A few years ago, I dressed up as Marilyn Monroe for a fancy dress party. The costume stayed lost at the back of my wardrobe until I was invited to a zombie-themed party in the run-up to Halloween. Instead of zombifying myself, I decided to go as an ‘undead’ Marilyn. I did my make up … Read more
This Cher Costume from Turn Back Time Video was pretty easy to piece together. I got the wig and fish net thigh high stockings at a local costume shop. Luckily 80’s inspired boots are in style now so I actually had a pair I got last year that worked perfectly. I got a faux leather … Read more
There are two other people required to make my costume work. I chose to be Marilyn Monroe. My best friend was Jackie Kennedy and my boy friend was JFK. For my outfit I cut and adjusted an old prom dress to look like one of Marilyn’s. I bought a wig and styled it and of … Read more
I had been wanting to go as Carmen Miranda for the last couple of years, but had not found the perfect dress; finally, I found it! It was a size or so small, so I bought about three yards of ribbon and a skein of embroidery thread. I sewed along either side of the zipper … Read more
This Homemade Chiquita Banana Girl Costume was handmade with lots of love by Aubrey’s grandma Nancy. She modified a pattern to create this great look that is inspired by the Chiquita Banana lady. The dress is made of shiny satin fabric with slight sparkle accents. The skirt has boning to keep its shape so each … Read more
My daughter has always wanted a Carmen Miranda costume because it is vibrant and unique. I began with the headpiece. It is very simple to do. I just purchased plastic fruit from my local Dollar Tree and added plume feathers that I purchased for $1.99 on eBay! All of this was randomly hot glued onto … Read more
I LOVE Halloween. Each and every year I try to outdo last year’s costume. I often go for hilarious, random characters and love group costumes, as well. Last year, I created and wore my favorite Halloween costume of all time: the Homemade Chiquita Banana Girl Costume. I literally got stopped on the street asking me … Read more
For the Skirt: Hit the thrift stores to find a hip hugging flowering skirt that flares out at the bottom. Cut a slit up by the leg you want to show of and sew or glue some ruffles in so it adds some body and flow to the skirt. You could also use one of … Read more
I started this Homemade Chiquita Banana Girl Costume with the love of Chiquita Bananas! I handmade this outfit over a year. It seems I keep adding and adding more fruit! I am 5’5″ and with the headpiece I am now 7′ tall! I give out all Banana flavored treats with this costume, Banana lip balms, … Read more
The costumes I made for my girls for the parade were to big and out of control to go to the school party with, so I came up with another idea for the girls to be at the party. Pop singers Katty Perry and Madonna, I think Katty is the only one Madonna hasn’t sung … Read more
My daughter always likes to be something unique for Halloween. I thought she would make the cutest Carmen Miranda Chiquita Banana Girl so I asked my mother in law to help me make a Little Chiquita Banana Girl Costume. I had an idea in my head and it turned out great. To make the hat … Read more
One of my all time favorite costumes was Angelina Jolie, circa 2006. Original, funny and best of all it was super easy and comfortable. I wore a black turtleneck and skinny jeans, and I bought a long black wig (I actually trimmed the one I got because it was ridiculous) and pulled it back a … Read more