11.03.2009

night as princess mononoke





















I was toying with the idea of being Edie but the hair was holding me back..wig = too much effort. Happening upon my friend Chris' fake blood he had left in our downstairs bathroom from his motorcycle accident costume last year, the image of a bloody faced Princess Mononoke/San came to mind. The movie is set in early Japan...hardly your average princess, San was raised by wolves and rejected human society even after experiencing true love. Hardcore. Basically, you should watch the movie if you haven't already. Unfortunately this idea struck me a few hours before I needed to actually be in costume so it really isn't perfect..and prepartying at the house didn't help cause I just kept on piling on the accessories.

What I ended up with: random borrowed costume dress + cheap neckpiece from Halloween store + LD Tuttle boots topped off with ripped up and stapled faux fur bits + vintage belt and hooded coat + furry hood from the inside of a jacket I haven't worn forever + cuffs from Kristin + Forever 21 eyelashes I bought on a whim months ago + the blood that I tried avoiding getting near my mouth after discovering it tasted disgusting. Thanks to our buddy (with the metal breastplate and real sword he welded into its sheath himself to make sure it wouldn't be drawn) for lending Colin some matching attire even after I tried to convince him there's no boy version of this costume. Silly boys. I ended up deciding he was my wolf brother. Oh and yeah, the blood got everywhere.


Disclaimers:

  1. it's not a cigarette, it's a straw..I don't know how many times I've said I don't smoke but I don't..I hate cigarettes..but I love straws
  2. no one here is mocking pimps, Romans, Japanese feudalism, milk drinkers, any facet of American culture. or wolves that adopt humans
  3. sorry for the meat market

340 comments:

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leah said...

looks like a totally fabulous night. you looked amazing!

bloomingvogue said...

What a cool costume!!
It seams that you had a lot of fun!
The pictures are very originally!

Cristina said...

love the eyelashes!

Jaime said...

The lashes are fantastic!

S t y l i s s i m o said...

You guyrs look awesome :)

Anki said...

Great costume!
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corksandcaftans said...

uhm.... HOT. Best post-Halloween recap the Interwebs has had to offer so far.

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jack bespoke said...

haha fake blood, love the matching costumes, and the beaded breast plate -those things are awesome, been thinkin about getting one from a reservation or somethin

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Emmy said...

the feather eyelashes are basically the raddest things i've ever seen. way awesome.

Shirley said...

Amazing!

Venus said...

the shower shot is my absolute fav, its stunning! and the costume is bootyful as is the "meat market", speaking of which hahhhaah i love the disclaimers

Allegra said...

you looks super super stunning! just as always!!

where do you get this lashes from? they are absolutely gorgeous and I'm looking for some exactely like that for ages...

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Anonymous said...

Rumi those eyelashes are unreal! And the furry hood part looks lusciousss haha.

hannah elizabeth said...

so fucking rad! i love how you guys match.

i was edie but unintentionally - started off as mia wallace but the wig got itchy haha.

xx

june said...

wow, you're awesome rumi!

x

Quiri said...

so unique...loves! the lashes are fantastic!

Liv said...

I love that film. Fantastic costume!!
I actually did go as Edie! :-)

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Laura Manon Sophia said...

i really like the idea!

Hanna said...

aww, I've been planning to dress up like a pocahontas for my friends party this friday, this gave me so many more ideas, thank you! :D
and,love the disclaimers, THANK you for not smoking, seems all models do...

//H

Anonymous said...

hey, where is answer the questions??

Krystal said...

haha! yes!!!

Isabella said...

I think this is the best Halloween costume I've seen, It's great!

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Wrecked Stellar said...

Love the costume! The blood is a fabulous addition!

x ws x

Anonymous said...

y r u so amazing?!?!?!?! u looked so perfectly adorable.

fashion westie said...

Fantastic costume...especially for a last minute throw together mid-partying! Hats off to that =)

The photos are awesome..great to see everyone enjoying themselves.

LD Tuttle boots...online only?

Mr. Kate said...

so so good! love the stapled together fur and that neckpiece! you look stunning as usual. thanks for posting!

i was Pan and used my sheepskin rug as a skirt, pictures here http://www.mrkate.com/2009/11/02/hallows-eve-2009/

: ) kate

Elizabete said...

Love the photos.

meraldia said...

It looks like a great party!

areta said...

you
are
a
geniuos

<3

verseastyle said...

You look like you had so much fun.. love the costume and on a whim?! Fabu

sof and em said...

i looove your costume! and i think these are some of my favorite pictures of yours..amazing!

Marie said...

oooh, i LOVE mononoke-hime, and your costume is very nice!

