Theme Me: Costume, Fancy Dress & Theme Inspiration

Day 199: Pippi Longstocking

Today I take on another users suggestion; rhiannac xxxx suggested that I take on the theme of Pippi Longstocking. As many would know the crux of this outfit is in Pippi’s red hair, to achieve the ‘stick out’ angle of the ponytails, I wrapped the hair around bent coat-hanger wire. Photo credit: Billy Rubin…

Day 198: Pretty In Pink

Today I thought I would take on a user suggested theme. Belinda has suggested that I take on Pretty in Pink, so I have decided to dress as the main character Andie (Molly Ringwald). As you can see from the main image, I have attempted to re-create the look as seen in one of the…

Day 197: Sunrise

Today I was lucky enough to appear on the Australian morning television show Sunrise. With the concept of a morning television show I have decided to dress up as a breakfast news presenter, with a twist – business up top, pajamas down bottom. (Thanks go to ‘Emilioooo!’ for coming up with the idea!) If you are…

Day 196: Balloon Ascension Day

January 9 is Balloon Ascension day. What is Balloon Ascension day you ask? Well I’ll tell you! At 10 a.m. on the morning of January 9, 1793, history was made in America when Jean Pierre Blanchard made the first aerial trip in a yellow hot air balloon. In honour of this achievement a holiday was born, and now a costume….

Day 195: David Bowie

January 8 is David Bowie’s birthday, so I have decided to dress as up as the infamous Ziggy Stardust. I have looked to re-create his look on the cover of Aladdin Sane. The lighting bolt makeup was created using red lipstick, blue eye-shadow and black eyeliner. Photo credit: Holmes Man’s Chest Piece: Homemade Black…

Day 194: The Little Mermaid

For the final day of Disney week I have decided to end off with a bang and take on my favourite Disney film of all time – The Little Mermaid. Many people have requested separate to Disney week that I dress as Ariel, so essentially I have hit two birds with one stone. Photo Credit:…

Day 193: Bollywood

Today I digress from Disney Week to honour a birthday request for my dear friend K-Bear. At her request, today I take on the theme of Bollywood. Happy Birthday darling, miss you bucketloads! Photo credit: Holmes Red Flower Print Sarong: Thailand Red Boob-tube: Scarf from Special K Long Brown Wig: Carnival and Party Warehouse Gold Headpiece: Gold Necklace from Diva Foot Jewelry: Necklace from Diva…

Day 192: 101 Dalmations

To even out Disney Week some more, today I bring you a villain – Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians. It took me YEARS to figure out her name meant cruel devil, but once I did, it was like MIND.BLOWN. Please note this is my natural curly hair that I only had to tease the tiniest of bits to turn…

Day 191: Pocahontas

To even out the racial stereotyping of Disney princess representation on Theme Me, I bring you to you today, Pocahontas. Please view while listening to this – Disney you have the best songs! Photo credit: Billy Rubin Beige Pocahontas Dress: Cut up Beige Jumper from Vinnie’s Tan Belt: Jay Jays Beige Underskirt: Dotti Teal Necklace:…

Day 190: Tinkerbell

When I went to Disneyland, all over every store was Tinkerbell. And I mean EVERYWHERE. Personally I didn’t get it, but then again, I’m not a 5 year old girl anymore (no matter how much I love fairy bread). To me she was a minor character from Peter Pan and Hook, but to anyone under…