If you’re a fan of Mean Girls then you know that one of the truest to life scenes in the film is when Cady shows up to a Halloween party filled with sexy versions of costumes. In an ode to the fact that not all female costumes must be sexy and revealing *cough* Golem *cough*,…
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Theodora turning into the Wicked Witch of the West Costume
While at my friend’s house last week, I spied in her closet an amazing red velvet coat. It is with this red velvet coat that I have been able to create today’s Theodora, from the film Oz, turning into the Wicked Witch of the West costume. I could have just gone Theodora, but I thought…
Helga Pataki from Hey Arnold Costume
The other week I was in Kmart and happened upon a $5 pink singlet dress. For a while I had been looking to create a Helga Pataki costume and now I could finally do it and on the cheap! Then I saw that the other day it was the 19th anniversary of Hey Arnold! airing…
Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre-Dame Costume
If you’re looking for an easy, low maintenance costume for Halloween, then look no further than Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. This costume works especially well if you love to drunkenly play instruments but can’t (GUILTY) as you get the option to throw in a tambourine. Or if you need a couple costume where…
Inside Out Anger Costume
Today is World Mental Health day. WMHD is a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. I, like many of us, have friends and family who have been greatly affected by mental health issues. This is why I have decided to do a costume today and do my little bit to raise awareness…
Bride of Frankenstein Costume
Bride of Frankenstein is a classic Halloween costume for the ages. The whole outfit comes together with the hairstyle and make-up. If you are “blessed” with curly hair, then you have a great base for the Bride of Frankenstein hairstyle. First step is to brush it, and then tease the HELL out of it. Next,…
Patsy Stone from Absolutely Fabulous Costume
If you were like me and loved the English comedy, Absolutely Fabulous, then there is about a 99.9% chance that Patsy was your favourite. She was the bitch that you loved, no matter how terrible she was to Saffy and everybody in the world other than Eddy. So if you take this on as a…
Bride of Chucky Tiffany Doll Costume
To continue to get my creep on for this years Halloween Costume Challenge, I have decided to create a Bride of Chucky Tiffany Doll costume. To get this costume right for Halloween it’s all about: Wearing a white/wedding dress Coupling it with a black leather jacket Creating creepy doll make-up by hiding your real eyebrows…
Ilana Broad City Costume
Melbourne has been having some unseasonably warm weather lately. With that in mind I thought I’d take on one of my favourite outfits of a great female comedy character – Ilana from Broad City in the “In Heat” episode. This is the episode where they are on a quest for an air conditioner and Ilana…
Mia Thermopolis, Princess Diaries Costume
One day when I was brushing my hair prior to straightening it, I noticed that I had a startling resemblance to Anne Hathaway in Princess Diaries….before the makeover. So today I bring you my Mia Thermopolis, Princess Diaries costume courtesy of my crazy curly hair. Enjoy. Photo credit: Frosted Tips Glasses: Calvin Klein Navy Blazer:…
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