The economy is down and money is tight, so as an alternative to the expensive Halloween costumes your girl is shopping for, why not suggest she go with some body paint instead, and save some coin?

If you need ideas, here are some pics from one of our lingerie model contestants (and the chick in the Verve ads on the site), Michele. She's been going to Fantasy Fest in Key West since '98, and has won the body painting contest several times. When you see them, you'll know why.

These are purely for informational purposes, to help you save money this Halloween, and show some examples of highly creative dermatologically-based art, and not a thinly veiled attempt to have pics of a hot naked chick on the site. Really.

For more pics of Michele, check out her site www.msmichele.com