Recreate the 2008 VMA Britney Spears Look for a Halloween Costume

One of the most fun looks to consider for this Halloween season is a Britney Spears costume. Throughout the years, Britney has displayed a variety of looks, with some being great and some being less attractive. However, she has recently spent time getting back in shape and looks fantastic, so a recent Britney look would be fun to replicate. The following tutorial will help to recreate Britney's new look that she surprised viewers with at the MTV VMA awards.

Britney's stature is small and petite, but this doesn't mean that a taller girl should avoid this look. Rather, this look will just take some careful planning to copy. In early September, Britney had a guest spot at the MTV VMA awards, where she wore a sparkly, revealing Versace dress and stiletto heels. To replicate the dress, look for a one-shouldered sparkly silver dress. As Homecoming is coming up soon, finding a reasonably priced similar dress in most department stores should be easy. Britney also wore silver stilettos, which should again be easy to find when searching for this look.

Britney kept her accessories simple for this look, accentuating her look with dangly silver earrings. For those of us who can't drop tons of money on diamonds, consider finding a replica through a reasonably priced store like Claire's or The Icing, which offers jewelry geared towards teens. Local Halloween shops or thrift stores may also have something comparable.

Although Britney's shabby extensions are often mentioned in the gossip pages, her hair looked particularly good for the event. One might try a wavy blonde wig to complete this look. Or, if you're already blonde, perhaps add some clip-in extensions to make your hair the desired length. To get Britney's crinkly waves, try curling your hair with a straightening iron. Wrap the hair near the root, holding the iron vertical; pull the iron out to get a great, crimpy curl.

In terms of Britney's makeup, keep the look glamorous but simple. Start the face with a light bronzer or self-tanner, then add a peach blush. Eyes should be emphasized with silver and white shadows, all the while being rimmed with black liner. False eyelashes would be a nice addition to this look as well. A berry lip with a bit of gloss for extra shine helps to complete this look.

Britney's new look emphasizes her new hot bod, along with a classy sense of style. Have fun recreating this look!