With today being International Suit Up Day, I thought I would create a costume that required a suit, so I have dressed up as Prince Akeem from Coming to America. This is one of my PERSONAL favourites and I’m stoked with how the costume has turned out 🙂 Photo Credit: Nettie Noodles Black suit jacket: Zara…
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How to: Dilbert Head
Another easy. home-made costume idea for Halloween is Dilbert, all made dramatic and possible with the Dilbert head. What you’ll need Poster Cardboard (painted flesh tone or bought in pink or flesh tone) Permanent marker White Paper Scissors Glue Sticky tape Method Cut your cardboard to the width of your head (with…
How to: Tutankhamun’s Tomb Poncho
The Tutankhamen Tomb Poncho was possibly the most dramatic costume that I made throughout my year-long challenge. So for my second How To, I thought I’d take you through it. You’ll be surprised to learn that while simple, it is quite time-consuming due to the intricate hieroglyphic patterns. What you’ll need Your height in…
Day 93: Wes Anderson
Tonight I have been invited to a birthday party that is Wes Anderson theme. So I have decided to dress up as Margot Tenenbaum from The Royal Tenenbaums. Photo Credit: Tiny Thought Revolution Fur Coat: Borrowed from The Normal Couple 😉 White lace top and skirt: Target Blonde Wig: Spotlight Red Hair Clip: Hot Dollar…
Day 92: Alice in Wonderland
Today is my friend Alison Wonderland’s birthday! In honour of this I have decided to take on a Alice in Wonderland theme, dressing up as Alice. Happy birthday darlink 😉 Photo Credit: The Stephinacci Sequence Alice in Wonderland Dress and Apron: Borrowed from my friend Noodles and “Jess” 😉 Blonde Wig: Carnival and Party Warehouse…
Day 90: Jury Duty
Today I have been summoned for Jury Duty. So of course after the initial – “Oh Fuck” – I thought “What costume will I wear?”. So I settled on a prisoner. So inappropriate, but oh so right. Photo credit: Billy Rubin Striped Prisoner Dress and Hat: A gift from Bakers Dozen Ball…
Day 85: Sophia Loren
September 20 is Sophia Loren’s birthday. Loren is widely recognized as the most awarded Italian actress. She is also known as one of the sexiest stars to ever grace the silver screen. In honour of this, I have chosen to ATTEMPT to dress up as her. Photo Credit: Holmes Red Corset Top:…
Day 84: Pirate
September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Why? Just. Because. Also, why are pirates called pirates? They just aRRRRRRRR Pirate theme. Enjoy me hearties. Photo Credit: Holmes Red Pirate Hat: Vinnies White Lace Layer Top: All Saints Black Leather Tights: ASOS Black Suede Knee High Boots: RMK Pirate Sword: Hot Dollar Pirate…
Day 83: World Water Monitoring Day
September 18 is World Water Monitoring Day. This made me instantly think of the water sprinklers I used to play under as a child that had the massive changing water streams. Man they were fun. Let’s all spare a thought for the children of today who don’t get to run wild and free under water…
Day 73: Star Trek
When I logged onto Google this morning I saw that their logo was honoring Star Trek’s 46th anniversary. And whatever is good enough for Google is good enough for me dammit! So that is why today I have decided to dress up as Spock from the original series. Photo Credit: Billy Rubin Black Wig: Spotlight…
Theme Me: Costume, Fancy Dress & Theme Inspiration 