Nicki Minaj Costume Guide

2011 is the year of Nicki Minaj. This female rap star has graced the top of the charts with such hits as Super Bass and Moment 4 Life. And during a time in which stardom is marked as much by outrageous outfits as it is by musical talent (think Lady Gaga), Nicki Minaj has embedded a colorful wigged, large bottomed image into the minds of her fans. What better way to pay tribute to this break-out rapper than to dress up in a Nicki Minaj Halloween costume this October?

Nicki Minaj Outfits

The first step to creating a killer Nicki Minaj costume is to find a cute outfit. Minaj likes to wear tight skirts and leotards that accentuate her butt. Speaking of which, if you don't have a big butt to begin with, you'll want to devise some sort of padding for your Nicki Minaj Halloween costume. A lot of stores sell butt pads and padded underwear for a reasonable price. Otherwise, you can try to devise your own butt pad with foam material.

The most quintessential Nicki Minaj outfits consist of brightly colored leotards cut high in the leg with tights and thigh high boots. Other memorable Nicki Minaj outfits include Japanese kimonos, black catsuits, and metallic unitards. Some of these will be harder to locate in stores than others. I've had luck finding kimonos and funky leotards at Ragstock and Savers. If you want to recreate the Nicki Minaj costume modeled after Wonder Woman, you probably can find a skimpy Wonder Woman costume at your local Halloween store and just add the appropriate accessories.

Nicki Minaj Hair and Makeup

To complete your Nicki Minaj Halloween costume, you'll need to invest in a good wig. Anything shoulder length or longer with bangs will work. Nicki Minaj hair comes in all colors of the rainbow, including everything from black to platinum blonde or even hot pink. Keep in mind that it will be easier for others to identify your costume inspiration if you're wearing a super bright shade of Nicki Minaj hair.

Fortunately, doing your makeup will be a lot simpler than finding Nicki Minaj hair. Either wear a pair of fake eyelashes or apply mascara generously. Add some shimmery eyeshadow and pale pink lipstick and you are good to go. If you want to go the extra mile for your Nicki Minaj costume, purchase the longest fake nails you can find at your local beauty supply store.