I have always been a fan of the teacups ride at Disney World. The colors, excitement and giggles are memories I cherish and enjoy. I'm also known to Disneybound and love making costumes so I decided to make a DIY Disney Teacup Dress. Since I love retro clothes I went right to Amazon to track down a dress that would be the right color and give me to spinning effect. Since … [Read more...]
Red Baron Costume
Between our love of Red Baron pizza and a trip to an Air Show, the whole family has been into learning about the history of flight and famous aviation people. Of course I immediately start to think how can I pull together a Red Baron costume, so I'm sharing just how easy and useful this costume can be. When it come to Halloween we have to factor in weather. It could be a … [Read more...]
Sun-Maid Raisin Costume DIY
It's time for the Halloween ideas to begin and I'm starting off with a simple and iconic one, the Sun-Maid Raisin lady. Using mostly items in your closet and pantry you'll find just how sweet it is to create a DIY Sun-Maid Raisin Costume. As kids we always ate raisins for a snack, I still do and I love that my kids eat these as well. It's fun to sneak a raisin from their … [Read more...]
Affordable Retro Fashion
I love wearing retro and vintage dresses and outfits. For me the style suits me well and I'm almost always complimented on what I'm wearing. Being the deal seeker I am I thought I would let you in on a little secret on where I find affordable retro fashion, Amazon. Left to Right: Top: Green Dress, Red Dress, Blue Dress Middle: Black Dress, Polka dot Dress Botton: Blue … [Read more...]
How to Style Faux Leather Leggings
Who else is getting excited about the holidays? Eating, shopping, wrapping, giving, donating, fashion, family and fun are things I’m looking forward to this time of year. This year I have a secret weapon to make me feel and look good, and that’s my Faux Leather Spanx Leggings. That’s right Spanx makes more than just undergarments. Sure they have fun tights too, but you can … [Read more...]
Gilmore Girls Sweatshirt & Gift Guide
Who’s excited for Gilmore Girls on Netflix? I know I love watching the series and getting swept away to Star’s Hallow, so when Netflix announced the new episodes I marked my calendar and have been waited with baited breath for November 25th so I can sit on the couch in my comfiest clothes and enjoy all that’s happening with my old friends. I also decided to make a Gilmore Girls … [Read more...]
DIY Mouseketeer Costume
Who’s the leader of the pack that’s made for you and me? M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E! We all know this song, and that famous Mouseketeer and this year I joined the club by wearing a Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeer costume and I’m going to show you how simple it is to make. I say make, but really this costume is about purchasing the right things and then adding your name with … [Read more...]
6 Costumes using Jeans
I'm always thinking about costumes. It's both the crafter and musical theater person in me. I recently attended an event hosted by Riders by Lee and got very inspired to share some simple and fun costumes using their jeans. I'm a planner when it comes to costumes, but not everyone is so I'm pulling together 6 simple, fun, cute and easy costumes using things you have … [Read more...]
Alice Through the Looking Glass Q&A with Colleen Atwood
There's something special about Disney's movie Alice Through the Looking Glass, out on DVD and Blu-Ray. It's a magical story with wonder, amazement and belief. Part of the story is also told through the beautiful and colorful costumes and I had the opportunity to sit down at a round table for a Q&A with the costume designer, Colleen Atwood. If you don't recognize the … [Read more...]
Hocus Pocus Shirt- DIY
October means a lot of things to me, but one thing I know for sure is we'll be watching the classic movie Hocus Pocus multiple times. I'm such a fan I wanted to create a shirt to wear for the month, and my upcoming trip to Disney, because why not! Last year I wrote a post about Halloween Style- without wearing a costume. This shirt is the perfect example of how to enjoy … [Read more...]