Once you have the costume it is important to have the hair and makeup. Here is a three step video by Samantha Chapman from FashionFaceTv on creating the legendary 1950s Marilyn Monroe look. Don’t be fooled by the long dark hair, Samantha gives great direction on the types of products to use and how to apply them.
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
***
Topic Links
* Plus Size Marilyn Costume
I don’t watch the reality TV show about the Bounty Hunter but I’ve seen clips and know the main characters. When I visited Buy Costumes I was thrilled to see one for Beth the Bounty Hunter. Firstly, because she is plus size and secondly because it’s kind of narly. Considering all you get with this…
This year Torrid has their largest selection of plus size Halloween costumes yet — 27 at my last count. They have the usual sex-pot ones but they also have a few unique ones I quite like. Cleopatra Costume — this is the first time I’ve seen such an elaborate headdress. While it’s soft you’d still…
We are getting dangerous close to do-it-yourself (DIY) costume time. One of my favorite DIY costume ideas is going retro. Search through your closet looking for pieces you can use to make yourself into a retro pin-up. Great items include black or nude pumps, polka-dot tops, and black pencil skirts. Here is a how-to video…
Belly dancing was once relegated to slim women with nothing around the middle. But plus size women are making belly dancing one of their favorite pass times for becoming healthy at every size. And with Halloween around the corner it can also be a great costume. When you participate in an activity that has always…
Here are three quick do-it-yourself (DIY) costumes: Bag of Jelly Bellies Equipment: Large clear garbage bag, bag of colorful balloons, thick satin ribbon, white tights, shorts and t-shirt. Directions: Hold plastic bag up to yourself with opening of bag at head. Mark spot for the thickness of your thighs on bottom edge. Mark on sides…
A few weeks back Halloween Costumes asked me if I would review one of their plus size costumes. I chose the Deluxe Black Plus Size Flapper which is available in sizes 1x to 4x. I was told at the time that this costume is “exclusive to our company” so you know there will not be…