Dec 17 2009
Great news about Avatar: The Last Airbender costumes–they’re relatively easy to make in comparison to other costumes. This is the perfect costume idea for someone who wants to trade in that Harry Potter scar for a large blue arrow! Check out Hoshikaji’s amazing original Aang costume for an excellent idea of what this type of costume entails.
Nov 09 2009
Sometimes the right accessory can make or break a costume. How could you be the Wicked Witch of the West without being green? Similarly, how could you be Harry Potter without his trademark glasses?
Glasses are an excellent costume accessory. People who don’t usually wear glasses often secretly desire an opportunity to wear them (I tend to think it’s overrated, considering I’ve always needed glasses or contacts). They can definitely give an edge to the right costumes.
Costumes which require glasses:
Where to get them
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Oct 31 2009
Ladies! Are you looking for an easy, last-minute Halloween costume on this fine Halloween day? You’re in luck if you like the series Firefly.
Kaylee, the mechanic on the show, is simply adorable. Her every day look is very utilitarian and the costume is inexpensive to put together. Here’s how you do it:
Overalls. Aboard Serenity, Kaylee usually wears overalls around.
Pink shirt. As pictured here, she usually pairs the rough overalls look with a girly shirt.
Work boots. Any old grungy work boots will do for this attire.
Parasol. To be recognized as Kaylee, pair your look with a parasol. If you head to an Asian-owned dollar store or into Chinatown (if there is one in your nearby city), you can find one very inexpensively. (more…)
Oct 14 2009
Want to go for a classic this Halloween? If you have the body for it, why not consider the Superman/Supergirl costume?
Noted for the spandex, these costumes are sure to attract both recognition and attention.
Female versions come available in slut and non-slut version depending on whether you’d like to celebrate Halloween or Slutoween (actually, the costume manufacturers like to think that all women under a 16 want to bare their midriff during the late fall season, because only the plus-sized version offers coverage). (more…)
Sep 30 2009
Want a popular 2009 Halloween costume but on a tight budget due to the economy? Consider one of the below — 10 hottest (most inexpensive) Halloween costumes of the year.
Links at the beginning go to other entries on this blog and typically instruct you on how to create the costumes or where to buy them.
1) Sookie Stackhouse of HBO’s True Blood. This perky, psychic, vampire-adoring waitress has captivated audiences since the series’ debut last year. As the show gains popularity with its immensely successful viral marketing, so does our take-no-garbage protagonist Sookie. A strong Southern adult, Sookie holds her own in an environment populated by powerful, supernatural beings.
Other True Blood costumes such as Maryann the Maenad and Lafayette Reynolds are pretty popular this year.
Check out my previous blog entry on how to make a vampire costume on a low budget!
2) Harvey Dent/Two-Face. Politicians having two faces…well, that’s been all the rage for a while, and it continues to get worse with the ongoing debates about healthcare. Opt for a more creative/less controversial costume by going with Harvey Dent from Batman. The costume is also inexpensive and easy to sew together using existing clothing.
3) Twilight Costumes. Fans of Bella and Edward? ‘Twilighting’ is very popular this year due to the book series and films. Kelly at Convention Fans alerted me to the fact that Hot Topic is selling Edward Cullen costumes!
4) Ladies and Gentlemen…The Beatles! Their music is re-mastered and they even have their own RockBand game. Now people of all ages want to emulate The Beatles. While Sgt. Pepper may go “in and out of style,” The Beatles don’t, but they’ve made a particularly strong comeback in 2009.
5) Dysfunctional Celebrities: Amy Winehouse, Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears. The costumes are cheap and easy. Plus, they might look funny on a class clown kinda guy. (more…)
Sep 14 2009
Still looking for an inexpensive Halloween costume? If you’re low on money but have a fair amount of time and creativity, Harvey Dent/Two-Face is an excellent costume idea. Even if others don’t know about Two-Face (i.e., they were under a rock when Dark Knight came out), the costume is still an awesome effect. This is also a great idea if you are looking for a group costume idea and want to go as characters from Batman.
Here are the necessary elements:
Double-sided clothing. Acquire two used or unwanted suits–they should look strikingly different. Cut everything down the middle to split in half, then sew together. Guys should pay careful attention to the crotch of the pants for comfortability. I recommend using pants a size too big to make sure there’s enough space after you sew the pants together. Be sure to include a tie. A dress shirt is pretty easy to make–sew the shirts together at the back. Make sure you include one shirt with buttons and one with button holes so you do not have to worry about sewing the front together. Shoes and socks are simple. Try wearing one black dress shoe and another brown. Coordinate socks to match. (more…)
Sep 11 2009
Han Solo–he’s sexy and he makes the ladies swoon. Plus, he’s sarcastic and great with a blaster rifle. If you’re a guy looking for an inexpensive, easy costume (or if you’re just looking to get laid), consider being Star Wars sensation Han Solo (played by Harrison Ford). This is also a great costume idea if your female partner wants to go as Princess Leia. This is a no-hassle costume.
Han is not only a heartthrob, he’s also very practical. His outfit consists of:
Sep 08 2009
The Beatles are still immensely popular, and this year they are making a comeback (as though their popularity ever went away). With the release of their digitally remastered complete collection and Beatles Rock Band (I am taking the day off of work to play it), fans are certainly planning their Beatles Halloween costumes.
Check out the links below for some looks to suit any Beatles era!
Sep 03 2009
Lafayette Reynolds is stylish, flamboyant, and emotional. In True Blood, he has a sensitively dark aura which only adds to the intrigue of his background and future.
Lafayette’s wardrobe is extremely important. While we all dress according to our moods, Lafayette is very expressive. After difficult and dark events, he tends to wear black. When in a carefree mood, he is seen wearing tie dye.
To dress as Lafayette for Halloween (or perhaps a character party), consider being part of a True Blood costume group for full effect.
Here’s how to rock the costume: (more…)
Sep 02 2009
Maenads have become a hot topic in the world of costume and mythology thanks to the appearance of one on the HBO series True Blood. (Check out Merry Meet if you want to know more about maenads.)
Mythological costumes are always fun because they are based on old/legendary descriptions and images, allowing freedom for the costumer’s imagination.
The Traditional Maenad
Mythological maenads are female followers of Dionysus. They enjoy nature and are characterized by a vine-covered wooden stick known as a thrysus. To dress as a maenad of mythology, consider the following costume elements:
Maryann Forrester - True Blood’s Maenad (more…)
Sep 01 2009
Ghostbusters Halloween costumes–sounds like a great idea, right? They even have separate costumes for men and women. As a female, I love that idea–store-bought men’s costumes never seem to fit properly, so it’s usually beneficial to have another option.
As a child of the 80s, I love the Ghostbusters. It sparked my early (if comedic) interest in the paranormal which is now socially acceptable enough to mention on a public forum.
Furthermore, what a great group and/or couples costume this would be! The Ghostbusters always go out in a team, so it would work well. I’m sure you could conjure up a Slimer costume for any accompanying children, as well.
After thinking this idea was great, I checked out the costumes:
Aug 28 2009
I get a kick out of dressing up as a witch. I don’t like being an evil witch or a sexy witch–I like being a good witch. A goody-two-shoes witch who probably befriends unicorns and fairies and loves the color purple. I’m not so girly during the rest of the year, but my ‘I wanna be cute’ side tends to come out around Halloween. It’s likely because everyone else is trying to dress for slut-o-ween and I just want to be the rebel.