Clod said...

the supermarket pictures are great. love the mix of all these weird elements!

Anonymous said...

The pictures of you and your boyfriend together are so cute.

Vie said...

rumi doll
love the faboosh eyelashes
would look parfait
with a structured bob
and lasso

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Neekoh said...

LOL at your disclaimer. I seriously thought you were mocking me as a milk-drinker of America.
Love the lashes (extravagance is never out of line). And the bathroom shot is my absolute faaaaavorite picture of yours so far.
Where did you guys end up going?

Elizabeth said...

i'm really digging this costume! those eyelashes are crazy. looove your boots by the way.

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elina &amp; alexandra said...

wow i love your style so much its so cool! i wish i had as cool style as you! =)

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harps said...

ooh love the spotted feathers, on both your eyelashes and headband

Anonymous said...

Your disclaimers are hilarious and the second-to-last photo is pure editorial. Fucking awesome.

madeleine said...

WOOOW YOU REALLY WENT ALL OUT! YOU LOOKED AMAZING! LEINE.DEVOTE.SE

Brigadeiro said...

Fabulous costume! LOVE the lashes!!!
xx

Closet Cravings said...

Love the eyelashes. The last two pics are awesome.

anhesty said...

i love straws too! must have it with any beverage! you looked great!

StreetstyleNews said...

Like your Halloween style!

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Kim said...

Real original idea:)..and kinda reminds abit of the stolen girlfriends club lastest show....with vagabonds,and gypsies and sherpant mountain climers :)

Love it all

Kim xx

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Annabel said...

the disclaimers are my favorite and the shots of you in the bathroom and milk aisle,amazingly random

I Get a Fever said...

Fantastic photos! Looks like a super fun night. I esp. love the fake blood - keeps the costume from being too sweet...

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diane said...

truly amazing!!!!
princess mononoke is the beautifulest heroine i know. Deep passionate and reckless, perfect for Halloween!
really really love your outfit and inspiration!!

jolie jamie said...

Love the picture of you in the bathroom! Very cool! Nice post!

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Astrid said...

I love your costume ideas. Last year the Childlike Empress and this year Princess Mononoke! Both are so awesome. Looking forward to what you'll put together for next year :D

girlfryeday said...

Hold it, where did the lashes come from? Spill the beans please.

Ediot said...

the lashes are so cool. and i love the dress.& it looks like you had tons of fuN!!

b b baine said...

awesome! glad to see adorable pics of you guys. my suggestions for re-introducing colin were taken! haha those lashes are totally appropriate and seriously sick

Estelleblogmode said...

Rumi, you're beautiful. Wonderful lashes ! Kiss !

Lena said...

Dude what's up with ur eyelashes? ;)

Ore.Runs said...

The lashes are the coolest!

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x's

Karoline said...

Looks like you had a great time, and Wow, those eyelashes are the best!

LaurenSchoon said...

What an awesome costume! Those lashes are incredible! And you look gorgeous, as always
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Michelle Park said...

isnt halloween the best? why can't we all dress like this all of the time?

Lainey said...

You look incredible! The pictures of you and Colin are really sweet too. You both looked really amazing. Great costume choice.

Kimka Matulova said...

Lovely Lashes

[Unspeakable Thoughts Unspoken]* said...

How's the experience with the fake eyelashes? I'd like to give it a try...

xxx

Ganymede Girl said...

You should have painted your face like hers, with the red triangles! It would have been easier to tell who you were trying to be by just adding that little touch, because when I think about her that's what instantly comes to mind. Not trying to knock your costume though, mine was thrown together last minute too!

emmy (sweden) said...

Nice outfit!

Pippa Artus said...

I love the Forever 21 Eyelashes!!!! :) I want some!!!

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fashionable palette said...

Amazing costume. Amazing photos. Must have been a really fun night!

pauline said...

the one of you and colin is adorable. i love the eyelashes

Maddy Rose said...

can i ask what type of camera is your digital camera?
thanks!
maddy rose.
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Anonymous said...

I love princess mononoke. it's always been my favorite miyazaki film. it's so romantic and epic.

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Leesh said...

RADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD costume!

Constance said...

Wow what a great costume! You and your boyfriend looks lovely together!

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Jacqueline said...

wow, great costume!

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Steph said...

Amazing. xx

Mouthwash said...

Lovely eyelashes!!

I remember seeing Princess Mononoke in hs. I thought those blood thingies were gross. haha. You look great though! Cute photos - i love your disclaimers. Beautiful costume! Glad you had fun.

Amber

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Helen said...

i think princess mononoke is like one of my favourite animes! good work!

helen x

Zara Castro said...

