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Nicole Scherzinger has sorted Halloween this year with a haunting and budget-friendly look. The 46-year-old singer, known for her powerhouse vocals with the Pussycat Dolls, is making waves on Broadway as Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boulevard.” While fans are raving about her mesmerizing performance, Scherzinger’s final costume—an understated black slip dress stained with blood—has become an equally iconic part of the show, perfect for anyone looking to make a spooky yet sophisticated Halloween statement
In a recent interview with Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek, Scherzinger revealed how simple (and affordable!) it is to recreate her Norma Desmond look. “You could probably do it in 15 bucks or something,” she tells Wontorek. “All you need is a black slip. You don’t even need shoes. Put some slides on just to be safe to get from one place to the next.”
The costume, which does not require jewelry, reflects Desmond’s sleepwalking state. “Norma doesn’t wear jewelry because she’s a sleepwalker,” Scherzinger explains, adding that simplicity is key to embodying her character’s eerie elegance.
The blood-smeared slip is the true showstopper here, and Scherzinger shares a trick from the Broadway production for getting the perfect look. Instead of pricey stage makeup, they use corn syrup as fake blood, which adds a rich consistency for a lifelike effect. “Just really dress that blood across the clavicle and the chesticles,” she says with a laugh.
