Finally, after taking a lame two years off from dressing up, we were back at it again this year for my friend Lisa's Halloween party. John and I obviously went two different directions here...
My friend Adrienne and I whipped up some Rockford Peach costumes so that we could be Doris and All the Way Mae from A League of Their Own. We lobbied really hard for John to be Stillwell Angel but it was a no-go. He would rather dress as the Heat Miser. Of course, after these pictures, he took off the nose. Of course, the rest of the night I would yell drunkenly across the room "Put your effing nose on!". He loved that, I'm sure of it.
I had really hoped to sing "We're the members of the All American team..." more than twice but apparently people would rather hear impressions of Marla Hooch, doing "It Had to be You". Which really, is just effing funny.
And of course, my friends bring it. Because they always do.
A little Under Pressure with David Bowie and Freddie Mercury!
The Morton Salt girl!
The Naked Cowboy!
70's Prom Couple with traveling background!
They're all so freakin creative, I love it.
But guess who walked away with Best Costume? These girls! *points to picture above*
I was shocked. And drunk on sweet tea vodka and water, my new fave. But mostly shocked. See, you can buy a LOTO costume from any costume shoppe but apparently all the reviews say that the dresses are bubble gum pink. And that just wouldn't do. They were peaches for cripes sake! So we bought white cotton and dyed yards and yards of it to get the perfect shade of peach. Worth it.
Oh, thanks for putting your effing nose on ;)
I had the best time hanging out with all my friends again, drinking too much, acting like a loon, having the world's smallest dance party and finally getting back into the best part of the holiday, the freaking costumes. Now if this g-damn hurricane can get in and get out without too much damage, we can move on to Halloween day so Gabe can rock his costume without a rain-out. Word on the street is that Sandy is going to be way worse than last summer's Irene so I have a feeling I'm going to be internet-less without power for a bit. If you're in Sandy's path, be safe!
Also, big Happy Birthdays to my milky ha-white Mae, Adrienne!
6 comments:
I effing love A League of their Own. One of my favorites. And you gals look great. So am I reading this correctly? You sewed the dresses? That's pretty amazing. I love all the costumes but I'm seriously considering stealing the Morton salt girl for next year. That's an adorable idea.
Am I supposed to understand that you *MADE* these costumes. My little brain can't wrap itself around that. I. Don't. Get. It.
If this is the case, and even if not, this is the best costume EVER. Way to go. There's no crying in Halloween Costumes.
That is amazing! Love all the costumes! A League of Their Own= such a fun movie. And you made those costumes?? Incredible.
I have to also say that the naked cowboy costume made me snort water out of my nose. That is so freakin' clever!
Lastly: sweet tea vodka is my jam. Combine with lemonade :)
The Rockford Peaches?!?!?!
I am so stealing that for next year. I am Peaches and I have a bunch of friends from Rockford. Group costume. It's happening.
Kudos to the naked cowboy too! I don't have the balls to wear it but I'll be filing that one away for a rainy day. You know...the rainy day when I want to sit around the house naked with a cowboy hat and guitar. It might be tomorrow. Don't judge.
U guys did a great job w these costumes. Love the peaches. And the naked cowboy is too funny.
Your costume is top shelf! LOVE IT!!! Maybe you could get Gabe to be Stillwell next year ;)
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