On May 23, 1973, Mary Poppins was re-released for the THIRD time after it’s initial release on August 27, 1964. Mary Poppins was a childhood favourite for many reasons, but let’s face it, the obvious was that she was “practically perfect in every way” and we shared the same name. A couple of years ago I went to see the stage play at the Capitol Theatre and was mesmerised all over again by the tale, so I course I could not end the year without taking her on as a costume.

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Black Hat: My Blossom Hat Backwards

White Lace High-Neck Top: Sussan (My Mother’s)

Navy Blue Long Skirt: Hotline (My Mother’s)

Black Skirted Coat: Revival

Black Opaque Tights: ASOS

Black and White Tuxedo Heels: ASOS

Red Scarf: Target

Red Bow: Ribbon from Hot Dollar

White Gloves: Hot Dollar

Large Bag: Sewing Box

Black Umbrella: Hot Dollar

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May 22 is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s birthday. Arthur was a Scottish writer who is most known for his novels about detective Sherlock Holmes, which are still highly regarded in terms of crime fiction. With Sir Arthur’s birthday, I of course have chosen to dress as his leading character, Sherlock Holmes.

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Sherlock Jacket and Hat: Smiffy’s

Magnifying Glass: Homemade from Print Out Paper

Pipe: Homemade from Print Out Paper

Black Jeans: Cotton On

Black Sneakers: Big W

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Today is Mr. T’s birthday, who turns 60! Which is why today’s theme is Mr. T. I pity the fool who doesn’t like costumes…

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Mohawk: Bald Cap with a Piece of Fur Pinned On

Chest Piece: Homemade from Cardboard

Army Patterned Pants: Cotton On (My Brother’s)

Jewellery: Diva, Equip, Forever 21

Shoes: Fabiani (My Brother’s)

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Today I am taking on the user-suggested theme of Supergirl from The Blonde Superman, dressing of course as, Supergirl.

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Red Cape: Hot Dollar

Blue Long Sleeve Top: Cotton On (with as “S” Logo Taped On)

Red Skirt: Homemade

Red Wellies: Equip

Yellow Belt: My Mother’s Scarf

Blonde Wig: Carnival and Toy Party

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On May 19, 1994, Jackie Onassis passed away. Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and was known for her style and grace. Today, I take her on as my theme, hoping to replicate her effortless 60′s style.

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Black and White Suit: Capitol (Markets)

Black Pillbox Hat: Coke Fisherman-style Hat, with It’s Brim Folded In

Pearls: Thailand Markets

Black Heels: Target

White Gloves: Hot Dollar

Long Black Bob Wig: Hot Dollar

Cube Bag: Vinnie’s

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On May 18, 1995, the film, Braveheart, premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival. With Braveheart as my theme for today, I have dressed up as William Wallace, played by Mel Gibson. As I was applying the face make-up, all I kept thinking of was Tobias Funke and the words: I just blue myself.

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William Wallace Kilt Costume: Smiffy’s

Sword: Hot Dollar

Black Sandals: Big W (My Brother’s)

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Today Daft Punk are having an album launch party in Wee Waa, Australia for their new album Random Access Memories. Unfortunately the French DJ duo will not ACTUALLY be in Wee Waa, but that won’t stop thousands of people descending to the town to hear the album. With this, I have taken on Daft Punk as a theme, dressing as Guy-Manuel, the gold-headed robot.

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Gold Daft Punk Robot Helmet: Homemade from Cardboard and Spray Paint

Black Blazer: Zara

White Long Sleeve Shirt: Cotton On

Black Tie: Hot Dollar

Black Pants: Valleygirl

Black and Gold Daft Punk Gloves: Gold Paper stuck on Hot Dollar Gloves

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On May 16, 1986, Top Gun starring Tom Cruise was released. With this as today’s theme, I have dressed as the main character, Maverick. I feel the need, the need, to costume.

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Top Gun Pilot Jumpsuit: Smiffy’s

White T-Shirt: Supre

Aviators: Big W

Leather Shoes: Fabiani (My Brother’s)

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During this week of May in the US, all of the major networks meet for their upfront meetings to decide what shows will get renewed and what shows will get cancelled. Amongst the shows that were cancelled, was CSI: New York, my theme for today. I thought no costume could be more fitting than CSI: New York, in a body bag.

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Body Bag Costume: Ebay (Borrowed from Marty Pants)

Toe Tag: Homemade from Paper and String

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On May 14, 1998, the last episode of Seinfeld aired. Seinfeld would have to be, with The Simpsons, my favourite show of all time. I truly believe that there is no event in life that cannot be referenced with a Seinfeld quote. And with that, today I have taken Seinfeld on as a theme, dressing as Jerry Seinfeld in the infamous puffy/pirate shirt from the episode – “The Puffy Shirt”.

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White Puffy/Pirate Shirt: Ebay (Borrowed from I’m A Scientist)

Black Jeans: Cotton On

White Sneakers: Nike (My Brother’s)

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