With Halloween just weeks away, it's not too soon to start planning your costume. Want to incorporate a girl's best friend (dogs, not diamonds) into your outfit? Just draw some inspiration from the screen.
Got a ... Cairn terrier or other small pup?
Go as ... Dorothy. It's a classic for a reason.
Must haves ... A basket, a blue or blue-checked dress and, of course, ruby slippers. Do your hair in pigtails and curls.
Get creative ... Go as modern-day Dorothy with a blue power suit, red pumps and Toto in a businessy bag. Forget the pigtails, it's Ms. Gale now: go with a slicked back bun.
Got a ... Cairn terrier or other small pup?
Go as ... Dorothy. It's a classic for a reason.
Must haves ... A basket, a blue or blue-checked dress and, of course, ruby slippers. Do your hair in pigtails and curls.
Get creative ... Go as modern-day Dorothy with a blue power suit, red pumps and Toto in a businessy bag. Forget the pigtails, it's Ms. Gale now: go with a slicked back bun.
Got a ... Chihuahua?
Go as ... Elle Woods from Legally Blonde.
Must haves ... Pink, pink, pink. Complete the illusion with a colorful purse big enough for your own Bruiser and large-framed shades. Bring a pencil if you want to "bend and SNAP." With "blonde" in the title, you can't get around a flaxen coif for this one. If you don't have one yourself, wig out!
Alternatives ... Paris Hilton. Not all that different, but more flexibility on the clothes and works better for short-haired blondes.
Go as ... Elle Woods from Legally Blonde.
Must haves ... Pink, pink, pink. Complete the illusion with a colorful purse big enough for your own Bruiser and large-framed shades. Bring a pencil if you want to "bend and SNAP." With "blonde" in the title, you can't get around a flaxen coif for this one. If you don't have one yourself, wig out!
Alternatives ... Paris Hilton. Not all that different, but more flexibility on the clothes and works better for short-haired blondes.
Got a ... Dalmatian or big guy?
Go as ... Cruella Devil from 101 Dalmations. It's fun to give "female dogs" a run for their money.
Must haves ... Faux fur coat, slinky dress, cigarette holder (with candy cigarettes, no need to pick up a bad habit just for Halloween). To get Cruella's distinctive 'do, buy a white wig and dye or spray paint half of it black instead of wrecking your own hair.
Go as ... Cruella Devil from 101 Dalmations. It's fun to give "female dogs" a run for their money.
Must haves ... Faux fur coat, slinky dress, cigarette holder (with candy cigarettes, no need to pick up a bad habit just for Halloween). To get Cruella's distinctive 'do, buy a white wig and dye or spray paint half of it black instead of wrecking your own hair.
Got a ... Beagle or snowy mutt?
Go as ... Lucy. Grab your very own Charlie Brown or Schroeder or pick him up with this costume and your own sweet Snoopy.
Must haves ... Blue dress, saddle shoes, black hair or wig.
Get resourceful ... Save the dress and go as Dorothy next year.
And the nice thing about these Halloween hits is that all involve minimal dress-up for your dog. Of course, if you prefer your dog get as dolled up as you, you may be able to draw some inspiration from fellow readers' photos.
Go as ... Lucy. Grab your very own Charlie Brown or Schroeder or pick him up with this costume and your own sweet Snoopy.
Must haves ... Blue dress, saddle shoes, black hair or wig.
Get resourceful ... Save the dress and go as Dorothy next year.
And the nice thing about these Halloween hits is that all involve minimal dress-up for your dog. Of course, if you prefer your dog get as dolled up as you, you may be able to draw some inspiration from fellow readers' photos.