Explore a bewitching collection of Halloween inspiration, where costume ideas, DIY tips, and eerie tales converge to spark your creativity and make your spooky season unforgettable!
It's true that there's no place like home, but have you ever fancied taking a trip to Oz? Dorothy Gale is the main character in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a story that has been adapted and retold many times. The original novel was written by L. Frank Baum and published in 1900. Since then, we have taken several trips back to Oz in movies, TV series, Broadway musicals, and more. Follow along with us as we share the incredible history behind Dorothy's costumes in The Wizard of Oz!
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How many characters can you name that are as iconic as Alice from Alice in Wonderland? You might not realize it, but her depictions have been heavily influenced by the original illustrations by John Tenniel. Still, we have other famous Alices, including the 1951 Disney animated film and the live-action Tim Burton films. But how much are they similar or different from the original? Keep reading to find out more about the history of Alice in Wonderland costumes!
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Three colors describe Snow White's features: snow-white skin, red cheeks, and ebony hair. Snow White's classic physical appearance was first described in the fairytale "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" by the Brothers Grimm. While there have been many story, film, and TV adaptations of the classic tale, the costume of Snow White has been changed for each version. However, the image of Disney's gown stands out even today as the iconic Snow White outfit. Everyone knows of the classic Snow White dress from the animated film: yellow skirt, high white collar, and a blue tunic with puffed sleeves. However, each rendition of the classic fairy tale creates a new look for Snow White. One thing is for certain, though, and that is that she'll always be the fairest of them all.
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Do summer's hot, humid days have you craving cooler fall weather? Bring a little fall nostalgia to life with a Summerween party! Summerween has been gaining steam, but it's still new enough that some are wondering what they can do to participate in the festivities. We'll share our favorite tips, tricks, and treats for an epic Summerween. It's the spookiest way to enjoy a hot summer day!
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Little Red Riding Hood is one of the most popular fairy tales still told to this day. French storyteller Charles Perrault first published this classic tale in 1697, known then as Little Red Cap. Even though the story has been adapted several times over the past few centuries, Little Red remains one of the most recognizable fairy tale characters of all time. Described by the Brothers Grimm as "...a dear little girl who was loved by everyone who looked at her" and who had "a little riding hood of red velvet, which suited her so well that she would never hear anything else; so she was always called 'Little Red Riding Hood'". Her little red cape has been the one constant in the ever-changing persona of Little Red Riding Hood.
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If you're a longtime reader of the blog, you may remember our retrospective of Heidi Klum's Halloween costumes. Well, we're back with another Halloween costume retrospective, this time from Tom Holmoe, who played for the San Francisco 49ers, coached the UC Berkeley football team, and is now the athletic director at Brigham Young University (BYU). (You can read more about him on Wikipedia.) Holmoe is also known for wearing elaborate Halloween costumes to BYU Athletic's annual trick-or-treat event. All of these costumes were made by Holmoe's sister-in-law, Rhonda Montgomery, and the makeup was by Jennine Tolley Hollingshaus. It's all truly wonderful work that demands a look!
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