Carbon Costume

Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and television judge. She rose to fame in the 1990s after the success of her debut album. With songs like “Always Be My Baby” and “Hero,” she has won five Grammy awards. If you want a high glam diva aesthetic, opt for the wig and bodycon dress. If you want a casual costume, wear her studio outfit: a simple black cardigan and high waisted jeans. And  there’s always her Santa outfit from her hit holiday single, “All I Want For Christmas is You.” To fully transform into this iconic pop star, you can follow this makeup tutorial.

Siouxsie Sioux (real name Susan Janet Ballion) is best known as the lead singer of British post-punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees as well as The Creatures. 77UK punk style is a lot about layering and excess. Including the materials that are listed here, if you have extra chain jewelry at home, feel free to add to the costume. Another important detail for this outfit is hair and make-up. For the hair, apply the coloring pomade and brush it through so there are no clumps. Use the crimper in a few random spots to add texture. and tease from the back until it feels right to you! The pomade should hold everything in place so you wont need hairspray. Look up tutorials for hair teasing so you can be confident you are doing it right. There are also great tutorials online for mimicking Siouxsie’s iconic eyemake up! This look will be an ideal choice for Halloween night.

Rihanna, or Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is a singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Her main genres include pop, R&B, reggae, dance, and hip hop. A few of her chart toppers include “We Found Love,” “S&M,” and “Only Girl in the World,” which were all featured on Unapologetic, her first number one album. Rihanna is also an accomplished businesswoman. She is the founder and owner of the Clara Lionel Foundation, the FENTY fashion line, and the Fenty Beauty makeup brand. Her Instagram @badgirlriri has almost 80 million followers.

John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne is a singer, actor, and television personality. In the 1970s, he was the lead singer for the heavy metal band, Black Sabbath. This gave him his famous nickname “Prince of Darkness.” While he had a successful solo career, he has since reunited with the band on various occasions. The Osbourne family became the focus of reality TV show including his wife, Sharon, and their two children, Kelly and Jack. We’ve given various options for an Ozzy costume in this guide. You can follow an outfit based on the cover image, or you can mix and match different elements  to create your own Ozzy inspired look.

Sir Elton Hercules John is a famous singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Born in England as Reggie Dwight, his stage name borrows from Elton Dean and Long John Baldry. His hits include “Rocketman,” “Tiny Dancer,” and “Bennie and the Jets.” He is best known for his outrageous costumes, which have become iconic in both music and fashion. Rocketman, a musical biopic about his life, premiered in 2019, where Taron Egerton plays the role of Elton John.

Pikotaro is a fictional singer portrayed by comedian Daimaou Kosaka in the bizarre viral music video for “Pen, Pineapple, Apple, Pen.” Though it has spawned numerous parodies and derivatives, some involving Pikotaro himself, the original music video has earned its fair share of accolades. What’s not to love about a man wearing animal print singing about common household items?

Pierre Bezukhov is one of the protagonists in the electropop opera Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. Based on a part of Leo Tolstoy’s War & Peace, the musical revolves around the affair between Natasha Rostova and Anatole Kuragin. Meanwhile, Pierre is a social outcast with a heavy drinking problem. As described in the song “Pierre,” he is rich and unhappily married to Anatole’s sister, Helene. He suffers from depression, but he wants to get better. Pierre plays a crucial part in resolving the consequences of the affair. After comforting Natasha and gaining her affection, he sees the Great Comet of 1812 streak across the sky, resulting in his spiritual awakening. Singer Josh Groban is known for playing this role on Broadway, though Dave Malloy, the composer and lyricist, originated it.

King George III is the main antagonist of the musical Hamilton, opposite Alexander Hamilton. Neurotic and menacing, the monarch threatens the revolution. After the war, he teases the colonies, questioning their ability to lead and mocking John Adams as president. He sings “You’ll Be Back,” “What Comes Next,” and “I Know Him.” Jonathan Groff, who you may recognize as the voice of Kristoff from Frozen, originated the role on Broadway.