I've had a hard time landing on an idea for our Hollywood theme, we were going to be Frankenstein's monster & Bride of, but Hubby isn't crazy about face paint. Then I thought maybe an Emmy or Oscar, but I'm not sure of the gold body paint and all the running around I do, and I realize that I never leave myself that much time to actually get dressed and that's why my costumes leave me disappointed. So this year I'm hoping to make an awesome costume IN ADVANCE that can just be strapped on right before the guests arrive, and will survive my running around. And it has to say Hollywood... either celebrities/characters, etc
Hubby chose Pauly Bleeker from Juno, that was easy and a few minutes on Ebay & hot topic set it up. He'll be identifiable (at least to our crowd) and comfortable (except for everyone thinking "pork sword"
I'm thinking of going as a Palm Tree - I just sketched it out, thinking a bronze/gold gown and green headpiece. Has sort of a flapper feel. I can sew, but I'm not so hot with making patterns, so it will be a challenge - I'm thinking just build it on a long strapless slip maybe?
Here's the rendering:
Palm Tree Costume Rendering on Flickr - Photo Sharing!