Where in the world is your costume? Right here, thanks to geeksugar and my love of vintage video games. If you're in need of a classic (and classy) video game heroine (for my costume contest, perhaps), look no further than the wily traveling temptress herself, Carmen Sandiego.
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with the game for its international intrigue and because I wanted to be Carmen. She was a woman of mystery, and she looked fabulous doing it.
Check out my picks for how to put together a last-minute Carmen Sandiego costume. The main elements are the red fedora and trench (which could be re-worn, actually, as the weather gets crisper); to finish off the image, make sure you constantly tip your fedora, avoid eye contact, and put some red lipstick on your Mona Lisa smirk.
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What a fun idea! And I have all these items...
1OO i miss Carmen Sandiego, I use to have a computer game with her!!
2I might have to use this.
3that is pretty cool. i would have never thought of that.
i use to watch the show as
a kid and played the computer game. ah, fond memories.
4Kind of expensive for a Halloween costume if you don't already own the items.
5OMG.. loved Carmen as a kid!
6I loved the game and the show as a kid too!!
7Wow this is a great idea. I am going to have to change after seeing this. I am always looking for a cold weather costume.
8What a fantastic idea. The best part is, all of these pieces can be used after Halloween too, if you don't already have them.
9what a cute idea!
10I was Carmen when I was younger. I already had the red coat and hat, so it was a go that year!
11sweet costume..
12but i always try to take advantage of dressing on the more "slutty" side of halloween.
I saw a girl dressed as Carmen last year, and I loved it!
13Totally doing this next year! I love Carmen.
This year: a mudkip.
14Yes.
i love this costume. i wish they would update the game so i can play it again!!!
15this used to be my favorite computer game
16i cant even find it anymore
i wonder if they still sell it?
I used to watch the animated series!!!
17haa i used to have the computer game!!
18Yay, Carmen Sandiego!
19Hmmm... Interesting costume. I think GeekSugar needs to give me more ideas on a costume for 2009 Comic-Con in San Diego... No Marvel grrls cuz those chicks are just too skimpy!
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