s ok to downgrade)
A Costco-sized bottle of Aquanet
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Nacho Libre
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The not-so-hit movie, “Nacho Libre,” with sometimes-funny, always-off-beat comedian Jack Black may not have been good or even remotely funny, but the main character sure makes for a hilarious getup. It’s a different take on Mexican luchadores and, when donned by the right person, will make your friends laugh and strangers want photo-opps (you may even impress your gringo friends!). Making it work is easy. “Don’t you want a little taste of [Halloween] glory?” It’s all in the accessories!
Make your own:
Red underwear, strictly worn over the tights
A red cape
Red boots (Are we noticing a theme here?)
Awfully curly hair – any shade of your choosing or styling
Gigantic mustache (fake or real)
Beer belly
Fake or just really awful Mexican accent