Day 69: Newspaper Carrier Day

September 4 is Newspaper Carrier Day. Newspaper Carrier Day is celebrated in the United States and honors Barney Flaherty, the first newspaper carrier  hired in 1833, as well as all current newspaper carriers. It is celebrated on the anniversary of Flaherty’s hiring by Benjamin Day, publisher of the New York Sun. It is also observed by…

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Day 68: Charlie Sheen

September 3rd is Charlie Sheen’s birthday. Charlie Sheen’s fame grew tremendously last years because of his ‘meltdown’ interview on Good Morning America where he said such gems as: “I am on a drug, it’s called Charlie Sheen. It’s not available because if you try it you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will…

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Day 67: Father’s Day

With today being Father’s Day, I thought it appropriate to dress as a famous dad. So I’ve picked one of the most notorious both on screen as well as off – Bill Cosby. Not only did he star in his own sitcom as the father of the Huxtable family for 8 seasons, but also released a book on parenthood…

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Day 66: Gloria Estefan

September 1st is Gloria Estefan’s birthday. So I’ve decided to dress as she appeared on her Greatest Hits album in 1992. I loved her for Turn The Beat Around, but this was much more dramatic. Photo Credit: Holmes White Shirt: Cotton On Red Tutu Skirt: Home made Red Fishnets: Forever 21 Red Strappy Heels: Wittner Red Bandana:…

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Day 65: Shuffler

Clementine submitted the theme “Shuffler”, ala the LMFAO film clip. So I’ve decided to dress up as the box head guy, who has previously been played by The Hoff for the 2011 American Music Awards. Only 300 days to go! WOO HOO!   Photo credit: Wayne Gretski   Box head: Home made Gold Sequin Jacket: Forever New Black…

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Day 64: Street Fighter

25 years ago on August 30th, the game Street Fighter was released. This is a game I hold near and dear to my heart as I spent years playing it with my brothers on our Super Nintendo. As I was a girl, of course my favourite character was Chun-Li who I have chosen to dress…

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Day 63: Lea Michele

August 29 is Lea Michelle’s birthday. So I have chosen to dress as Rachel Berry, her most popular role, from Glee.   Photo credit: The Stephinacci Sequence   White Headband: DIVA Black Ruffle Top: H&M Red Knitted Vest: Ladakh Pink Tartan Skirt: Supre White Socks: Big W Black Patent T-Bar Heels: Target    

Day 62: Jennifer Coolidge

August 28 is Jennifer Coolidge’s birthday. She was made famous by one particular role – Stifler’s Mom. Interesting fact: the “scotch” in my glass is watered down soy sauce. Also, this theme has made me realise I’m going to make a very good cougar one day….   Photo Credit: Wayne Gretski   Black Plunge Dress:…

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Day 61: Sarah Chalke

August 27 is Sarah Chalke’s birthday. Sarah Chalke is best known for her role as Dr. Elliot Reid from Scubs. This is who I have chosen to dress as for today.   Photo Credit: Festival Girl   Blue Dress: Zara White Cardigan: Cotton On Black Patent Heels: Wittner Blonde Wig: Paddy’s Markets Stethoscope: Hot Dollar  …

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Day 60: Neil Armstrong

Today I woke to the news that the first man on the moon – Neil Armstrong – had died. So I decided to pay homage to him through costume. RIP Neil Armstrong   Photo Credit: Holmes   White Zip Onesie: Chupa Chups (from Splendour In the Grass 2010) Helmet: A White plastic bag over a…

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