All Hallows Chic: Chronic Illness Friendly Looks for Halloween

It's so hard to believe that Halloween is almost here! It seems like just yesterday we were soaking in the balmy air and wearing our cutest (and most comfortable) sundresses. Now, some of you might be like me: skipping past Halloween and going straight to Christmas. If I could put my tree up now, I would. But I'm sure many of you enjoy Halloween vibes, and are wondering how to participate in contributing to them while juggling a chronic illness. You're in luck. I can show you how to get fabulously festive without depleting your energy reserves. So here are some easy, comfortable and chic ways to get your All Hallow's Eve on.

Costume ideas: If you don't feel like getting out of your pajamas

Sleeping Beauty. Channel a just - awakened Sleeping Beauty by styling your prettiest nightgown with a tiara. Beforehand, if you have the energy, you could braid your hair while it's wet to give yourself easy, bedhead-chic waves once it's dried. They have super cute tiaras on Amazon for under $10, which means you'll be looking totally fab without taxing your wallet or your energy reserves.

Tom Cruise-Risky Business. Pair an oversized button down (snag one from your brother/boyfriend/husband if possible) with comfortable shorts (sleep shorts, terry or sweat shorts, or cheerleading lollies all could work - whatever is most comfortable). Add cozy tube socks pulled all the way up, and sunglasses, and you're good to go!

Eleven-Stranger Things. Throw on an oversized tee or sleep shirt, slouchy socks, and carry an empty box of Eggo waffles as your accessory, and you're instantly everyone's favorite enigmatic character from Stranger Things. If you have diet restrictions like being gluten or grain free, carry a box of those waffles instead; it's a cute way of personalizing your costume!

Costume ideas: If you don't want to change out of your sweats

Mean Girls-Cool Mom. Channel Amy Poehler's cool mom character from Mean Girls by wearing a comfy pink track suit or sweat suit and carrying your phone around as a prop. Bonus points if it's velour, but don't stress if it's not. Part your hair to the side or even get a blonde mom - bob wig to finish out the look. Outfit changes: 0, Cute costume points: 100!

Olympic Athlete or sports fan. Add a medal around your neck while wearing any matching sweat suit you own will instantly transform your loungewear into an Olympic athlete costume. You could also wear your medal with an oversized sweatshirt with the American flag, "USA," or a red, white and blue motif with leggings or joggers if that's more your vibe. They sell medals on Amazon for under $10 as well, so it's definitely a score (pun intended).

For the sports fan vibe, make your costume an irl situation by wearing the t-shirt or sweatshirt of your favorite sports team, college or pro. Pair it with leggings or cute sweatpants or joggers and you're good to go! Or, you could just throw a team hat or beanie on, braid your hair, and be your team's off - duty cheerleader.

An incognito celebrity. Pair any sweatsuit or baggy sweats combo with oversized sunglasses and you're in business! Style your hair in an effortlessly chic ponytail or bun for the full effect.

Easy makeup ideas

Feeling like throwing some makeup in the mix? Here are some easy - and pretty - options! You can wear it with your regular outfit, or with the simple costume styling options I provided - whatever you're up for!

A mouse...or Minnie Mouse. You could get a headband bearing the likeness of your favorite animal: a mouse, cat, etc. and after you've applied some eyeliner, use that same liner to draw some whiskers and a black nose and you've been transformed into the chic animal of your choice! And if you're a Disney girl, grab those Minnie Ears out of your closet, add some winged eyeliner and blush, and you're instantly Minnie!

If you want an easy, low-energy costume idea, pair it with clothes in the corresponding animal's color. If you've chosen the mouse option, go with gray tee and leggings, or gray sweats. Or you could go bold and wear an animal print top, bottom, or both - leopard, giraffe, cheetah, zebra, etc. If you like the Minnie Mouse option, you could add some red and white pops to a black ensemble. Like a slouchy black shirt with black leggings, white slouchy socks, a red lip, and your Minnie ears.

Fairy. Start with a fresh face. A skin-safe cosmetic glitter gel pen does all the heavy lifting in this scenario. Sweep it from your temples to your cheekbones for a dewey, ethereal look. Pair it with a basic white tee, an oversized cardigan and your favorite comfy pants. Add braids and/or a sparkly headband for an extra touch of whimsy.

Masquerade mask, heart, or your favorite design. This works whether or not you're wearing makeup. For the mask, get metallic eyeliner in your favorite color (I'd suggest gold, green or purple if you're going for a Mardi Gras vibe, but any color will look great), and draw a mask outline around your eyes. You can go as bold or as delicate as you'd like. You could even add some cheek glitter as well. If a mask isn't your style, you could use that metallic eyeliner and draw your favorite shape on your cheek (or both cheeks) instead. You could draw a single shape or clusters of them. It could be a star, heart, whatever strikes your fancy. They could be outlines of shapes, or you could color them in. Either option makes your look instantly festive.

So there you have it, options for Halloween that are as cute as they are easy to put together! Tag my blog in your socials if you end up using any of them! Either way, have a happy Halloween! Until next time, stay fabulous!