District 9 Wikus Costume

Homemade District 9 Wikus Costume

My version of a Homemade District 9 Wikus Costume (a mix between the end and the beginning of the film). I know it is not the most creative but it was a lot of fun. Grew my mustache out for a month, made the arm myself and had a blast doing it all. The only … Read more

Coolest Psycho Shower Couple Costume

Coolest Psycho Shower Couple Costume

This year we decided to do the Psycho costume from the classic movie with Anthony Perkins! I wanted Kevin to design me a shower to wear with my head still visible, and he would be son dressed as the mother-psycho-killer. We also like the idea to be black and white, so we took a lot … Read more

Coolest Homemade Frankenstein and Bride Couple Costume

Homemade Frankenstein and Bride Costume

My husband and I wanted to do something creative, yet classic, as we live in historic Salem, MA. These homemade Frankenstein & his bride costumes were a huge hit with everyone of all ages! We got stopped all throughout the night for photos. For Frankenstein, I bought a black blazer from a local thrift store … Read more

Cool Homemade Juno Costume

Homemade Juno Costume

I had thought about being Juno for a while, as it’s one of my favorite movies, but the actual Juno costume came together very last minute. I had the jeans, the skirt, and the shoes. I went to Target and found the striped shirt for $4, and the belly is actually a soccer ball pillow … Read more

Coolest Homemade Neverending Story Halloween Costume

Homemade Neverending Story Halloween Costume

This homemade Neverending Story Halloween cosutme idea actually came from a friend of mine who thought I looked like the child-like empress. We used beads and wire from craft store to make the head piece and used hair pins to keep it in place. I went with a white dress from an old angel costume … Read more

Coolest Frankenstein Costume

Homemade  Frankenstein's Monster and the Bride of Frankenstein Costumes

For Frankenstein, we bought an over sized suit coat from a thrift store. He wore black pants and big black shoes. We patterned his make up after a photo from the original Frankenstein’s monster movie. We made the neck bolts out of tin foil and used duct tape to attach. We sprayed his hair black. … Read more

Coolest Clue Cast Group Costume

Homemade Clue Cast Group Costume

My friends and I have had three Clue murder mystery dinner parties over the years– 2000, 2006, and 2009. The one we had this last January was about as lavish and over the top as I could possibly make it! I was very focused on the Clue Cast Group Costume and was meticulous about portraying … Read more

Coolest Homemade Moulin Rouge Burlesque Dancer Costume

Homemade Moulin Rouge Burlesque Dancer Costume

I’ve always had a fascination with burlesque and decided to try to glam it up one year with a friend. I don’t like the idea of women dressing up in vulgar costumes so, if I wanted to be sexy, it would have to be legit and “classy”. That year I decided to be a Moulin … Read more

Coolest Homemade Wayne’s World Costume

Homemade Wayne's World Costume

My husband (boyfriend) at the time went as Wayne and Garth from Wayne’s world! I was Wayne and he was Garth! This Homemade Wayne’s World Costume was super easy! We got ripped jeans, a blond wig and made it into a mullet, an Aerosmith shirt, flannel shirt and black framed glasses. The only thing we … Read more

Coolest Homemade Scary Ghost from The Grudge Costume

Homemade Scary Ghost from The Grudge Costume

I have noticed that a lot of people are scared of that ghost in the movie ‘The Grudge’. So I thought of a costume that is somewhat similar to that and created this homemade scary ghost from the Grudge costume. I searched for my old white clothes that would fit my niece. I found this … Read more

Coolest Shaun of the Dead Costume

Homemade Shaun of the Dead Costume

We love Shaun of the dead ! So, we bought black pants, a white shirt and a red tie from the Thrift store. A name badge was bought from the Dollar store and we added Shaun to it in red marker. We drew blood splatters with red marker all over the white shirt. The cricket … Read more

Coolest Crocodile Dundee Costume

Homemade Crocodile Dundee Costume

Supplies: Vest Hat Tight black jeans Boots Strips of leather Faux bone 3/8 yard of alligator print from fabric store Hot glue gun Staple gun Fake knife Brown belt Spray tan (as needed) for outback look Most items for this Homemade Crocodile Dundee Costume I had around the house but Goodwill is a good place … Read more