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…
Tag: Homemade costumes
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…
I’m Bach
I’m Bach bitch. Literally and figuratively*. So it’s been a few months since I last posted, but as you know I was taking a well-deserved break from the mayhem that was my Theme Me challenge over in Europe. Then about a month ago I moved interstate and began a new job… so things have been…
Day 170: Christmas Tree
Today brings is the first of twelve days of Christmas themes that I will take on leading up to Christmas day. Today I take on the humble Christmas tree, a well-known symbol of Christmas. Please note that for some reason it took me HOURS to correctly draw out a big equal star. I think I may be retarded #tellmesomethingIdontknow…
Day 165: Emmett Kelly
Today is Emmett Kelly’s birthday. You may not recognise Emmett’s Kelly for his name, but you do know him. He was an American circus performer, who created the memorable sad clown figure “Weary Willie“, based on the hobos of the Depression era. Photo credit: Holmes Black Bowler Hat: Carnival and Party Warehouse Brown Suit:  Index Blue Shirt:…
Day 163: Farmer’s Day Ghana
On the first Friday of December Ghana celebrates National Farmers’ Day. It was organized as a day’s activity for the nation to honor its hard working farmers who excelled in their contribution to improve the agricultural sector with certificates and prizes. So today I have decided to dress as a farmer. Photo credit: Billy Rubin…
Day 158: Janelle Monae
Yesterday was Janelle Monae’s birthday. Janelle Monae is best known for her her menswear-inspired style and signature pompadour look, I saw her in concert earlier this year and she is amazing, so much energy and powerhouse voice. Please note that in order for me to achieve her hairstyle I had to literally hid a giant roller…
Day 157: 60s Pool Party
Today I am attending a 60’s themed pool party so I have gone for a Gidget look. The sunglasses are new, and I love them so.much. Photo credit: Holmes Red and White Spotted Headband: Cotton On Red and White Striped Midriff Top: SES Blue Nautical Shorts: Dangerfield Cat Eye Sunglasses: Moschino
Day 156: T
Today I have my work Christmas party with the theme of “T” – so dress up as anything beginning with T. I have chosen to attend as Tutankhamen’s tomb. Photo Credit: The Stephinacci Sequence Tutankhamen’s Headpiece: Homemade Tutankhamen’s Tomb: Handmade (sewn and hand drawn) Tutankhamen’s Crook and Flail: Homemade Gold Shoes: Irene Rubio Gold Gloves: Base Warehouse
Day 147: World TV Day
November 21 is World TV Day, so I have decided to dress as my favourite television….the one from The Simpsons opening titles. It was always my dream to be on The Simpsons, so I guess this is as close as I’ll get. Photo credit: Holmes Simpsons Purple Television: Homemade from a cut up cardboard box…
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