Elvis costumes : The inspiration

October 3rd, 2011

A highly known costume for a party is the King of Rock’ Elvis Presley Costume. In the fifties Elvis inspired his followers to shake rattle and roll. The world started to get enthused with this new rock singer. Even now people dress up in Elvis costumes, in memory of the man.

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He introduced his persona with a unique style and a new and unique suit in 1957. After a performance, his fans wanted one of their own, just like the original.

An icon of the singer was his White Jumpsuit with a very high collar neck fro 1973. It looks totally real with, bell bottoms with leg insets which co-ordinate his red scarf. The suite was created to mesmerize. Other features included red, blue and gold star-spangled embroidered applique on the front, stars on the sleeves and a zipper.

At the time Elvis was starting his career, he would wear a plain black suit. If the jacket is big enough, and the trousers are wide legged enough, the distinctive hairstyle will convince people you are wearing an elvis costume.

A movieof Elvis creating his name, shows him sporting a light colored jacket with dark pants and a very slim tie.

PVC boots and little girls mimick todays stars.

September 19th, 2011

The recent MTV Video Music Awards was attended by top stars dressing in black, strutting the red carpet.

A sequinned Moschino dress was displayed by Britney Spears but the Gina PVC boots did not look so great. Zoe Saldana exhibited her dark side in a revealing Barbara Bui outfit.

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Toddlers and Tiaras the popular TV show in the US, may succeed in giving the show an even worse name. A preview shows 3 year old little star dressed as Julia Robert’s in Pretty Woman. And you will recall the role that Julia played in that film.

The 3 year old girl walks around in  PVC boots and tank top with matching tight mini skirt. This is onstage with a backdrop of a false Beverly Wilshire Hotel, where the film Pretty Woman took place.
So at the event the judges seemed to enjoy the event but many mums are not happy.

“I would never have my little girls do that.!’ one mother is reported as saying. “Us mums take big criticism for how we show our little girls and this type of thing gives us a bad name.”
Last week Toddler and Tiaras had many complainers call in as 4 year old Maddy from Tennessee, mimicked singer Dolly Parton with false large breasts on her chest.

Her mother Lindsay, was on NBC’s Today show. She was asked how she could do that to her daughter and  she replied “To some, it’s way over the top, but to me it’s just normal. The fake breasts and butt, it’s just a little extra to laugh at.”

Csotumes of 70s pop stars

September 4th, 2011

Here’s some music-related stories, if you were thinking of holding a bash n a 70s theme.

Elvis. His ghost is one of the favourites and stalks around venues where he performed. These range from Graceland to all over the US. He never visited the UK
Perhaps Elvis didn’t have time to visit hem all, but here is one story.Elvis was spotted getting married to Marilyn Monroe in his home chapel of Graceland, which is, of course, most unlikely. Perhaps the story gives us more of an insight into the mind of some devoted fans, those who still worship him after all these years.

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Mama Cass. This story is from Dan Aykroyd. Dan bought Cass’ Los Angeles house. Mama Cass didn’t pass away there, but Aykroyd experienced her spirit that lives there. According to Dan, she moves precious jewellry form room to room, turns electrical applainces on and off, and once got into bed with him.
Items to help make up the mama Cass costume: hippie dress, wig with center parting, optional turkey sandwich. Actually Cass died of heart failure, not from choking on a sandwich, mentioned in Austin Powers films.