My costume for Halloween was a bunch of grapes! It was very easy to make and easy on my wallet. It was so much fun seeing the reactions of others and receiving many positive comments. I got a lot of laughs, therefore extra candy! Here is what you will need: Purple t-shirt (purchased from Joanne’s … Read more
I grew up watching Baywatch, so I figured why not be a funny Pam Anderson! Super easy costume got everything in one shopping trip and threw it together in less than an hour: 1) Red swimsuit that I already owned 2) Long blonde wig 3) Tons of make up 4) Children’s inner tube and ribbon … Read more
I started off wanting to incorporate the popular Dia de los Muertos skull candy makeup into a Halloween costume. I was inspired by photos I found on Deviantart to use a cantina girl kind of costume so I set out finding and making my pieces. I reused a corset I had from a previous Catwoman … Read more
I like to be a popular celeb each year, so 2 years ago I was Snooki. I bought a clubbing dress that I might wear again ( I havent yet). I bought a pair of slippers from Zellers and the Snooki wig, I got rinestones from the Dollar store and stuck them to my sun … Read more
This Sarea Moko, The Wind Exorcist, is an original character I came up with and decided to bring to life. Sarea Moko is the last of her clan on a mission to bring vengeance on those who wronged her. She is a fun design bringing elements of post apocalyptic and of the orient. She took me four … Read more
I created this Georgian style fantasy Pirate Ball Gown costume for Halloween 2011. That year our decoration theme was a wrecked, deserted pirate ship so I needed a coordinating costume. However, I knew I didn’t want to dress up as a plan ol’ pirate! When it comes to Halloween the fancier the better. I decided … Read more
I decided I was going to go all-out on my 2010 Halloween costume, and Katy Perry’s outfit from her California Girls video seemed like the most fun to attempt. I combined a few different elements from different costumes she wore in the video, since it’s too cold in Portland to do the bikini thing for … Read more
This easy Leeloo Dallas 5th element costume was my all-time favorite DIY Halloween costume I’ve made by far. I did it 2 years ago, and people still talk about! That Halloween I had people asking to take pictures with me, guys proposed, and everyone would start quoting the Fifth Element. I even won the local … Read more
In college my friends always called me Snooks. I was always tanned, have dark hair, and wore it big! I found the pink slippers from Wal-Mart, the leopard dress from Platos Closet, huge hoop earnings from Claire’s, and bought a white hair clip from Sally’s Beauty Supply Store. The sunglasses were the most time consuming but … Read more
Hi! I am Veyda and I am in high school. I have always wanted a mascot costume. The one I wanted was $2100.00. So that was out of the question. I love to design characters and ZipZap is the design I made for me. I asked my Mom if I could get the supplies and … Read more
Halloween is our favorite time of year. This was the first year my youngest had not been an accessory to her sister’s costume. I always get giddy watching all those women dress up in their red hat lady outfits. Almost as if they were on their way to a witches convention. We used a red … Read more
In my high school, Halloween is a big deal! There’s a parade and contest, so I knew I would have to be something super awesome if I wanted to win!! I had this idea for a Barbie in a Box Halloween costume for over two years, and at the beginning of September my mom, uncle, … Read more