Channel badass female characters with these DIY Halloween costumes

Hey girl, need a badass Halloween costume?
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Nicole Gallucci
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Hey girl, need a badass Halloween costume?

Look no further, because these DIY tutorials are here to help you transform into some of the most iconic female characters in television and film.

Instead of being a princess for the third year in a row, this Halloween celebrate your love for the ladies of comic books, anime and sci-fi with these brilliant recreations.

Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn's legendary Suicide Squad look is sure to be a hot costume this Halloween. But with some spray paint, markers and a whole lot of awesome you can get the look for super cheap.

Sailor Moon

Throw it back to the 90s by transforming into the lovely anime character, Sailor Moon, complete with luscious locks and bright red boots.

Leeloo Dallas

Get ready to hop in a cab, Fifth Element fans! This spot-on Leeloo costume will have you feeling like you entered the 23rd century.

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Nicole Gallucci

Nicole is a Senior Editor at Mashable. She primarily covers entertainment and digital culture trends, and in her free time she can be found watching TV, sending voice notes, or going viral on Twitter for admiring knitwear. You can follow her on Twitter @nicolemichele5.

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