10 clever last-minute Halloween costumes for those who procrastinate!

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Julie Bien

October 21, 2013

I love Halloween, and I love getting dressed-up. But for whatever reason, I'm terrible about pulling a costume together ahead of time (and I know I'm not the only one.) For that reason, I bring you a list of punny, cost effective and simple costumes that you can pull together asap.

FYI: I was #1 in 2009, #2 in 2012 and plan on being #3 this year. I practice what I preach, yo.

1. Cardiac Arrest = wear hand cuffs (fake ones, please) + a t-shirt with a heart drawn on it

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