Robot Rock (Fated to Pretend 9)

 This was John's #1 vote for my costume series. He laughed about having a "Robot Girlfriend" all day.  I think I may look a bit like a tin man mime,  but it was still cute and fun.

 Stripey shirt: Forever 21
Dress: Thrifted Express
Tights: Gift
Shoes: Urban Outfitters
Gloves: Southern Comforts
Jewelry:Corvidae

More to come!

Luv,Vanessa*

Meet Me at the Cemetery Gates (Fated to Pretend 8)

Little ghost, little ghost
One I'm scared of the most
Can you scare me up a little bit of love?
I'm the only one that sees you,
And I can't do much to please you
And it's not yet time to meet the lord above

The first moment that I met her
I did not expect a specter
When I shook her hand I really shook a glove
She looked into me so sweetly
And we left the room discreetly
No one else could know the secret of our love

Every morning I awoke
And I see my little ghost
Wondering if it's really her that's lying there
I lean to touch her and I whisper
But not brave enough to kiss her
When I held her I was really holding air

Though I try my best to keep it
There really was no secret
Must have looked like I was dancing with the wall
No one else could see this apparition
But because of my condition
I fell in love with a little ghost and that was all

Little ghost, little ghost
One I'm scared of the most
Can you scare me up a little bit of love?
I'm the only one that sees you,
And I can't do much to please you
And it's not yet time to meet the lord above -White Stripes

We actually photographed in an extremely old cemetery. John thinks it's at least 100 years old. You couldn't really read any of the headstones, and the church has long since been bulldozed and turned into a total wine. Man though, what a beautiful, creepy little place. Even if it is in the middle of a strip mall.

The dot patterns on my face are done with lace.

Dress: Urban Outfitters
Shirt: Thrifted
Cardigan:Anne Taylor
Tights:Target
Shoes:Gift
Jewelry:Corvidae

The Ghost. The White Lady. Banshee. Grey Woman. Do you believe?

Luv,

Vanessa*

I've Got Cat Class and I've Got Cat Style(Fated to Pretend 7)

Of all the costumes I did, I actually felt a teeny bit guilty about this one. I have definitely dressed as a cat for Halloween before ( I bet I was 10 or 11), and it's one of the most abused drunk sorrori-slut costumes.  The only thing that got me past that was how Purr-fectly it came together. (sorry)

I opted for less of an actual black cat and more of a Lolita Cat Girl. Much less smeary face paint that way.

I made the ears the same way I made my Devil horns and Pumpkin fascinator. Felt and elmers glue makes up quick, cheap, and easy accessories.  I actually wish I had spent more time putting them together and made them a teeny bit better. They looked ok, but I know I could have done way better quality and cuter, and I don't like that feeling.

We decided to go to Scarowinds that night to see my hetero life mate and my little sis (both of them were working there) The Scare force had a blast yelling things like "Eat Kitty Cat" all night long. I'm so glad I gave them such an easy target.

Yes. I am wearing a giant jingle bell around my neck. Yes. It was annoyong to all those around me. Yes. It did get me into trouble in the Haunted mazes. It is a dollar store xmas door hanger that I disassembled and painted black. When added to a string of gigantic black glass I was pretty happy with the results. I need to get a real shot of my Bad Ass bracelet. I am wicked proud of that thing.

Ears, Bell Necklace: DIY
Jacket: Thrifted Little Boy's
Dress: (belive it or not) Forever 21
Crinoline:Hot Topic
Tights:Gift
Shoes:Urban Outfitters
Jewelry:Corvidae

I'm keeping 'em rolling so keep checking back!
Luv,
Vanessa*