Barack Obama and John McCain masks are hot for Halloween, but by far the most popular political look roaming the streets Friday will be Sarah Palin, McCain’s high-profile running mate.

Big mask-makers missed the time window to produce Palin masks - her selection came too late. There are a few masks, such as this molded Sarah mask ($30, left), or you can go the more economic paper mask with Sarah’s photographic likeness ($1).

There are lots of links on the Web to help you make your Palin costume - built around long, brown wigs with a bit of a beehive up top, rimless glasses, up-to-date power suits of red and black, lots of bronzer and glossy mauve lipstick.

But if you want to be really mavericky this Halloween, might we suggest a tour of Sarah through the ages?

Miss Alaska Runner-Up Sarah: Here’s she comes, Miss Alaska. Well, in real life, our Sarah was actually third runner-up in the 1984 Miss Alaska pageant (although she did nab the Miss Congeniality title). No matter. Don this “Miss Alaska/Miss Vice President” sash and glasses set ($25, top right) over any type of pageant attire (evening gown, bathing suit, flute-player talent outfit), add a tiara ($10) and you’ll be ready to sashay the night away.

Straight-Shootin’ Sexy Sarah: For the very daring and ultra-skinny, there’s the Sexy Sarah costume, complete with bikini, sash and glasses ($60, top left). Va-va-va KABOOM! And, of course, the perfect fake hunting rifle would be a pink toy one for $20.

Governor/Mayor/Hockey Mom Sarah: As far as we can tell, Northern Exposure casual was de rigueur in both the Wasilla mayor’s office and the governor’s office when our favorite hockey mom was presiding. Keep it real with a goose-down vest in sassy red ($30) over a turtleneck from your closet over jeans or snow pants like the Columbia Lilly Snow Glimmer pants ($60 or $70). Boots are a must; we like the Rocket Dog Slush Puppy boot in faux suede ($60).

VP Candidate Sarah: Ever since John McCain named the governor as his running mate, fashionistas have been all about her attire. Start with a stylish suit with a knee-length skirt like this one from Collections for Le Suit ($80), which references Sarah’s chic Armani debate suit. Embellish the lapel with a flag pin, the bigger and gaudier the better ($35), and be sure to wear a pair of hoop earrings ($10) or drop earrings ($15). Then finish it off with those cheeky red Naughty Monkey Double Dare peep-toe pumps she wore on the day of her VP announcement ($90). For the budget version, try the square peep-toes from GoJane ($22). Add a pair of gloves to carry with you in keeping with Sarah’s latest slogan: “The heels are on, and the gloves are OFF!”

Whichever Sarah you decide on, you’ll need both that stylish hair and the rimless glasses. Why spend hundreds of dollars for the real Kawasaki frames, when you can get by with these $12,80 metal skinny clear glasses from BleuDame? As for the crowning glory, you can either go with the Raquel Welch Aperitif hairpiece ($30) for the updo version or follow Wigsalon’s instructions for modifying the Raquel Welch Valentine wig ($114) in the semi-updo, or go with the flirt wig for $46.50.

For more ideas on channeling your inner Sarah, check out these past Shopperati blog posts on Her Viceness: glasses, updo, debate style and recent wardrobe spending spree.