Rumi! I just loved your costume and this set of photos. Really cool. Kisses

folktime said...

rad costume.. love the black and white with the milk background!

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Mumbling Elf said...

Those eyelashes are incredible!

Fashion4Life said...

beyond amazing! i cannot think of a better costume for you, actually. you look gorgeous...i especially love that black and white pic (:

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jennine said...

i really do love this costume.. now if only it weren't a costume.
it's perfect.

MT Days &amp; Nights said...

Very cool costume, I was Pocahontas which looks similar to yours minus the blood lol.

blog! said...

OMGGGGGG U LOOK AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

Ashleigh said...

your disclaimer is HILARIOUS

I knew it was coming....way to take some "preventative""action

p.s. Check out my last post on a Lady Gaga DIY costume
You might like it =)

xx

Anonymous said...

Rumi you are unbelievable! you look absolutely fantastic! everything is so well matched i love it!! awesome!

fashion artique said...

i love your eyelashes
freaky
yet so like
cool

Brooke said...

Awesome costume. I especially like the eyelashes. The photos are unbelievably great, as well :)

kei said...

You should've walked around with a boombox blasting the theme song, or sung it all night! "Mo-no-no--ke tachi-- dake---" in that SUPER falsetto voice!! lol. Nice idea!

Laura Gerencser said...

Awesome outfit!!

Paige said...

i love your costume! very creative. btw i love straws too...i usually have a couple in my purse. :D

Jessica Ly said...

you look amazing!!!

cheddah said...

i love the bloody tears...reminded me of lady gaga

Anonymous said...

LOVE the eyelashes, great costume, but that 3rd picture makes you look sickly

phi-style said...

This set of photos has to be one of my favorite series. the chemistry between you and your boy is totally visible! i <3

Uniqua said...

Best Halloween costume that I have have seen this year. I love it!

Anonymous said...

wow fabulous night in a store.

really a picture in the milk aisle.

you swear colin's not gay? really?!

lacey said...

rumi you cold literally rock a brown paper bag and you'd still get a million comments on how good you look....shower pic is sexy get it girlllll

Ashley said...

Amazing costume! I love the false eyelashes!

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Marlboro Martini said...

The disclaimer made me laugh, I however do like smoking - I won't hold it against you tho

This outfit makes me want to play dress up for sure!

Sexual.
MM x

Brooklynfluff said...

Those eyelashes are sick, so jeal!

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Etta said...

Great idea, Miyazaki movies are so inspiring

Feelmore said...

nice costume idea! pulled it off well.

alison said...

I love the film Princess Mononoke, great costume! And awesome photos

Anjelica said...

probably 100 comments about ur lashes already but u rocked them! and i love princess mononoke

Anonymous said...

beautiful!

Diane-Nicole said...

mmmm love the costume! you make feathers and blood look so good together

Anonymous said...

the fake paparazzi shots are getting ridiculous...
you're worse than cory and the cobrasnake

Jas said...

YOU'RE BRILLIANT. I LOVE THAT MOVIE.

Dane said...

Ah the disclaimers are hilarious!

Love the lashes.. great shots. Looked like so much fun.




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Midnight traveller said...

Awesome!!! xo I love the photo of you and Colin grinning at each other. You guys would send Brangelina into hysteric fits of jealousy :-P Oh and kudos on the cigarette hating thing. xo

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Caleb Poling said...

This is one of my favorite post of yours. I kind of just re-fell-in-love with your blog.

Anonymous said...

YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!

Emily said...

your past two halloween costumes have been so original!!! ughh i love your blog!!!
FYI, most of the photos aren't working. just thought i'd let you know :)
xx
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SummerTeeth said...

the lashes are out of this planet and the bathroom/shower shot IS so editorial. your skin looks flawless! and well done for a last minute scrapped together costume.

Whitney said...

i love your costume. i actually was edie. i just cut my hair edie style last week after having it kind of like yours my whole life so i decided edie was inevitable. i wore huge earrings mod eye makeup slicked back hair huge leopard fur floor length coot knee high boots black tights short black dress. yours is awesome though. glam indian princess.

Stacy said...

love the third and two last shots!! you loook so spectacular

Sarah Kate said...

To "Anonymous" who said...
'the fake paparazzi shots are getting ridiculous...
you're worse than cory and the cobrasnake'

If you're actually going to leave comments solely (and obviously) out of jealously at least try and come up with something a little more inventive, these photos hardly look like "fake paparazzi" shots at all, they just look like a collection of photos from a night out, except better quality.

