Sharknado Costume

Today I have taken on the terrible-on-purpose film Sharknado, dressing as a tornado of sharks. This is a great example of using household items such as plastic bags to create a fun and inventive costume. Photo credit: Frosted Tips ‘Sharknado’ costume: Grey and white plastic bags tied together and twisted around my body with lights…

Scuba Costume

    It’s been a while since I’ve posted a costume, so I thought it best to make it up with one that makes me look ridiculous – presenting to to you the Scuba Steve costume inspired by a re-watching of Big Daddy. Oh Adam Sandler, why you no make no good movies no more?…

Day 358: Jaws

On June 20, 1975, Jaws was released. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the Peter Benchley novel. The film is set in Amity Island where a giant man-eating Great White shark starts to attack beach goers, causing the Police Chief to join forces with a marine-biologist (and a professional shark hunter) in order to…

Day 353: National Lobster Day

  June 15 is National Lobster Day so today I have decided to dress as a lobster in a pot….mostly inspired by this adorable picture. Take note future children, this is what you’re in store for.   Photo credit: Billy Rubin   Lobster In a Pot Foam costume: Ebay (Borrowed from Previous Flower Girl) Grey…

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 266: Under The Sea

Today I am taking on the user-submitted theme of Under the Sea by Cynthia dressing as a jellyfish. The magic of this costume hinges on the battery-operated lights that mimic the illumination that jellyfish have in water at night.   Photo credit: Holmes   Blue Jellyfish Headpiece: Blue Plastic Bag Light-up Tenticles: Battery Operated Lights…