Theme Me: Costume, Fancy Dress & Theme Inspiration

Day 289: Magda Szubanski

April 12 is Magda Szubanski’s birthday. Over the years Magda has taken on a lot of iconic characters so choosing one to re-create for the blog was a hard choice. In the end I went with the character of Sharon Strzelecki from Kath and Kim, circa pash rash. It worries me that pushing my head into my…

Day 288: Gods and Goddesses

Today I am taking on the user-suggested theme of Gods and Goddesses by Tim dressing as Aphrodite the Greek Goddess of love and beauty. Photo credit: Billy Rubin Aphrodite Costume (Dress, Choker, Belt, Wristbands, Belt): Smiffy’s Gold Plaited Headband: Diva Gold Strappy Heels: Wanted Shoes Liked what you saw? Why not like me on Facebook?…

Day 287: Dr. Who

Today I am taking on the user suggested theme of Dr Who by M. Gray AND Hiropf. With this as my theme I have decided to dress as the eleventh Dr Who when he went through his fez phase. Why the eleventh you ask? Because fezzes are cool. Photo credit: The Stephanacci Sequence …

Day 286: Leighton Meester

April 9 is Leighton Meester’s birthday. Leighton Meester is best-known for her role as Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl which is who I’ve decided to dress up as today. The style on Gossip Girl was amazing, so I can only hope I achieved it’s and Blair’s flair today. All of course topped off with her…

Day 285: Twin Peaks

On April 8, 1990 Twin Peaks aired on ABC. Twin Peaks is an American serial drama created by David Lynch and Mark Frost. It’s first season follows an investigation by FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper into the murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer who is found wrapped in plastic. The show was a cult sensation…

Day 284: Dentistry

At the request of a friend, today I take on the theme of Dentistry. So I have dressed as a dentist with a Simpsons twist, holding the Big Book of British Smiles. Why must you turn my office into a house of lies? Photo credit: Muscles White Lab Coat: Borrowed from I’m a…

Day 283: High School Stereotypes

Today I have been invited to a house party of a friend who now lives in Orange, for no other reason bar it’s fun, she has themed her house party – High School Stereotypes. With this as my theme I have decided to dress as Regina from Mean Girls. I’ve combined a couple of her…

Day 282: Agnetha Faltskog

April 5 is Agnetha Faltskog’s birthday. Agnetha Faltskog was the lead singer of the Swedish pop band ABBA. So I’ve decided to dress in their iconic white jumpsuit costume. Ever since I put on the white jumpsuit I have not been able to get Waterloo out of my head…there goes the weekend. Photo credit:…

Day 281: Bridget Jones’s Diary

On April 4 2001, Bridget Jones’s Diary was released. The film was based on the book by Helen Fielding that follows a British woman’s determination to improve herself while she looks for love in a year in which she keeps a personal diary. It is a modern day reinterpretation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. With this as my…

Day 280: Amanda Bynes

April 3rd is Amanda Bynes’ birthday. As of late there has been a lot of talk about the mental well-being as of late due to her abnormal activity on her Twitter and her ‘resignation’ as an actress. So I thought why not throw back to a simpler time where she was still an actress? Today I have dressed as…