And even if they did it’s what makes her blog so popular and you...anonymous.

and if it actually bothers you so much WHY on earth are you visiting all these blogs??

:-P

Hawa said...

i love how despite all the diclaimers you still get nesty anon comments....but what i love more is that your halloween costume is from your own wardrobe, just a more costume-y version of your own style...and yes you look incredible

adrienne said...

i love your costume! it's like pocahontas...but hotter and more legit

Jenna said...

THAT HAS TO BE THE COOLEST COTUME EVER.
I loooooove princess mononoke, and all hayao miyazaki films, really. Goodness you are amazing. =]

shirley valentine said...

your blog was the first i ever followed, aggggges ago and i still love it!

it inspired me to start my own blog :)

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Isabelle said...

The disclaimer is the best :) and the outfit worked, sweat not.

Claire said...

Loved Princess Mononoke, and I love, love, LOVE the eyelashes!

Oh...dear me said...

love the look girl! are this eyelashes by Shu Umera? great!

Subversive said...

Looks like you had a fun halloween! Love the 2nd to last picture.

dy of ghost said...

your costume is really cool and the photos look great :)

Runway Reviews said...

so fun i guess!
love your costume it's trendy and powerful style.

anopencloset said...

I LOVE THAT MOVIE!!! studio ghibli is the best!

Maialen said...

very funny pics

furr rampage said...

you look amazing. I do make and costume for film and when blood is needed I usually make some up using golden syrup of maple syrup + a little red food dye + and a tiny drop of blue food dye. and if you want it to be a bit less transparent some sweet condensed milk... this blood tastes yummy.


xxx

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Susannah said...

this is great! I love all the fur and the faux lashes . . . they are always a must for me on halloween. you look too beautiful as always.

Dannie said...

i looove this! you look sooo cute, this costume is sooo you! you look like you had a great halloween!

Heini said...

It´s perfect!

Heini said...

OUI OUI

MizzJ said...

OMG I LOVE Princess Mononoke, it's one of my favourite films, so this costume idea is just brilliant!! Those lashes look heavy :S

pearl. said...

wow!
You look like you had so much fun!
The eyelashes look amazing and the ake blood is halarious!
Pearl xox

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pearl. said...

wow!
You look like you had so much fun!
The eyelashes look amazing and the ake blood is halarious!
Pearl xox

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Blue Floppy Hat said...

WOW. I adore Mononoke-hime to tiny little bits, and I'm just blown away by the fact that you went as someone who is so the opposite of all the sickly Disney princesses. San would kick all their asses, any day.

PS: I'm with MizzJ- how did you keep your eyes open in those eyelashes? But the photo in the shower is gorgeous.

Blue Floppy Hat said...

Also,the true Mononoke costume would have been a tiny bit hardcore for a late October night- as I recall, she always went barefoot.

(I'm just a little giddy over finding another fashion blogger who loves the movie as much as I do)

sorrybaby said...

i didn't think it was possible to love you more..but i do!!! amazingg costume =)

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Erina said...

i love miyazaki!! spirited away is my favorite by him, but i haven't seen princess mononoke yet... you look great!

PUNKIE said...

you look amazingly beautiful! great idea for the costume, very original!
the faux-plum-cils look stunning on you!

lisa @ luxe said...

rumi, that second to last photo of you is insanely gorgeous, looks like a nylon editorial! such cool pics!

xoxo
-L

Nicha said...

We love us some Princess Mononoke. Proud owner of the movie. Savage costume.

The Germ

K Y M said...

mononoke hime. i LOVE that the thought of her came to you at the last minute. i mean, really ?

i went as the moon, a la miyazaki (self-defined). which explains my makeshift necklace-turned-headpiece.

LoveMore said...

the second to last shot = f'ing brilliant! looks like a great night. cute ones of you and your boy too.

xxx BEL

Raych said...

I die for this post. Definitely one of my favorite posts in blog history!

Christine said...

YOU'RE AWESOME.
<3 last two photos.

Juliet said...

amazing couple! always an inspiration for halloween costumes, so innovative!

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Kiwi said...

i rly like th phto u took w th milk in th background!!! :)

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maria said...

cute and sexy!!

Emilie said...

It looks like you had a great Hallowwen night!!!!!
Love your costume! You look amazing!
And the pics are awesome, as usual ;)
xxx


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lisa said...

great post! looks a fun time. lashes and headband are so cool!!

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therichhomeless said...

nice costume,like it :)
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CindrellaUnderTheUmbrella said...

costume is so original, what a great idea, i definitely love it!!!

Cindrella

CindrellaUnderTheUmbrella said...

costume is so original, what a great idea, i definitely love it!!!

