Ghosts of Halloween's Past

So I have been thinking about Halloween since about August, but now that we're well into October I think it's appropriate to post about it. This year, inspiration for my costume came from, well, my dog. I really liked a white rabbit dog costume at Target last year, but refrained from buying it...until after Halloween when they went on sale for 90% off! So since then I have known this year I would wear an Alice in wonderland themed costume.

My costume is mostly completed, except for a few finishing touches. Though I will wait to reveal my actual outfit until I wear it, I will tell you I am going to be the Red Queen. I looked to a lot of sources for inspiration:

First, I read the book and looked to Lewis Carroll's original vision of the Queen. 

The I looked to Hollywood for Disney and Tim Burton's versions.
Love these tights Natalie Portman is rocking.

Lastly, to the stars. I love the gold touches in Kim's costume.

Teri Hatcher captured the queen to a T. Love the card on her crown, and her daughter looks adorable as Alice.

Stay tuned for the big reveal, but if you're looking for some costume ideas, I give you my Halloweens past:


1. Hippie
This one's easy and classic. Throw on some low waist bell-bottoms, lots of beads, and a center part. And of course, tie-dye.
Cost: $5 for tie-dye kit

I thought Mackenzie's "fro" wig was hilarious.
I added some winged eyeliner, lots of bronzer, and gold shadow for a 60's look.

My bestie, Liz, and I

My friend Lei threw on ripped shorts and a flannel to go as a farmer, and isn't my friend Russell's costume hilarious!?

2. Flapper
I had a lot of fun with this outfit last year. I found this dress at the store Maybe, and it's actually a large because I was going for the loose roaring 20's style. I piled on pearls, rocked red lips and nails, and tacked some feathers to my sequin headband. Also, I don't have any shots from the back but I drew a line up the back of my hose to look like a seam. It was a cute idea, but note to any who try this: put cardboard between the hose and do this on a table...drawing while wearing will lead to sharpied legs.
Cost: $20-25 for feathers and dress.

Liz looked beautiful as a Greek Goddess. We finessed the sheet, and she added gold accessories and sandals. 

3. Rosie the Riveter

This costume is cute and easy. Pair a denim shirt with high waisted jeans or shorts. Add red lipstick and tie on a vintage scarf, and wah-lah! 

Cost: $1 for scarf from Goodwill

Happy costume making!