Looking for a really special Hannah Montana Halloween Costume this year? It is so easy to buy the parts that are hard to make, like some of the fancy shirts, and then add a few of your own touches. Some of the costumes come with wigs and some don't. Be sure you read the details so you know exactly what comes with any purchased costume.

Very few people have the time or talent to make an outfit from scratch. We all have busy lives. We work, do carpool, make dinner, run to the gym, and basically fill up every waking hour with chores. Who has the time or energy to worry about putting together a totally original Halloween costume. I prefer to buy one of the great costumes available on the web and then spend my time making the costume unique by styling it.

You can become the stylist and really "make" the outfit by concentrating on the hair, makeup and accessories. Have you ever watched Project Runway? While the designers were focusing on designing an amazing dress, they also needed to give their attention to hair and makeup. It was the entire ensemble and how well all the accessories complemented the outfit that had a big influence on the final judging. So let's look at all the elements of becoming the best Hannah Montana for Halloween.

First, some of the costumes come with wigs and some don't. Be sure you read the details so you know exactly what comes with any purchased costume. If your daughter has long blonde hair, well you are all set. Wear it straight with bangs and you have the Hannah Montana rock star hair. Just look at some pictures online of Hannah Montana and see if you can duplicate one of her styles.

If your daughter's hair isn't blonde, you might want to purchase a wig or buy some temporary hair color - usually a spray - that is available around Halloween. Go to your local CVs and you are sure to find one of those temporary spray in hair colors. A safer choice, in my opinion, is to buy a wig, or to buy a costume that comes with a wig. That way you can be certain to avoid any hair disasters that can strip away the fun of Halloween.

Always check to see what your costumes comes with before you go any further. But if it did not come with all the accessories, here is a plan. First, a must have is an oversized, sparkly metallic belt. This will add glitter to the Hannah Montana Halloween outfit. Find something that your daughter will want to wear with her regular clothes so you make the best use of your money. If you have a belt around that you are willing to decorate, you can go to any craft store and use some hot glue to decorate your belt with sequins or other sparkly decorations. Be sure you do not decorate the part of the belt that needs to go in the loop or it probably won't fit through. If you do not have the right type of belt, then take a scarf and tie it in place of the belt. Tie it over a belt so it still looks like a belt and not just a scarf.

Next, let's find some rock star jewelry. This depends on whether your Hannah Montana Halloween costume has a skirt or slacks. In ALL cases, she can use a sparkly bracelet or a sparkly, but small, necklace. I like a silver cuff bracelet for its versatility. If you prefer, you can use a small necklace. A cute pendant always works. Just be sure it sparkles and is something your daughter will want to wear after Halloween. I would not do both the bracelet and the necklace. That starts to scream overdone. Like they say in fashion circles, after you put on your jewelry, take one piece off. Always good advice. My suggestion is to look at a bunch of Hannah Montana photos and see what type of accessories she is wearing. You can always try to duplicate one of her looks.

You don't need to be Smashbox studios to turn your daughter into Hannah Montana the rock star, but you do need a few makeup tips. Put some extra sparkle in your makeup. A little sparkly lip gloss and blush and a touch of glitter will be great. Remember to add sparkle on the eyes and lips. Define the eyebrows so they have a clear arch, and then put on several layers of mascara.

So, have fun with this. You can be your own fashion stylist and send your daughter out for Halloween trick-or treating looking like a unique Hannah Montana rock star diva. Have a Happy Halloween.