On June 18, 2001, Xena: Warrior Princess finished it’s original run on TV. Today I am taking this on as a theme, dressing as the leading lady herself – Xena. Please note: I have the ability to do the war cry sound #win Photo credit: Billy Rubin Xena Costume: Smiffy’s Black Leather Boots:…
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Day 355: The Smurfs
Today I am taking on the user-suggested theme of The Smurfs, dressing up as the only female Smurf, Smurfette. As a child I LOVED the Smurfs, but a couple of years ago I bought a DVD of the show and when I re-watched it, let me tell you that it does not hold up. Not…
Day 344: Sweden
June 6 is the National day of Sweden. When I think Swedish, the first thing I think of is IKEA, then meatball, then the Swedish Chef from The Muppets. Photo credit: Holmes Chef Hat: Homemade from White Paper and Greaseproof Paper Blue and White Striped Long Sleeve Shirt: Industrie (My Brother’s) White Chef…
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 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 322: CSI: New York
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…
Day 321: Seinfeld
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…
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 314: Where’s Wally
Today is my dear friend Dungog’s birthday, at her request I have taken on a Where’s Wally theme, dressing as Wally (or for all my American followers – Where’s Waldo). Photo credit: Dungog Red and White Beanie: White Beanie from Jay Jays with Red Electrical Tape and Ball Red and White Striped Top: White Top…
Day 310: Christina Hendricks
May 3 is Christina Hendricks’ birthday, Christina is most-known for her role in Mad Men as Joan Holloway, the office manager at the advertising agency Sterling Cooper. For this reason, today I have dressed as Joan. Please note that in order to get anywhere near the bust of Christina I had to wear two bras stuffed…
Theme Me: Costume, Fancy Dress & Theme Inspiration 