Theme Me: Costume, Fancy Dress & Theme Inspiration

Day 329: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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 …

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 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 326: Jackie Kennedy Onassis

On May 19, 1994, Jackie Onassis passed away. Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and was known for her style and grace. Today, I take her on as my theme, hoping to replicate her effortless 60’s style. Photo credit: Billy Rubin Black and…

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 324: Daft Punk

Today Daft Punk are having an album launch party in Wee Waa, Australia for their new album Random Access Memories. Unfortunately the French DJ duo will not ACTUALLY be in Wee Waa, but that won’t stop thousands of people descending to the town to hear the album. With this, I have taken on Daft Punk as a theme,…

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 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 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…