May 24 is Bob Dylan’s birthday, so I have taken him on as my theme, dressing in typical Dylan garb. Further to this I have created my own version of the props in his famous Don’t Look Back film clip where he holds flashcards to lyrics to the song. Photo credit: Holmes Black…
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Day 234: Edgar Bergen
February 16 is Edgar Bergen’s birthday. Edgar was an American actor and radio performer who was best known as a ventriloquist. In honour of his birthday today I have dressed up as a Ventriloquist dummy. The crux to pulling off this costume was all in the makeup. I’ve uploaded a lot of close ups of the…
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…
Day 57: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
August 23 is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. An obvious persona associated with the abolition of slavery is Abraham Lincoln, who I have chosen to dress as today. Photo Credit: Ziggy Top Hat: Home made from cardboard White Shirt: Cotton On Black Tie: Black Cotton Strip…
Theme Me: Costume, Fancy Dress & Theme Inspiration 