Theme Me: Costume, Fancy Dress & Theme Inspiration

Day 359: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

On June 21, 2011, the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider was released in Australia. Based on the video game, the film follows Lara Croft, played by Angelina Jolie, who battles villains to recover important and ancient artifacts. So today, I have decided to dress as Lara Croft as you see her in the film, and…

Day 358: Jaws

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…

Day 357: The Rocketeer

On June 19, 1991, The Rocketeer premiered. The Rocketeer was a film about a young pilot who finds a prototype jetpack that allows him to fly and then becomes a masked hero. Not many people know about this film, but I remember loving it as a child and rumour has it it may be remade….

Day 356: Xena: Warrior Princess

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:…

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 354: Grease

On June 16, 1978, Grease was released. Grease would have to be one of my favourite films of all time, it’s one of those childhood classics that when you re-watch makes you feel nostalgic in a warm and fuzzy way. With this as my theme for today, I have chosen to dress…

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 351: A Clockwork Orange

June 13 is Malcolm McDowell’s birthday. Malcolm is known for many roles he has played over the years, most notably Alex in A Clockwork Orange, my theme and costume for the day. Photo credit: Holmes White Shirt: Pierre Cardin White Pants: Sussan Grey Suspenders: Hot Dollar White Underwear: Bonds (Stuffed with material) Black…

Day 350: The Village People

Today I am taking on the user-suggestion of The Village People dressing as the construction worker persona (David “Scar” Hodo). Why? Because I thought that his mustache was the funniest. p.s. Only 15 more costumes to go!!! Photo credit: Wayne Gretski Sleeveless Jean Vest: Levi (Borrowed from Timbellina) Jeans: Uniqlo Tool Belt: Hot…