On May 25, 1983, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi was released. While I have done a Star Wars theme previously, today I take on Return of the Jedi as my theme, with my costume representing an event within it specifically – the event obviously being Han Solo frozen in carbonite. Photo credit: Holmes White…
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Day 331: Bob Dylan
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…
Day 330: Mary Poppins
On May 23, 1973, Mary Poppins was re-released for the THIRD time after it’s initial release on August 27, 1964. Mary Poppins was a childhood favourite for many reasons, but let’s face it, the obvious was that she was “practically perfect in every way” and we shared the same name. A couple of years ago…
Day 329: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
May 22 is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s birthday. Arthur was a Scottish writer who is most known for his novels about detective Sherlock Holmes, which are still highly regarded in terms of crime fiction. With Sir Arthur’s birthday, I of course have chosen to dress as his leading character, Sherlock Holmes. Photo credit: Totally …
Day 328: Mr. T
Today is Mr. T’s birthday, who turns 60! Which is why today’s theme is Mr. T. I pity the fool who doesn’t like costumes… Photo credit: Holmes Mohawk: Bald Cap with a Piece of Fur Pinned On Chest Piece: Homemade from Cardboard Army Patterned Pants: Cotton On (My Brother’s) Jewellery: Diva, Equip, Forever 21…
Day 327: Supergirl
Today I am taking on the user-suggested theme of Supergirl from The Blonde Superman, dressing of course as, Supergirl. Photo credit: The Stephanacci Sequence Red Cape: Hot Dollar Blue Long Sleeve Top: Cotton On (with as “S” Logo Taped On) Red Skirt: Homemade Red Wellies: Equip Yellow Belt: My Mother’s Scarf Blonde Wig:…
Day 326: Jackie Kennedy Onassis
On May 19, 1994, Jackie Onassis passed away. Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and was known for her style and grace. Today, I take her on as my theme, hoping to replicate her effortless 60’s style. Photo credit: Billy Rubin Black and…
Day 325: Braveheart
On May 18, 1995, the film, Braveheart, premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival. With Braveheart as my theme for today, I have dressed up as William Wallace, played by Mel Gibson. As I was applying the face make-up, all I kept thinking of was Tobias Funke and the words: I just blue myself. …
Day 324: Daft Punk
Today Daft Punk are having an album launch party in Wee Waa, Australia for their new album Random Access Memories. Unfortunately the French DJ duo will not ACTUALLY be in Wee Waa, but that won’t stop thousands of people descending to the town to hear the album. With this, I have taken on Daft Punk as a theme,…
Day 323: Top Gun
On May 16, 1986, Top Gun starring Tom Cruise was released. With this as today’s theme, I have dressed as the main character, Maverick. I feel the need, the need, to costume. Photo credit: Holmes Top Gun Pilot Jumpsuit: Smiffy’s White T-Shirt: Supre Aviators: Big W Leather Shoes: Fabiani (My Brother’s) Liked…
Theme Me: Costume, Fancy Dress & Theme Inspiration 