Manga School Girl Costume

Last week was my new works’ Christmas party. It was loosely themed Japanese – which means that dressing up in costume was optional. Optional costume is not in my vocabulary….unless it comes after ‘Live your life in’. So I dressed up as a manga school girl, the whole costume held together with the creepy eyelid…

Day 313: International No Diet Day

  International No Diet Day is celebrated on May 6 and is a celebration of body acceptance, including fat acceptance and body shape diversity. When I was trying to think of what I could dress up as today I tried to think of what costume would most represent a non-diet mentality. And then I thought of…

Day 253: Sailor Moon

On March 7, 1992 Sailor Moon first aired in Japan. In celebration of the effect this show had on any girl growing up in the 90’s, I have decided to dress up as Sailor Moon today. Now sing-a-long with me: Fighting evil by moonlight Winning love by daylight Never running from a real fight She…

Day 136: Geisha

Belinda suggested the theme Geisha, and I haven’t done a submitted theme in a while so here it is.   Photo Credit: Billy Rubin   Purple Geisha Dress: Snuggie White Belt: Spotlight Red Fan: Spain Hair Beads: Ikea White Stockings: Big W Black Thongs: Havaianas    

Day 10: Harajuku

  Harajuku is just plain fun. It’s basically pretending you’re 7 and given the chance to dress yourself. And yes, I’ve used two colours for my lipstick.   Photo credit: Billy Rubin   Hair Pins: Diva Midriff Grey Bow Top: Bardot Silver Sequin Jacket: Forever New Galaxy Print Leotard: ASOS Black Tutu: Ebay Fushia/Plum Tights: Cotton On…