On May 30, 1431 in Rouen, France, Joan of Arc died. Joan of Arc was born in France and through divine guidance led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years’ War. Her demise came when she was captured by the Burgundians and was sold to the English. They then put…
Category: Homemade costumes
Day 334: Oompa Loompa
Today I officially have one month left of my year-long challenge – NOT LONG NOW! And as I couldn’t think of an appropriate ‘one month to go’ theme, I have chosen to take on a user-suggested theme that has been requested multiple times – Ooompa Loompa. Photo credit: Billy Rubin Green Oompa Loompa…
Day 333: E.T.
On the 26th of May, 1982, E.T. premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Steven Spielberg’s film about a lonely boy befriending an extraterrestrial from outer space was a childhood favourite – as it was for many. So with this as my theme today, I have chosen to dress as Elliott as he heroically escapes from the government with E.T, to get…
Day 328: Mr. T
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… Photo credit: Holmes 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…
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 311: Star Wars Day
May the 4th is Star Wars day. It is a day when Star Wars fan celebrate the Star Wars films and culture. This day falls on May the 4th because of it’s pun resemblance to the famous film line – “May the force be with you”. Apparently though, Star Wars fans were not the first to pen the pun….
Day 309: Austin Powers
On May 2, 1997, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery was released, so this is why I have taken it on as my theme today dressing as a Fembot. Fembots are beautiful women dressed in provocative outfits who were used by Dr. evil against Austin Powers. They are known for their greatest weapon – guns hidden…
Day 306: Uma Thurman
Today is Uma Thurman’s birthday. Uma has starred in many films taking on many roles, but none more career-defining than her role in the Quentin Tarantino film, Pulp Fiction. It is this character – Mia Wallace – that I take on today, in her post-overdose, adrenaline syringe get-up. Photo credit: Billy Rubin Black Bob Wig: Hot Dollar White…
Day 305: Frat House Toga Party
Today I have been invited to an American Frat House Toga Party. I’ve always wanted to a toga themed party, so I guess after tonight I can die happy. It was honestly the easiest costume in the world to make, it’s a safety-pinned sheet of material. If you wanted you could make it one shouldered, but…
Theme Me: Costume, Fancy Dress & Theme Inspiration 