I’ve always loved the 1940’s and what a better costume idea to have and enjoy the look of the 40’s than a Carmen Miranda costume! I knew I’d have to make my own costume as no store bought one would do her justice. I’d never sewed before so I borrowed a friend’s sewing machine and … Read more
This Homemade Carmen Miranda Halloween Costume was fun to make. Most people today, I imagine, do not even know who Carmen Miranda was! First, I went shopping for all kinds of fruit and bright material. I took an old lime green top and sewed layers of bright material onto a piece of material and then … Read more
I spent ages on thinking of a costume for my friends fancy dress party. I wanted something unique that know one else would have. I looked around the costume shop, but i really didn’t want a bought costume. I saw few bits like the blow up boobs and I thought that I could make a … Read more
I was Lindsay Lohan and just dyed some scrubs orange, made my own house arrest bracelet with a dog collar and black duct tape, large sunglasses, and blond wig. I made my jail card out of poster board, black duct tape, and permanent marker. I was convict Lindsay. This Homemade Lindsay Lohan Costume turned out … Read more
Last year I was 5 months pregnant so I decided to dress in a Homemade Angelina Jolie Halloween Costume (pregnant with the twins). I went around to thrift stores to find babies, 2 boys and 2 girls. I wore black on black clipped some long hair on had big plastic lips and dressed up my … Read more
Our Elementary School’s Accelerated Reader theme was Famous Tenneseans. My daughter, aged 6, decided she’d like a Homemade Dolly Parton Costume. We bought a blond curly wig from a Costume store and a hair net. I found a red turtleneck, added a red-fringed suede vest, long denim skirt, red fringed cowboy boots and a concho … Read more
The title here is pretty self explanatory I think. But yes, I was Angelina Jolie last year for Halloween. Personally, I think it was one of my best costumes yet. Every year I go to a huge block party in the city and never in my life have I been asked to pose for so … Read more
The Group Madonna Costume is different versions of Madonna. Madonna has many different looks, so we tried to pick the looks that were most easily recognized. Everyone loved this group idea and it was a big hit! This is the first year the group did a group themed costume. These are the different Madonnas in … Read more
I am in love with Pop Art & wanted to pay homage to one of the most legendary artists of the genre: Andy Warhol. I was originally going to be his famous Campbell’s Tomato Soup Can but after doing some exploring I found it more exciting & creative to try to replicate his renowned “Marilyn … Read more
I was shopping at the thrift store trying to find costume ideas because I hate packaged costumes and I came upon this adorable dress. It was the same style as the famous white dress Marilyn wore but in black and white polka dots, but it worked and I found some cheap jewelry and a wig … Read more
To make this Homemade Carmen Miranda Costume, I took the bodice off of an old prom dress and hemmed it. Then I took scraps of various cloth to make the skirt and sash. The hat, of course, was the focal point. I took a piece of floral foam, used bobby pins to secure it to … Read more
I went on an art trip with my school to Castle Toward. When we arrived there I was told that we had to think up and make a fancy dress costume for the “last night party” and that on our last day we would have 3 hours to buy the materials needed, make the costumes … Read more