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…
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Katy Perry Roar Costume
For the second day of the Secret Garden Festival I decided to dress up as Katy Perry ala the Roar film clip. As you can see, the day was a total wash-out so apologies for the blurry photos! Photo credit: FuckingAwesomeChic83 Flower Headpiece: Fake Flowers from Hot Dollar glued onto a Headband from Big W…
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…
How To: Paper Baroque Wig
Welcome to the first of many How To’s where I will give you a step-by-step guide to creating costumes and props for costumes. Today I’m going to show you how to make a baroque wig out of paper which you would have seen in yesterday’s post. What you’ll need White A4 paper (7 pieces) Pencil…
Day 109: Less Waste, Better Results
October 14 is International World Standards Day. This day honours the efforts of the thousands of experts who develop voluntary standards within standards development organizations. Each year on they determine a theme based on a current aspect of standardisation. This year is: Less Waste, Better Results. So I have opted to create my outfit out of newspaper in the…
Day 107: Freethought Day
October 12 is Freethought day in the United States. It celebrates  freethinkers and secularists in the anniversary of the effective end of the Salem Witch Trials. So that’s why I have decided to dress as a witch. Photo credit: Ziggy Witches Hat: Hot Dollar Black Dress: ASOS Wand: Sunday Telegraph Black Cape: Cotton On…
104: World Post Day
October 9 is World Post Day, so I’ve decided to dress up as the most famous postman I know – Postman Pat. Photo credit: Holmes Blue Suit: My brothers White Shirt: Cotton On Black Tie: My brothers Black Shoes: Fabian Red Bag: Supre Tote bag (inside out)
Theme Me: Costume, Fancy Dress & Theme Inspiration 