Today I take on another user-suggested theme – 80’s movie. There were SOOOOOO many good options here – I could do a John Hughes film like Breakfast Club or Pretty in Pink… hang on, nope, already done those. A John Carpenter film like Big Trouble in Little China? Nope, that one too. So then I thought,…
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Day 351: A Clockwork Orange
June 13 is Malcolm McDowell’s birthday. Malcolm is known for many roles he has played over the years, most notably Alex in A Clockwork Orange, my theme and costume for the day. Photo credit: Holmes White Shirt: Pierre Cardin White Pants: Sussan Grey Suspenders: Hot Dollar White Underwear: Bonds (Stuffed with material) Black…
Day 350: The Village People
Today I am taking on the user-suggestion of The Village People dressing as the construction worker persona (David “Scar” Hodo). Why? Because I thought that his mustache was the funniest. p.s. Only 15 more costumes to go!!! Photo credit: Wayne Gretski Sleeveless Jean Vest: Levi (Borrowed from Timbellina) Jeans: Uniqlo Tool Belt: Hot…
Day 349: Napoleon Dynamite
On June 11, 2004, Napoleon Dynamite was released. The film soon became a cult hit with it’s offbeat humour and awkward characters and moments. With this as my theme, I have decided to dress as the main character, Napoleon Dynamite. (Previously I have dressed up as Rex for the blog) Before I leave you, here are…
Day 348: King Kong
King Kong the musical has opened in Australia this month so I have decided to take it on as a theme dressing as Kong himself holding Ann Darrow. Photo credit: Billy Rubin Guerilla Suit: Smiffy’s Ann Darrow: Barbie Doll Liked what you saw? Why not like me on Facebook?
Day 347: Natalie Portman
June 9 is Natalie Portman’s birthday. I was spoilt for choice with characters I could dress up as today, but none more dramatic than Nina as the black swan from Black Swan. The intense make-up took about 40 minutes, but looked amazing and pretty spot on if I do say so myself. Photo credit: Holmes…
Day 346: Dilbert
On June 8, 1957, Scott Adams was born. Scott Adams is the creator of Dilbert, a cartoon that satirises the white-collar office space. So today I have dressed as the title character from the comic – Dilbert. Photo credit: Billy Rubin Dilbert Head: Homemade from Cardboard and Texta White Short Sleeve Shirt: Crossroad…
Day 345: Gourmet Dessert
Tomorrow my dear friend The Stephanacci Sequence is jetting off on a European adventure. In thanks of all her help and support and photography skills I asked her to request a theme that I could take on for her before she left. She requested a gourmet dessert theme. With this I have dressed up…
Day 344: Sweden
June 6 is the National day of Sweden. When I think Swedish, the first thing I think of is IKEA, then meatball, then the Swedish Chef from The Muppets. Photo credit: Holmes Chef Hat: Homemade from White Paper and Greaseproof Paper Blue and White Striped Long Sleeve Shirt: Industrie (My Brother’s) White Chef…
Day 343: Jack the Ripper
June 5 is Susan Lynch’s birthday. Susan is a Irish actress who played an ill-fated prostitute murdered by Jack the Ripper in From Hell. This is why I have chosen to take on a Jack the Ripper theme today, dressing as an ill-fated prostitute. Let me just add how AMAZING this costume from Smiffy’s is,…
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