Halloween: Campy Couples

Ah, Halloween is upon us and its time to have a little fun. Put away
your French Maid and Naughty Nurse plans (actually, bury them), grab a
friend or a lover and pay tribute to some of our favourite iconic duos.

Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin
May we say the coolest
couple ever? He with his, um, charming looks and she with her ’60s bags
and impossibly long stems. For Serge: blue denim, black peacoat, a mop
head hairdo, plus a cigarette in hand, of course. For Jane: long hair is
a must, something short and black. Dont forget to ditch your handbag for
a wicker basket. And if youre Serge, make sure you learn some French
swear words.

John and Yoko
Cmon! They had such a knack for coordinating
outfits. A couple that dresses together, stays together (well, almost).
For John: Jesus hair (beard is optional), white suit that doesnt look
too pimp-y and those famous round specs. For Yoko: crazy long, thick
black mane, preferably uncombed, oversized sunnies, a bit floppy hat,
and everything white and ethereal looking. Look like youre about to
change the world for a better place.

The White Stripes
This former husband and wife team turned
bandmates (what a weird relationship!) broke up this year for good, so
lets give them a little Halloween homage. They are so wonderfully
coordinated with their matching black manes, pale skins and a knack for
red and white garments, one would think they were brother and sister
(wait: thats what they wanted us to believe). Act cool, maybe bicker a
little beforehand. And Megs, dont forget your drumsticks!

Andy Warhol and Edie Sedgwick
Okay, not a couple (for
obvious reasons) but one cant pass up the art stars twin-like platinum
hairdos and matching physiques. For Andy: a platinum wig, black-rimmed
spectacles and a Breton stripe shirt. For Edie: a matching wig,
something short and leggy, long chandelier earrings and her signature
thick lined brows and doe-eyed expression. Try to discuss intelligent
topics all night, like the meaning of life.

Beyonce and JayZ
Please, like we couldnt include these two.
Is there anyone cooler at the moment? For Hova: something that says Im a
rap mogul, like streetwear thats both cool and preppy at the same time.
For B: crazy big hair, something gold, something fur and something
bedazzled. Want to make it topical? How about a baby bump?

It takes two to make a thing go right. Anya Georgijevic

All Halloween goodies can be found at Boo La La, 152 East 2nd St., 2nd
Floor, North Vancouver, 604-986-4880, www.boolalacostumes.com