Homemade Darth Vader Costume

This Darth Vader costume, is one of the easiest costumes that you can make yourself. All it takes is an all black outfit and three print-outs (links below). Photo credit: Frosted Tips Darth Vader mask: Print out of this mask Black Long-sleeve top: Uniqlo Black Faux Leather Pants: ASOS Darth Vader Breast Plate: Print out of…

Lydia Deetz Beetlejuice Costume

About two weeks ago, I put it to Facebook in this post that I would dress up everyday in costume for the month of October if I received 100 likes. Thanks to the support of all of you I reached 100 likes – and then some! So today starts my month-long Halloween costume challenge, and…

Maleficent Costume (Classic Cartoon Disney Style)

Last night was my very close friends Hen’s night which was Disney themed. As I have done so many Disney princesses previously with Disney week, I thought i’d tackle a villain with this Maleficent costume. It took about 4-5 hours to make out of garbage bags, newspaper, tape and cardboard and I honestly think it’s…

Minion Costume from Despicable Me

In celebration of The Minions movie, and for my cousin Aaliyah’s 1st birthday I have decided to dress up as a Minion, the characters made famous from the Despicable Me films. Photo credit: Frosted Tips Yellow Headpiece: Stockings from ASOS Yellow Top: Cotton On Overalls: Second-hand from Savers Black Gloves: Daiso Black Rim Circle Glasses:…

Forest Follies: Flower Goddess Costume

This weekend I was invited to a friends camping birthday which she has themed ‘Forest Folly’, to which I decided to dress as a Flower Goddess. Photo credit: Frosted Tips Flower headpiece: Handmade using fake flowers from Hot Dollar Teal 70’s style flower dress: Savers

Mr Burns Gorilla Vest Costume

Yesterday I attended a Simpsons Trivia night where they were giving away prizes for best dressed…I came as Mr Burns in his favourite vest. And if you were wondering, I won first prize. Photo credit: Frosted Tips Bald head cap: Hot Dollar with pasted on grey paper for hair Burns long nose: Homemade with coloured…

Retirement Party, Glamour Nanna Costume

A couple of weekends ago I was invited to a ‘retirement’ themed party where you were supposed to dress as your future alter ego. I went as a glamour nanna. You know the type; about 20% stylish, 20% comfort and 60% crazy. Please find me at future art gallery openings and thrift shops. Photo credit:…

World Tutu Day

So today I just found out that February 2nd is World Tutu Day! As an avid lover of tutu’s, how could I not dress us for the occasion! World Tutu Day is as an annual worldwide fundraising event in support of ballet education. Funds raised in Australia will help The Australian Ballet School to maximise its accessibility…

Bonnie and Clyde Shot Up Costumes

For my second Halloween party this year, my boyfriend and I decided to dress up as Bonnie and Clyde, but all shot up, to make it more Halloween appropriate.  We based our Bonnie and Clyde costumes off of the 1967 Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway film. Photo credit: Frosted Tips Bonnie Beige beret: Dangerfield Beige…

Sexy Female Gremlin Costume

Happy Halloween! I thought long and hard about what would be my main event costume for the end of this daily costumed month and I’m glad I went with the Sexy Female Gremlin costume as it has turned out ACE! It was a pretty big effort on the make-up front, but I think I did pulled…