Cindrella

KittyCate said...

Possibly my fave Miyazaki film, love it! I think you interpreted it in costume v well x

Kat Whirlwind said...

Love the eyelashes ^^

Harriet said...

You look SO much like Alexis Dziena from Entourage s6 in that photo where Scott is taking the photo of you two on a digicam!

Kirsten Leigh Kuehn said...

love the feathers and fur! your eyelashes look pretty amazing :o)


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Stjarna said...

Gorgeous!!

paulina trinh said...

you alway look great but this costume is beyond that!! :D

morningrevival said...

Not just a Hollowness outfit, but more than that!

roxane said...

LOL at ur disclaimer! I wish the blood was dripping down ur mouth or nose...or on ur neck then ur cheek would be still clean and prettyyyyyy :) anyways nice outfit

-h said...

i really like the way the 3rd picture came out for some reason

michelle_ said...

you look fab as usual Rumi .
god damn those feathers all over ur face ! you rock them VERY VERY WELL ! dont think everybody could do it as good as you do

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Heather said...

Oh. My. God. COOLEST IDEA EVER!!!!!!! You look just beautiful as a savage ;) it does suit your laid back style well. God I have been meaning to watch this for ages and I think you have just inspired me to take action. I loved Nausicaa of the valley of the wind.

I thought your eyelashes were feathers- how did you get such a perfect match with the headband?

And btw you should be thankfull Colin loves you so much he wants to match! so cute xxx

FashionJazz said...

Like I said before, u guys looked amazing together!! Really cool idea!! Thanks for sharing your pics, hope u well! Mwah xx

KAELA said...

I LOVE Princess Mononoke!!!!
You look FABULOUS! x X

dheyzhere said...

uuuiiiiii..super costume..and really cool eyelashes..

Pauline said...

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LittleMissHeartbeat said...

Your costume is really cool!

xoxo

beingdena said...

I LOVE the lashes, try shu uemura lashes next time. They do fab ones

xoxo

Eva Silviana said...

what a cool costume!

pinksundrops said...

Just had to tell you yours is the first site I've been coming to lately. It's like candy for my brain! I love the sweet relationship you have with your guy and how much fun you two have taking pictures, as well as your love for life!

coralie said...

Hello!

It's funny because when i was young i had always an indian costume!
Yours is top!
kisses

Coralie from Paris

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kpeach said...

love this! I always end up improvising Halloween afternoon too.
xo

meso said...

that is the hottest costume i've seen. well done..m

meso said...

and any meat market material with colin in it is just fine. m

rosie said...

INSPIRED! AND FUN, NEEDLESS TO SAY.

annvalerie said...

u're so beautiful!

Anonymous said...

she doesn't answer ???s becuase she's too high and mgihy for us

e said...

this is the best costume i have ever seen!!!! seriously we were in PB on halloween and i cannot count how many ugly bumblebees/trashy french maids i saw. soo gross.

you nailed it!!!!!!! this is so effing hot.

the blabbers said...

the eyelashes are amazing!, n the costume too!


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aliCatts said...

I really like things that are unique and this is like a breath of fresh air!!! Sachika.com has great unique looks just like these

Clod said...

I dont know if you know this blog, but I thought of you when I saw these dresses

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a:n said...

Terrific costume idea! Definitely one of the better ones I'd seen this year.

zoe. xox said...

I love the outfit, gorgeous pictures! And in the 3rd picture, how amazing do your cheekbones look?! (:

Leah said...

the shot of you in the bathroom is AMAZING! and your costume is great. really cool idea.

Alexandra said...

I love the eye lashes. The last picture is shot beautifully, i love the angle.

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Rebecca said...

princess mononokke (excuse my spelling) thats the most original halloween costume ever! thats so cool

also
i just read the disclaimers, even if you did smoke, it's your decision, people should chill out a bit more and respect that

Rosanna said...

what a great costume! i love your fake lashes

Lee said...

You look stunning! And I agree, amazing eyelashes aswell.

Take a peak at my blog, I think you'll love it!

rhai♥laborte said...

Love the lashes and the guys are hawt!

KA-VOGUE-GAY-RA
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Juliet said...

Those costumes rock!

juliet xxx

LAUREN said...

amazing costume. your so creative


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ccindy said...

herregud , va fin du är !

Amela&lt;3 said...

Well the costums are really creative and awesome! I see that you guys really had a good time.

With love,

August said...

Your "cheap" neckpiece is a mockup of American Indian art and culture. This is quite offensive, despite your disclaimer.

Anonymous said...

every costume is essentially a mockup of the original, what the fk is your point anon.12:22 PM?

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