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. Photo credit: Totally …
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Day 327: Supergirl
Today I am taking on the user-suggested theme of Supergirl from The Blonde Superman, dressing of course as, Supergirl. Photo credit: The Stephanacci Sequence 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:…
Day 325: Braveheart
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. …
Day 323: Top Gun
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. Photo credit: Holmes Top Gun Pilot Jumpsuit: Smiffy’s White T-Shirt: Supre Aviators: Big W Leather Shoes: Fabiani (My Brother’s) Liked…
Day 318: Dark Shadows
Last year on May 11, Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows was released. Today am I taking on this film as a theme, dressing as the lead character, Barnabas Collins, played by Johnny Depp. It actually creeps me out how much I look like Johnny Depp in this outfit. So much so, that if I was a man, I’d…
Day 316: Speed Racer
On May 9, 2008, the Speed Racer film was released. For this reason, today I take on Speed Racer as my theme, but have opted to dress in the style of the main character, Speed , from the original cartoon series. Photo credit: Ness Racing Helmet: Bicycle Helmet covered in White plastic Bags Red Scarf: Hot Dollar Blue…
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 308: Spongebob Squarepants
On May 1, 1999, Spongebob Squarepants first aired in the US on Nickelodeon. When I used to work in Smaland in IKEA, only two movies would be able to attract a big enough crowd of children to keep the place in order when we were busy, one was Aladdin and the other was The Spongebob…
Theme Me: Costume, Fancy Dress & Theme Inspiration 