It’s finally October! …and to kick off the festivities, I’m posting the first of my top ten Halloween costumes.
I totally rocked 80’s Madonna and luckily, my friend Erik Hyler {who just so happens to be a freaking amazing photographer} was there to snap some radical shots. {I only wish I had more!}
I am not embarrassed to say that I did not need to buy a single item for this costume.. yep, I had it all ..even down to that lace glove, which I kept from the 80’s {and still have!}. I only wish I had a full-length shot because I was wearing an awesome mini crinoline, ripped stockings, ruffle socks and ankle boots.
I’ve always been a fan of dressing up and DIY-ing my own costumes instead of buying them. It started with my mom who would hand make them all for me as a kid. Throughout the month of October, I’ll be posting the rest of my top 10 {from various ages} for your viewing pleasure.
LA native & lifestyle blogger Maegan Tintari writes daily at ...love Maegan.com sharing beauty & style secrets, including fashion DIYs, how-to nail art manicures, hair tutorials, recipes & home decorating ideas, as well as a look into her personal life, her journey & battle with infertility & recent relocation to the mountains by a lake in search of a better life with her adorable French Bulldog brothers, Trevor and Randy.
You look so awesome, I love Madonna, and Halloween is definitely my favorite holiday. Just fun with no expectations that the other holidays hold. I cannot wait. :))
I LOVE that you didn’t need to buy anything for that costume. I especially like the gloves. I was going to a dance a few years ago and I really wanted lace gloves like that and I couldn’t find them anywhere. And a few weeks ago I saw some in “Hot Topic”. My oh my how the 80s are back.
my mom always made costumes too. something about that, i absolutely cannot buy a costume now. plus all the store costumes are a slutty this or a slutty that. so uncreative!
Great costume, Maegan! But most of all, I love your Mary Oliver quote at the bottom of your blog! Amazing! I am a huge fan of hers and love to see other people recognize her talent.
Hey there. I came over from She’s Lump. We’re different but that’s what I like 🙂 I’ll keep checking back in. And I REALLY thought that was Madonna until I started reading!! Outrageous!!!!
Brilliant… can’t wait to see what you do this year! (I’m obviously a little late in stumbling across this post!!)
Kathy Laraway Decker
January 7, 2012 |
Just wanted to let you know…I almost didn’t finish my costume, because I found yours on a Google search and then got addicted to your blog, which I have yet to put a serious dent in. Anyway, I was preparing for an 80’s costume contest at Hollywood Slots and Casino, in Bangor, ME, last week, New Year’s Eve. Well, I was one of the five winners! We had a lot of fun, and my husband was so proud, and I think a little turned on, ha ha! So, today, I was looking for leather bracelet ideas on Google image, and there you are again, or at least your hand! Long story short, I love your style, your story, and your attitude. Keep it up! You light up my life! PS you can check out my costume on fb, if you like. I too didn’t get a full body shot. You can’t see my (repurposed sweater sleeve)leg warmers and canvas sneakers.
Maki
Wow wow wow!!!
Amazing photos – and seriously, is that you?? WOW!
Rachel@oneprettything.com
Oh that is WAY awesome! You look FANTASTIC! Such a great job!!! I can’t wait to see the rest!
Maxie
wow that is freakin awesome! spot on 🙂
~alison
I was around then but I don’t remember this kick ass costume! I remember you dressing as Madonna but I don’t remember how AWESOME it was!
BTW – I LOVE MY BLOG LAYOUT! YOU ROCK!
Mama Dawg
That is incredible. You NAILED the look!
La Belette Rouge
Best Madonna costume ever. You look fantastic. You are like the Cindy Sherman of Halloween!
cybill
I thought it was Madonna! You did it better than her.
Leigh
You look so awesome, I love Madonna, and Halloween is definitely my favorite holiday. Just fun with no expectations that the other holidays hold. I cannot wait. :))
merc3069
Wow! I have been various incarnations of Madonna several times, but none this good!
Wep
OMG those are AMAZING!!!
Dapper Kid
Holy smokes…AMAZING is all I can say!
Rachel
Wow girly you look smokin HOT! Better than Madonna in the 80s’.
thanks for the well wishes…they mean a lot!
bianca
I LOVE that you didn’t need to buy anything for that costume. I especially like the gloves. I was going to a dance a few years ago and I really wanted lace gloves like that and I couldn’t find them anywhere. And a few weeks ago I saw some in “Hot Topic”. My oh my how the 80s are back.
Sarah
my mom always made costumes too. something about that, i absolutely cannot buy a costume now. plus all the store costumes are a slutty this or a slutty that. so uncreative!
Katie
thanks for stopping by my blog!!
I seriously thought that was Madonna in the first photo! DAMN you look hot! 🙂 I loved the 80s Madonna. yep, had to be my favorite.
KATLIN
Holy shizzz woman you totally recreated her look! This is an amazing costume!!!
please sir
Wow – you look rockin’! That is great!
PBW
Wow! You gave me an 80s flashback!
we wear things
seriously!?!! you make a freakin awesome madonna!! like perfect costume! love it.
~M
Great costume, Maegan! But most of all, I love your Mary Oliver quote at the bottom of your blog! Amazing! I am a huge fan of hers and love to see other people recognize her talent.
Savvy Mode SG
you rock girl!!!
Aubrey
Ok, now THAT is a great costume. You look fab! I can’t wait to see your other ones!!
Christina Lee
That totally rocks- I will come backto see the rest! glad I stopped by….
Courtney
it’s freaky how you nailed every single detail of that costume. You look great! Can’t wait to see the rest of the top 10!
Live.Love.Eat
Hey there. I came over from She’s Lump. We’re different but that’s what I like 🙂 I’ll keep checking back in. And I REALLY thought that was Madonna until I started reading!! Outrageous!!!!
Vain and Vapid
Omg, I am so totally impressed. The costume is perfect and it’s definitely my favorite Madonna era.
RIN
that’s totally what i was planning on being this halloween…you costume was awesome!
Conversation Pieces
Brilliant… can’t wait to see what you do this year! (I’m obviously a little late in stumbling across this post!!)
Kathy Laraway Decker
Just wanted to let you know…I almost didn’t finish my costume, because I found yours on a Google search and then got addicted to your blog, which I have yet to put a serious dent in. Anyway, I was preparing for an 80’s costume contest at Hollywood Slots and Casino, in Bangor, ME, last week, New Year’s Eve. Well, I was one of the five winners! We had a lot of fun, and my husband was so proud, and I think a little turned on, ha ha! So, today, I was looking for leather bracelet ideas on Google image, and there you are again, or at least your hand! Long story short, I love your style, your story, and your attitude. Keep it up! You light up my life! PS you can check out my costume on fb, if you like. I too didn’t get a full body shot. You can’t see my (repurposed sweater sleeve)leg warmers and canvas sneakers.