On June 20, 1975, Jaws was released. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the Peter Benchley novel. The film is set in Amity Island where a giant man-eating Great White shark starts to attack beach goers, causing the Police Chief to join forces with a marine-biologist (and a professional shark hunter) in order to…
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Day 353: National Lobster Day
June 15 is National Lobster Day so today I have decided to dress as a lobster in a pot….mostly inspired by this adorable picture. Take note future children, this is what you’re in store for. Photo credit: Billy Rubin Lobster In a Pot Foam costume: Ebay (Borrowed from Previous Flower Girl) Grey…
Day 352: 80’s Movie
Today I take on another user-suggested theme – 80’s movie. There were SOOOOOO many good options here – I could do a John Hughes film like Breakfast Club or Pretty in Pink… hang on, nope, already done those. A John Carpenter film like Big Trouble in Little China? Nope, that one too. So then I thought,…
Day 348: King Kong
King Kong the musical has opened in Australia this month so I have decided to take it on as a theme dressing as Kong himself holding Ann Darrow. Photo credit: Billy Rubin Guerilla Suit: Smiffy’s Ann Darrow: Barbie Doll Liked what you saw? Why not like me on Facebook?
Day 336: Big Bird
Today is my friend Toms’ birthday. Toms helped me get on Sunrise, so I asked him if there was a theme he would like me to take for his birthday as a thank you, and he requested Big Bird….yesterday. So here is half a day turn-around Bird Bird costume. Photo credit: The Stephanacci Sequence Big…
Day 320: Nocturnal
Today is my friends birthday, and at their request I am taking on a nocturnal theme (he’s a night owl), dressing as a bat. Photo credit: Dungog Bat outfit: Supre Leotard with Umbrella ‘Wings’ Sewn On (Borrowed from I’m A Scientist) Black Opaque Tights: ASOS Black Patent Heels: Betts Black Long Wig: Ebay…
Day 312: Pat Carroll
May 5 is Pat Carroll’s birthday. Who is Pat Carroll you ask? Well she’d be the voice of URSULA from The Little Mermaid. The rest speaks for itself…now to go stuff myself with cheese p.s. To all my Orthodox homies out there – Happy Easter! Photo credit: Billy Rubin Black Strapless Dress:…
Day 276: Easter Eve
Today is the day before Easter, or as I have themed it, Easter Eve. With this I have dressed as the iconic Easter Bunny who is ready to bestow chocolates in the best and most enjoyable form – an Easter Egg hunt! Photo credit: Holmes White Rabbit Onesie: Chupa Chups (from Splendour In the…
Day 266: Under The Sea
Today I am taking on the user-submitted theme of Under the Sea by Cynthia dressing as a jellyfish. The magic of this costume hinges on the battery-operated lights that mimic the illumination that jellyfish have in water at night. Photo credit: Holmes Blue Jellyfish Headpiece: Blue Plastic Bag Light-up Tenticles: Battery Operated Lights…
Day 258: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Today I am taking on the user-suggested theme of Teenage Mutant Ninja Tutles from Daniel, wearing the costume of the red ninja turtle – Raphael. Cowabunga dudes! Photo credit: The Stephanacci Sequence Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Body Piece and Mask: Child’s Ninja Turtle Costume Cut in Half (Borrowed from K-Bear) Green Opaque Tights: American Apparel (Borrowed from K-Bear) Sai:…
Theme Me: Costume, Fancy Dress & Theme Inspiration 