I started the costume early September, however I’ve had the idea since about may. Every year I try to out do my costume from the year before and last years was pretty good so I had to come up with something eye catching, fun, wild, one of a kind, get the crowds attention and applause … Read more
Everything I used for this costume came from a thrift store. I used a white graduation gown, white gloves, tights, and spray painted a pair of shoes white. For the headpiece I used a white headband and a long white scarf to fashion as a Nuns hat. For my face I used a light foundation … Read more
Ever since my dog was a young puppy she liked to be held on my hip like a toddler and everyone always commented on her coat. Growing up, Lamb Chop was one of my favorite shows and while toy shopping for her birthday I found a toy of Lamb Chop and noticed how similar she … Read more
Every year, people I work with eagerly await my Halloween costume, or should I say creation. I do not like buying my costume, and take a lot of pride in creating as much as I can from scratch. My 2013 costume idea arose from an innocent comment made by one of my friends. I am … Read more
I was a fan of Ugly Betty when it aired and always liked the big, bright poncho she wore in the pilot episode. That got me thinking it might be a fun costume to put together for Halloween. I looked online for a similar poncho but there was nothing of any quality available, so I … Read more
I’ve made pretty elaborate costumes in the past, but don’t go overboard every Halloween. I wasn’t planning on something real time consuming, until I saw a car commercial that featured some of the Muppets. One sighting of the Muppet called Sweetums and I knew that’s what I was going to make. The best feature of … Read more
I actually was inspired to dress like Lucy for a Wine Stomp that we were having at the winery that I worked at. I had a broom skirt that I was no longer planning on using. I bought a top from Old Navy for $9.99, Used a wide belt that was already in my closet … Read more
This Gilligan’s Island costume was hands down our most popular group costume. I don’t know if it’s because the older generation who plays volleyball really appreciated it or if we just fit the roles so well but either way, this was a huge success and it was super easy to put together. The captain was … Read more
For our annual Halloween party, my husband and I decided to dress in a “couples’ costume. We love the show 2 Broke Girls so I began researching. I found the actual costume online for myself but finding one to fit an extra large man was more of a challenge. I did find a plus size … Read more
My daughter wanted to be the Weeping the Angel from Dr. Who for Halloween last year. I set out to a bigger feat then I could ever have imagined. The costume should be on this site not because its been done before but because it will never be sold or given away. The memories making … Read more
My friends and I really enjoy the TV show “Here Comes Honey Boo-Boo”. So much so that we decided this year to dress up at Mama June, Sugar Bear and of course Honey Boo-Boo. To make Junes and Sugar Bears costumes we went to local thrift shops and found the perfect outfits. To make the … Read more
My husband loves the Swedish Chef and likes to imitate him from time to time. His favorite skit is the one with the lobster. So for Halloween, we decided it would be fun to have him act out the character, and in a play on my red hair, I of course had to be the … Read more