Halloween Costumes

[ohairas]

Great costumes everyone! Oh how I love to see everyone dressed up!
Loved the Scissorhands Edward!!

Here's me. I was lazy this year and we didn't have anywhere to go. Just threw together a gypsy.
Nikki

and my son,

 

[BegintheBeguine]

Oh how cute! And you simply can't take a bad picture, Nikki!

 

[Novella]

And you simply can't take a bad picture, Nikki!

That is the truth!

 

[$ally]

Dang it Pinky! You even look pretty with dark circles painted under your eyes, a knife in your hand, and a bloody apron. That's just wrong.

 

[ITG]

We were a skunk family this year:

 

[$ally]

We were a skunk family this year:

That's so cute and original.

 

[Edward]

Great costumes everyone! Oh how I love to see everyone dressed up!
Loved the Scissorhands Edward!!

Here's me. I was lazy this year and we didn't have anywhere to go. Just threw together a gypsy.
Nikki

and my son,

Thanks! Your costume looks sharp too. Junior looks very distinguished wish the facial hair..... I'm reminded of young Pubert Addams, lol.

 

[Pink Dahlia]

Dang it Pinky! You even look pretty with dark circles painted under your eyes, a knife in your hand, and a bloody apron. That's just wrong.

Oh SallyPants!

Here's the work friendly version (read: no blood). Regular Alice:

Watch it I'll poke your eye out my my giant sleeves!

 

[The Wolf]

I was Hercule Poirot at work. I thought most people would get it. The guesses ranged from butler and barbershop-quartet-guy to Charlie Chaplin.
I put two pictures on my space. http://www.myspace.com/wolfmysteries

I did not gain the weight or grow the mustache for the costume but I did lose the hair.

Sincerely,
The Wolf

 

[Jovan]

Thanks! Your costume looks sharp too. Junior looks very distinguished wish the facial hair..... I'm reminded of young Pubert Addams, lol.

And I'm reminded of some dolls they did of the Addams Family years back... where Gomez basically looked like Pubert with the disturbing childized face style they use even for adult characters. I forget the name of the company that made them.

 

[Odalisque]

What are you planning for your Halloween Costume? Vintage costume ideas.

I know it's still a bit early for Halloween but I've been getting my costume together this past week.
I'm currently on a budget but still wanted to do something unique and fun.
So, I decided to be Betty Broadbent aka one of the original Tattoo'd Carnival Ladies from the 20's/30's.

I've got a vintage inspired dress and bought a whole slew of temporary tattoos. I hope it turns out well.
And it got me thinking what everyone else plans to be?
Vintage theme, classic or your own idea?
Or do you still need an idea and want some suggestions?
Spill it, folks!

 

[Diamondback]

Same as every year. Two words: Caesar Americanus. (If you don't get this, Google "William Manchester"--then see av.)

Budget:
Corncob pipe, $5 at local pipe/cigar-shop.
General's stars, $15/set from various WWII museums.
Total, about $20, since military-styled khaki's my "daily office-wear" anyway...

 

[Socrets]

The Shadow! All I'm missing is a ring and a red scarf!

 

[Spitfire]

Same as every year. Two words: Caesar Americanus. (If you don't get this, Google "William Manchester"--then see av.)

Budget:
Corncob pipe, $5 at local pipe/cigar-shop.
General's stars, $15/set from various WWII museums.
Total, about $20, since military-styled khaki's my "daily office-wear" anyway...

Surprise, surprise!!! lol lol
(Must be timesaving ever never have to wonder what to wear.)

 

[Josephine]

I'll be on the cruise for Hallowe'en, I think I will just be a Greek type Nature goddess I threw together for a convention one year. I have a picture somewhere...

 

[Kitty_Sheridan]

Odalisque, I can't remember where I got them but someone does these fantastic tights/stockings/hose which have ready done tattos (old style) on them. I used them in a play.
http://www.mooncostumes.com/item/16025

Something like these but better. I wish we made more of Halloween over here, but we don't even our old Halloween customes have sort of died out.
:-(

 

[retrogirl1941]

I had found a picture of college girls in makeshift pirate costumes. They were attired in" ruffle peasnat blouses, black shorts with ragged edges and knee high pirate boots. So I am going to be a 1940s pirate! Arrggg!


Samantha

 

[LizzieMaine]

We're having a "come as your greatest childhood fear" party at work, and since growing up I was terrified of nuclear war, I think an air-raid warden's outfit would be appropriate! I already have the helmet and the gas mask, and with a bit of scouting around I should be able to come up with some additional props.

 

[Mrs. Merl]

Oh, I just adore Halloween!! We are going to make "goblin ball" costumes. With big fancy dresses and goblin inspired masks. (Inspired by the movie Labyrinth - if you happen to have seen it.) The costumes will get double action for Halloween and a local Sci-fi/Fantasy convention. What fun!!! I can't wait to hear what others have planned.

 

[Odalisque]

Oh, I just adore Halloween!! We are going to make "goblin ball" costumes. With big fancy dresses and goblin inspired masks. (Inspired by the movie Labyrinth - if you happen to have seen it.) The costumes will get double action for Halloween and a local Sci-fi/Fantasy convention. What fun!!! I can't wait to hear what others have planned.

Oh goodness. Be warned- my geek is about to show!
Not only have I seen Labyrinth, I annually attend the Labyrinth of Jerath masquerade in Hollywood. It's so much fun and just another excuse to dress up