Something wicked this way comes... Halloween is upon us once more! Halloween is one of my favourite creative holidays so I thought I'd share some pictures of the costume I created last year. I'm actually afraid of zombies so I figured I face my fear by becoming the source - a zombie! Zombie what? Why, a zombie cheerleader of course!
I used cheap basic items from Primark to adjust as it was easier than starting from scratch. The skirt needed some work but it was quite easy to shorten and elasticate. I had the most fun creating the top. After designing the cheerleaderesque logo I purchased some red felt and simply cut out the designs then used fabric glue to stick them straight onto the cotton.
The small lettering was pretty tricky to cut out but I was really pleased with the result. On the back I actually made two costumes, one for me and one for my best mate. Since we were from the same 'squad' we picked our lucky numbers and put those on the back.
To complete the outfit I splattered some red pom poms with burgundy nail varnish to represent blood splatter.
Make-up was obviously also an important part of the costume. White face paint, heavy on the dark eye make-up and some fake wounds later, we were rocking the undead look. I even bought some blackjacks to chew on to turn my mouth black! Putting my hair in bunches and backcombing them took minutes but looked great.
The final touch was a difficult one - to cover myself and the shiny new costumes in fake blood - but once we got into the zone it was a whole lot of twisted fun.
I loved the reaction we got walking around the London Underground - especially turning round corners and making people jump out of their skin. The costumes went down so well they're asking for a reprise.
But not this year!
This year I am lucky enough to be going to see the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Halloween night. I'm in the process of putting together a Trixie/usherette costume. I can't wait!
I used cheap basic items from Primark to adjust as it was easier than starting from scratch. The skirt needed some work but it was quite easy to shorten and elasticate. I had the most fun creating the top. After designing the cheerleaderesque logo I purchased some red felt and simply cut out the designs then used fabric glue to stick them straight onto the cotton.
The small lettering was pretty tricky to cut out but I was really pleased with the result. On the back I actually made two costumes, one for me and one for my best mate. Since we were from the same 'squad' we picked our lucky numbers and put those on the back.
To complete the outfit I splattered some red pom poms with burgundy nail varnish to represent blood splatter.
Make-up was obviously also an important part of the costume. White face paint, heavy on the dark eye make-up and some fake wounds later, we were rocking the undead look. I even bought some blackjacks to chew on to turn my mouth black! Putting my hair in bunches and backcombing them took minutes but looked great.
The final touch was a difficult one - to cover myself and the shiny new costumes in fake blood - but once we got into the zone it was a whole lot of twisted fun.
I loved the reaction we got walking around the London Underground - especially turning round corners and making people jump out of their skin. The costumes went down so well they're asking for a reprise.
But not this year!
This year I am lucky enough to be going to see the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Halloween night. I'm in the process of putting together a Trixie/usherette costume. I can't wait!
