Cool Smiley vs. Evil Costume

Cool Smiley vs. Evil Costume

I have a shaved head. I thought it would be funny to do a smiley face on the back of it. This made me question what to do with the front of my face. I decided on the classic Good vs Evil theme and it evolved from there. When I spotted Sponge-Bob knee high socks … Read more

Homemade Van Gogh and Starry Night Creative Couple Costume

Van Gogh and Starry Night Creative Couple Costume

Bradley is dressed as Van Gogh from one of his famous painted self portraits. (We added his bandaged ear to make the reference extra noticeable.) Grace is dressed as Starry Night, one of Van Gogh’s most esteemed paintings. We knew we wanted to do a creative couple costume, and didn’t want to do something that … Read more

Mom, Daughter and Son Cat in the Hat Family Costumes

Mom, Daughter and Son Cat in the Hat Family Costumes

I’m a single mom who had my two oldest children at a very young age. But I try not to let that affect nor take away from us having fund and enjoying our life together. I get to do things I missed out on at their age and they get to do things they might … Read more

Artistic Thunderstorm Costume

Artistic Thunderstorm Costume

This costume was inspired by a picture of a storm figurine statue I saw online. I like original ideas and felt this was it. I was always into art but never did anything with my talent. I became an RN and felt like I lost myself and the things I truly enjoyed. I’ve recently tried … Read more

Best TLC Costumes

Best TLC Costumes

H, I’m Bunnie! I’m a fashion and costume designer from New York. This year I got together with two friends (Chantal the makeup artist and Taahira the hairstylist) to recreate the TLC costumes from the No Scrubs video. We chose this look because it was the least common TLC look done on previous halloweens. It … Read more

Get Into a Human Cockfight

Get Into a Human Cockfight

Each year I have a big Halloween costume party. This year, the theme was Freak Show. I wanted to have something freaky, but not the typical tatooed woman. I bought a feathered cape on line and was thinking about being a raven. Saw a cheap black lace dress with fringe at a discount store and added … Read more

Trick And Treat Scary Halloween Clowns

Trick And Treat Scary Halloween Clowns

The costumes for Trick And Treat were imagined by my wife Ana Conlin.  We took off the shelf items and molded them to what we wanted for a look.  for instance the neckwear on Treat (green clown) is a child tutu with blue and greens balls we glued to it.  the costumes are off the … Read more

Creepy Zombie Costume

Creepy Zombie Costume

This year Tyler wanted to be a Zombie. In previous years my wife and I Ana Conlin typically do a Zombie Walk and dress up as Zombies. We usually do a Dr. and escaped patient duo with everything from yellow contacts, to prosthetics for facial scars and neck wounds. Face and hair coloring are the … Read more

No-Sew Intricate Harley Quinn Costume

No-Sew Intricate Harley Quinn Costume

Of course I had to be Harley Quinn for Halloween this year! I love her as a character because she is crazy and fun. With the suicide squad movie coming out next year, I dressed as her to show my excitement! However I chose a look more similar to the comics than to the movie. … Read more

Sexy Cat Costume

Sexy Cat Costume

Being a transgender girl, I don’t get out much and always wanted to be something sexy for halloween.  I debated on just dressing up as a girl, but always wanted to do more.  I began searching online and decided on being a sexy cat.  My other choice was being a playboy bunny!!! I bought a leopard … Read more

Pretty Dia De Los Muertos Costume for a Girl

Pretty Dia De Los Muertos Costume for a Girl

My daughter Ava decided she wanted to be her favorite character from the movie The Book of Life, Le Muerte. And I was all for that because that meant one less Queen Elsa on the streets! The daunting project began with a simple adult size red party dress, obviously too big for a 6 year … Read more

Female Frankenstein’s Monster Costume

Female Frankenstein's Monster Costume

I recently had ankle surgery, so wanted to choose a costume that I could incorporate my very sexy walking boot into. I also scoured the internet and sadly didn’t find many female takes on Frankenstein’s monster, only the bride of Frankenstein, so it was decided. I used a water based face paint, a homemade molding … Read more