On May 25, 1983, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi was released. While I have done a Star Wars theme previously, today I take on Return of the Jedi as my theme, with my costume representing an event within it specifically – the event obviously being Han Solo frozen in carbonite. Photo credit: Holmes White…
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Day 330: Mary Poppins
On May 23, 1973, Mary Poppins was re-released for the THIRD time after it’s initial release on August 27, 1964. Mary Poppins was a childhood favourite for many reasons, but let’s face it, the obvious was that she was “practically perfect in every way” and we shared the same name. A couple of years ago…
Day 326: Jackie Kennedy Onassis
On May 19, 1994, Jackie Onassis passed away. Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and was known for her style and grace. Today, I take her on as my theme, hoping to replicate her effortless 60’s style. Photo credit: Billy Rubin Black and…
Day 325: Braveheart
On May 18, 1995, the film, Braveheart, premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival. With Braveheart as my theme for today, I have dressed up as William Wallace, played by Mel Gibson. As I was applying the face make-up, all I kept thinking of was Tobias Funke and the words: I just blue myself. …
Day 319: Mother’s Day
Today is Mother’s Day in Australia, so with this as my theme, I have decided to dress as Mother Theresa. Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, which runs hospices and homes for people with HIV/AIDS, leprosy and tuberculosis; soup kitchens; children’s and family counseling programs; orphanages; and schools. Photo credit:…
Day 318: Dark Shadows
Last year on May 11, Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows was released. Today am I taking on this film as a theme, dressing as the lead character, Barnabas Collins, played by Johnny Depp. It actually creeps me out how much I look like Johnny Depp in this outfit. So much so, that if I was a man, I’d…
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 312: Pat Carroll
May 5 is Pat Carroll’s birthday. Who is Pat Carroll you ask? Well she’d be the voice of URSULA from The Little Mermaid. The rest speaks for itself…now to go stuff myself with cheese p.s. To all my Orthodox homies out there – Happy Easter! Photo credit: Billy Rubin Black Strapless Dress:…
Day 311: Star Wars Day
May the 4th is Star Wars day. It is a day when Star Wars fan celebrate the Star Wars films and culture. This day falls on May the 4th because of it’s pun resemblance to the famous film line – “May the force be with you”. Apparently though, Star Wars fans were not the first to pen the pun….
Day 310: Christina Hendricks
May 3 is Christina Hendricks’ birthday, Christina is most-known for her role in Mad Men as Joan Holloway, the office manager at the advertising agency Sterling Cooper. For this reason, today I have dressed as Joan. Please note that in order to get anywhere near the bust of Christina I had to wear two bras stuffed…
Theme Me: Costume, Fancy Dress & Theme Inspiration 